"The proposed package was aimed at supporting disease control efforts in several African countries. However, reports indicate that the funding arrangements in some cases were tied to granting Washington greater access to mineral resources and sensitive health data of citizens in participating countries."
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Zambia : Zambia Declines US$1 Billion Health Deal Over National Interest Concerns
Lusaka - Zambia: Zambia has rejected a proposed health funding package worth more than US$1 billion from the administration of Donald Trump, citing concerns
Benin Bronzes: Europe Stole a Lot More From Africa Than Just Art
Imperial powers didn’t just steal art and artifacts. They stole Africa’s future.
Back to roots: Why African Americans are flocking to Ghana
African Americans are returning to countries like Ghana more than 400 years after their ancestors left Africa as slaves. Many say they want either to reconnect to history, or resettle on the continent.
Zimbabwe : new african agricultural power house | Africanews
Zimbabwe has set a new record : 375 000 tons of wheat harvested in 2022 making the country self-sufficient and an agricultural power to be reckoned with.
Pele in Africa: The man, the myth, the legend
The first black football icon had a huge impact in Africa and his trips to the continent were full of drama.
Ivory Coast battles chocolate companies to improve farmers’ lives
Ivory Coast is the world’s top cocoa-producing country but receives just 4% of the $100bn chocolate industry’s profits.
New documents show top Trump officials disregarded concerns by State Dept. staff in relaxing sanctions on Israeli "Blood Diamond" magnate
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New documents show top Trump officials disregarded concerns by State Dept. staff in relaxing sanctions on Israeli "Blood Diamond" magnate
Businessman Dan Gertler received broad relief from sanctions in Trump administration's final days.
First Lady Dr. Jill Biden Hosts Luncheon for Ten First Ladies from the African Diaspora
During the luncheon, First Lady Biden was praised for her deliberate work of diplomacy surrounding issues of health and education.
Who Gets to Tell the Story of Ancient Egypt?
On the eve of the opening of the Grand Egyptian Museum, some of the country's artifacts, from the Rosetta Stone to the bust of Nefertiti, remain overseas
Scoop: Biden planning multi-country trip to Africa next year
He's hosting 49 African governments in Washington, and making the case Africa is a priority.
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