African countries

South Africa is seeking financial reimbursement from several African governments. The request pertains to the cost incurred by repatriating over 80,000 immigrants.

African countries are expanding their space sectors, increasing budgets and forming partnerships with China, Europe, Japan, and the US. China's bundled satellite solutions give it an advantage over the US, which focuses on data and training rather than hardware, potentially disadvantaging Washington in securing African partnerships for domestic space industry development.

The U.S. State Department is making permanent a visa bond program requiring citizens from 50 mainly African countries to post up to $20,000 for B1/B2 visas, aiming to reduce overstays. The program, initiated by the Trump administration, led to an 83% drop in such visas but faces criticism for burdening applicants from impoverished nations.

The U.S. State Department is making permanent a visa bond program requiring citizens from 50 mostly African countries to post bonds of up to $20,000 for B1/B2 visa interviews. The program, initially launched under the Trump administration, aims to reduce visa overstays and illegal migration, with data showing a significant decline in overstays and visa applications since its implementation.

The U.S. Government mislabeled a map of African countries presented at the AIDS 2026 conference in Brazil. The map was presented by the State Department during the event.

China is expanding zero-tariff access for 63 lower-income countries, 53 of which are African, as a strategic move to enhance influence in the Global South and compete with the United States and Europe.

The UK government will reduce bilateral aid to nine African countries by over 80% by 2029, cutting overseas development spending from 0.5% to 0.3% of Gross National Income.

Wealthy Gulf states are investing billions in African countries. The investments vary in objectives, and the benefits for African nations remain unclear.

Nigeria and other African countries risk losing access to global investment unless companies strengthen Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) disclosures, according to a warning from the Director-General of the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The SEC highlighted the potential financial consequences of inadequate ESG transparency.

Dr. Zhou Taidong, a Chinese development expert, dismissed allegations that China uses debt to trap poor countries, asserting that China's partnerships with African nations are grounded in mutual benefit and South-South cooperation.

At least six African countries now offer digital nomad visas, enabling remote workers to live and work legally. The initiative provides a growing list of destinations for remote professionals seeking to settle abroad.

SPAHR is expanding its focus to include leadership training and institutional development to address governance, institutional, and human capital challenges in African countries.

China is granting continent-wide market access for African coffee, chillies, and cashews by bypassing traditional bilateral negotiations, signaling a shift in its trade strategy with African nations. This move is analyzed by Jevans Nyabiage to assess its impact on China-Africa relations and global trade dynamics.

China is promoting its strict policing and arms control expertise to stabilize Africa’s conflict-torn Great Lakes region, leveraging its reputation as a safe country. This initiative is part of a broader effort to address weapons proliferation and reduce conflict in areas where China has significant economic interests.

African and Commonwealth nations advocate for the High Seas Treaty at Kenya's Our Ocean Conference, while UN reports highlight ocean strain and record fisheries production. AI analysis reveals significant shifts in plant flowering times over the past century, with tropical regions showing the most variation.

The US doctor who survived Ebola with experimental treatment in Germany highlights global health inequities and disparities in medical standards between African countries.

Russia is planning to open 'Russian Houses' in eight African countries to expand influence through education, cultural outreach, and youth programs, according to Ukraine, which claims this is part of Moscow's military and economic activities to cultivate future generations sympathetic to Russian interests.

The US deported approximately two dozen migrants, including an Iranian activist, to the Central African Republic (CAR). The Trump administration has signed controversial agreements with several African nations to deport migrants it cannot repatriate.

At least five African countries have repatriated citizens or are working towards repatriation from South Africa. The article highlights xenophobia-related actions by these countries.

Human Rights Watch (HRW) reports that U.S. health aid agreements with African countries include conditions requiring abortion surveillance, rights to specimen sharing, and data access. The organization criticizes these terms as harmful.

A federal judge struck down a Trump administration immigration policy impacting 39 countries across Africa, Asia, Latin America, and the Middle East. The policy was invalidated for its effect on immigrants from these regions.

Houston’s Bush Airport is now one of three U.S. airports authorized to screen passengers arriving from certain African countries as part of measures to monitor the ongoing Ebola outbreak. The designation aims to prevent the spread of the virus within the United States.

Former CDC epidemiologist Dr. Neil Vora has warned that the current Ebola outbreak spreading across several African countries will worsen before improving. Vora, who previously worked with the CDC during the 2019 DRC Ebola outbreak, characterized the recent spread as a serious public health situation.

The Trump administration is innovating its deportation policies through agreements with African countries, signaling a strategic shift in immigration enforcement. These deals aim to enhance deportation efficiency and international cooperation on immigration issues.

Taiwan's president canceled a trip after African countries revoked flight permits for his plane. Taiwan accused Beijing of pressuring these countries to block access to their airspace.

Taiwan's president, William Lai, canceled a trip after African countries revoked flight permits for his plane. Taiwan accused Beijing of pressuring these countries to close their airspace to Lai's aircraft.