May 15
Africa: Retaining U.S. Influence in Africa Requires Bridge-Building With China [analysis]
ISS
In a complex new multipolar world, a country's allies and friends will determine the global pecking order. Read more »
Niger: U.S., Niger Delegation Meet to Discuss U.S. Forces Withdrawal
VOA
After nearly a two-week delay, U.S. and Nigerien officials are holding high-level follow-on meetings to coordinate the withdrawal of American troops from the country. Read more »
Nigeria: Deputy Secretary Campbell's Meeting With Nigerian Foreign Minister Tuggar [document]
State Department
The below is attributable to Spokesperson Matthew Miller: Read more »
Sudan: Sanctioning Sudanese Rapid Support Forces Commanders [document]
State Department
The United States is today imposing sanctions on two Rapid Support Forces (RSF) commanders, Ali Yagoub Gibril and Osman Mohamed Hamid Mohamed for their role leading RSF operations… Read more »
Nigeria: U.S University Offers $25,000 Undergraduate Scholarships to Nigerians, Other Foreign Students
Vanguard
Michigan State University (MSU) has announced $25,000 scholarship opportunities for interested Nigerians and other international students willing to pursue an undergraduate degree… Read more »
Sudan: Us Ambassador - 'Darfur Is On the Precipice of a Large-Scale Massacre'
Dabanga
US Ambassador to the United Nations, Linda Thomas-Greenfield, has warned that "a large-scale massacre" is imminent in El Fasher, capital of North Darfur. In a post on her X… Read more »
May 14
Tanzania: U.S. Embassy in Tanzania Closed Due to Regional Internet Outage
allAfrica
The U.S. Embassy in Tanzania was forced to close its doors to the public for two days due to a widespread internet outage affecting several East African countries, reports BBC… Read more »
Africa: Record 75.9 Million Internally Displaced in 2023, UN Report Reveals
UN News
The number of people living in internal displacement soared to a record 75.9 million last year, a new UN-backed report said on Tuesday. Read more »
May 09
Ethiopia: U.S. Embassy Addis Ababa Presents - a Visual Journey of 120 Years of Bilateral Relations [press release]
U.S. Embassy Addis Ababa
Addis Ababa, May 9, 2024 - On May 8, 2024, U.S. Ambassador to Ethiopia Ervin Massinga, together with State Minister of Tourism Sileshi Girma, officially opened a photo exhibition… Read more »
Ethiopia: Embassy Opens Exhibition Featuring 120th Years of Ethio-U.S. Diplomatic Ties
Ethiopian Herald
ADDIS ABABA- The Embassy of United States (U.S.) opened a photo exhibition depicting its 120th years of diplomatic journey in Ethiopia at the National Museum here yesterday. Read more »
Tanzania: U.S. and Tanzania Co-Host Military Intelligence Conference
Africom
U.S. Africa Command (AFRICOM) and Tanzania Peoples' Defence Forces (TPDF) hosted the Chiefs & Directors of Military Intelligence Conference (CDMIC) in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania,… Read more »
Ghana: Two Hackers Arrested By Security Agencies for Stealing From US-Based Ghanaian
Ghanaian Times
In a significant crackdown on cybercrime, Ghanaian security agencies have arrested two young men, Abdul Latif Abubakar, 22, and Mahammudu Araafat Yasir, 24, for their involvement… Read more »
May 08
Nigeria: Now Is Time To Invest In Nigeria, Gov Oyebanji Urges Investors at US- Africa Business Summit [press release]
Office of the Chief Press Secretary to the Governor of Ekiti State
Ekiti State Governor, Mr Biodun Oyebanji yesterday in Dallas , USA told foreign investors to take advantage of the current economic reforms in Nigeria to invest in the country. Read more »
Sierra Leone: DFC, Sierra Leone Promote Access to Reliable Energy With Up to $412 Million in Additional Financing and Political Risk Insurance [press release]
DFC
The U.S. International Development Finance Corporation's (DFC) Deputy Chief Executive Officer (DCEO) Nisha Biswal and Chief Minister of Sierra Leone David Moinina Sengeh today… Read more »
Liberia: 'War Crimes Court Should Focus On Liberia's Future'
Liberian Observer
Dr. Beth Van Schaack, U.S. Ambassador-at-Large for Global Criminal Justice (GCJ), has emphasized the importance of focusing on Liberia's future through the establishment of the War… Read more »
Southern Africa: Angola to Get USD 1.3 Billion From American Institutions
ANGOP
The Angolan Government secured last Tuesday, in Dallas, Texas, 1.3 billion dollars for investments in different infrastructures, within the framework of agreements initialed with… Read more »
Congo-Kinshasa: The Minerals Security Partnership Welcomes New Deal in Minerals Offtake and Processing Between Stl in the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Umicore in Belgium [document]
State Department
The United States, as Chair of the Minerals Security Partnership (MSP), and MSP partners welcome the new deal finalized between STL, a subsidiary of La Générale des… Read more »
Morocco: Dallas - Minister Jazouli Showcases Morocco's Investment Assets
MAP
The Minister Delegate in charge of Investment, Convergence and Evaluation of Public Policies, Mohcine Jazouli, highlighted, Tuesday in Dallas, the main assets that make Morocco an… Read more »
Liberia: ULAA New Leadership Vows Reconciliation As a Major Focus [press release]
FrontPageAfrica
The newly inducted officials of the Union of Liberian Association in the Americas (ULAA) have vowed to prioritize reconciliation within the organization. The new leadership, led by… Read more »
May 07
Africa: Remarks by Ambassador Linda Thomas-Greenfield During a Press Conference at the U.S.-Africa Business Summit [document]
U.S. Mission to the UN
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Angola: Partnership for Global Infrastructure and Investment (Pgi) Celebrates Signing of Finance Agreements for Republic of Angola Projects [press release]
State Department
Today, on the margins of the Corporate Council on Africa's U.S.-Africa Business Summit, the United States and the Republic of Angola celebrated the signing of final agreements to… Read more »
May 06
Africa: U.S.-Africa Trade Deal Turns 25 Next Year - Agoa's Winners, Losers and What Should Come Next [analysis]
The Conversation Africa
The African Growth and Opportunity Act (Agoa) is a landmark piece of trade legislation enacted by the United States in 2000. Its goal is to promote economic growth, development and… Read more »
Nigeria: Joint Statement On the 2024 U.S.-Nigeria Binational Commission [document]
State Department
The text of the following statement was released by the Governments of the United States of America and the Government of Nigeria on the occasion of the sixth U.S.-Nigeria… Read more »
Nigeria: Opposition Party Rejects Proposal For U.S., France Military in Nigeria
Vanguard
The Peoples Redemption Party (PRP) has opposed the relocation of United States and French military bases to Nigeria, warning of the dangers of compromising the country's… Read more »
Nigeria: Nigeria Says No to Foreign Military Bases After Niger Expulsions
Premium Times
Putschists in Niger who carried out a military coup last year ordered both French and US troops to leave the West African country. Read more »