Read the latest news from regional and global sources, presenting different voices and perspectives.
'Bleeding eye' virus sparks global fear: Urgent warning issued to UK, Africa travelers over 'deadliest' disease. Check symptoms
Hoops Rumors
·
An urgent warning has been issued after the widespread and continuing spread of Marburg, Mpox and Oropouche in at least 17 countries now. Travellers have been advised to exercise extra caution against the spread of a new virus, also called the...
USACE increasing opportunities in Gabon one school project at a time
US Army
·
November 26, 2024
OYEM, Gabon — Education is key to creating better futures for individuals, but also better futures for communities more broadly. That’s why the United States is partnering with Gabon on multiple school construction projects in the country, helping...
Trump Targets African Mineral Wealth at Trade Summit
News Central TV
·
July 9, 2025
US President Donald Trump praised the abundant natural resources of West Africa as he welcomed five of its leaders to a White House summit on Wednesday, which aimed to enhance trade in response to the increasing influence of Russia and China. The...
Urgent travel warning for Brits visiting these 17 countries as deadly diseases detected
The Mirror
·
December 1, 2024
'Take extra precautions' when visiting these 17 countries ( Image: AFP via Getty Images) Travelling Brits have been issued a warning for a number of popular travel spots following the outbreak of three potentially deadly viruses. A total of 17...
Early results show voters back new Gabon constitution
Punch
·
November 18, 2024
Gabon’s military rulers announced their new constitution had been overwhelmingly approved in a referendum, according to provisional results it published Sunday, marking a new chapter for the oil-rich African nation. The estimated 860,000...
Vaccine development challenges, health sovereignty in Africa highlighted in Dakhla
Hespress
·
November 24, 2024
The challenges of vaccine development in Africa and South-South cooperation for health sovereignty were the focus of two panels held Saturday in Dakhla, on the sidelines of the launch of the African Academy of Health Sciences (AAHS). During the...
Travellers warned after ‘bleeding eyes’ virus and two other deadly diseases spread
Metro
·
November 29, 2024
Mpox, Marburg and Oropouche viruses can causes fevers, rashes, diarrhoea and even death (Picture: Metro/Shutterstock) Travellers have been urged to take extra precautions as the Marburg, Mpox and Oropouche viruses spread in 17 countries. Known as...
Trump hosts five African leaders as tariffs, aid cuts bite
The Denver Gazette - Colorado
·
WASHINGTON (Reuters) -President Donald Trump meets with leaders from five African nations on Wednesday as the U.S. leader ramps up a trade war that threatens developing nations that depend on trade with the world's largest economy. Trump is...
President Donald Trump tariffs goods from Brazil at 50%, citing ‘witch hunt’ trial against Bolsonaro
Chicago Tribune - Illinois
·
July 9, 2025
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump singled out Brazil for import taxes of 50% on Wednesday for its treatment of its former president, Jair Bolsonaro, showing that personal grudges rather than simple economics were driving the U.S. leader’s use of...
'Witch hunt': Trump's tariff threat to Brazil over ex-leader's trial
9News
·
July 9, 2025
US President Donald Trump has threatened Brazil with a crippling tariff of 50 per cent starting August 1, according to a letter he sent to the country's president, Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva. In the letter posted on Truth Social, Trump alleged Lula...
Gabonese President H.E Brice Clotaire Oligui Nguema Visits Industries In Uganda
UBC - Uganda Broadcasting Corporation
·
August 3, 2024
The Transitional President of the Gabonese Republic, H.E. Brice Clotaire Oligui Nguema and the First Lady of Gabon, Mrs. Zita Oligui Nguema, on 1st August, 2024 visited and toured Fine Spinners Uganda Limited factory, located at Spring Road, Kiswa...
Trump hosts African leaders in landmark trade-focused summit
Digital Journal
·
July 9, 2025
The White House is hoping to foster economic opportunities in West Africa as it moves away from relationships based on foreign aid - Copyright GETTY IMAGES NORTH AMERICA/AFP/File Sarah Silbiger Frankie Taggart with Becca Milfeld and Lucie...
Trump humiliated as Fox News cuts away from key meeting to discuss pearl earrings
Irish Star
·
July 9, 2025
13:26 ET, 09 Jul 2025Updated 13:33 ET, 09 Jul 2025 Fox News abruptly cut its coverage of the meeting between Donald Trump and African leaders to discuss pearl earrings. "Immigration will also be on the agenda, and I hope we can bring down the high...
'GO QUICKER': Impatient Trump makes rude hand gesture at African leader signaling his true feelings
Irish Star
·
July 9, 2025
13:55 ET, 09 Jul 2025Updated 14:13 ET, 09 Jul 2025 Donald Trump was seen making a rude hand gesture as he met with the leaders of five different African countries, swirling his hand at them as he told them to "go a bit quicker" with their spiels....
Trump threatens nation with 50 per cent tariff to help his friend
9News
·
July 9, 2025
US President Donald Trump has threatened Brazil with a crippling tariff of 50 per cent starting August 1, according to a letter he sent to the country's president, Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva. In the letter posted on Truth Social, Trump alleged Lula...
West Virginia Guard Partners With Gabon
U.S. Department of Defense
·
LIBREVILLE, Gabon - Leaders of the West Virginia National Guard and the state of West Virginia met with U.S. Embassy officials at the capital city of Libreville Nov. 18 as part of a five-day trip to the Gabonese Republic to launch the State...
Brazilian President Lula threatens to suspend economic deals over Trump’s 50 percent tariffs. Here’s how it unfolded.
The Boston Globe - Massachusetts
·
The biggest gender-affirming care center for trans kids in the US is closing, prompting protests — 9:55 p.m. By the Associated Press Growing up, Sage Sol Pitchenik wanted to hide. Get Starting Point A guide through the most important stories of...
Trump hits Brazil with 50% tariff, citing ‘witch hunt’ trial against former president Bolsonaro
Anchorage Daily News - Alaska
·
President Donald Trump speaks during a lunch with African leaders in the State Dining Room of the White House, Wednesday, July 9, 2025, in Washington. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci) WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump singled out Brazil for import taxes of...
US-Nigeria military cooperation strengthens through health diplomacy, strategic dialogue
Premium Times
·
November 25, 2024
US Marine Corps General Michael Langley, commander of U.S. Africa Command (AFRICOM), concluded official engagement across West Africa, including a pivotal visit to Nigeria, where he reinforced the enduring partnership between the United States and...
'Where were you educated?' Trump praises English of leader who heads English-speaking country
AlterNet
·
July 9, 2025
Editor's note: This headline has been updated. On Wednesday, President Donald Trump hosted Liberian President Joseph Boakai and the leaders of four other West African countries at the White House. In one viral exchange, Trump was seen...