In a secluded area on the outskirts of South Africa’s capital, Pretoria, dozens of people battling drug addiction inject themselves with heroin-laden mixtures, some sharing needles despite the risks. A team of health workers has been making weekly visits to this and a dozen other sites, offering clean needles in exchange for used ones. The […]

A senior official in US President Donald Trump’s administration has confirmed ongoing discussions with the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) regarding the development of its vast mineral resources. Massad Boulos, Trump’s senior advisor for Africa, hinted at a potential “multibillion-dollar investment” but provided no further details. His remarks followed a meeting with DRC President Felix […]

As the US under President Donald Trump reevaluates its military commitments worldwide, General Michael E. Langley, head of US Africa Command (USAFRICOM), has underscored the need for continued engagement on the continent. Speaking before the Senate Armed Services Committee, Langley highlighted the strategic significance of Africa, describing it as a key region where terrorist groups, […]