May 09, 2023
Africa: African Excellence at the Pinnacle of the NBA's Postseason
The National Basketball Association (NBA) in the United States, which has hundreds of players from across the globe - including Africa - is without a doubt the greatest level of… Read more »
April 27, 2023
Mali: Five Principles to Guide U.S. Policy Towards Mali
For over a decade, Mali has struggled with violence, coups, deteriorating human rights and declining democratic credibility. Multiple sanctions imposed by the United States and its… Read more »
April 25, 2023
Africa: Legendary Performer, We Are The World Charity Creator Harry Belafonte Dies
The man who came up with the idea for "We Are the World," the Grammy Award-winning charity single that raised money for famine relief in Africa and protested against… Read more »
March 29, 2023
Africa: An Emerging Summit, A Tradition of Democracy
Today, the global community is convening for the second annual Summit for Democracy. Led by Costa Rica, the Republic of Korea, the Netherlands, the United States, and the Republic… Read more »
March 24, 2023
Africa: U.S. Turns Spotlight on Russian Paramilitary Group Wagner's Africa Activities
The activities in Africa of Russia's Wagner Group, the private paramilitary group which deploys mercenaries to support the Kremlin's foreign policy objectives, are coming under… Read more »
March 11, 2023
Africa: Blinken Africa Revisit Focuses on Ending Conflicts in the Horn and Sahel
Trip to Ethiopia and Niger is latest top-level administration Africa foray, with VP Harris expected to be next Read more »
February 16, 2023
Africa: Cybastion – Leveraging U.S. Expertise to Bolster Cyber Safety in Africa
When President Joe Biden, addressing the U.S.-Africa Leaders Summit in December, thanked major American corporations like Microsoft, General Electric and Visa for announcing some… Read more »
February 15, 2023
Mauritius: Rights Group Accuses UK, U.S. of 'Crimes Against Humanity' Over Chagos Islands
A human rights group has accused the British government of lying, and the British and American governments of committing "crimes against humanity" in the process of establishing a… Read more »
February 10, 2023
Sudan: Russia, Western Envoys in Khartoum to Expand Influence
Russian foreign minister Sergey Lavrov arrived in Khartoum on February 8, 2023 as part of an African tour, seeking to expand influence. Read more »
February 08, 2023
South Sudan: Remembering Roger Winter
The news of the passing of Roger Winter came to me as a shock wave. Yes, he had been ill and bedridden for a rather long time. The end might therefore be a relief for him. It is… Read more »
Africa: Remembering A True Friend - Roger Winter (1942 - 2023)
Roger Winter, a long-time advocate for South Sudan, who died on January 25, spent most his life of working on refugee emergencies around the world. He served in several U.S.… Read more »
February 03, 2023
Africa: Roger Winter - Relentless Advocate for Peace and Justice in South Sudan and Africa
Roger Winter, a dedicated proponent for the people of South Sudan and the region, died on January 25, 2023. Read more »
January 26, 2023
Africa: Kenyan Man Pleads Guilty to U.S.$241 Million Covid-19 Fraud Scheme
Do you remember the Pandora Papers? The secret deals and hidden assets of some of the world's richest and most powerful people were revealed in the biggest trove of leaked offshore… Read more »
January 17, 2023
Africa: Diaspora Remittances - How to Move Conversations from the U.S. Africa Leaders Summit into Action
With a median age of 20 years and 60 percent of the population under 25, Africa is the youngest continent in the world and holds the future. Projections show that a quarter… Read more »
January 14, 2023
Africa: How 'Fast Fashion' Causes Environmental Havoc #AfricaClimateCrisis
"Who are you wearing?" is the catchphrase at most red carpet events. But how often do we take the time to consider the clothing industry's impact on sustainability and human… Read more »
December 16, 2022
Africa: Climate Loss and Damage: The Time to Act is Now
As the U.S.-Africa Summit gets underway, here are some concrete, cost-free steps the U.S. can take to help poorer countries suffering the effects of pollution by wealthier… Read more »
December 12, 2022
Africa: Africa Will 'Shape The Future, Not Just of African People But of the World'
The Biden administration is set to host about 50 African leaders in Washington for crucial conversations on health, democracy, climate change, and other topics. Read more »
November 22, 2022
Africa: What's on the Agenda for the U.S.-Africa Leaders Summit?
Invitations for African leaders to convene in world capitals have become regular features on the diplomatic calendar. The France-Africa Summit, an annual event since 1973, and… Read more »
November 18, 2022
Africa: Negotiators at COP27 Wrangle Over Loss and Damage and Fossil Fuel Phase Out #AfricaClimateCrisis
On Gender Day African Development Bank Rallies Global Support for Women to Build Climate Resilience Read more »
November 17, 2022
Africa: Blowing Hot Air - How Top Emitters are Doing on their Energy Transitions #AfricaClimateCrisis
Finding sustainable forms of energy is one of the critical global challenges we face when dealing with the climate emergency and that means an urgent move away from fossil fuels. Read more »
November 16, 2022
Africa: 'Even Though Loss and Damage is on the Table, It's Not Yet a Win for Africa' #AfricaClimateHope
A promise of U.S.$100 billion a year in climate funding is yet to be fulfilled despite being past its 2020 deadline Read more »
November 15, 2022
Africa: If Cities Are a Part of the Climate Crisis, They Should Also Be Part of the Solution #AfricaClimateHope
Cities around the world are some of the biggest polluters and drivers of planet-warming emissions. Despite this, they can also offer a part of the solution to reducing the… Read more »
November 08, 2022
Uganda: Uganda Makes Maiden Satellite Launch with PearlAfricaSat-1
Uganda, in partnership with NASA, has launched its first satelleite, the PearlAfricaSat-1, into the international space station, The EastAfrican reports. The landmark project will… Read more »
South Africa: US Identifies Alleged IS Members Operating in South Africa - South African News Briefs - November 8, 2022
U.S. Identifies Several Alleged IS Members in South Africa Read more »
October 27, 2022
South Africa: South African Govt on Alert, Notes Terror Alert from U.S. Embassy
The South African government has responded to a terror alert issued by the Embassy of the United States of America and said law enforcement agencies will monitor any potential… Read more »