February 23, 2023
Namibia: Jill Biden Highlights Empowering Women, Children On Second Day in Namibia
U.S. first lady Jill Biden is due to speak Thursday at a state luncheon with Namibia's President Hage Geingob and first lady Monica Geingos at the Namibian presidential residence,… Read more »
February 22, 2023
Namibia: Jill Biden Says Namibia's Vibrant Democracy Made It Her Choice for First Africa Stop
Jill Biden on Wednesday made the first visit by a U.S. first lady to the southwestern African nation of Namibia -- chosen, she said, because of its vibrant democracy. The Namibian… Read more »
February 21, 2023
Africa: Jill Biden to Visit Namibia, Kenya
Jill Biden left Tuesday for her first visit to Africa as U.S. first lady, with plans to stop in Namibia and Kenya, the White House said. Read more »
February 16, 2023
Africa: U.S. Foreign Aid Agency Continues to Invest in Africa
Branching out from the usual bilateral agreements between the United States and individual nations, the Millennium Challenge Corporation (MCC) recently crafted a new type of grant… Read more »
February 10, 2023
Africa: U.S., China Compete for Africa's Rare Earth Minerals
South Africa hosted the world's biggest mining investment conference this week, with industry experts in attendance saying the U.S. and China are in a race for the critical… Read more »
February 06, 2023
South Africa: Italy Joins US-Led Partnership for Ethical Mining, Indaba Hears
Italy has become the latest country to join the U.S.-led Mineral Security Partnership that promotes ethical mining. The U.S. Undersecretary of State for Economic Growth, Energy,… Read more »
February 03, 2023
Somalia: Removal of Omar From Key Committee Sparks Mixed Reaction
Somali Americans living in the United States have mixed reactions to the removal of congresswoman Ilhan Omar, a Democrat, from the House Foreign Affairs Committee. Read more »
February 01, 2023
Africa: U.S. Launches Initiative to Support Farmers Amid #AfricaClimateCrisis
In partnership with the African Union, the United Nations and others, the U.S. State Department has kicked off an initiative to help African farmers and governments prepare for and… Read more »
January 27, 2023
Mozambique: U.S. Calls for Redoubled Efforts to Fight Insurgents in Cabo Delgado
U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations Linda Greenfield says greater efforts are needed in Mozambique to push back insurgents who are spreading south from the northern province of… Read more »
South Africa: No Mention of Military Drills With Russia On Yellen's South Africa Trip
U.S. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen wraps up a 10-day visit to Africa on Saturday that included stops in Senegal, Zambia and South Africa, where she met Friday with… Read more »
January 25, 2023
Africa: U.S., Chinese, Russian Officials Scramble to Visit Africa
Top Chinese, Russian and American officials are scrambling this month to visit African nations and pledge their commitment to the world's fastest-growing continent. Read more »
Zambia: IMF Chief Praises Zambia's Reforms, Pushes Creditors On Debt
The head of the International Monetary Fund is praising Zambia's efforts to reform its economy and urging its creditors to restructure the country's debts. Zambia was the first… Read more »
South Africa: U.S., South Africa Launch Taskforce On Wildlife Trafficking
South Africa and U.S. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen announced plans Wednesday to form a task force that will combat the financing of wildlife trafficking. Read more »
January 24, 2023
Zambia: Yellen Stresses U.S. Commitment to Alleviate World Hunger
On the final day of her visit to Zambia, U.S. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen discussed climate-resilient food production and the global fallout from Russia's war on Ukraine. Read more »
Somalia: U.S. Military Reports That a Strike in Somalia Kills 2 Militants
The United States has reported conducting a new airstrike against al-Shabab in Somalia on January 23, killing two militants. Read more »
Cameroon: Govt Denies Canada's Mediation With Separatists
Cameroon has denied an announcement that Canada will mediate the African country's separatist conflict, saying such a role was never mandated. Canada's foreign ministry last week… Read more »
January 23, 2023
Zambia: U.S. Treasury Chief Reiterates Country's Commitment to Global Health
U.S. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen is in Zambia to highlight joint efforts to improve global health and meet with President Hakainde Hichilema. Read more »
Zambia: Yellen in Zambia to Discuss Debt to China, Public Health
U.S. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen is in Zambia on the second leg of her African tour, a stop aimed at promoting American investment and ties while she's in a capital city that… Read more »
January 20, 2023
Africa: Africa's Food Insecurity to Persist Because of Climate Change, Conflicts
U.S. officials say food insecurity in Africa will worsen this year because of climate change, conflict, and market disruptions caused partly by Russia's war on Ukraine. Read more »
January 21, 2023
Africa: U.S. Treasury Secretary Yellen Kicks Off Africa Tour in Senegal
U.S. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen went to Gorree Island in Senegal Saturday, and spoke of the "unspeakable cruelty" of the trans-Atlantic slave trade. Read more »
January 17, 2023
Africa: U.S. Treasury Secretary's African Visit The First of Many Engagements - Analyst
U.S. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen is headed to Senegal, Zambia and South Africa this week to discuss trade expansion, investment and the U.S. commitment to African economies. Read more »
January 13, 2023
Kenya: U.S. Offers $10 Million Reward for Mastermind of 2019 Nairobi Terrorist Attack
The United States has announced a reward of up to $10 million for information leading to the arrest of the alleged leader of the 2019 attack on Nairobi's Dusit D2 hotel complex.… Read more »
January 09, 2023
Somalia: US Announces Millions in Military Support to Somalia
The U.S. announced Sunday that it's giving $9 million in new military aid to help Somalia's ongoing campaign against al-Shabab militants. It's the first such direct military… Read more »
December 27, 2022
Somalia: U.S. Congresswoman Hails Somali Army Successes Against Al-Shabab
U.S. Congresswoman Ilhan Omar hailed recent victories scored by the Somali government and local community forces against al-Shabab militants in central Somali regions. Read more »
December 21, 2022
Congo-Brazzaville: President Hopeful After U.S.-Africa Leaders Summit
Republic of Congo President Denis Sassou Nguesso says significant developments came out of this year's U.S.-Africa Leaders Summit in Washington. Read more »