U.S. Demands Answers On Besigye's Reported Abduction in Nairobi
Capital FM
The United States has called for clarity regarding the circumstances surrounding the abduction of Ugandan opposition leader Kizza Besigye in Nairobi and his forceful return to… Read more »
Liberia Passes MCC Scorecard but Struggles in Health and Education
Liberian Investigator
Liberia has passed the critical eligibility criteria for the Millennium Challenge Corporation's (MCC) fiscal year 2025 country scorecard, including the hard hurdles of corruption… Read more »
US Congratulates Somaliland President-Elect, Praised Peaceful Transfer of Power
Addis Standard
The United States has extended its congratulations to the people of Somaliland on the successful completion of their recent elections, highlighting the region's commitment to… Read more »
Russia, China Block US Push to Turn Kenyan-Led Force in Haiti Into a UN Mission
Capital FM
A United States-led effort to transition the Kenya-led multinational force in Haiti into a United Nations (UN) peacekeeping mission has faced a significant setback following Russia… Read more »
Lobito Atlantic Railway Reinforces Transport Capacity with New Wagons [press release]
Trafigura.com
The Lobito Atlantic Railway (LAR) has taken an important step this week towards strengthening its transport capacity with the arrival in Lobito, Angola, of the first batch of 275… Read more »
U.S. Ambassador Resigns Amid 'Sustained Pressure' On Social Media
Capital FM
United States Ambassador to Kenya, Meg Whitman has announced her resignation after two years of being stationed in Kenya. Read more »
Ruto Looks to 'Alternative Partners' After Cancelling Adani Deals
Capital FM
President William Ruto has directed the cancellation of infrastructure and energy deals with Indian billionaire Gautam Adani following criminal charges in the US. Read more »
From Addis to Washington - Ethiopian-Americans Torn Between Trump, Harris in Most Hyped U.S. Election
Addis Standard
In the days leading up to the fiercely contested American election, which resulted in Donald Trump being elected as the 47th president of the United States, discussions at… Read more »
Russia- Africa Partnership Gains 'More and More' Strength
allAfrica
African ministers attending the Russia-Africa Partnership Forum in Sochi have been assured of Russia's 'total support' to the continent in 'different sectors', reports the BBC. Read more »
America's Glass Ceiling Remains, But the Path for Women Leaders is Clearer Than Ever [guest column]
allAfrica
This election didn't make Kamala Harris America's first female president, but what her campaign achieved reaches far beyond the vote count. As the former president of Liberia and… Read more »
Trump's 2nd Term - a Game Changer for Liberia... for Better or Worse?
Liberian Observer
With Donald Trump set to return to the White House, Liberia is bracing for a potentially dramatic shift in its relationship with the United States. Early indications suggest Trump… Read more »
Exclusive - Man Convicted of Theft in U.S. Emerged Traditional Ruler in Nigeria
Premium Times
The Nigerian man was convicted of theft at the Circuit Court for Montgomery County, State of Maryland in the US in April 1997, according to court documents obtained by PREMIUM… Read more »
Biden's Angola Trip Moved to Early December [press release]
White House
President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. will travel to Germany from October 17-18, where he will meet with German leaders to further strengthen the close bond the United States and Germany… Read more »
Sanctioned Senator Twehway Wants U.S. Stay Out of Liberia's Politics
Liberian Investigator
Sanctioned Senator Bill Twehway has urged Liberia's Ambassador-designate to the U.S., Dr. Al-Hassan Conteh, to demand that Washington stop interfering in Liberia's internal… Read more »
U.S. Special Envoy Meetings in Port Sudan Prove 'Fruitful'
Dabanga
The US Special Envoy for Sudan, Tom Perriello, visited Port Sudan on Monday, where he held what he described as "fruitful" meetings with Lt Gen Abdelfattah El Burhan, his deputy… Read more »
