November 12
Nigeria: US Adds Nigerian Man to '15 Most Wanted' List for Child Murder - Offers $25,000 Reward
Vanguard
A Nigerian man sought by Rhode Island authorities on charges of murder, serious bodily harm to a child, and unlawful flight to avoid prosecution has been added to the U.S. Marshals… Read more »
Mauritius: Elections in Mauritius - Press StatementAntony J. Blinken, Secretary of State [press release]
State Department
The United States congratulates the people of Mauritius for their dedication to the democratic process and the newly elected government on its election victory. We look forward to… Read more »
Africa: Prosper Africa's Tech for Trade Alliance Announces a Pharmaceutical Tracing Pilot in South Africa as Part of U.S. Digital Transformation with Africa (DTA) Strategy [press release]
Prosper Africa
Prosper Africa’s Tech for Trade Alliance (AT4T) is launching its latest pilot in Africa to field test a digital platform intended to bring visibility to Africa’s drug… Read more »
November 11
Africa: 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 »
Africa: 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 »
Africa: Despite Tough Geopolitical Crosswinds, Global Leaders Advance on AI Governance and Other Key Topics at 2024 Paris Peace Forum [press release]
Paris Peace Forum
The election of Donald Trump changed the world - for a second time. Just days after U.S. vote, and as COP29 opens in Baku in a world more divided than ever, world leaders came… Read more »
Africa: What Could Trump's Second Presidency Mean for Africa?
New Times
A week after Donald Trump's re-election as President of the United States, Africa is grappling with the prospects of what the Republican's second term could mean for the continent. Read more »
Africa: United States Ambassador-At-Large Dyer's Travel to Madagascar and South Africa [document]
State Department
U.S. Ambassador-at-Large to Monitor and Combat Trafficking in Persons Cindy Dyer will travel to Madagascar November 13-16 and South Africa November 17-21. Read more »
Nigeria: Jonathan, Kwankwaso Task Trump On Global Peace, Nigerian Democracy
Leadership
Former President Goodluck Jonathan has urged President Donald Trump to promote the cause for global peace, stability and progress. Read more »
Nigeria: Implications of Donald Trump's Victory for Nigeria?, By Uddin Ifeanyi [opinion]
Premium Times
"How does Donald Trump's victory, last week, in the contest for the U.S. presidency play to Nigeria's advantage or disadvantage?" Given that this is a question most non-Americans… Read more »
Kenya: Ruto, Trump Signal Continuity of Haiti Mission Amid Washington Regime Change
Business Day Africa
Kenya and the United States have signalled their commitment to the Kenya-led mission in Haiti, dispelling concerns over a potential policy shift under incoming U.S. President… Read more »
Africa: Understanding the Triumph of Donald Trump [analysis]
Premium Times
Ultimately, we hope the Donald Trump presidency ushers in the peace we all yearn for in the world. Read more »
Nigeria: Nigerians Win Elections in US, Australia
Daily Trust
Four Nigerians - a United States-born Nigerian, Dr Oye Owolewa, District of Columbia; Segun Adeyina, Georgia, USA, Adeyemi Mobolade, Colorado Springs, USA; and Chiaka Barry,… Read more »
November 09
Kenya: After Election, Kenya-Born Legislator Heads to Minnesota Capitol
VOA
Huldah Momanyi Hiltsley made history November 5 by becoming the first Kenyan-born immigrant elected to the Minnesota House of Representatives. She describes her victory as a… Read more »
November 08
Liberia: U.S. Africom Commander Highlights Partnership With Liberia
Liberian Observer
The Commander of the United States Africa Command (AFRICOM), General Michael Langley, has underscored the deepening military and diplomatic partnership between the U.S. and… Read more »
Kenya: Will Trump Scrap Biden's Kenya Trade Deal and Revive 2020 Talks?
Business Day Africa
Former US President Donald Trump's return to the White House has cast uncertainty over trade talks between Kenya and the United States, which were revived under President Joe… Read more »
Kenya: Ruto Congratulates Trump in Phone Call, Discusses U.S.-Kenya Ties and Haiti Mission
Capital FM
President William Ruto has congratulated U.S. President-elect Donald Trump on his recent election victory during a phone call, where the two leaders discussed strengthening… Read more »
Nigeria: Nigerian Community Whose Ruler Was Jailed for Theft in U.S. Likens His Case to Trump's
Premium Times
According to court documents obtained by PREMIUM TIMES, the traditional ruler was convicted of theft in April 1997 at the Circuit Court for Montgomery County, State of Maryland in… Read more »
Nigeria: Nigerian Doctor Sues U.S. Govt for Over Two Years Unlawful Detention, Seeks $400m Compensation
Premium Times
Because of the detention, which lasted for almost 30 months, Mr Adeoye lost his two houses and is now diagnosed with Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PSTD), his lawyer, Femi… Read more »
Uganda: Museveni Congratulates Trump On Election Win
Nile Post
We, the freedom-loving people of Uganda, look forward to mutually beneficial engagement with your administration," Museveni wrote, concluding with a message of peace and… Read more »
Africa: When the Truth Becomes a Lie - What Trump's Election Means for the World As We Know It
IPS
On the day following the US election, UN Secretary General, Antonio Guterres issued a brief statement commending the people of the United States for their active participation in… Read more »
Liberia: 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 »
November 07
Sudan: How Will Trump's Return to the White House Impact Sudan?
Dabanga
With Donald Trump set to return to the White House following his vistory in the US elections on November 5, questions are being raised about how his administration will guide… Read more »
Zimbabwe: 'Zimbabwe Ready to Work With Trump'
The Herald
ZIMBABWE stands ready to work with the United States of America and its people to build a better, more prosperous and more peaceful world, President Mnangagwa has said. Read more »
Ghana: Trump Makes Sweeping Comeback to Win ...US Vows to Deepen Relations With Ghana Regardless of Outcome
Ghanaian Times
The United States (U.S.) and its Embassy in Ghana stand ready to deepen partnership with Ghana regardless of the outcome of the U.S. elections, Mrs Virginia Palmer, the U.S.… Read more »
