Cementing US-Angola ties: the significance of Biden’s visit
The Lobito Corridor is part of the US’ Partnership for Global Infrastructure and Investment, viewed as a direct response to China’s Belt and Road Initiative.
Biden won’t support a strike on Iran nuclear sites as Israel weighs response to Iran missile attack
“The answer is no,” Biden told reporters when asked if he would support such retaliation after Iran fired about 180 missiles at Israel on Tuesday.
By Ap News
Oct. 2, 2024
Biden is boosting hydrogen but some are unhappy
Hydrogen has a lot of green potential. When burned, it does not release the greenhouse gases that are warming the planet.
By Bbc News
Oct. 16, 2023
US President touts US$300m loan facility to Africa Data Centres
The statement reads: “Under PGII (the Partnership for Global Infrastructure and Investment), the USG (US Government) will work to construct data centres throughout Africa.
By The Zimbabwe Independent
May. 23, 2023
Biden pick Ajay Banga gets top World Bank job
Mr Banga, nominated by President Joe Biden for the post, is the first-ever Indian American to head the bank.
By Bbc News
May. 4, 2023
Letter from America: President Biden losing ground on all fronts!
He imposed the most severe sanctions ever imposed on any nation since World War 11, froze US$300 billion of Russian funds held in Europe and the US.
By Kenneth Mufuka
Apr. 9, 2023
TikTok says US threatens ban if Chinese owners don't sell stakes
Any U.S. ban would face significant legal hurdles and potential political ramifications, since TikTok is popular with millions of young Americans.
By Reuters
Mar. 16, 2023
Biden, EU spoil Mnangagwa’s party
The EU said it was extending the arms embargo against the Zimbabwe Defence Industries because it was worried about increased repression and introduction of draconian laws.
By Priviledge Gumbodete
Mar. 5, 2023
‘Mnangagwa complicates Zim situation over US sanctions’
He said authorities’ actions had also triggered politically motivated violence and intimidation, while economic instability had deepened.
By Sydney Kawadza
Mar. 3, 2023