May 17
Zambia: United States and Zambia Sign Partnership to Prevent Trafficking in Persons [press release]
State Department
Today, U.S. Embassy Zambia's Chargé d'Affaires Linnisa Wahid and Minister of Home Affairs the Honorable Jack Mwiimbu signed the U.S.-Zambia Partnership to Prevent… Read more »
Ethiopia: Ethiopia Slams U.S. Ambassador's Recent Remarks As 'Ill-Advised' and 'Uninformed'
Addis Standard
The Ethiopian Ministry of Foreign Affairs has criticized a recent policy speech delivered by U.S. Ambassador Ervin J. Massinga, deeming it "ill-advised" and containing "uninformed… Read more »
Somalia: U.S. Donates Military Vehicles to Enhance Security Operations in Somalia
Radio Dalsan
The United States government has provided a fleet of military vehicles and ambulances to the Somali National Army, further strengthening its ongoing campaign against the Al-Shabaab… Read more »
May 16
Nigeria: US, France Deny Plans for Military Bases in Nigeria, Nigerian Government Confirms No Such Proposals
Africa Check
US, France deny plans for military bases in Nigeria, Nigerian government confirms no such proposals Read more »
Nigeria: The United States-Nigeria Open Skies Air Transport Agreement Enters Into Force [document]
State Department
The U.S.-Nigeria Air Transport Agreement, which has been provisionally applied since 2000, entered into force on May 13, 2024. This bilateral agreement establishes a modern civil… Read more »
Chad: On the Election in Chad [document]
State Department
Following the certification of final presidential election results by Chad's Constitutional Council on May 16, the United States commends those who exercised their right to vote on… Read more »
Sudan: Fresh Round of US Sanctions Targets Two Sudanese RSF Commanders
Dabanga
The US Department of the Treasury's Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) announced sanctions on two Rapid Support Forces (RSF) commanders, Ali Yagoub Jibril and Osman Mohamed… Read more »
Kenya: Kenya Aims for Significant Investment During President Ruto's U.S. Visit
Capital FM
Kenya is gearing up to secure trillions of shillings in investments during President William Ruto's forthcoming state visit to the United States. The visit, spanning a week, will… Read more »
Kenya: U.S. Ambassador to Kenya Raises Concerns Over Proposed Tax Hike
Capital FM
U.S. Ambassador to Kenya, Meg Whitman, has expressed concerns about President William Ruto's proposal to increase Kenya's tax rate from 14% to 22% by the end of his tenure. Read more »
Kenya: Ruto's U.S. State Visit To Mark Major Milestone In U.S.-Kenya Relations [editorial]
Capital FM
Kenya's President William Ruto is set to become the sixth Head of State invited for a State Visit by U.S. President Joe Biden since he took office four years ago. U.S. Ambassador… Read more »
May 15
Africa: Retaining U.S. Influence in Africa Requires Bridge-Building With China [analysis]
ISS
In a complex new multipolar world, a country's allies and friends will determine the global pecking order. Read more »
Niger: U.S., Niger Delegation Meet to Discuss U.S. Forces Withdrawal
VOA
After nearly a two-week delay, U.S. and Nigerien officials are holding high-level follow-on meetings to coordinate the withdrawal of American troops from the country. Read more »
Nigeria: Deputy Secretary Campbell's Meeting With Nigerian Foreign Minister Tuggar [document]
State Department
The below is attributable to Spokesperson Matthew Miller: Read more »
Sudan: Sanctioning Sudanese Rapid Support Forces Commanders [document]
State Department
The United States is today imposing sanctions on two Rapid Support Forces (RSF) commanders, Ali Yagoub Gibril and Osman Mohamed Hamid Mohamed for their role leading RSF operations… Read more »
Nigeria: U.S University Offers $25,000 Undergraduate Scholarships to Nigerians, Other Foreign Students
Vanguard
Michigan State University (MSU) has announced $25,000 scholarship opportunities for interested Nigerians and other international students willing to pursue an undergraduate degree… Read more »
Sudan: Us Ambassador - 'Darfur Is On the Precipice of a Large-Scale Massacre'
Dabanga
US Ambassador to the United Nations, Linda Thomas-Greenfield, has warned that "a large-scale massacre" is imminent in El Fasher, capital of North Darfur. In a post on her X… Read more »
May 14
Tanzania: U.S. Embassy in Tanzania Closed Due to Regional Internet Outage
allAfrica
The U.S. Embassy in Tanzania was forced to close its doors to the public for two days due to a widespread internet outage affecting several East African countries, reports BBC… Read more »
Africa: Record 75.9 Million Internally Displaced in 2023, UN Report Reveals
UN News
The number of people living in internal displacement soared to a record 75.9 million last year, a new UN-backed report said on Tuesday. Read more »
May 09
Ethiopia: U.S. Embassy Addis Ababa Presents - a Visual Journey of 120 Years of Bilateral Relations [press release]
U.S. Embassy Addis Ababa
Addis Ababa, May 9, 2024 - On May 8, 2024, U.S. Ambassador to Ethiopia Ervin Massinga, together with State Minister of Tourism Sileshi Girma, officially opened a photo exhibition… Read more »
Ethiopia: Embassy Opens Exhibition Featuring 120th Years of Ethio-U.S. Diplomatic Ties
Ethiopian Herald
ADDIS ABABA- The Embassy of United States (U.S.) opened a photo exhibition depicting its 120th years of diplomatic journey in Ethiopia at the National Museum here yesterday. Read more »
Tanzania: U.S. and Tanzania Co-Host Military Intelligence Conference
Africom
U.S. Africa Command (AFRICOM) and Tanzania Peoples' Defence Forces (TPDF) hosted the Chiefs & Directors of Military Intelligence Conference (CDMIC) in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania,… Read more »
Ghana: Two Hackers Arrested By Security Agencies for Stealing From US-Based Ghanaian
Ghanaian Times
In a significant crackdown on cybercrime, Ghanaian security agencies have arrested two young men, Abdul Latif Abubakar, 22, and Mahammudu Araafat Yasir, 24, for their involvement… Read more »
May 08
Nigeria: Now Is Time To Invest In Nigeria, Gov Oyebanji Urges Investors at US- Africa Business Summit [press release]
Office of the Chief Press Secretary to the Governor of Ekiti State
Ekiti State Governor, Mr Biodun Oyebanji yesterday in Dallas , USA told foreign investors to take advantage of the current economic reforms in Nigeria to invest in the country. Read more »
Sierra Leone: DFC, Sierra Leone Promote Access to Reliable Energy With Up to $412 Million in Additional Financing and Political Risk Insurance [press release]
DFC
The U.S. International Development Finance Corporation's (DFC) Deputy Chief Executive Officer (DCEO) Nisha Biswal and Chief Minister of Sierra Leone David Moinina Sengeh today… Read more »
Liberia: 'War Crimes Court Should Focus On Liberia's Future'
Liberian Observer
Dr. Beth Van Schaack, U.S. Ambassador-at-Large for Global Criminal Justice (GCJ), has emphasized the importance of focusing on Liberia's future through the establishment of the War… Read more »