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Frank W. Garcia Jr. Nominated to Lead Africa Bureau at State Department Frank W. Garcia Jr., a veteran Republican Congressional aide, has been nominated by President Trump to head the Africa Bureau at the State Department. Garcia, whose nomination for the position of Assistant Secretary for Africa was submitted to the Senate on January 29, is currently serving as a senior advisor to the chairman of the House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence (HPSCI). His appointment is subject to Senate confirmation, a process…

Somali Immigrants Challenge GOP Narratives in Tim Walz’s Minnesota MINNEAPOLIS – In the bustling atmosphere of Afrik Grocery located in Minneapolis' Cedar-Riverside neighborhood, Fardousa Yossuf, a proud Somali immigrant, grabbed my hand and declared herself a "storyteller." Her narrative dates back to 1999, a pivotal year when she sought refuge from the tumult of the civil war in Somalia. Over the years, she has witnessed significant transformations: Minneapolis has evolved into a more vibrant and prosperous city. "This…

In the Central African Republic, the Republican dialogue promised by President Touadéra for more than a year should begin on Monday, March 21, in Bangui. During one week, 450 participants who will represent the "living forces of the nation" will debate on major…