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Today, we will look at U.S. politics, developments in Africa, and other news spanning each continent.
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Africa
-Sudan’s Rapid Support Forces (RSF) and its allied groups on Tuesday inked a transitional constitution that would establish a parallel government.
The country descended into civil conflict in April 2023 as the paramilitary force and the army warred for control of the capital, Khartoum.
-Germany said it would halt development aid to Rwanda due to its role in the unfolding conflict in neighboring Democratic Republic of Congo.
The United Nations accuses Kigali of backing the M23 rebel group that has made recent advances in the country’s eastern region.
-Security forces in Mozambique fired on supporters of opposition leader Venancio Mondlane in the capital Maputo on Wednesday.
-Annual inflation in Ghana slowed to 23.1% in February. The monthly decline is the second in a row and was driven by a drop in food prices.
The West African country has slowly emerged from a deep economic crisis.
-South Africa’s economy grew by 0.6% in the fourth quarter, an expansion driven by a recovery in the country’s agricultural industry.
Other Links:
Lesotho shocked by Donald Trump's remarks that 'nobody has heard of the country' - BBC
A West African mission sent to Guinea-Bissau to resolve dispute leaves following president's threats - AP
Kenya's private sector growth holds steady in February, outlook dim - Reuters
South Sudan arrest of Gabriel Doup Lam and Puot Kang Chol sparks fears over peace deal - BBC
Libya to hold first oil exploration bidding round in 17 years - Africa News
Africa deepens economic ties with Caribbean - Semafor
Americas and the Caribbean
-U.S.-based firm BlackRock announced on Tuesday it would buy most of the ports owned by Hong Kong conglomerate CK Hutchison along the Panama Canal.
The deal was announced before President Donald Trump delivered an address to a joint session of Congress where he said Washington would be “reclaiming” the waterway.
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