Trump halts aid to South Africa over discrimination against whites

President Donald Trump has implemented his threat to stop aid to South Africa over a land confiscation law that targets farms owned by the white minority. Prior to signing his executive order freezing aid, Trump condemned South Africa for “confiscating land” and for treating “certain classes of People…very badly,” alluding to discrimination against whites in […]

DRC opposition to hold protest against election ‘irregularities’ despite govt’s ban

Concerns are emerging about the possibility of yet another cycle of violence in the Democratic Republic of Congo after its government banned protests called for by five opposition candidates who are complaining of irregularities and fraud in the last week’s presidential vote. Almost a week on from the chaotic poll that was marred by logistical […]

EBRD & EU Support Morocco’s Fishing Industry

The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) is working on strengthening the small-business support for the fishing industry in Agadir region, famous for its fishing sector. With nearly 2.7 million people and its contribution of 7.7 pc to the country’s GDP, the region is of great strategic importance to Morocco. It is part of […]