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 »
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 »
On Condemning the Attack On an Internally Displaced Persons Camp in the Democratic Republic of the Congo [document]
State Department
The United States strongly condemns the attack today from Rwanda Defense Forces (RDF) and M23 positions on the Mugunga camp for Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) in eastern… Read more »
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 »
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 »
U.S. and Cote Côte d'Ivoire Sign MOU to Expand Collaboration on Countering Info Manipulation [document]
State Department
Today, U.S. Ambassador to Côte d'Ivoire Jessica Davis Ba and Ivoirian Minister for Foreign Affairs Léon Kacou Adom signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) to… Read more »
U.S. 'Reviews' Security Operations Ahead of Chad's Presidential Poll
The Herald
Chad has reportedly asked American troops to stop activities at an air base near the capital of N'Djamena. Read more »
Attempted Murder Victim Decries Deception, Threats, Bribery
Liberian Observer
Jessica Lloyd agreed to marry Lucas Richards with the sole desire of fulfilling his wish to become a biological father. Read more »
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 »
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 »
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 »
Africom Strengthens Partnerships With Côte d'Ivoire
Africom
U.S. Marine Corps General Michael Langley, Commander, U.S. Africa Command and U.S. Marine Corps Sergeant Major Michael Woods, Command Senior Enlisted Leader visited Côte… Read more »
Naira Rebounds, Gains N28.15 Against Dollar
Vanguard
The naira closed the month of April on a good footing as it gained N28.15 at the official market, trading at N1,390.96 to the dollar. Read more »
Joint Statement On Civilian Massacres and Media Suspensions in Burkina Faso [document]
State Department
The following joint statement was released by the Governments of the United Kingdom and the United States of America. Read more »
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 »