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[New Dawn] - The US Embassy delegation, led by Mr. Jullion Cooper, Head of the Political and Economic Section, met with officials of Liberia's Governance Commission (GC) for the first…
June 2, 2026
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[Liberian Observer] On April 24, 2026, while guests who attended the townhall meeting hosted for President Joseph Nyuma Boakai were departing the hall at California State University, Sacramento (CSUS), I…
June 2, 2026
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[Liberian Observer] The Government of Liberia, through the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), in partnership with the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), with funding from the Global Environment Facility (GEF), has…
June 2, 2026
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[Capital FM] Nairobi -- President Donald Trump has nominated seasoned career diplomat Henry Wooster to serve as the next United States Ambassador to Kenya.
June 2, 2026
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[Capital FM] Nairobi -- The United States is preparing to significantly reduce the number of diplomatic missions across Africa that can process visa applications, a move expected to affect thousands…
June 2, 2026
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[Horn Diplomat] Washington, June 1 (Horn Diplomat) -- The U.S. State Department has identified Somaliland as a potential partner for deeper cooperation on security, trade and regional stability, according to…
June 2, 2026
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External Relations
[Scrolla] Mel and Peet Viljoen were arrested in Florida in March for allegedly running a six-month barcode-switching scheme that stole R98,000 in luxury groceries from one supermarket. Peet was struck…
June 1, 2026
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East Africa
[Horn Diplomat] Hargeisa, May 28 (Horn Diplomat) -- U.S. Senator Ted Cruz has called for the United States to formally recognize Somaliland, saying stronger ties with Hargeisa would advance American…
May 28, 2026
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External Relations
[The Point] Ambassadors representing countries in the ECOWAS sub regional bloc on Thursday, May 21, 2026 convened at the Embassy of The Republic of The Gambia in Washington to discuss…
May 27, 2026
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Arms and Military Affairs
[Vanguard] A report by the United States Commission on International Religious Freedom, USCIRF, has revealed that an estimated 30,000 armed Fulani militants are currently operating across Nigeria, worsening insecurity and…
May 27, 2026
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External Relations
[State Department] President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, on Sunday, emerged the presidential candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC) with a total of 10,999,162 votes after the nationwide collation of results,…
May 25, 2026
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Benin
[State Department] Vice President Kashim Shettima has reaffirmed Nigeria's commitment to strengthening bilateral ties and a deeper strategic partnership with the Republic of Benin to sustain economic and democratic gains…
May 25, 2026
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Benin
[State Department] Vice President Kashim Shettima has arrived in Cotonou, the Benin Republic capital, ahead of the inauguration of Romuald Wadagni as the President of the Republic of Benin.
May 25, 2026
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Economy, Business and Finance
[Liberian Observer] A major step towards strengthening commercial ties between Liberia and the United States was taken on Wednesday, May 20, 2026, when more than 40 American businesses operating in…
May 25, 2026
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Arms and Military Affairs
[Vanguard] Abuja -- President of the United States, Donald Trump, has welcomed Nigeria's Ambassador to the US, Kayode Are.
May 25, 2026
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Conflict, Peace and Security
[African Arguments] As international diplomatic efforts intensify in attempts to overcome Libya's prolonged political deadlock, a renewed US approach has emerged, marked by a noticeable tone of optimism that sits…
May 24, 2026
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Arts, Culture and Entertainment
[The Point] The Embassy of The Republic of The Gambia in Washington D.C. on Saturday, May 2, 2026 participated in the recent Passport DC programme as part of activities marking…
May 22, 2026
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External Relations
[Daily Maverick] The most pressing issue for South Africa is improving trade relations between Pretoria and Washington, says new SA ambassador to the US, Roelf Meyer.
May 22, 2026
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Arts, Culture and Entertainment
[Liberian Observer] Harrison C. Jiedueh--affectionately known as "Black Baby," or simply "Blackie"--stepped onto the national stage as a gifted cartoonist and discerning social commentator. With husband-and-wife dramas, romantic satire, and…
May 21, 2026
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Arts, Culture and Entertainment
[Liberian Observer] There is so much to write about our union at the Daily Observer, but I will be brief. When the newspaper was launched in 1981, our boss Kenneth…
May 21, 2026
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Arts, Culture and Entertainment
[Liberian Observer] - Hundreds of mourners from across the United States, Liberia and elsewhere gathered in Accokeek, Maryland, over the weekend to pay their final respects to Harrison "Black Baby"…
May 21, 2026
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External Relations
[allAfrica] Sierra Leone has become the latest African nation to receive migrants deported from the United States as part of President Donald Trump's crackdown on illegal immigration.
May 21, 2026
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Economy, Business and Finance
[AIM] Maputo -- Mozambique and the United States on Wednesday signed a memorandum of undertanding valued at 537.5 million dollars under the Millennium Challenge Corporation (MCC).
May 1, 2026
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