Ghana rejects US health deal over data concerns
Ghana has walked away from a proposed US health aid deal, citing concerns over terms requiring the sharing of sensitive health data. The rejected agreement, negotiated under the Trump administration’s “America First Global Health Strategy,” would have channeled $109 million in US health assistance to Ghana over five years while encouraging greater local responsibility for […]
Nigeria caps jet fuel prices to save airlines
Nigeria has stepped in to stabilize its aviation sector by capping jet fuel prices and allowing airlines to buy fuel on credit, aiming to prevent widespread flight disruptions. The move follows a dramatic surge in fuel costs—up more than 270%—that forced airlines to raise ticket prices and consider cutting capacity. Under the new directive, fuel […]
South Africa targets expats to power nuclear future
South Africa has initiated an ambitious recruitment drive to lure back nuclear engineers—particularly those currently working at the UAE’s Barakah plant—as it advances a $120 billion energy roadmap. Some of these engineers left South Africa after the 2010 collapse of the Pebble Bed Modular Reactor project. The government aims to add 5,200 MW of nuclear […]
Malian officials accuse Russia of abandoning Kidal
Mali’s military government is reeling from the fall of the strategic northern city of Kidal. Following the unprecedented joint offensive by JNIM jihadists and FLA Tuareg rebels, reports emerged that Russia’s Africa Corps negotiated its own safe exit from Kidal rather than defending the city. A senior Malian official accused the Russians of outright betrayal, […]
