Niger objected to questions from the U.S. about ties to Russia and Iran. Niger ordered the 1,000 American military personnel in the country to immediately leave over the…
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Defense Secretary Visiting Africa
Several nations on that continent are experiencing political upheaval. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin is visiting Kenya, Djibouti, and Angola this week. Defense Press Secretary Brigadier General Patrick Ryder…
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USDA Collaborates to Strengthen Plant and Animal Health in Africa
Partnerships are intended to enhance food security and prevent crop loss and the threat of disease. U.S. Department of Agriculture Under Secretary for Marketing and Regulatory Programs Jenny…
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Defense Department Resumes Flyover Missions in Niger
Official says, “The United States has not restarted counterterrorism operations, or any security force assistance training with Niger.” Deputy Pentagon Press Secretary Sabrina Singh recently reported that the…
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Climate Envoy Announces $4 Million for Kenya Support
He made the announcement at the 2023 Africa Climate Summit. Special Presidential Envoy for Climate John Kerry announced a $4 million investment to support migrants impacted by climate…
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First Lady Attends Wedding of Jordan Crown Prince
Traveling to Amman was her first stop in Middle East and North African trip. First Lady Jill Biden attended the wedding of Jordan’s Crown Prince Al Hussein on…
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Treasury Sanctions Wagner Group Head in Mali
Mercenary leader supports Russian attack on Ukraine. The Department of the Treasury sanctioned the head of the Mali division of the Wagner Group, a Russia-based mercenary group that…
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U.S. Embassy Staff Evacuated from the Capital of Sudan
Special Forces Work to Quickly Evacuate Embassy Staff From Its Headquarters. The recent evacuation of approximately 70 American embassy staffers in Khartoum, Sudan was conducted by U.S. special…
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Secretary Blinken Traveling to Africa
He is working to revitalize relations. Secretary of State Antony Blinken is traveling this week to Ethiopia and Niger with the goal of bolstering relations with countries in…
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First Lady Travels to Africa
She will visit two countries over five days. First Lady Jill Biden has arrived in Namibia, starting her visit to the African continent. Before her initial meeting with the…
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