May 26, 2022
Kenya: U.S. Offers U.S.$2 Million Reward for Men Wanted for Drug, Wildlife Trade
The United States has announced rewards of up to $1 million each for information leading to the arrest of two Kenyans wanted on charges of drug and wildlife trafficking. Read more »
May 18, 2022
Africa: U.S. - Africa Needs Tailored Strategies to Fight Militant Groups
African countries are being encouraged to use both soft and hard power to counter the growing threat posed by Islamic State on the continent. The U.S. government is giving more… Read more »
May 17, 2022
Somalia: New Somali President Welcomes Return of U.S. Troops
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May 16, 2022
Somalia: Biden Approves 'Small, Persistent' U.S. Military Presence in the Country
U.S. President Joe Biden has authorized a deployment of fewer than 500 troops to the East African nation of Somalia to conduct operations against the al-Qaida-linked al-Shabab… Read more »
May 13, 2022
Burkina Faso: Eight Still Trapped in Burkina Mine
Executives at Canada-based Trevali Mining Corp. said the company was caught unawares by a torrential downpour during the dry season last month in Burkina Faso that left eight men… Read more »
Africa: U.S, China Vie for Africa Mobile Phone Sector
Africa, in recent years, has become the new frontier where China and the United States, the world's two biggest economic superpowers, are competing for influence in a key industry:… Read more »
May 11, 2022
Africa: U.S. Interested in Mining Investments on the Continent - Official
A top U.S. energy official says Russia's war on Ukraine has driven home the need to diversify supply chains, and that Africa can benefit from this. Jose Fernandez made the comment… Read more »
October 19, 2016
Africa: Victims of Modern Slave Trade Call for Better Law Enforcement Training
Members of a unique U.S. government advisory panel — all of them victims of human trafficking — are calling for significant changes in the way authorities engage with… Read more »