China to leapfrog US as world’s biggest economy by 2028: Report
China is expected to overtake US as world’s biggest economy five years ahead of earlier predictions, a think-tank said.
Africa News Matters
Featured Headlines Fact Check Spotlight Around the World More Stories Videos In the News CategoriesAfrica Agenda Analysis Africa News — Youtube African News Review African Perspective All Analysis Around the World BBC Africa — Youtube BBC News Brookings Institution Carnegie Endowment Central Africa Covid-19 Culture and Society East Africa Elections and Democracy FactCheck Foreign Policy…
Trump Administration Kicks Off A New “Scramble for Africa”
The scramble for Africa, involving the division and colonization of the African continent by European powers began in 1881. Many of the ills, including civil wars, as well as the pillaging of the continent’s resources, have been blamed on colonial and neo-colonial tendencies perpetrated by Western and Eastern countries. But a new fight for political…
Malaria Vaccine Tops the News: May 1, 2017
ENCA.com In this week’s news, the world’s first malaria vaccine is being developed, China puts pressure on African fisheries, and the Pope visits Egypt. Malaria Vaccine Trials To Start Soon Beginning next year, the World Health Organization (WHO) will begin real-world testing of its new malaria vaccine. The vaccine will be tested in Kenya, Ghana, and Malawi…
Trump Administration Cuts Aid to Africa
This week we learned the Trump administration has proposed a budget that would cut foreign aid drastically. The issues, facts, and implications of decisions made under the administration are inescapable. The State Department, including the United States Agency for International Development (USAID), would be greatly impacted by these cuts. If you are not aware, the State…
In Case You Missed It: 4/4/16 — 4/10/16
The most important in this week’s headlines out of and about Africa, for those who need help catching up. In this week’s news, Darfur decides to vote on their political future, Nigeria looks to the cosmos, and Ethiopia turns to bamboo for economic boost. Darfur Holds Controversial Election Darfur, a Western part of Sudan, is holding a…
Why U.S. President Should Build Better Relations with Africa
For the seven years or so that he’s been in office, U.S. President, Barack Obama has focused on the African continent. This is something that is not talked about much, despite such accomplishments as holding the first US-Africa Leaders’ Summit in 2014. Before him, President George W. Bush was praised for his Africa policy. Since the…
In Case You Missed It: 11/30/15 — 12/6/15
The most important in this week’s headlines out of and concerning Africa, for those who need help catching up. This week, the Africa Pavilion at COP21 kicks off, China gives $60 billion in aid to Africa, and Libya takes steps towards peace. Africa Pavilion at COP21 Begins A panel comprised of African heads of state, government…
In Case You Missed It 6/07/15 — 6/14/15
People get busy, and it can be hard to keep up with the week’s news. To help you keep up with the latest news coming out of Africa, we will now compile a weekly list of the most important stories from think pieces, to opinion pieces to important developing stories. We hope it will be helpful…
Hu Jintao Going to Africa
Hu Jintao, President of the People’s Republic of China just wrapped up a visit to the U.S. on April 21, 2006. I love the people of China and respect them for their ingenuity and talents. President Hu’s visit reminded me of my Chinese friend and roommate of several years ago, James Song, with whom I…