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Adrian Elimian

Adrian Elimian

DC Newsroom Fellow

Email Adrian@adrianelimian

Debatable: US relations with junta-run African governments

Washington policymakers disagree over whether the US should prioritize democracy promotion over its strategic interests.
Mali’s Assimi Goita, Burkina Faso’s Captain Ibrahim Traore and Niger’s General Abdourahamane Tiani in 2024Mahamadou Hamidou/Reuters

US sanctions Rwanda’s top army officers over DR Congo conflict

The penalties caused tensions to flare between both countries.
US President Donald Trump and Rwandan President Paul Kagame in DecemberKevin Lamarque/Reuters

The drone-making startup with big dreams of securing Nigeria

Terra Industries raised $34 million in January across two funding rounds amid heightened US interest in Nigeria’s security crisis.
Terra Industries constructing drones at their factory in Abuja.The Terra Industries factory in Abuja. Alexander Onukwue/Semafor.

Trump pushes for more Afrikaner ‘refugees’ to come to US

The US is aiming to process 4,500 refugee applications from white South Africans each month, according to a State Department document.
Newly arrived South African “refugees” in an airport hangar in Washington.Newly arrived South African “refugees” in an airport hangar in Washington. Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images.

French territory of New Caledonia seen as possible minerals target

Could the French territory be in Trump’s sights?
New Caledonia cliffsideVéronique Tournier/Hans Lucas/AFP via Getty Images

US Republicans demand protection for Christians in Nigeria

They recommend a bilateral security agreement, targeted sanctions, and visa restrictions in a new report.
Nigerian Armed Forces interact with residents after an attack in Woro, Kwara state.Nigerian Armed Forces interact with residents after an attack in Woro, Kwara state. Light Oriye Tamunotonye/AFP via Getty Images.

US senator says Ugandan army chief’s tweets ‘crossed a red line’

Tensions between Washington and Kampala spiked after a series of inflammatory posts targeting the US embassy.

Nigeria steps up US lobbying push

The country’s first lady joined Nigerian lobbying efforts to counter the growing Christian genocide narrative on Capitol Hill.

Deal on US and Africa trade relationship is tentative at best

The fate of trade relations between the US and Africa is reaching a tipping point.

US House passes short-term AGOA extension

AGOA has provided eligible countries with preferential access to US markets since its passage in 2000.