April 25
Kenya: U.S. Official Announces Business Partnership With Kenya
About 1,300 delegates and 400 companies participated in the fourth American Chamber of Commerce summit in Nairobi, Kenya, where Kenya's president William Ruto says his country is… Read more »
April 22
Niger: U.S. Begins Talks On Withdrawal of Troops From Niger
A Pentagon spokesman said Monday the U.S. has begun discussions with the military government of Niger about withdrawing of some 1,000 U.S. troop from two air bases in the nation. Read more »
April 09
Africa: Report - US Must Enhance Critical Minerals Strategy in Africa
The United States must refine its Africa policy with a focus on critical minerals, including boosting its diplomatic and commercial presence in African mining hubs, says a report… Read more »
April 08
Somalia: US Warns of Possible Attacks On 'Multiple Locations' in Mogadishu
The U.S. Embassy in Nairobi says it has received information about threats to multiple locations in the Somali capital, Mogadishu. Read more »
March 26
Sudan: U.S. Eyes April 18 to Potentially Resume Sudan Peace Talks in Jeddah
The United States is eyeing April 18 for the potential resumption of Sudan peace talks in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, as part of Washington's efforts to mitigate a dire humanitarian… Read more »
March 18
Niger: U.S. Holds Out Hope for Partnership With Niger
The United States is not ruling out a continued military presence in Niger, despite a statement by the country's ruling military junta that it was ending an agreement allowing for… Read more »
Niger: Regional Analysts Concerned Over Niger's Future Military Cooperation With U.S.
Analysts in West Africa are raising concerns about U.S. military operations across the Sahel after Niger ended military cooperation with the United States on Saturday. The U.S has… Read more »
March 12
Somalia: New U.S. Airstrike in Somalia Kills Three Al-Shabab Fighters
The U.S. military said Tuesday it conducted an airstrike in southern Somalia that killed three al-Shabab militants. Read more »
March 11
Somalia: US Sanctions Money Launderers Connected to Al-Shabab
The U.S. Department of the Treasury sanctioned 16 entities and individuals Monday for their role in fundraising and money laundering for the terrorist group al-Shabab. Read more »
March 07
Zimbabwe: Zimbabwe Responds to Narrowing of U.S. Sanctions
Zimbabwe's government criticized the modification of U.S. sanctions this week that renew measures against President Emmerson Mnangagwa and some senior leaders while removing others… Read more »
March 05
Zimbabwe: Mixed Reactions in Zimbabwe to New U.S. Sanctions
There are mixed feelings among Zimbabwe's political class after the U.S. removed sanctions against many Zimbabweans and companies on Monday but imposed new ones on President… Read more »
January 22
Africa: Blinken Launching Four-Nation Africa Trip
U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken is set to meet Monday with Cape Verde Prime Minister Ulisses Correia e Silva, as the top U.S. diplomat begins a four-nation tour in Africa. Read more »
January 18
Africa: Blinken Heading to Africa Next Week On Four-Nation Tour
U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken will travel to Cape Verde, Ivory Coast, Nigeria, and Angola next week, the State Department announced, his fourth trip to the African… Read more »
January 16
Ethiopia: White House 'Troubled' By Deal Between Ethiopia and Breakaway Somaliland Region
The White House sees national security concerns in a recent agreement giving Ethiopia leasing rights to the Red Sea coastline in Somalia's breakaway Somaliland region,… Read more »
January 11
South Africa: UN Court Begins Israel Genocide Hearing Amid Dismissals By Washington
The United Nations' top court began hearings Thursday on South Africa's case against Israel for genocide -- a case that Israel and its top ally, the U.S., flatly refute -- raising… Read more »
January 04
Uganda: Museveni Slams West After U.S. Removes Uganda From Economic Program
Days after the United States removed Uganda from an economic assistance program due to human rights concerns, Uganda's president harshly criticized the West. Read more »
December 14, 2023
Africa: U.S. Invests in Africa in Effort to Counter Chinese Influence
The United States has struck hundreds of deals worth $14.2 billion with African nations over the past year as Washington tries to counter growing influence on the continent by… Read more »
December 06, 2023
Zimbabwe: ZANU-PF Reacting Angrily to Us Visa Restrictions Announced By Blinken
Zimbabwe's ruling ZANU-PF party is reacting angrily to a new visa restriction policy which U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken announced this week, aimed at people accused of… Read more »
November 30, 2023
Angola: Biden Hosts Angola's Leader for Talks of Rail Corridor, Energy Security
U.S. President Joe Biden hosted the president of oil-rich Angola for the first time Thursday, with the leaders focusing on a $1 billion, U.S.-funded rail development that aims to… Read more »
November 08, 2023
Somalia: Former Somali Refugee Elected Mayor of Minnesota City, Making History
Voters in the Minnesota city of St. Louis Park elected Nadia Mohamed, a 27-year-old Somali-American, as the city's first Black, first Somali, and first Muslim mayor Tuesday night. Read more »
November 04, 2023
Africa: U.S. Trade Envoy Tai Talks Trade Policy in Africa As Summit Ends
The annual summit of the African Growth and Opportunity Act -- a program that has provided eligible sub-Saharan African countries with duty-free access to the U.S. economy since… Read more »
November 03, 2023
Africa: U.S. Takes Up China's Infrastructure Mantel in Africa
This week, the U.S. State Department confirmed that Washington's plan to refurbish and extend the Lobito Corridor -- a railway that will run through mineral-rich Zambia and the… Read more »
October 31, 2023
Uganda: Ugandan Court Orders American Couple to Compensate Tortured 10-Year-Old
An American couple in Uganda has been convicted of cruel and inhumane treatment of a 10-year boy, who was in their care. Read more »
October 27, 2023
Uganda: Economists Say Country Still Investment Destination Despite U.S. Advisory
Ugandan economists and officials expressed confidence in the country's economy and urged investors to ignore a U.S. government advisory about risks they may face if they conduct… Read more »
October 24, 2023
Gabon: U.S. Formally Concludes That a Military Coup Took Place in Gabon
The United States has suspended most financial assistance to the central African country of Gabon in response to August's military takeover. Read more »