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PoliticsT2 · Outlet report

Pope says he has ‘no fear of Trump administration’ after president slams his Iran war criticism | CNN Politics

Pope Leo XIV on Monday strongly pushed back against criticism from US President Donald Trump, defending his position of seeking peace and rejecting violence amid the Iran war.…

13 updates2 sources2 mentions here
Apr 18, 2026
Latest: Pope Leo says remarks about world being 'ravaged by a ​handful of tyrants' were not aimed at Trump: report · Fox News
GeneralT2 · Outlet report

Colombia approves plan to cull up to 80 hippos linked to Pablo Escobar | CNN

Colombian officials on Monday authorized a plan to cull dozens of hippos roaming freely through a region in the center of the country, where they threaten villagers and displace…

1 update1 source1 mention here
Apr 13, 2026
Latest: Colombia approves plan to cull up to 80 hippos linked to Pablo Escobar | CNN · CNN
GeneralT2 · Outlet report

Fr Flanagan: Irish priest who founded Boys Town on sainthood path

An Irish-born priest whose groundbreaking approach to child poverty inspired an Oscar-winning film, has now taken a significant step towards becoming a saint. Fr Edward Flanagan…

3 updates1 source1 mention here
Apr 13, 2026
Latest: Pope Leo visits Algeria in sign of Africa’s growing importance to Catholic church · The Guardian
GeneralT2 · Outlet report

The Iran truce may be too late for many African countries | CNN

In northern Malawi, Suteny Williams Nsamba is struggling to buy fertilizer for his small farm, where he grows corn, groundnuts and tobacco. The war in Iran sent living costs…

1 update1 source1 mention here
Apr 10, 2026
Latest: The Iran truce may be too late for many African countries | CNN · CNN
GeneralT2 · Outlet report

Why reducing air pollution deaths isn’t just about reducing air pollution

Study shows reducing vulnerability to pollution, including by expanding healthcare access, saves millions of lives Reductions in vulnerability to air pollution since 1990 saved…

1 update1 source1 mention here
Apr 3, 2026
Latest: Why reducing air pollution deaths isn’t just about reducing air pollution · The Guardian
WorldT2 · Outlet report

How does Africa’s high speed rail network plan measure up? | CNN

Ambitious plans are underway to build a high-speed rail network across Africa, connecting countries, regions and creating a transcontinental beltway that can transport people at…

1 update1 source1 mention here
Apr 1, 2026
Latest: How does Africa’s high speed rail network plan measure up? | CNN · CNN
GeneralT2 · Outlet report

Why wearing traditional dress will always be political

For many on the continent and among the diaspora, navigating multiple identities via cultural attire is a birthright, but it can create some complications Don’t get The Long Wave…

2 updates1 source1 mention here
Mar 29, 2026
Latest: Recognising the slave trade as a crime against humanity is an essential first step | Letters · The Guardian
GeneralT2 · Outlet report

Self-publish and be scammed: Jon’s tale of heartbreak highlights boom in fraudsters using AI to supercharge book swind

New wave of publishing scams mimic lonely hearts hoaxes of old – swapping promises of true love for the fantasy of literary acclaim. And the wooing process is now fully…

2 updates1 source1 mention here
Mar 17, 2026
Latest: This AI artist wants African heritage to ‘live forever’ | CNN · CNN
GeneralT2 · Outlet report

A harsh climate for many LGBTQ people in Africa is getting worse. Some blame the US | CNN

When 22-year-old Wendy Faith shared a Valentine’s Day kiss with 21-year-old Alesi Diana Denise in Uganda — a country infamous for enforcing some of the world’s strictest…

2 updates1 source1 mention here
Mar 16, 2026
Latest: Uganda receives first US deportation flight under third-country agreement · The Guardian
PoliticsT2 · Outlet report

US Renews Africa Trade Program Though Trump Tariffs Remain

The US has renewed its trade preference program with African nations for one year, despite the ongoing global tariffs imposed by President Donald Trump. The program, known as the…

4 updates1 source1 mention here
Feb 3, 2026
Latest: Indian Imports of Russian Oil Seen Halving on US Order · Bloomberg
ScienceT2 · Outlet report

How Cameroon Fought to Save Its Malaria Program After the U.S. Cut Critical Funding

Cameroon's Malaria Program Faced Funding Cuts The article discusses how Cameroon's malaria program was impacted by the Trump administration's decision to slash foreign aid. The…

2 updates1 source1 mention here
Jan 15, 2026
Latest: U.S. Cuts Health Aid and Ties It to Funding Pledges by African Governments · NYT
PoliticsT2 · Outlet report

Trump Says Uzbekistan to Invest More Than $100 Billion in US

According to the article, President Donald Trump stated that Uzbekistan will invest over $100 billion in the United States over the next 10 years. The article does not provide any…

2 updates1 source1 mention here
Nov 20, 2025
Latest: African Businesses Plot Trump-Proof Path as Confidence Builds · Bloomberg
TechnologyT2 · Outlet report

Trump Trade War Is Helping Jumia Access Chinese Goods, CEO Says

The article discusses how the ongoing trade war between the United States and China is benefiting Jumia Technologies AG, Africa's largest e-commerce company. According to the CEO,…

10 updates1 source1 mention here
Sep 23, 2025
Latest: Bessent Still Sees Xi-Trump Meeting, Says All Options Are Open · Bloomberg
PoliticsT2 · Outlet report

Panama Canal to Enter Ports Business as Trump-China Feud Simmers

The Panama Canal Authority is planning to enter the ports business by issuing a tender for two terminal operations. This move comes amidst the ongoing tensions between the United…

18 updates1 source1 mention here
Aug 26, 2025
Latest: How Fining Elon Musk’s X Could Threaten the U.S.-E.U. Trade Deal · NYT
TechnologyT2 · Outlet report

Trump admin squanders nearly 800,000 vaccines meant for Africa: Report

The article reports that the Trump administration squandered nearly 800,000 mpox vaccines that were meant for distribution in Africa. These vaccines were pledged by the Biden…

6 updates3 sources2 weeks long3 mentions here
Jul 18, 2025 → Aug 1, 2025
Latest: Trump’s E.P.A. Filing Fewer Lawsuits Against Polluters · NYT

Coverage timeline (18 latest)

The most recent articles mentioning Africa, grouped by month. Open a story above to read it as a full timeline.

April 2026

7 articles
Apr 18, 2026 · Fox News
Pope Leo says remarks about world being 'ravaged by a ​handful of tyrants' were not aimed at Trump: report

This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. ©2026 FOX News Network, LLC. All rights reserved. Quotes displayed in real-time or delayed by at least…

Apr 18, 2026 · CNN
Pope Leo addresses spat with Trump, says ‘debate’ is not focus of his Africa trip | CNN

Pope Leo XIV said Saturday “it’s not in my interest” to debate US President Donald Trump, insisting his trip to Africa is focused on peacebuilding rather than any personal…

Apr 13, 2026 · CNN
Colombia approves plan to cull up to 80 hippos linked to Pablo Escobar | CNN

Colombian officials on Monday authorized a plan to cull dozens of hippos roaming freely through a region in the center of the country, where they threaten villagers and displace…

Apr 13, 2026 · The Guardian
Pope Leo visits Algeria in sign of Africa’s growing importance to Catholic church

Pontiff makes first papal visit to country as he starts 11-day tour that will also include stops in Cameroon and Angola Pope Leo XIV has arrived in Algeria for the first papal…

Apr 10, 2026 · CNN
The Iran truce may be too late for many African countries | CNN

In northern Malawi, Suteny Williams Nsamba is struggling to buy fertilizer for his small farm, where he grows corn, groundnuts and tobacco. The war in Iran sent living costs…

Apr 3, 2026 · The Guardian
Why reducing air pollution deaths isn’t just about reducing air pollution

Study shows reducing vulnerability to pollution, including by expanding healthcare access, saves millions of lives Reductions in vulnerability to air pollution since 1990 saved…

Apr 1, 2026 · CNN
How does Africa’s high speed rail network plan measure up? | CNN

Ambitious plans are underway to build a high-speed rail network across Africa, connecting countries, regions and creating a transcontinental beltway that can transport people at…

March 2026

3 articles
Mar 29, 2026 · The Guardian
Recognising the slave trade as a crime against humanity is an essential first step | Letters

Kenneth B Ati-John and Ndine Wa‑Chiuta respond to an article by Ghana’s president, John Dramani Mahama The president of Ghana, John Dramani Mahama, is right to argue that…

Mar 17, 2026 · CNN
This AI artist wants African heritage to ‘live forever’ | CNN

Around the African continent, there is a saying: “When an elder dies, a library burns to the ground.” For Nigerian artist and filmmaker Malik Afegbua, that loss is not just a…

Mar 16, 2026 · CNN
A harsh climate for many LGBTQ people in Africa is getting worse. Some blame the US | CNN

When 22-year-old Wendy Faith shared a Valentine’s Day kiss with 21-year-old Alesi Diana Denise in Uganda — a country infamous for enforcing some of the world’s strictest…

February 2026

1 article
Feb 3, 2026 · Bloomberg
US Renews Africa Trade Program Though Trump Tariffs Remain

The US has renewed its trade preference program with African nations for one year, despite the ongoing global tariffs imposed by President Donald Trump. The program, known as the…

January 2026

1 article
Jan 15, 2026 · NYT
U.S. Cuts Health Aid and Ties It to Funding Pledges by African Governments

The Trump administration has signed $11 billion in agreements with African nations, linking this aid to foreign policy goals. The deals include funding pledges from African…

November 2025

1 article
Nov 20, 2025 · Bloomberg
African Businesses Plot Trump-Proof Path as Confidence Builds

The article discusses how African businesses are adapting to the changing global landscape under the Trump administration. Despite the uncertainties surrounding U.S. policies,…

September 2025

1 article
Sep 23, 2025 · Bloomberg
Trump Trade War Is Helping Jumia Access Chinese Goods, CEO Says

The article discusses how the ongoing trade war between the United States and China is benefiting Jumia Technologies AG, Africa's largest e-commerce company. According to the CEO,…

August 2025

3 articles
Aug 26, 2025 · Bloomberg
China Is Pouring Exports Into Africa Faster Than Anywhere Else

China's Exports to Africa Surge Amidst Trade Tensions with the U.S. China's exports to Africa have been rapidly increasing, making the continent a new focal point for the world's…

Aug 1, 2025 · The Guardian
Why the US is burning $10m worth of birth control | Moira Donegan

The article discusses the Trump administration's decision to burn $10 million worth of birth control supplies that were intended for distribution to women in low-income countries,…

Aug 1, 2025 · Bloomberg
Citi Sees Africa Trading More With China, EU After US Tariff Hit

Citigroup's regional head has predicted that African trade will likely shift more towards China and the European Union in the wake of US tariff hikes. The announcement of new…

July 2025

1 article
Jul 18, 2025 · Ars Technica
Trump admin squanders nearly 800,000 vaccines meant for Africa: Report

The article reports that the Trump administration squandered nearly 800,000 mpox vaccines that were meant for distribution in Africa. These vaccines were pledged by the Biden…