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US Offered Infrastructure Incentive For DRC-Rwanda Peace Deal: Official

The United States offered to extend its signature African investment project into the troubled east of the Democratic Republic of Congo as an incentive for a peace deal, but Rwanda has backed away, a senior US diplomat said.

International Business Times

Niger’s prime minister blames US for rupture of military pact

Ali Mahaman Lamine Zeine says in interview that US troops ‘stayed on our soil, doing nothing while terrorists killed people’

The Guardian - US

Did Russia, Iran provoke Niger walkout from US military pact?

Niger’s ruling military angered by US accusations of ‘secret deals’ with Iran and partnering with Russia.

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Niger suspends military cooperation with US: Spokesman

The suspension follows an earlier move that has seen thousands of French soldiers exit the West African nation.

Al Jazeera

US military operations across the Sahel at risk as Niger breaks off military cooperation

The United States scrambled on Sunday to assess the future of its counterterrorism operations in the Sahel after Niger’s junta said it was ending its yearslong military cooperation with Washington following a visit by top US officials.

France 24

Niger junta repudiates deal allowing US military bases on its soil

Spokesman for coup government stops short of calling for American personnel to leave but says their presence violates sovereignty

The Guardian - AU

Blinken Builds US Ties With Africa West Coast As Sahel Concerns Grow

US Secretary of State Antony Blinken on Monday opens a week-long tour of Africa's west coast as he seeks to bolster US-friendly democracies with security deteriorating in the Sahel.

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US Stresses Need to Transfer Power in Sudan to Civilians

The US on Friday reiterated its support for the ongoing political process in Sudan and expressed its readiness to support consultations with all Sudanese parties to overcome the challenges facing the final political agreement, accelerate its signing, and establish a credible transitional civilian government. Washington made the announcement following a…

Asharq Al-Awsat

Biden tries to reboot US brand in Africa amid China, Russia inroads

Washington (AFP) - When Barack Obama welcomed African leaders to Washington in 2014, many viewed the summit as historic, not just due to the US president's background but for the pledges to make the partnership deeper and such events routine.

AFP

OPEC's price hike: A history lesson

U.S. leaders threaten revenge against Saudi Arabia over OPEC's production cuts. They're missing the point

Salon

US secretary of state Antony Blinken's visit aims to reset relations with South Africa

US secretary of state Antony Blinken has embarked on a five nation tour of Cambodia, the Philippines, South Africa, the Democratic Republic of Congo and Rwanda.

The Conversation

Washington Calls on Sudanese Army to Cede Power to Civilian-Led Gov’t

The US Assistant Secretary of State for African Affairs, Molly Phee, held talks with the Sudanese army leadership during her five-day visit to Khartoum last week. The visit was aimed at encouraging the Sudanese to make progress in their efforts to establish a framework for a civilian-led transitional government. She…

Asharq Al-Awsat

Sudanese Opposition Agrees to Hold Talks with the Military

The Sudanese opposition coalition agreed to meet with the military component, in response to a demand by the US Assistant Secretary of State for African Affairs, Molly Phee, and Saudi Ambassador to Sudan Ali bin Hassan bin Jafar. According to a statement issued by the Alliance of Forces of Freedom…

Asharq Al-Awsat

US Official Discusses Dialogue Arrangements with Sudan Army Leaders

US Assistant Secretary of State for African Affairs Molly Phee has discussed with Sudanese army leaders the final arrangements for launching direct talks among different parties in Sudan. Negotiations seeking to solve the worsening political crisis in Sudan are being sponsored by a trilateral mechanism that includes the United Nations,…

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US Official Visits Sudan

US Assistant Secretary of State for African Affairs Molly Phee was in Sudan on Monday in support of the Sudanese-led process to resolve the crisis following the October 2021 military takeover.

Asharq Al-Awsat

Washington Links Aid to Sudan to Transition to Civilian Rule

Washington informed head of Sudan’s Sovereign Transitional Council Abdel Fattah al-Burhan that the United States and international aid to Sudan hinges on the country’s transition to civilian rule. A State Department Secretary spokesman told Asharq Al-Awsat that Assistant Secretary for African Affairs Molly Phee held a phone call with Burhan…

Salon

Africa, Ukraine and Cold War hangover

Many African countries remember the Soviet Union as an ally — and the U.S. as a backer of thugs and tyrants

Reuters

U.S. prepared to impose additional costs on Sudan's military if violence continues

The United States has made clear to Sudan's military leaders that Washington is prepared to apply additional costs if violence continues, U.S. Assistant Secretary of State for African Affairs Molly Phee said on Tuesday, as the United States calls for an end to violence against protesters in Sudan.

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US Won’t Resume Assistance to Sudan Without Civilian Gov’t

The United States will not resume economic assistance to Sudan, paused after the October 25 coup, unless there is an end to violence and a civilian-led government is restored, a statement issued by the US Embassy in Khartoum on Thursday said. The statement was issued during the visit of Assistant…

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US Official: Violence Against Sudanese Protesters Must Immediately Stop

US Assistant Secretary of State for African Affairs Molly Phee said on Wednesday that violence against protesters in Sudan must stop. Phee’s statement came after arriving with newly appointed Special Envoy for the Horn of Africa David Satterfield to Khartoum where they are trying to find a way out of…

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