DR Congo seeks bigger role in critical minerals
The US Trade and Development Agency will fund a pre feasibility study for a planned copper and cobalt refinery in the Democratic Republic of
Nigeria Signs US Deal To Unlock Mining Potential
Nigeria and the United States have signed a framework to deepen cooperation on geological exploration, mineral processing, infrastructure and technical capacity….reports Africa Daily News
US Pumps Another $267m Into DRC Ebola Fight
The United States has announced an additional $267 million in health and humanitarian aid to strengthen the response to the Ebola outbreak in the
US Targets South African Officials
US visa restrictions on South African officials deepen tensions over race, land reform and Afrikaner rights, as Pretoria rejects Washington’s allegations and defends sovereignty,
Pretoria Hits Back At Washington Over Visa Restrictions
Pretoria says Washington’s latest visa restrictions mischaracterise South Africa’s domestic policies and undermine diplomatic efforts to resolve bilateral differences….reports Africa Daily News Desk South
US, UNHCR Chief Discuss Conflict Driven Displacement and Peace
Boulos and Salih also reviewed ongoing negotiations in eastern DRC and US led efforts to facilitate peace, alongside the humanitarian response to the Ebola
US Eyes $1bn DRC Rail Deal
Washington backs Lobito Corridor railway as Mota-Engil prepares to take control of its Congolese section, reports Africa Daily News Desk The US is planning
Zambia, US firm sign deal for border scanners
Agreement with US-based Astrophysics aims to speed cargo inspections and strengthen efforts against smuggling and contraband…reports Africa Daily News Desk Zambia has signed a
Ethiopia, US Agree To Deepen Strategic Defence Ties
Ethiopia and the US have agreed to take their defence relationship into a new phase following high-level Pentagon talks….reports Africa Daily News Desk Ethiopia
20 US Deportees Arrive In Liberia
Twenty migrants deported from the United States have arrived in Liberia under a new agreement allowing up to 1,200 third-country nationals to be transferred
