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House Subcommittee on DOGE Holds Inaugural Hearing on Government Efficiency Amid Controversy
13
Feb

House Subcommittee on DOGE Holds Inaugural Hearing on Government Efficiency Amid Controversy

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The House Subcommittee on Delivering on Government Efficiency (DOGE) held its first-ever hearing yesterday to discuss measures aimed at reducing wasteful government spending and improving the efficiency of federal operations. However, the session quickly turned contentious as Democrats on the panel shifted focus toward President Donald Trump’s newly appointed efficiency czar, Elon Musk, and his […]

Nissan and Honda Boards Vote to End Merger Talks, Scuttling Ambitious Deal
13
Feb

Nissan and Honda Boards Vote to End Merger Talks, Scuttling Ambitious Deal

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In a significant development for the global automotive industry, the boards of Nissan and Honda have officially voted to end their highly anticipated merger talks. The proposed merger, which had the potential to create the world’s fourth-largest auto group by vehicle sales trailing only Toyota, Volkswagen, and Hyundai has been called off due to unresolved […]

Ghana Launches Probe Into 81,000 Potential Fake Names On The Payroll
13
Feb

Ghana Launches Probe Into 81,000 Potential Fake Names On The Payroll

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Ghana’s President John Dramani Mahama announced on Wednesday that an investigation would be launched into the operations of the National Service Authority under the previous administration after over 81,000 suspected ghost names were found on its payroll. The discovery came after a headcount conducted to settle outstanding allowance payments for the agency, which oversees the […]

India’s Modi Offers Tariff ‘Gift’ to Trump as Talks Focus on Trade and Countering China
13
Feb

India’s Modi Offers Tariff ‘Gift’ to Trump as Talks Focus on Trade and Countering China

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Ahead of an important meeting with U.S. President Donald Trump, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi is preparing to bring a strategic “gift” to the table one that could play a pivotal role in strengthening U.S.-India relations. The “gift” comes in the form of an offer to discuss significant tariff concessions, new business deals, and enhanced […]

Catholic delegation from Congo meets with rebel leader as military moves forward
13
Feb

Catholic Delegation From Congo Meets With Rebel Leader As Military Moves Forward

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On Wednesday, representatives from the influential Catholic church in Congo met with a rebel leader whose M23 forces, backed by Rwanda, took control of Goma—the largest city in the country’s eastern region—last month and have continued to advance southward. The meeting, which took place in Goma, came as the rebel leader, Corneille Nangaa, seeks to […]

South Africa’s EFF Leader Urges Ramaphosa to Stand Firm Against U.S. Pressure
13
Feb

South Africa’s EFF Leader Urges Ramaphosa to Stand Firm Against U.S. Pressure Report By Melissa Sithole

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Malema Challenges President Ramaphosa on US Pressure EFF leader Julius Malema urged President Cyril Ramaphosa to resist US pressure over South Africa’s land reform. He criticized Ramaphosa’s leadership during the SONA 2025 debate, following Donald Trump’s recent remarks against the Expropriation Act. AfriForum, which lobbied against the law, now faces a treason complaint from the […]

Egypt's President Sisi to Not Attend Any White House Talks if Palestinian Displacement is On The Agenda
12
Feb

Egypt’s President Sisi to Not Attend Any White House Talks if Palestinian Displacement is On The Agenda

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Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi has stated that he will not travel to Washington for talks at the White House if U.S. President Donald Trump’s proposal to relocate Palestinians from Gaza is part of the discussion, according to two Egyptian security officials. On February 1, during a phone conversation between Trump and Sisi, the U.S. […]

Uganda Opposition Leader Besigye Begins Hunger Strike
12
Feb

Uganda Opposition Leader Besigye Begins Hunger Strike

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A well-known opposition leader in Uganda, who is currently being tried in a military court, has started a hunger strike, according to his wife. This comes two weeks after Uganda’s Supreme Court ruled that civilians should not be tried by military tribunals. Despite this, President Yoweri Museveni stated that his government would continue prosecuting civilians […]

South Africa-China Trade Soars
12
Feb

South Africa-China Trade Soars

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The economic relationship between South Africa and China has experienced significant expansion over the past few decades. This growing partnership has been marked by increased trade, investment, and collaboration in various sectors such as mining, infrastructure, manufacturing, and technology. China has become South Africa’s largest trading partner, with both countries benefiting from mutually advantageous agreements […]