December 19, 2022
Africa: Lots of Business Deals Reached During the U.S. Africa Summit
Nearly 15 new commitments between U.S. and African businesses were announced during last week's U.S.-Africa Leaders Summit, in fields ranging from mining to healthcare to… Read more »
December 18, 2022
Somalia: New U.S. Airstrikes in Somalia Kill 15 Militants - Statement
The U.S. military has reported two new airstrikes against al-Shabab fighters in Somalia's Hirshabelle State. Read more »
December 15, 2022
Africa: U.S.-Africa Summit Ends With Billion-Dollar Pledges, Hints of Biden Visit
U.S. President Joe Biden capped a summit of 50 African leaders by stressing his administration's deep commitment to Africa, urging the continent's leaders to respect the will of… Read more »
December 13, 2022
Zimbabwe: Zimbabwe Reacts After U.S. Adds President's Son to Sanctions List
Zimbabwe's government has reacted following the addition of President Emmerson Mnangagwa's son to a U.S. sanctions list for corruption and human rights abuses. Read more »
December 12, 2022
Cameroon: Lawmakers Have High Hopes for U.S.-Africa Leaders Summit
Cameroon lawmakers say they have high expectations from the U.S.-Africa Leaders Summit that begins Tuesday in Washington. Read more »
Africa: How Committed Is U.S. to Africa? $55 Billion Worth, White House Says
The United States will demonstrate its commitment to the African continent with $55 billion in pledges, national security adviser Jake Sullivan said Monday on the eve of a… Read more »
December 05, 2022
Cameroon: Cameroon Welcomes US Indictment of Suspected Separatist Sponsors
Cameroon's government is praising U.S. authorities for arresting three Cameroonian Americans accused of supporting separatist violence in the country's western regions. The three,… Read more »
November 14, 2022
East Africa: United States Doubles Reward for 3 Al-Shabaab Leaders to U.S.$10 Million
The U.S. government has announced increased rewards of up to $10 million for information that helps find three leaders of Somali terrorist group al-Shabab. The three include the… Read more »
November 09, 2022
Somalia: Somali-American Women Score Wins in U.S. Midterm Elections
At least seven Somali-American women won races in Tuesday's U.S. midterm elections, results show. Read more »
Africa: African Nations Watch U.S. Midterm Results Closely
With control of Congress still undecided a day after the U.S. midterm elections, African leaders and political analysts are closely watching for signs of what impact the outcome… Read more »
November 02, 2022
Cameroon: Big Increase in People Applying for U.S. Visa Lottery
Activists in Cameroon say there has been a 60% increase in people applying for the U.S. Diversity Visa Lottery, also known as the Green Card Lottery. Thousands of people have been… Read more »
November 01, 2022
Somalia: U.S. Targets Smugglers Supplying Islamic State in Somalia
The United States is trying to curb the flow of weapons to the Islamic State terror group's affiliate in Somalia, taking aim at a smuggling operation that is also helping to arm… Read more »
October 25, 2022
Somalia: U.S. Targets Al-Shabaab in Somalia Airstrike, Killing 2
A U.S. military airstrike has targeted al-Shabab terrorists who were attacking Somali National Army forces, killing two, according to U.S. Africa Command (AFRICOM). Read more »
October 24, 2022
Nigeria: Nigerian Authorities On Alert After U.S. Embassy Issues Security Warning
Nigerian authorities have called for calm and vigilance after the U.S. Embassy in the capital, Abuja, issued a security alert warning of an elevated risk of terror attacks,… Read more »
October 20, 2022
Zimbabwe: U.S. Official Blames Economic Decline On Corruption, Not Sanctions
Poor governance and corruption in Zimbabwe are responsible for the country's economic decline, not U.S. and other Western sanctions imposed after reports of election rigging and… Read more »
October 13, 2022
Zambia: Govt, U.S. Hold Inaugural Business Summit to Boost Trade, Investment
Zambia is hosting a two-day business summit in Lusaka this week to try to attract American investors to the country. Read more »
September 22, 2022
East Africa: U.S. Overtakes Uganda in Buying Kenyan Goods
New figures from Kenya's National Bureau of Statistics show the United States has overtaken Uganda as the largest buyer of Kenyan goods. Read more »
September 17, 2022
Somalia: President Sees Progress in Fight Against Al-Shabaab, Seeks More U.S. Support
Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud has said that his country is seeing gains in the fight against the Somali-based, al-Qaida-affiliated Islamist militant group al-Shabab,… Read more »
September 15, 2022
Africa: U.S. Pledges Support for Climate Change Mitigation in Africa
U.S. special envoy for climate John Kerry pledged support for Africa's efforts to deal with the impact of climate change during a speech Thursday at a conference in Senegal. The… Read more »
South Africa: 'Difficult' Discussion On Ukraine Predicted At Biden-Ramaphosa Meeting
South African President Cyril Ramaphosa will meet U.S. President Joe Biden at the White House Friday, with trade, energy, and security all on the agenda. What's not officially on… Read more »
September 05, 2022
Ethiopia: U.S. Special Envoy Returns
U.S. Special Envoy for the Horn of Africa Mike Hammer returned to Ethiopia, 12 days after fighting resumed between federal forces and Tigrayan rebels, breaking a monthslong… Read more »
September 02, 2022
Ethiopia: White House Condemns Latest Round of Tigray Conflict
The White House has condemned last week's resumption of conflict that threatens to fuel famine and destabilize the Horn of Africa, following the collapse of the five-month… Read more »
Sudan: U.S. Ambassador Vows to Support Country's Transition to Civilian Rule
The first U.S. ambassador to Sudan in 25 years has vowed to support the country's transition to civilian rule. John Godfrey spoke while presenting his credentials Thursday to… Read more »
August 17, 2022
Somalia: U.S. Confirms Airstrike That Killed More Than a Dozen Al-Shabaab Militants
U.S. Africa Command (AFRICOM) has confirmed a U.S. airstrike killed more than a dozen al-Shabab militants in Somalia this week, the deadliest strike against the terror group in… Read more »
August 15, 2022
Somalia: U.S. Airstrike in Somalia Kills 14 Al-Shabaab Militants - Officials
Officials in central Somalia say a U.S. airstrike against al-Shabab militants has killed 14 fighters, the deadliest strike against the terrorist group in months. The airstrike that… Read more »