West-Africa
U.S. House Passes Bill to Cut Nigeria Aid Over Violence
Washington has moved to tie U.S. aid to Nigeria’s response to religious violence, with the House of Representatives passing a spending bill…
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United States
Central-Africa
U.S., Nigeria Pledge Closer Cooperation in Counterterrorism Fight
The United States has reportedly thrown its support behind Nigeria’s push to create a framework for prosecuting terrorism-related crimes. The backing emerged…
Southern-Africa
Former South African General Jailed in U.S. for Acting as Foreign Agent
Portia “Posh” Anyamba, a retired brigadier general of the South African Air Force, was sentenced to six months behind bars in the…
West-Africa
U.S. Sanctions Nigerian Companies for Alleged Terrorism Financing
In a significant move to curb terrorism financing, the United States has enacted sanctions against Mukhtar Adamu Muhammad, a financier based in…
Central-Africa
Constitutional Reform Sparks Political Tensions in DR Congo
Even as Ebola resurges and violence grips eastern DR Congo, a fierce political fight is unfolding over a constitutional change that has…
West-Africa
U.S. Visa Application Fees Significantly Impact Nigerians, Report Finds
A recent analysis highlights that Nigerians have invested tens of millions of dollars in U.S. visa fees over a two-year span, even…
East-Africa
U.S. Health Aid to African Nations Linked to Controversial Conditions
The United States is providing critical health assistance, albeit with a significant caveat: broad access to surveillance data and rights to pathogen…
East-Africa
U.S. Visa Reductions Raise Concerns About Malawi’s International Standing
The U.S. government’s recent decision to slash the number of embassies offering visa services in Africa from 50 to 20 has sparked…
Southern-Africa
South Africa’s New Ambassador Meyer Presents Credentials to President Trump
Seasoned political negotiator Roelf Meyer formally presented his credentials to President Donald Trump on Thursday, stepping in as South Africa’s new ambassador…
Central-Africa
Sierra Leone Accepts Migrants Deported From the United States
Sierra Leone has stepped into the spotlight as the newest African country accepting migrants deported from the United States amid President Donald…
West-Africa
U.S. and Nigeria Conduct Joint Airstrikes Against Militants
In a significant escalation of military efforts, the U.S. and Nigerian forces have launched new airstrikes against militant groups in northern Nigeria,…
