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US block of World Cup referee from Somalia prompts scrutiny
Omar Abdulkadir Artan “was determined to be inadmissible due to vetting concerns,” the Trump administration said.
Somalis hold pictures of referee Omar Abdulkadir Artan. Feisal Omar/Reuters
US slashes visa processing hubs across Africa
The cutbacks will require citizens of countries without a hub to travel to an approved site to apply.
The US embassy in Johannesburg, South Africa.
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Ebola crisis could become worst on record
The global community is ‘on our back foot already,’ a former Biden official said of the virus response.
Gradel Muyisa Mumbere/Reuters
Ebola outbreak prompts scrutiny of Trump cuts
Congressional Democrats and health experts say slashing USAID hampered the virus response
Jonathan Ernst/Reuters
Senators propose overhaul of US-Tanzania relationship
A new bipartisan bill would impose sanctions and freeze assistance in response to the country’s political crisis.
Emmanuel Herman/Reuters
Mali attacks raise alarm bells in Washington
A sweeping jihadist offensive raises questions about the security of the US embassy in Bamako.
AFP via Getty Images
Democratic senator urges Rubio not to end Ethiopia food aid
Jeanne Shaheen warned of a potential “humanitarian catastrophe” should US aid be reduced amid renewed tensions in the northern Tigray region.
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.
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.
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.”
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.
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.
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.
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.