https://www.independent.co.uk/news/us-to-send-first-vaccine-doses-to-africa-in-coming-days-subsaharan-africa-joe-biden-covid-washington-tom-hart-b1885666.html The United States is set to send it’s first round of COVID-19 vaccines to Africa in the next several days. The first of these doses are being ordered to be sent to Djibouti, Ethiopia. Over 425,000 vaccinations are arriving and will eventually be dispersed between 49 different african countries, with the vast majority of these 49 countries being in… Read more »
https://www.independent.co.uk/news/nigeria-ap-antony-blinken-washington-biden-b2058464.html The Biden administration has approved a $1 billion arms sale to Nigeria. These arms will be used against criminal gangs and extremists to the north of Nigeria. These arms include 24 Bell AH-1Z viper helicopters, which come with night vision, targeting systems, engines, and arms to go along with these attack helicopters. The United States has pledged support to… Read more »
https://www.independent.co.uk/news/subsaharan-africa-ap-india-bengaluru-investments-b2439000.html India is set to donate over $35 million USD to fund an energy transfer all over Africa. This money will primarily be used for small solar panels that can be installed on the rooftops of the homes inside of remote African villages. Officials from 116 nations are discussing how to maximise the potential of solar energy and how to… Read more »
Link to article: https://allafrica.com/stories/202312140472.html\ Prosper Africa is celebrating the one-year milestone since the U.S.-Africa Leaders Summit with some impressive stats. They’ve closed 547 new deals, valued at $14.2 billion, showing a 67% increase from last year. British A. Robinson, the Prosper Africa Coordinator, is all about recognizing Africa’s potential. They’ve been busy linking up U.S. retail giants like Walmart and… Read more »
Link to article: https://allafrica.com/view/group/main/main/id/00087482.html The African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA) Forum turned a decade old on November 4th. AGOA is a U.S. Congress initiative to strengthen trade ties with African nations. U.S. Trade Representative Katherine Tai emphasized the intrinsic value of the U.S.-Africa partnership, citing historical and cultural ties. AGOA faces mixed reactions among African governments, set to expire… Read more »
Link to article: https://allafrica.com/view/group/main/main/id/00087917.html The head of Niger’s armed forces has refused a proposal from Ecowas (Economic Community of West African States) to release ousted President Mohamed Bazoum in exchange for lifting sanctions, as reported by the BBC. Bazoum’s family, in the dark about his status since a failed escape on October 19, expresses growing concern. Ecowas, convening on December… Read more »
Link To Article: https://www.aljazeera.com/features/2023/12/5/unease-uncertainty-for-displaced-people-in-dr-congo-ahead-of-dec-20-vote In the Democratic Republic of the Congo, a vote for the government is coming up around the corner on December 20th bringing with it uncertainty of the outcome. The public has stressed about multiple problems the government has not responded to or dealt with such as violence/rebellions (M23 in Goma/ceasefire), poverty (living in makeshift homes), and… Read more »
Source: https://allafrica.com/stories/202312140078.html Cabinet has approved a proposal for a multimillion-dollar water treatment plant in Beitbridge, Zimbabwe, to sell water to Musina, South Africa, addressing Musina’s persistent water issues. The proposal is crucial for the development of the towns, as they are both located near a major trade corridor and share challenges in health, infrastructure, and amenities. The amendment to the… Read more »
Link To Article: https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/12/5/nigerian-military-drone-attack-kills-85-civilians-in-error Around 85 to 120 people (muslim) in a Nigerian village gathered for a religious celebration but were slaughtered by military drones. These drones were apart of the Nigerian military searching for bandits and accidentally misfired on civilians. The Nigerian president, Bola Tinubu, has ordered an investigation into what could have caused this. In retrospect, this is… Read more »
Link To Article: https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/12/5/zambia-digs-for-miners-buried-in-open-pit-mudslide In sub saharan Africa, Zambia, miners were buried alive in an open pit copper mine, in three different places, which was caused by a mudslide. After around 4 days of searching, it has still come to no avail. There is no certainty of the number of people who are trapped, but 25 families have places missing… Read more »
