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    Yemen’s Houthi Militia Took Sailors Hostage After Red Sea Attack, U.S. Says

    The Yemeni militia, backed by Iran, said it had sunk a Liberian-flagged cargo ship in the Red Sea. Liberia said the attack killed two crew members.
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    Trump to Discuss Economic Investment With African Leaders at White House Meeting

    The administration is aiming to strike deals to expand the United States’ access to critical minerals and to counter China’s rising influence in Africa.
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    36 More Countries May Be Added to Trump’s Travel Ban

    The administration gave the nations 60 days to fix concerns, according to a State Department cable. The president already imposed a full or partial ban on citizens of 19 countries.
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    Trump’s Domestic Policy Bill Could Hurt Global Poor, Especially Africa

    After slashing foreign assistance and introducing steep tariffs, the Trump administration is proposing a new tax on remittances. African nations would be among the hardest hit.