Somalia
Somali officials reject AFRICOM claims after U.S. airstrike kills tribal elder
Somalia airstrike controversy tests U.S. credibility — and a community’s trust On a baked stretch of road outside Ceel Buh,…
U.S
East-Africa
U.S. Deports 10 More Prisoners to Eswatini Despite Ongoing Legal Fight
U.S. sends second batch of deportees to Eswatini amid legal challenges and diplomatic push The United States quietly flew a…
World
U.S. government shuts down after deadlock over funding bill
U.S. government grinds to a halt as partisan stalemate triggers shutdown WASHINGTON — Much of the United States federal government…
Somalia
U.S. Launches Airstrike Against ISIS Fighters in Somalia’s Puntland State Region
U.S. carries out airstrike on ISIS in Puntland State amid broader campaign in Somalia MOGADISHU — The U.S. military said…
East-Africa
U.S. Embassy in Somalia curtails services as government shutdown begins
U.S. Embassy in Somalia Scales Back Services as Washington Shutdown Ripples Overseas Mogadishu — The U.S. Embassy in Somalia said…
West-Africa
U.S. Eases Visa Limits for Ghana Following Acceptance of Deportees
Turnabout in U.S. Visa Policy: A New Chapter for Ghana In a significant diplomatic shift, the Ghanaian government joyously announced…
World
Mass shooting at U.S. Mormon church leaves four dead, eight wounded
Mass shooting and arson at Michigan Mormon church leaves at least four dead; suspect killed A gunman who drove his…
Somalia
U.S. launches new airstrikes against ISIS militants in Somalia, military says
U.S. launches fresh strike against ISIS-Somalia in Cal-Miskaad mountains MOGADISHU — The U.S. military carried out a precision airstrike late…
West-Africa
Ghana Sends Back U.S. Deportees Following Torture Legal Battle
West African Deportees Find Uncertain Futures After US Return In a swift turn of events, eleven West African nationals have…
East-Africa
U.S. Poised to End AGOA Trade Pact That Helped Build African Jobs
As AGOA’s clock runs out, U.S. influence in Africa faces a test After a quarter-century as the marquee U.S. trade…
West-Africa
U.S. Considers Visa Restrictions for Corrupt Officials in Nigeria
The U.S. Takes a Stand Against Corruption in Nigeria In a bold move signaling its commitment to tackling global corruption,…
