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Adrian Elimian

Adrian Elimian

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US deports migrants to DR Congo, drawing ire over safety concerns

The US deported 15 South American migrants to DR Congo this week under a third-country expulsion deal, according to reports.
Migrants leave a chartered flight from Brownsville, Texas.Deported migrants disembark a plane chartered from the US. Paul Ratje/Reuters.

US senators voice concern over lack of funding to halt terrorism in Africa

They pointed out ambassadorial vacancies, gutted humanitarian programs, and a lack of transparency.
A soldier patrols near the wreckage of a suicide car bomb blast in Somalia.Abdifitah Hashi Nor/AFP via Getty Images

Aliko Dangote says rising oil prices are threatening to devastate African airlines and farmers

Africa’s richest man told Semafor World Economy that the majority of African airlines “won’t be able to survive.”
Aliko Dangote (President & CEO - Dangote Group) speaks on stage during Semafor World Economy 2026 on April 16, 2026 in Washington, DC.Tasos Katopodis/Getty Images for Semafor

State pressed on reported plan to condition health aid to Zambia

Three Democratic senators expressed concerns to Rubio about a push to gain access to the African country’s copper mines.
Secretary of State Marco Rubio on Capitol HillKylie Cooper/Reuters

Development financing is undergoing a ‘structural reset,’ British International Investment CEO says

Many countries have been “uncomfortable with almost a paternalistic donor-recipient relationship,” Leslie Maasdorp told Semafor World Economy.
Leslie Maasdorp (CEO - British International Investment) speaks on stage during Semafor World Economy 2026 on April 16, 2026 in Washington, DC. Tasos Katopodis/Getty Images for Semafor

OakNorth’s US business lending unit will overtake its UK operation within a year, CEO says

The bank has carved out a niche by targeting businesses with annual revenues between $1 million and $100 million.
Rishi KhoslaTasos Katopodis/Getty Images for Semafor

US pilot detained in Guinea decries ‘useless’ Trump administration

The US government has taken a quiet approach to resolving the case of two charter plane operators held in West Africa

Ex-diplomat says war has permanently harmed Qatar-Iran ties

“Attacking civilian infrastructure, under the guise of ‘we’re attacking the Americans,’ is something that Qatar views as a just bold-faced lie.”

Trump pick set to be installed as top Africa official

Senate aides told Semafor that the body is expected to vote soon on Frank Garcia’s confirmation to be Assistant Secretary of State for African Affairs.

Nigerian-Americans push to revive Caucus in Congress

The struggle to revive the caucus comes as Nigeria’s designation as a “Country of Particular Concern” test ties between Washington and Abuja.

US Energy Sec derides funding for Africa’s green energy projects

The Trump administration is doubling down on its bid to reverse the Biden-era drive to champion clean energy projects across Africa.

US eyes rebuilding relations with West African juntas

The Trump administration says its outreach is “pragmatic” as critics question the lack of democracy support.

Washington designates Sudan militia foreign terrorist organization

The move is widely seen as a win for the United Arab Emirates, which has long claimed the Sudanese Armed Forces’ Islamist allies are extremists.

Ghana’s fugitive ex-finance minister eyes US residency

Corruption charges have been levelled at Ken Ofori-Atta by Ghanaian authorities who are pursuing his extradition from the US.

Debatable: US relations with junta-run African governments

Washington policymakers disagree over whether the US should prioritize democracy promotion over its strategic interests.

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

The penalties caused tensions to flare between both countries.

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.

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.
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