Today: November 21, 2024
Discover the latest development in U.S.-Africa relations and updates on the establishment of the U.S. Diaspora Engagement Council, a crucial initiative aimed at fostering cooperation and understanding between African Americans and individuals on the African continent.…
Get the latest insights from senior U.S. government officials on the strategic importance of Africa and the ongoing commitment to partnership and cooperation in the U.S. Department of State's Bureau of African Affairs briefing.…
In a pivotal 5-4 ruling, the Supreme Court sided with black Alabama voters in the Allen v. Milligan case, stating that Alabama's state government had violated the Voting Rights Act through gerrymandering. This decision mandates a redrawing of Alabama's congressional district map…
Yemi Mobolade, an immigrant from Nigeria, defied the odds and made history as the first black mayor of Colorado Springs. His victory in the fiercely contested election highlights a shift in the political landscape and represents a triumph for diversity and inclusivity.…
US Ambassador to South Africa, Reuben E. Brigety II, sparked a diplomatic crisis by accusing the South African government of supplying weapons to Russia, causing a decline in the South African Rand and affecting neighboring Namibia's currency. The opposition party, Democratic Alliance,…
On Tuesday morning, April 25, President Biden announced that he will run for reelection in 2024. With his first term coming to a close, the President posted a video on his campaign website Tuesday, officially launching his reelection campaign. In the video,…
Tensions have risen in Sudan as the country’s leaders, General Abdel Fattah al-Burhan and General Mohamed Hamdan Dagalo (Hemedti), have grown increasingly suspicious of each other. The two leaders jointly carried out a coup in 2021 but their alliance began to fray,…
Dilawar Syed, Special Representative for Commercial and Business Affairs, Bureau of Economic and Business Affairs on U.S. Africa Relations, Talents, and Technology “It is so important that we build this ecosystem, develop the talents and adopt open platforms; in fact, you help…
Assistant Secretary for the Bureau of Economic and Business Affairs at the U.S. Department of State, Ramin Toloui, spoke at the African Fintech Summit on March 12. He discussed the various ways in which U.S.-Africa relations are being strengthened, including initiatives aimed…
Four out of five white evangelicals voted for the Republican nominee, according to exit polls. How did people of faith reconcile the teaching of Christ with the tough rhetoric of the reality star and real estate mogul?…
