Things got heated late Tuesday in the United States Congress, all because of a derogatory remark about African nations attributed to U.S. President Donald Trump more than a year ago. Rep. Eric Swalwell, a Democrat from California and briefly a 2020 U.S. presidential candidate, was speaking on the legislature floor…
As leaders gathered in Addis Ababa in the runup to Sunday’s official opening of the African Union (AU) summit, news came that United States President Donald Trump has sent a letter to AU member nations affirming his respect for Africans and promising an extended U.S. diplomatic visit in March. The…
African participants attending the World Economic Forum have been promoting the continent’s development success and business opportunities – but come Friday afternoon, they may be promoting a protest walkout too. President Donald Trump of the United States is expected to speak at 2 p.m. at Davos, and there’s already a…
One can’t help but wonder what was going through the minds of Botswana’s Ministry of International Affairs staff this week, as they prepared the official response to United States President Donald Trump’s reported remarks about African nations. It’s hard to imagine, without wincing, any real-life scenario in which thoughtful diplomats…
Laureen is the editor of Africa Times
American media outlets were busy Thursday night keeping up with the fallout following reports that President Donald Trump – in yet another controversial remark – insulted African nations with a profane slur while discussing United States immigration policy. Trump met with U.S. congressional leaders at the White House to negotiate…