South Africa: A Response to Secretary Rubio's Substack post

[Govt of SA] Secretary Rubio, I have read your Substack post from 3 December 2025. Source

Tanzania: Review of U.S.-Bilateral Relationship with Tanzania

[State Department] The United States values its longstanding partnership with the people of Tanzania, which has brought prosperity to our populations and security to the region. Source

Congo-Kinshasa: Ceremonial Foreign Policy - Shallowly Engaging with Kinshasa and Kigali

[CFR] In shallowly engaging with Kinshasa and Kigali, Washington does little to promote peace and risks insulating leaders from accountability. Source

Africa: America Welcomes a New G20

[State Department] Washington, DC -- Next year, the United States will host the world's 20 largest economies for the first time since 2009. Coinciding with America's 250th anniversary, the 2026 G20 will be a chance to recognize the values of innovation, entrepreneurship, and perseverance that made America great, and which provide a roadmap to prosperity for the entire world. We'll showcase these values and more when we host the G20 Leaders' Summit in December 2026 in one of America's greatest cities, Miami, Florida. Source

Kenya: Renowned Kenyan Actor Bilal Wanjau Dies While Undergoing Treatment At KNH

[Capital FM] Nairobi -- Celebrated Kenyan actor and director Bilal Wanjau has died while receiving treatment at Kenyatta National Hospital, his family has announced. Source

Congo-Kinshasa: Washington Summit On DRC-Rwanda Relations Aims for Peace Despite Deep Mistrust

[RFI] The leaders of the Democratic Republic of Congo and Rwanda are meeting in Washington to endorse two long-negotiated agreements, in a United States-backed push to revive a fragile peace process. The summit comes amid ongoing violence in eastern DRC and an atmosphere of mistrust, making progress uncertain. Source

Nigeria: Pregnant Women Face Growing Danger At Gauraka PHC

[Nigeria Health Watch] Pregnant women are increasingly relying on traditional birth attendants and home births in Gauraka town of Niger State, due to an overstretched clinic. For many, the danger begins long before labour even starts. Source

Kenya: British High Commission Protests Omission of Its Responses to Batuk Inquiry

[Capital FM] Nairobi -- The British High Commission in Kenya has expressed disappointment after its formal submission to a parliamentary inquiry into the British Army Training Unit Kenya (BATUK) was not reflected in the final report released by the National Assembly's Defence, Intelligence and Foreign Relations Committee. Source

Botswana: Mojadigo Conspiracy to Defeat Ends of Justice Case Continues

[Botswana Daily News] Gaborone -- Rape and defilement accused pastor, Goitsekgosi Mojadigo, who is also the leader of Divine Anointing Church International, failed to appear before Broadhurst Magistrate court on Thursday for a status hearing on the matter in which he and others are accused of interfering with witnesses. Source

Africa: Thousands Could Be Displaced in DRC By EU Backed Lobito Corridor Railway

[Global Witness] Up to 6,500 people could be at risk of eviction by the flagship project, a new Global Witness investigation reveals Source

Nigeria: Ex-Defence Minister Denies 'Mischievous Reason' Cited for Resignation

[Premium Times] In a statement he personally signed on Wednesday, Mr Badaru described the report as a "malicious, false, and baseless publication being circulated online." Source

Africa: No Evidence That Boiling Coca-Cola With Red Onion Will Fight Flu Quickly

[Africa Check] IN SHORT: A video circulating on Facebook claims that boiling Coca-Cola with red onion and drinking it warm can cure influenza. While the drink may feel soothing, there is no evidence that this home remedy has any medicinal effect. Source