What's Behind U.S. Secretary Pompeo's Calls to African Leaders?
Less then a month after taking office as U.S. Secretary of State, Mike Pompeo spoke by telephone last week to four African leaders. Announced on Twitter by State Department Spokesperson Heather Nauert, the calls were with Presidents Muhammadu Buhari of Nigeria and Uhuru Kenyatta of Kenya, African Union Commission Chairperson Moussa Faki Mahamat and Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed. The official announcements were brief with few details. No further information about the nature of the calls has been provided by the U.S. administration or the leaders involved.
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Nigeria:
Buhari Express Satisfaction with U.S., Nigeria Relations
This Day, 21 May 2018
President Buhari has expressed satisfaction with the current level of relationship between Nigeria and the United States. The President expressed his satisfaction during a phone… Read more »
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Africa:
Phone Call Between AU Chair and U.S. Secretary of State
African Union, 21 May 2018
African Union Commission Chairperson Moussa Faki Mahamat and U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo had a telephone conversation today. They took the opportunity to exchange views on… Read more »
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Kenya:
U.S. Top Diplomat Mike Pompeo Calls Uhuru, Offers Support
Nation, 19 May 2018
US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo has assured President Uhuru Kenyatta of the country's continued support for Kenya's security and economic development. Read more »
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Nigeria:
U.S. Secretary Call With President Buhari
State Department, 21 May 2018
On May 17, Secretary Pompeo called Nigerian President Buhari. The Secretary noted the longstanding relationship between the Nigerian and American people and underscored the themes… Read more »
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Kenya:
U.S. Secretary Call With President Uhuru Kenyatta
State Department, 21 May 2018
On May 18, Secretary Pompeo called Kenyan President Uhuru Kenyatta to affirm U.S. support for Kenya's security and continued economic advancement. They discussed our shared goals… Read more »
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Africa:
U.S. Secretary Call With African Union Chairperson
State Department, 21 May 2018
On May 18, Secretary Pompeo called African Union Chairperson Moussa Faki Mahamat to reaffirm the strong partnership between the United States and the African Union. They discussed… Read more »
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Ethiopia:
U.S. Secretary Call With Ethiopian Prime Minister
State Department, 21 May 2018
On May 18, Secretary Pompeo called Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed to congratulate the Prime Minister on his new position and offer the United States' strong support for the… Read more »
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