Trump held up a reciprocal tariffs chart during his ‘Liberation Day’ address.
A spokesperson for DRC’s President Felix Tshisekedi said the government had received an invitation for the talks.
Will the US-supported project be a hub for regional trade, or a new gateway to plunder DR Congo’s natural resources?
Dos Santos is facing sanctions and investigations in Angola, the UK, the US and Portugal.
DRC presidency says talks had hit deadlock over a Rwandan demand for DRC direct dialogue with M23.
Investing in solar electricity and agriculture can help the country diversify its economy and uplift its rural areas.
President Biden visits Angola to promote a $550M US-backed railway project.
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The US aims to grow its influence in sub-Saharan Africa.
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President Joe Biden made history as the first US president to visit Angola.
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It’s a chance to redeem his legacy in Africa, say experts. But it won’t be easy.
The measures are a part of the Labour government tightening Britain’s anti-corruption sanctions regime.
The Black Stars needed two wins in their last two qualifying games and are now left at bottom place in Group F.
More than 27 million lives affected by worst drought in a century, with 21 million children malnourished, says WFP.
The outgoing US leader has not prioritised Africa enough, some say, as Russia and China make inroads into the continent.
