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U.S.-Africa Relations Shift: Business Deals Take Center Stage in Diplomacy

Newsroom
Central Africa
New Leadership in U.S. Africa Bureau Faces Complex Challenges Nick Checker, who stepped into the role of head of the State Department's Africa Bureau earlier this month, brings a unique perspective to the position after spending most of the past decade at the CIA. Unlike his two predecessors—career diplomats who served under President Trump—Checker has only four months of experience at the State Department. As the 'Senior Bureau Official,' a title currently used for acting positions across numerous agencies, Checker is…

Greenland opposition insists diplomacy will triumph amid US threats

Abdiwahab Ahmed
World
Greenland’s opposition leader said Sunday he does not believe the United States will invade the Arctic territory, urging calm after President Donald Trump was quoted threatening to take over the island “the easy way or the hard way.” Speaking on RTÉ’s This Week program, Naleraq party leader Pele Broberg said “people have nothing to fear” and argued an invasion “would not make any sense” from the U.S. or any other power. “I believe that diplomacy and dialogue will win in the end,” he said. His comments followed a rare joint…

How Diplomacy Saved the Dhusamareeb Heritage Forum from Collapse

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Somalia
In Dhusamareeb, AFI 2025 turned a fragile moment into a political opening for Somalia The 9th Annual Forum for Ideas (AFI 2025) in Dhusamareeb was expected to be another policy conference. It became something else: an improbable stage-setter for dialogue between a wary federal government and a skeptical opposition, and a stress test of Somalia’s political resilience amid a fast-moving geopolitical storm. Organized by the Heritage Institute in partnership with the Galmudug administration, the gathering drew roughly 500…

Morocco’s Suspected Dollar Diplomacy Reaps Significant Rewards

Newsroom
North Africa
The Diplomatic Dance: Zuma’s Controversial Endorsement of Morocco’s Claim Over Western Sahara Former South African President Jacob Zuma’s recent visit to Rabat has ignited fresh debate over the sensitive and long-standing issue of Western Sahara's status. By endorsing Morocco's claim of sovereignty over the region—as an autonomous area—Zuma has taken a surprising turn from his previous position, raising questions about motives and the implications for broader African unity. A Shifting Paradigm Once a staunch advocate for…

Somalia looks to diplomacy to resolve dispute with Ethiopia

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Somalia
Somalia Leans on Diplomacy to Resolve Rift with Ethiopia MOGADISHU, Somalia - Somalia is banking on diplomatic efforts to iron out its disputes with Ethiopia, following President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud's recent decision to involve regional collaborators in addressing the issue. Under President Mohamud's leadership, reaching out to global entities and countries has been a priority, emphasizing the significance of resolving this standoff amicably, without strife or hostility. The Somali leader has already sought the…

Biden Entices Kenya’s Ruto with Official Visit, Non-NATO Partnership

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East Africa
Biden Welcomes Kenya's Ruto with Major Non-NATO Ally Designation On Thursday, President Joe Biden rolled out the red carpet for Kenyan President William Ruto at the White House, unveiling plans to officially designate Kenya as a major non-NATO ally. This strategic move highlights Washington’s quest for influence in Africa, especially as it navigates its relationships with Moscow and Beijing. With this announcement, Kenya becomes the first country in sub-Saharan Africa to earn this title, which is already held by 18…