Tag: United States

Niger suspends military cooperation with US over ‘condescending attitude’

March 18, 2024

Niger has broken off "with immediate effect" its military cooperation agreement with the United States, the West African country’s military government announced on Saturday (16 ... Read More

Moroccan assistance to Gaza: United States welcomes King’s leadership

March 14, 2024

The United States welcomes the leadership of King Mohammed VI in this critical relief effort, in the framework of Morocco’s delivery of humanitarian aid to ... Read More

Niger again fails to meet debt payment as post-coup woes pile

February 21, 2024

Niger failed to make a debt payment of 13.4 billion CFA francs ($22 million) last week, the West African debt management agency said on Monday ... Read More

US slams Rwanda for supporting M23 rebels, Kigali rejects to pull out troops, missiles from east DRC

February 20, 2024

The United States has expressed concern about the escalating violence in the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) caused the “Rwanda-backed” armed group M23 and ... Read More

Morocco and the U.S. Discuss Military Cooperation, Defense Industry and Training

February 7, 2024

Morocco and the United States discussed on Tuesday in Rabat military cooperation, including defense industry, the acquisition of military materials & equipment, training and technology ... Read More

CSIS: Morocco, Biggest Winner from U.S.-China Competition for Critical Minerals and Their Supply Chains

February 1, 2024

Morocco has emerged as the major winner from the competition engaged between the United States and China for control of the supply chain of critical ... Read More

US deepens ties with Angola, in bid to counter Chinese and Russian influence in Africa

January 30, 2024

As the US top diplomat wrapped up his visit to Cape Verde, Côte d’Ivoire, Nigeria and Angola (21-26 January), experts have hailed what they call ... Read More

US’s Blinken starts four-nation West Africa tour to boost democracies amid Sahel concerns

January 23, 2024

The US top diplomat’s tour of four African countries began on Monday (22 January) with a visit to Cape Verde, as the Biden administration seeks ... Read More

Niger, Russia agree to develop military ties as part of efforts to stabilize situation in Sahel

January 18, 2024

Filling the void left by French troops who withdrew from Niger just a couple of weeks ago, the Sahel country and Russia have announced an ... Read More

US plans to set up drone bases in coastal West Africa to stem Islamist advance and counter China

January 10, 2024

The United States is reportedly seeking to set up military drones bases along the West African coast in an urgent effort to stop the spread ... Read More