By the AFREEQUE newsroom, based on Le Monde
In an interview with Le Monde, Ben Rhodes, former deputy national security adviser to Barack Obama, sets out the foreign policy priorities of the new Democratic majority in Congress. He believes Washington must now combine military power with other diplomatic levers, according to Le Monde.
Washington has placed Somalia at Level 4, the highest of its travel advisories, alongside Russia, Iran and Syria. US citizens are advised not to travel there because of security risks, according to Caasimada.
🇺🇸 United States · Source: Caasimada Online ·
Former Graphic Communications Group head Ken Ashigbey believes the Media Development Fund and the bill announced by President Mahama will not be enough to secure the sector’s sustainability. He calls for other sources of revenue for the media, according to MyJoyOnline.
🇬🇭 Ghana · Source: MyJoyOnline ·
Russian, Ukrainian and US negotiators are due to meet in Abu Dhabi for a new round of talks aimed at ending the war in Ukraine. Security guarantees for the parties to the conflict are to be at the heart of the discussions, according to France 24 Afrique, alongside consideration of European security.
🇷🇺 Russia · Source: France 24 ·
Emirati diplomatic adviser Anwar Gargash has warned that Gulf countries must prepare for a long period of uncertainty, as no final agreement between the United States and Iran has been secured. His remarks, made at a security forum in Abu Dhabi, follow statements by Donald Trump about possible new strikes, according to Caasimada.
🇦🇪 United Arab Emirates · Source: Caasimada Online ·
Nvidia loses $220 billion after board opens internal probeNvidia’s board has opened an independent investigation into its chief executive Jensen Huang, over his relationship with an executive at Megaspeed whom Washington suspects of espionage. The stock fell more than 4%, wiping out about $220 billion in market capitalisation, according to ThisDay. Beijing denies any espionage activity and denounces a smear campaign.
Namibian electoral commission calls for elections without fear or favourElectoral Commission of Namibia chairperson Gerson Sindano called for fair and transparent elections at the opening of an electoral risk management workshop in Windhoek. He based his remarks on the problems recorded in 2024, notably ballot shortages and faulty verification equipment, according to the Windhoek Observer.The week in Africa
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