U.S. President Joe Biden has announced $15 billion in new investments for Africa during the U.S.-Africa Leaders Summit as part of his administration’s efforts to deepen long-standing relations with the continent. The…
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US-Africa summit: Joe Biden says US is ‘all in’ on Africa’s future
US President Joe Biden has announced billions of dollars in support and investment for Africa at a summit with the continent’s heads of state. “The United States is all in on Africa’s…
Ownership of Benin Bronzes in Cologne returned to Nigeria
In a historic moment, ninety-two Benin Bronzes from Cologne’s Rautenstrauch-Joest Museum were finally returned to Nigeria. The pieces were part of the plunder taken by British troops in 1897 during what has…
China and Russia ‘destabilising’ Africa: US defence chief
The US Defence Secretary Lloyd Austin has warned African leaders who are attending the U.S.-Africa Leaders Summit in Washington D.C that China and Russia risked “destabilising” the continent with their rising involvement….
Ashanti Kingdom Royal Prince set to open the P3 Network US-Africa Summit
The Ashanti Kingdom Royal Prince is set to open the P3 Network US-Africa Summit in Washington D.C. with top political and business leaders in attendance. The purpose of the summit is to…
US-Africa Summit: 45 African leaders confirm attendance
A number of 45 African leaders have confirmed attendance to the US-Africa Summit that president Joe Biden will be hosting in Washington D.C in 2022, Dana Banks, told reporters. The summit will…
France suspends its development assistance to Mali
France has suspended its development assistance to Mali on Thursday, citing the presence of Wagner mercenaries from Russia, according to French media reports and Foreign Ministry officials. The move came as tensions…
US-Egypt partnership: Biden & Sisi emphasise Importance
US President Joe Biden and Abdel Fattah El-Sisi, his Egyptian counterpart, emphasised on Friday their “mutual commitment multifaceted US-Egypt strategic partnership”. Both leaders reaffirmed their countries’ commitment to working together on a…