American Humanitarian Pilot Kidnapped in Central Niamey
An American national, 48-year-old pilot Kevin Rideout, was abducted overnight between Tuesday, 21 and Wednesday, 22 October in Niamey, Niger’s capital. Rideout, who works for […]
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U.S. imposes $15,000 visa bond on Malawi and Zambia in controversial pilot program
The Trump administration has announced a new visa policy requiring citizens of Malawi and Zambia to pay bonds of up to $15,000 when applying for […]
US Expresses Willingness to Explore Mineral Partnerships with the Democratic Republic of Congo
The United States has expressed interest in exploring potential partnerships with the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) focused on critical minerals, according to a statement […]
Sudan: Washington accuses rival factions of “war crimes”
War crimes and crimes against humanity in Sudan. This is the conclusion of the US State Department. The two camps that have been battling for […]
Washington sanctions Nigerian officials accused of undermining democracy
The United States on Monday imposed visa restrictions on several Nigerian officials accused of trying to undermine the February 25 presidential election. “These individuals have […]
Tigray: Blinken accuses Ethiopia, Eritrea and the rebels of having committed war crimes
The United States has determined that Ethiopian and Eritrean armed forces, as well as Tigrayan rebels, committed war crimes during two years of bloody conflict […]
US identified arbitrary arrests and restrictions on press freedom in Angola
Restrictions on press freedom and freedom of expression, violence against journalists, arbitrary arrests, abuses by security forces and a feeling of impunity were some of […]
Sudan: Washington denounces the release of the murderer of a US diplomat
Abdel Raouf Abu Zeid, in his 30s, was released on Monday after Khartoum agreed to pay compensation to Washington. The US State Department said on […]
Recognition of Moroccanness of Sahara: US Position ‘Unchanged’ (State Department)
The United States reaffirmed, Thursday, that there is “no change” in its position regarding the recognition of the sovereignty of Morocco over the Sahara. […]
U.S. appoints Peter Pham as Special Envoy to Great Lakes region
Secretary of State Mike Pompeo has announced the appointment of Peter Pham as the U.S. special envoy for Africa’s Great Lakes Region. According to a […]