May 06
Nigeria: Opposition Party Rejects Proposal For U.S., France Military in Nigeria
Vanguard
The Peoples Redemption Party (PRP) has opposed the relocation of United States and French military bases to Nigeria, warning of the dangers of compromising the country's… Read more »
May 03
Niger: Concerns Mount As Russian Troops Take Over US Base in Niger
RFI
Russian military personnel have entered an air base in Niger that is hosting US troops - a move that follows a decision by Niger's junta to expel American forces from the country. Read more »
Djibouti: Change of Command At CJTF-HOA - a New Chapter Begins With General Cashman
Horn of Africa Joint Task Force
On Saturday, April 27, 2024, after nearly two years as commanding general of Combined Joint Task Force - Horn of Africa, Maj. Gen. Jamelle Shawley transfers command to Brigadier… Read more »
Nigeria: Insecurity - Group Supports Northern Governors' U.S. Trip
Leadership
A group, Arewa New Frontiers (ANF) has said northern governors deserve more support and encouragement and can go as far as America and any other country to seek lasting solutions… Read more »
May 02
Liberia: Looking Deeper Into the Recent U.S. Annual Human Right Report of 2023 - Grave Human Rights Issues That Were Left Out!!! [opinion]
FrontPageAfrica
The US State Department released its 2023 Annual Human Rights Report on Rights Practices in Liberia focusing on issues of fundamental and inherent human rights violations,… Read more »
May 01
Liberia: Boakai to Make First Official Business Trip to U.S.
New Republic
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Africa: Corporate Council on Africa Announces Confirmed Participation of Government Officials for #USAfricaBizSummit2024 in Dallas May 6-9 - REGISTER NOW
CCA
Excitement is building as we're just 2 weeks away from the highly anticipated 2024 U.S.-Africa Business Summit! Get ready to join industry leaders, policymakers, and innovators as… Read more »
Nigeria: Naira Rebounds, Gains N28.15 Against Dollar
Vanguard
The naira closed the month of April on a good footing as it gained N28.15 at the official market, trading at N1,390.96 to the dollar. Read more »
Nigeria: Kashim Shettima, US Deputy Secretary Meet in Abuja On Security, Economic Partnership
Vanguard
Vice President Kashim Shettima and the United States deputy secretary, Kurt Campbell on Tuesday met in Abuja to discuss issues of mutual benefit to the two countries. Read more »
April 30
Somalia: Somali National Army and U.S. Special Forces Join Forces Against Al-Shabaab Militants
Shabelle
In a significant development in the ongoing fight against terrorism in Somalia, a special meeting was recently convened between Major General Ibrahim Sheikh Muhuddin, the Commander… Read more »
Kenya: U.S. Chamber Delegation to Kenya Lays Groundwork for State Visit [press release]
U.S. Chamber of Commerce
The U.S. Chamber of Commerce's U.S.-Africa Business Center led a three-day executive delegation to Nairobi, Kenya, to coincide with the visit of U.S. Secretary of Commerce Gina… Read more »
Kenya: American Institutes for Research Opens Nairobi Office to Support University Research
Capital FM
The American Institutes for Research (AIR) has commissioned a new office in Kenya to help conduct research and provide technical assistance in the East Africa region. Read more »
April 29
Africa: Global Honour for Coastal Guardians Who Told Shell to Go to Hell
Daily Maverick
Two environmental activists, born in remote farm villages along the Wild Coast, have been honoured with a global environmental award for their role in halting seismic blasting… Read more »
April 28
Nigeria: To Nigerian Universities, a Message From America's Campuses
This Day
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April 27
Somalia: American Official Confirms to Shabelle TV That the US Stopped Food Rations to Danab Forces
Shabelle
The US has suspended the food rations provided to the Danab forces in Somalia due to the diversion of these rations and fuel intended for them, a senior US Embassy official… Read more »
South Africa: South African Freedom Day [document]
State Department
On behalf of the people of the United States, congratulations to all South Africans on the historic 30th anniversary of their country's first democratic elections. Read more »
Togo: Togo National Day [document]
State Department
On behalf of the people of the United States, I offer congratulations to the people of Togo as you celebrate the 64th anniversary of your nation's independence. The partnership… Read more »
Sierra Leone: Sierra Leone National Day [document]
State Department
On behalf of the United States of America, I offer congratulations to the people of Sierra Leone as you celebrate 63 years of independence. Read more »
April 25
Chad: State Department Speaks on U.S. Soldiers Leaving Chad [press conference]
State Department
Department Press BriefingVedant Patel, Principal Deputy SpokespersonWashington, D.C.April 25, 2024 Read more »
Kenya: U.S. Official Announces Business Partnership With Kenya
VOA
About 1,300 delegates and 400 companies participated in the fourth American Chamber of Commerce summit in Nairobi, Kenya, where Kenya's president William Ruto says his country is… Read more »
April 24
Somalia: High-Level Meeting Between Somali and U.S. Defence Officials Takes Place in Nairobi
Shabelle
In a significant development for regional security and cooperation, a high-level meeting was recently held in Nairobi between officials from the Federal Government of Somalia's… Read more »
Sudan: The United States Calls for an Immediate Cessation of Attacks in El Fasher, North Darfur, Sudan [document]
State Department
The United States calls on all armed forces in Sudan to immediately cease attacks in El Fasher, North Darfur. We are alarmed by indications of an imminent offensive by the Rapid… Read more »
April 22
Chad: U.S. 'Reviews' Security Operations Ahead of Chad's Presidential Poll
The Herald
Chad has reportedly asked American troops to stop activities at an air base near the capital of N'Djamena. Read more »
Niger: U.S. Begins Talks On Withdrawal of Troops From Niger
VOA
A Pentagon spokesman said Monday the U.S. has begun discussions with the military government of Niger about withdrawing of some 1,000 U.S. troop from two air bases in the nation. Read more »
Rwanda: Genocide Survivors Ask Blinken to Retract 'Misleading' Statement
New Times
The umbrella association of Genocide against the Tutsi survivor organisations, Ibuka, has asked United States Secretary of State Antony Blinken to retract a statement he made on… Read more »
Malawi: Malawi Challenges USA and European Nations to Lift Sanctions On Zimbabwe
Nyasa Times
Malawi has told the United States of America and European countries to lift sanctions imposed on Zimbabwe. Read more »