Africa: Proliferation Security Initiative African Political Meeting and Outreach Event

[ad_1] The United States and Morocco co-hosted the Proliferation Security Initiative (PSI) African Political Meeting and Outreach Event from January 31-February 2, 2024, in Marrakesh, Morocco. The event realizes commitments both countries made at the PSI 20th Anniversary High-Level Political Meeting in May 2023 in Jeju, Republic of Korea to expand PSI outreach to non-endorsing countries, especially in Africa. At the meeting - the largest PSI event ever held on the African Continent - the United States, Morocco, and 11 […]

February 3, 2024

Entertainment

Rwanda: Grammy Nominee Kelis Enjoys Rwandan Adventure – From Gorillas, Hills, Inyambo Cows

[ad_1] American singer, songwriter and chef Kelis, widely known for her hit song 'Milkshake,' is currently exploring 'the scenic beauty of Rwanda.' Sharing her journey with over 1.5 million Instagram followers, Kelis posted videos showcasing her experiences--interacting with Inyambo cows, hiking hills, engaging with locals, and visiting mountain gorillas. The artiste has been in Rwanda since Wednesday, January 31. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Kelis (@kelis) Expressing her awe after visiting mountain gorillas, Kelis said: "What […]

February 3, 2024

Africa

Africa: What Trump’s Reelection Could Mean for Africa

[ad_1] The prospect of Donald Trump returning to the White House after the US presidential election in November has some Africans worried about possibly stricter migration policies and less cooperation with the continent. Former US President Donald Trump has emerged as the Republican front-runner for November's 2024 US presidential election. On the streets of Ghana's capital, Accra, opinions vary on whether Trump or President Joe Biden should be the winner. Ghanaian student Abigail Grift does not want a second Trump […]

February 2, 2024

Africa

Africa: Digital Press Briefing With Assistant Secretary of State for African Affairs, Molly Phee

[ad_1] MODERATOR: Good afternoon from the State Department's Brussels Media Hub. I would like to welcome everyone joining us for today's virtual press briefing. We are very honored to be joined by the Assistant Secretary in the Bureau of African Affairs, Molly Phee. A quick reminder that today's briefing is on the record. And with that, why don't we go ahead and get started. Assistant Secretary Phee, thank you so much for joining us today. I'll turn it over to […]

February 1, 2024

Africa

Africa: Briefing with USUN Ambassador Linda Thomas-Greenfield on the Power of Democracy and the Future of Peacekeeping in Africa After the AU Financing Security Council Resolution

[ad_1] New York — MODERATOR: Good afternoon and welcome to everyone from the London International Media Hub, teaming up today with our colleagues from the Africa Regional Media Hub. I’d like to welcome our participants who are logging in from across the African continent and globally to thank all of you for joining this discussion. Today, we’re very pleased to be joined by U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations, Ambassador Linda Thomas-Greenfield.We’ll begin today’s call with opening remarks from Ambassador […]

February 1, 2024

Africa

Africa: United States Supports More African Leadership at UN to Address Global Problems: Ambassador Linda Thomas-Greenfield

[ad_1] Following a three-nation, five-day visit to west Africa, U.S. Ambassador Linda Thomas-Greenfield spoke with AllAfrica's Tami Hultman. From her office at the U.S. Mission to the United Nations in New York, Thomas-Greenfield talked about the ongoing crisis in Sudan, UN engagement with smaller, peaceful countries like Namibia and Africa's role on the Security Council. She cites her stops in Guinea Bissau, Sierra Leone and Liberia, where she led the U.S. Presidential Delegation to the inauguration of Liberia's 26th president, Joseph […]

January 31, 2024

Africa

Africa: Online Press Briefing with Assistant Secretary of State for African Affairs, Molly Phee

[ad_1] Washington, DC — MODERATOR: Good afternoon from the State Department’s Brussels Media Hub. I would like to welcome everyone joining us for today’s virtual press briefing. We are very honored to be joined by the Assistant Secretary in the Bureau of African Affairs, Molly Phee. A quick reminder that today’s briefing is on the record. And with that, why don’t we go ahead and get started. Assistant Secretary Phee, thank you so much for joining us today. I’ll turn […]

January 31, 2024

Africa

Africa: Well-Developed Africa Mutually Beneficial to Europe, Rest of the World – Pres Akufo-Addo

[ad_1] The President of the Republic, Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, has called on world leaders to recognize that the increasing levels of inter-dependency amongst the comity of nations translates into shared destinies, whether good or bad, across the globe. Speaking at the annual Africa Day event, on Tuesday, 30th January, 2024, Vienna, Austria, President Akufo-Addo told the gathering of global leaders that, he believes a well-developed and prosperous Africa would be good, not just for us Africa, but also for […]

January 31, 2024

Africa

Africa: Blinken’s Visit to Africa – Is U.S. Counterterrorism Counterproductive?

[ad_1] Abuja — US Secretary of State Antony Blinken's week-long tour across four African countries was aimed at strengthening the US-Africa relationship--a relationship, according to some commentators, already waning as China and Russia are increasing their influence. Blinken made his first stop in Cape Verde, a small island in West Africa, where he engaged Prime Minister Ulisses Correia e Silva in discussions and reiterated the US dedication to deepening and expanding its collaborations with Africa. Continuing his diplomatic journey, he […]

January 31, 2024

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