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President Joe Biden meets with Angola's President Joao Manuel Goncalves Lourenco in the Oval office of the White House, Thursday, Nov. 30, 2023, in Washington. (AP Photo/Andrew Harnik)ANDREW HARNIK

President Joe Biden meets with Angola's President Joao Manuel Goncalves Lourenco in the Oval office of the White House, Thursday, Nov. 30, 2023, in Washington. (AP Photo/Andrew Harnik)ANDREW HARNIK

President Biden and Angolan President Lourenço Forge Stronger Ties, Unveil Billion-Dollar Investments

November 30, 2023

On Thursday, President Joe Biden hosted Angolan President João Manuel Gonçalves Lourenço in the Oval Office to reaffirm his dedication...

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Biden Set to Host Angolan President At White House for Landmark Diplomatic Talks

Powering Prosperity: Unlocking Nigeria’s Potential Through U.S. Partnership – Op-Ed By David Greene

IMF and Zambian Authorities Reach Agreement on Economic Policies: Access to $184 Million in Financing Expected

Boosting Agriculture and Food System Resilience is Critical for Reducing Poverty in the Central African Republic: World Bank Report

Portrait of Ramin Toloui, Assistant Secretary of State for the Bureau of Economic and Business Affairs under President Biden.

Portrait of Ramin Toloui, Assistant Secretary of State for the Bureau of Economic and Business Affairs under President Biden.

Africa

U.S. State Department Assistant Secretary Toloui Bolsters U.S.-Nigerian Ties, Spotlight on Creative Economy

November 12, 2023

Musalia Mudavadi

Musalia Mudavadi

Africa

Secretary Blinken Congratulates Kenyan Foreign Minister Musalia Mudavadi on Appointment

November 10, 2023

Reta Jo Lewis

Reta Jo Lewis

Africa

Export-Import Bank of the U.S. Reaffirms Commitment to Africa’s Economic Growth at AGOA Forum

November 9, 2023

Sudan

Sudan

Africa

Sudanese Armed Forces and Rapid Support Forces Commit to Humanitarian Measures in Jeddah Talks

November 8, 2023

President Joe Biden and Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken participate in the U.S.-Africa Summit Leaders Session on partnering on the African Union’s Agenda 2063 in Washington, D.C., on December 15, 2022. [State Department Photo by Ron Przysucha

President Joe Biden and Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken participate in the U.S.-Africa Summit Leaders Session on partnering on the African Union’s Agenda 2063 in Washington, D.C., on December 15, 2022. [State Department Photo by Ron Przysucha

AGOA

Africa

President Biden Stresses Strong Support for AGOA Reauthorization

November 2, 2023

Then, Deputy Secretary of State Antony "Tony" Blinken poses for a photo with Chadian Foreign Minister Moussa Faki before their meeting at the U.S. Department of State in Washington, D.C., on February 19, 2015. The meeting occurred on the margins of the White House Summit to Counter Violent Extremism. [State Department photo/ Public Domain]

Then, Deputy Secretary of State Antony "Tony" Blinken poses for a photo with Chadian Foreign Minister Moussa Faki before their meeting at the U.S. Department of State in Washington, D.C., on February 19, 2015. The meeting occurred on the margins of the White House Summit to Counter Violent Extremism. [State Department photo/ Public Domain]

BREAKING NEWS

Secretary Blinken and AU Commission Chairperson Discuss Strengthened Partnership at High-Level Dialogue

November 1, 2023

Katherine Tai

Katherine Tai

US-AFRICA TIES

Africa

Katherine Tai, U.S. Trade Representative, to Attend 20th U.S.-Sub-Saharan Africa Trade and Economic Cooperation Forum in Johannesburg

October 28, 2023

Prominent Zimbabwean Opposition Figure, Job Sikhala, Languishes in Detention for Over 500 Days

Prominent Zimbabwean Opposition Figure, Job Sikhala, Languishes in Detention for Over 500 Days

IN PRISON

Africa

Prominent Zimbabwean Opposition Figure, Job Sikhala, Languishes in Detention for Over 500 Days

October 28, 2023

President Joseph R. Biden Jr.,Gen. Abdel Fattah al-Burhan, head of the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF), and Gen. Mohamed Hamdan Dagalo

President Joseph R. Biden Jr.,Gen. Abdel Fattah al-Burhan, head of the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF), and Gen. Mohamed Hamdan Dagalo

ESCALATING

Africa

The United States Expresses Deep Concern Over Escalation of Violence in Sudan

October 18, 2023

White House National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan speaks to reporters Monday, Aug. 23, 2021, in the James S. Brady Press Briefing Room at the White House. (Official White House Photo by Erin Scott)

Africa

US and South African National Security Advisors Discuss Key Priorities and Partnerships

October 2, 2023

President Joseph R. Biden Jr. at the U.S.-Africa Leaders' Summit on Wednesday, December 14, 2022, in Washington DC

President Joseph R. Biden Jr. at the U.S.-Africa Leaders' Summit on Wednesday, December 14, 2022, in Washington DC

Africa

President Biden Announces Inaugural Members of Advisory Council on African Diaspora Engagement

September 26, 2023

U.S. President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. reached out to King Mohammed VI of Morocco on Monday, extending his heartfelt condolences for the tragic loss of life resulting from the devastating earthquake that struck the North African nation on September 8.

U.S. President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. reached out to King Mohammed VI of Morocco on Monday, extending his heartfelt condolences for the tragic loss of life resulting from the devastating earthquake that struck the North African nation on September 8.

Africa

President Biden Offers Condolences and Reaffirms Strong Partnership with Morocco

September 18, 2023

Linda Thomas-Greenfield, Permanent Representative of the United States to the United Nations and President of the Security Council for the month of May, briefs reporters on the work of the Security Council during the month.

Linda Thomas-Greenfield, Permanent Representative of the United States to the United Nations and President of the Security Council for the month of May, briefs reporters on the work of the Security Council during the month.

BREAKING NEWS

US Ambassador Urges Global Action on Sudan and Sustainable Development Ahead of UN General Assembly

September 15, 2023

Linda Thomas-Greenfield

Linda Thomas-Greenfield

Africa

U.S. Advances Global Goals, Provides Aid Amid Crises

September 14, 2023

Tinubu and Biden in New Dheli, India on Sunday, September 10, 2023

Tinubu and Biden in New Dheli, India on Sunday, September 10, 2023

Africa

President Biden Meets Nigerian President Bola Tinubu at G20 Summit in New Delhi

September 10, 2023

Rescue workers search for survivors in a collapsed house in Moulay Brahim, in Morocco's Al Haouz province, on Saturday after an earthquake. Fadel Senna/AFP via Getty Images

Rescue workers search for survivors in a collapsed house in Moulay Brahim, in Morocco's Al Haouz province, on Saturday after an earthquake. Fadel Senna/AFP via Getty Images

Africa

Powerful Earthquake in Morocco Claims Over 1,000 Lives

September 9, 2023

@KGeorgieva ON FRIDAY, JUNE 2, 2023** Washington: IMF Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva with World Bank President Ajay Banga. (PTI Photo)(PTI06_03_2023_000091B)

@KGeorgieva ON FRIDAY, JUNE 2, 2023** Washington: IMF Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva with World Bank President Ajay Banga. (PTI Photo)(PTI06_03_2023_000091B)

Africa

IMF and World Bank Highlight Climate Change, Debt, and Digital Transition as Key Global Challenges

September 7, 2023

Special Envoy for Climate John Kerry participates in a briefing Wednesday

Special Envoy for Climate John Kerry participates in a briefing Wednesday

Africa

U.S. Officials Strengthen Ties with African Nations through Series of Visits

September 5, 2023

U.S. Congressman Matt Gaetz speaking with attendees at the 2019 Teen Student Action Summit hosted by Turning Point USA at the Marriott Marquis in Washington, D.C. - Picture: Gage Skidmore.

U.S. Congressman Matt Gaetz speaking with attendees at the 2019 Teen Student Action Summit hosted by Turning Point USA at the Marriott Marquis in Washington, D.C. - Picture: Gage Skidmore.

Africa

U.S.-Trained Soldiers Behind Recent African Coups: American Congressman Matt Gaetz Demands Accountability

August 31, 2023

President Joe Biden departs with fellow panelists Felix Tshisekedi, President of the Democratic Republic of Congo, left, and President of Gabon Ali Bongo Ondimba after delivering remarks at a session on “Action on Forests and Land Use”, Tuesday, November 2, 2021, during the COP26 U.N. Climate Change Conference at the Scottish Event Campus in Glasgow, Scotland. (Official White House Photo by Adam Schultz)

President Joe Biden departs with fellow panelists Felix Tshisekedi, President of the Democratic Republic of Congo, left, and President of Gabon Ali Bongo Ondimba after delivering remarks at a session on “Action on Forests and Land Use”, Tuesday, November 2, 2021, during the COP26 U.N. Climate Change Conference at the Scottish Event Campus in Glasgow, Scotland. (Official White House Photo by Adam Schultz)

Africa

U.S. Expresses Deep Concern Over Political Unrest in Gabon Amid Broader International Tensions

August 31, 2023

Bola Tinubu

Bola Tinubu

Africa

President Bola Tinubu Expresses Concern Over Gabon’s Political Instability

August 30, 2023

NSC Strategic Communications Coordinator John Kirby stated “all lives matter.” Susan Walsh/AP

Africa

White House Says U.S. Monitoring Developments in Gabon Amid Coup

August 30, 2023

President Ali Bongo Ondimba of Gabon addresses participants at the Transform Africa Summit 2013 - Kigali, 29 October 2013

Africa

Military Coup Rocks Gabon After Contested Election Victory of President Ali Bongo Ondimba

August 30, 2023

Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni

BREAKING NEWS

Uganda Faces International Scrutiny over Anti-Homosexuality Act Charges

by Today News Africa

August 29, 2023

Africa

Maasai Community Faces Arrests in Ngorongoro: Amnesty International Calls for Intervention

by Today News Africa

August 25, 2023

Matthew Miller

Matthew Miller

Africa

U.S. Expresses Concern Over Zimbabwe’s Presidential Elections and Democracy in Africa

August 23, 2023

Human Rights Watch Says Saudi Forces Killed Hundreds of Ethiopians at Yemen Border

Africa

Human Rights Watch Says Saudi Forces Killed Hundreds of Ethiopians at Yemen Border

August 21, 2023

Linda Thomas-Greenfield, Permanent Representative of the United States to the United Nations, reads a statement ahead on the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea ahead of Security Council consultations on Non-proliferation/the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea. With her are the Permanent Representatives of Albania, Brazil, France, Ireland, Japan, the United Arab Emirates, and the United Kingdom.

Linda Thomas-Greenfield, Permanent Representative of the United States to the United Nations, reads a statement ahead on the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea ahead of Security Council consultations on Non-proliferation/the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea. With her are the Permanent Representatives of Albania, Brazil, France, Ireland, Japan, the United Arab Emirates, and the United Kingdom.

Africa

U.S. Diplomatic Efforts Ramp Up Amid Political Crisis in Niger and Global Humanitarian Challenges

by Today News Africa

August 19, 2023

Left to Right: General Mohamed Hamdan Dagalo with South Sudan National Security Advisor General Tut Gatluak Manime.

Left to Right: General Mohamed Hamdan Dagalo with South Sudan National Security Advisor General Tut Gatluak Manime.

Africa

U.S. Responds to ECOWAS Concerns on Niger, Condemns Massacre in Sudan

by Today News Africa

August 17, 2023

US justice system

US justice system

Africa

Two Nigerian Men Extradited to the United States, Facing Charges in International Sexual Extortion Ring

by Today News Africa

August 14, 2023

SIMON ATEBA

SIMON ATEBA

Africa

Underdog Reporter Simon Ateba Fights For Press Freedom In Landmark Case Against The White House

by Today News Africa

August 10, 2023

Bola Tinubu and Emmanuel Macron

Bola Tinubu and Emmanuel Macron

Africa

Nigerian President Sends Envoys to Niger Republic, Informs National Assembly of Potential Military Action in Response to Political Crisis

President Joe Biden meets with Angola's President Joao Manuel Goncalves Lourenco in the Oval office of the White House, Thursday, Nov. 30, 2023, in Washington. (AP Photo/Andrew Harnik)ANDREW HARNIK

President Joe Biden meets with Angola's President Joao Manuel Goncalves Lourenco in the Oval office of the White House, Thursday, Nov. 30, 2023, in Washington. (AP Photo/Andrew Harnik)ANDREW HARNIK

President Biden and Angolan President Lourenço Forge Stronger Ties, Unveil Billion-Dollar Investments

Angola president, João Lourenço and President Joe Biden

Angola president, João Lourenço and President Joe Biden

Biden Set to Host Angolan President At White House for Landmark Diplomatic Talks

David Greene, Chargé d’Affaires, United States Embassy Nigeria

David Greene, Chargé d’Affaires, United States Embassy Nigeria

Powering Prosperity: Unlocking Nigeria’s Potential Through U.S. Partnership – Op-Ed By David Greene

IMF and Zambian Authorities Reach Agreement on Economic Policies: Access to $184 Million in Financing Expected

Ajay Banga

Boosting Agriculture and Food System Resilience is Critical for Reducing Poverty in the Central African Republic: World Bank Report

Portrait of Ramin Toloui, Assistant Secretary of State for the Bureau of Economic and Business Affairs under President Biden.

Portrait of Ramin Toloui, Assistant Secretary of State for the Bureau of Economic and Business Affairs under President Biden.

U.S. State Department Assistant Secretary Toloui Bolsters U.S.-Nigerian Ties, Spotlight on Creative Economy

Musalia Mudavadi

Musalia Mudavadi

Secretary Blinken Congratulates Kenyan Foreign Minister Musalia Mudavadi on Appointment

Reta Jo Lewis

Reta Jo Lewis

Export-Import Bank of the U.S. Reaffirms Commitment to Africa’s Economic Growth at AGOA Forum

Sudan

Sudan

Sudanese Armed Forces and Rapid Support Forces Commit to Humanitarian Measures in Jeddah Talks

President Joe Biden and Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken participate in the U.S.-Africa Summit Leaders Session on partnering on the African Union’s Agenda 2063 in Washington, D.C., on December 15, 2022. [State Department Photo by Ron Przysucha

President Joe Biden and Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken participate in the U.S.-Africa Summit Leaders Session on partnering on the African Union’s Agenda 2063 in Washington, D.C., on December 15, 2022. [State Department Photo by Ron Przysucha

President Biden Stresses Strong Support for AGOA Reauthorization

Then, Deputy Secretary of State Antony "Tony" Blinken poses for a photo with Chadian Foreign Minister Moussa Faki before their meeting at the U.S. Department of State in Washington, D.C., on February 19, 2015. The meeting occurred on the margins of the White House Summit to Counter Violent Extremism. [State Department photo/ Public Domain]

Then, Deputy Secretary of State Antony "Tony" Blinken poses for a photo with Chadian Foreign Minister Moussa Faki before their meeting at the U.S. Department of State in Washington, D.C., on February 19, 2015. The meeting occurred on the margins of the White House Summit to Counter Violent Extremism. [State Department photo/ Public Domain]

Secretary Blinken and AU Commission Chairperson Discuss Strengthened Partnership at High-Level Dialogue

Katherine Tai

Katherine Tai

Katherine Tai, U.S. Trade Representative, to Attend 20th U.S.-Sub-Saharan Africa Trade and Economic Cooperation Forum in Johannesburg

Prominent Zimbabwean Opposition Figure, Job Sikhala, Languishes in Detention for Over 500 Days

Prominent Zimbabwean Opposition Figure, Job Sikhala, Languishes in Detention for Over 500 Days

Prominent Zimbabwean Opposition Figure, Job Sikhala, Languishes in Detention for Over 500 Days

President Joseph R. Biden Jr.,Gen. Abdel Fattah al-Burhan, head of the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF), and Gen. Mohamed Hamdan Dagalo

President Joseph R. Biden Jr.,Gen. Abdel Fattah al-Burhan, head of the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF), and Gen. Mohamed Hamdan Dagalo

The United States Expresses Deep Concern Over Escalation of Violence in Sudan

White House National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan speaks to reporters Monday, Aug. 23, 2021, in the James S. Brady Press Briefing Room at the White House. (Official White House Photo by Erin Scott)

White House National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan speaks to reporters Monday, Aug. 23, 2021, in the James S. Brady Press Briefing Room at the White House. (Official White House Photo by Erin Scott)

US and South African National Security Advisors Discuss Key Priorities and Partnerships

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