March 28
Guinea Bissau: Son of Former Guinea-Bissau President Jailed in US for Drug Trafficking
The son of a former president of Guinea-Bissau was sentenced to more than six and a half years in prison for involvement in a transnational heroin trafficking conspiracy, the US… Read more »
December 30, 2023
Central African Republic: Government in Talks With U.S. Security Firm As West Eyes Wagner's Ground in Africa
US private security company Bancroft Global Development says it is in talks with the Central African Republic over "future activities", in a possible bid to muscle Russia's Wagner… Read more »
October 28, 2023
Africa: Can Europe's Global Gateway Out-Rival China's Belt and Road?
This week the EU invited 16 leaders from the developing world to mark the first Global Gateway forum - Brussels' answer to China's Belt and Road Initiative, a massive project aimed… Read more »
September 26, 2023
Niger: U.S. Mulls Military Options As France Prepares Troop Withdrawal From Niger
The United States has said it will "evaluate" its next steps on the crisis in Niger after France announced a full troop withdrawal by the end of 2023, as demanded by the as… Read more »
June 06, 2023
Sudan: U.S. Secretary of State Blinken to Travel to Saudi Arabia in Push for Sudan Peace Talks
The US Secretary of State Antony Blinken is due to arrive in Saudi Arabia today, Tuesday, for talks on global security and economic issues, as the conflict in Sudan enters its… Read more »
April 15, 2023
Sudan: UN, U.S. Call for 'Immediate' End to Fighting Within Sudan Security Forces
The head of the United Nations mission in Sudan and the United States on Saturday called for an "immediate" end to fighting between the regular army and paramilitaries. At least… Read more »
March 26, 2023
Africa: US Vice President Harris's Visit to Africa Aims to Promote Vision of Continent as World's Future
US Vice President Kamala Harris starts a three-country tour of Africa this weekend, visiting Ghana, Tanzania and Zambia to promote the White House's positive vision of the… Read more »
March 18, 2023
West Africa: U.S. Dubs Niger a Beacon of Democracy in Fight Against Sahel Terrorism
Visiting Niger this week, US Secretary of State Antony Blinken hailed the Western military partner as a model of democracy in a region battling jihadist insurgencies. He also… Read more »
March 15, 2023
Ethiopia: U.S. Secretary of State Visits Ethiopia in Bid to Consolidate Peace Efforts
US Secretary of State Antony Blinken is on his first visit to Ethiopia since the war in Tigray. He urged the longstanding ally to "deepen the peace" in the north and repair… Read more »
January 27, 2023
Somalia: U.S. Military Kills Senior Islamic State Leader in Somalia Raid
US officials say they have killed Bilal al-Sudani, a key regional leader of the Islamic State group, in a special military operation ordered by President Joe Biden. Read more »
December 14, 2022
Africa: Rolling Out the Red Carpet to Africans As U.S. Warns of 'Destabilizing' China, Russia
The United States warned Tuesday that China and Russia were destabilizing Africa with their growing inroads as it rolled out the red carpet to the continent's leaders and pledged… Read more »
December 13, 2022
Africa: U.S. Commits $55 Billion to Africa Over Next Three Years - White House
The White House said Monday ahead of the US-Africa Leaders summit that it is pledging $55 billion in economic, health and security support for Africa over the next three years. Read more »
December 05, 2022
Sudan: U.S., Allies 'Welcome' Sudan Initial Pact to End Post-Coup Crisis
The United States and allies Monday welcomed the signing of an initial deal between Sudan's military and civilian leaders to end a political crisis sparked last year by a coup. Read more »
November 06, 2022
Sudan: How Russian Mercenaries Colluded With Khartoum Regime to Exploit Sudan's Gold
An investigation has found evidence that the Wagner Group, a Russian mercenary force with ties to the Kremlin, colluded with political and military powers in Sudan to exploit the… Read more »
August 11, 2022
Rwanda: U.S. Secretary of State Blinken Arrives in Rwanda to Discuss Tensions With DRC, Human Rights
US Secretary of State Antony Blinken is due to hold talks with Rwandan President Paul Kagame amid calls from campaigners to pressure Kigali over its human rights record and alleged… Read more »
August 09, 2022
Rwanda: U.S. Secretary of State Blinken Visits DRC, Rwanda Amid Tensions Over M23 Rebels
US Secretary of State Antony Blinken is in the Democratic Republic of Congo, on the second leg of his three-nation African tour that began in South Africa at the weekend, and is… Read more »
July 30, 2022
Mali: U.S. Orders Departure of Staff and Families Over Attack Fears
The United States has ordered non-emergency personnel and their families to leave Mali due to a heightened risk of terrorist attacks, the State Department has announced. Read more »
Africa: Lavrov's Four-Nation Charm Offensive Intensifies New Scramble for Africa
Last week, Sergei Lavrov, the Russian Foreign Affairs Minister, paid a visit to Africa. As the west attempts to isolate Russia in the wake of the invasion of Ukraine in February,… Read more »
May 02, 2022
Rwanda: Family of 'Hotel Rwanda' Hero Files U.S. Law Suit Over His Alleged Abduction
The family of "Hotel Rwanda" hero Paul Rusesabagina announced at the weekend that they have filed a $400 million lawsuit in the United States over his alleged abduction and… Read more »
April 16, 2022
Cameroon: 'It's Been a Nightmare, but I Feel Safe Now' - U.S. Gives Cameroonians Reprieve
Cameroonians living in the US who lived in fear of imminent deportation have been given an 18-month reprieve by the US government, according to the US Department of Homeland… Read more »