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Botswana mourns death of Festus Mogae, the former president who prioritized HIV/AIDS fight
2+ hour, 24+ min ago (365+ words) Posted today at 1: 20pm Botswana President Duma Boko said that under Mogae's leadership, the country earned international respect for principled, sound economic management and a commitment to democracy. He said the country would undergo three days of national mourning in honor…...
Paraguay and Taiwan reaffirm ties after China sought to lure away another Taipei ally
14+ hour, 5+ min ago (603+ words) Paraguay is the only country in South America and one of 12 worldwide to recognize Taiwan. Beijing considers Taiwan its own territory and has ramped up a campaign over the past few years to lure Taiwan's diplomatic allies, in addition to…...
Paraguay "deeply values" Taiwan ties, president says in Taipei
17+ hour ago (416+ words) Posted today at 9: 50pm TAIPEI, May 8 (Reuters) " Paraguay "deeply values" its relations with Taiwan and will continue to offer support, President Santiago Pena said on Friday as he was formally welcomed in Taipei by President Lai Ching-te. Paraguay is one of…...
Soccer-Shakira unveils official World Cup song "Dai Dai
23+ hour, 2+ min ago (255+ words) Posted today at 3: 51pm May 7 (Reuters) " Colombian singer Shakira unveiled the official song for the 2026 World Cup, "Dai Dai, on Thursday. The 49-year-old posted a video on Instagram on Thursday from Brazil's Maracana stadium to tease the track, which features Nigerian…...
Paraguay's president visits Taiwan as pressure from China grows
1+ day, 13+ hour ago (394+ words) Posted today at 2: 19am Paraguay is the only remaining country in South America and one of 12 worldwide to recognize Taiwan. China, which has not ruled out force in annexing Taiwan, has ramped up a campaign over the past few years to…...
Zambia blasts the US over a $2 billion health deal in exchange for critical minerals
3+ day, 7+ hour ago (934+ words) Posted today at 8: 18am The comments by Zambia's foreign affairs minister, Mulambo Haimbe, on Monday brought into the open simmering tensions over President Donald Trump's "America First" strategy, which is reshaping aid to Africa into transactional agreements. Some African leaders and…...
Taiwan's president says state visits are "basic right' after trip he says Beijing tried to block
3+ day, 15+ hour ago (393+ words) Posted today at 12: 19am Lai was supposed to travel to the country, one of Taiwan's 12 remaining diplomatic partners last month, but had to cancel the initial trip owing to Chinese pressure, Taiwan's government said. China pressured three countries to revoke flight…...
Taiwan's president lands in Eswatini in a trip delayed by lack of overflight clearance
6+ day, 7+ hour ago (384+ words) Posted today at 8: 19am In a post on X, Lai said he arrived in Eswatini " Taiwan's only diplomatic ally in Africa " to "affirm our longstanding friendship." He said that Taiwan, a self-ruled democracy that China considers part of its territory, "will…...
China has now dropped tariffs on imports from every African country except 1
1+ week, 6+ hour ago (622+ words) Posted today at 9: 20am The China deal covers Africa's 20 largest economies, including South Africa, Egypt, Nigeria, Algeria and Kenya. China had already dropped tariffs on 33 poorer African countries, meaning 53 of the continent's 54 nations are now eligible for "tariff-free treatment" for their…...
Veteran negotiator Roelf Meyer appointed as South Africa's ambassador to the US
3+ week, 2+ day ago (407+ words) Posted today at 6: 18am Meyer's appointment comes during a period of strained relations between South Africa and U. S. President Donald Trump's administration, which expelled former Ambassador Ebrahim Rasool following his criticism of Trump. The fallout put pressure on Ramaphosa to appoint an…...