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 Wednesday it…
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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 the reversal…
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 vehicle through…
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 last week…
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 returned to…
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 tool for…
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, the U.S.…
East-Africa
Senior U.S. military leaders meet with North Western State of Somalia president for talks
U.S. military chiefs visit North Western State of Somalia as Congress advances bill to deepen engagement HARGEISA, North Western State of Somalia…
Somalia
Somalia’s defence minister defends U.S. Rep. Ilhan Omar after Trump attacks
Somalia’s defence minister breaks silence to defend Ilhan Omar — and signals a new kind of transnational politics When Somalia’s Defence Minister…
East-Africa
Somali deputy FM meets U.S. Senator Cruz, prominent North Western State of Somalia recognition supporter
Somalia’s Deputy Foreign Minister meets Sen. Ted Cruz as North Western State of Somalia recognition debate intensifies On a quiet Saturday in…
Somalia
U.S. Delegation Visits Puntland State President in Bosaso, Applauds Anti-ISIS Efforts
U.S. Praise in Bosaso, Local Anger in Sanaag: A Test of Counter‑ISIS Strategy in Somalia BOSASO, Somalia — In a carefully choreographed…
