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The US-Africa Summit kicked off on Tuesday, with the announcement of the administration of US President Joe Biden to allocate $55 billion to finance initiatives related to food security, health care, infrastructure, digital technology, security and governance, in addition to other projects in the areas of renewable energy and combating…

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Biden says U.S. is 'all in' on Africa's future

President Joe Biden on Wednesday announced an agreement aimed at bolstering trade ties between the United States and Africa after years in which the continent took a back seat to other U.S. priorities as China made inroads with investments and trade.

Reuters

US-hosted Africa summit opens with focus on youth, security

Vice President Kamala Harris has opened the U.S.-Africa Leaders Summit in Washington by spotlighting Africa’s youthful population

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African leaders gather in US as Joe Biden aims to reboot rocky relations

President and Antony Blinken woo nations at summit in Washington in hope they will align with west rather than Russia or China

The Guardian - US

US commits $55 billion to Africa over next three years: White House

The White House said Monday ahead of the US-Africa Leaders summit that it is pledging $55 billion in economic, health and security support for Africa over the next three years.

Radio France Internationale

What to expect as US-Africa summit kicks off in Washington

US President Biden seeks to boost trade opportunities and build trust with African leaders during three days of talks.

Al Jazeera

Biden gathering with 50 African leaders in first such summit in 8 years

WASHINGTON — President Joe Biden is hosting nearly 50 African leaders this week in an effort to show “renewed commitment” to a continent routinely neglected by the West and battered by coups and wars, poverty and the pandemic, but that also has seen vast Chinese investment in numerous nations.

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China casts long shadow over US-Africa Leaders Summit

With dozens of African leaders descending on Washington this week, the Biden administration is offering a not so subtle pitch in its economic competition with China on the continent: The U.S. offers a better option to African partners

The Independent UK

Biden planning multi-country trip to Africa next year

He's hosting 49 African governments in Washington, and making the case Africa is a priority.

Axios

Biden aims to narrow trust gap with US-Africa leaders summit

President Joe Biden is set to play host to dozens of African leaders in Washington this week as the White House looks to narrow a gaping trust gap with Africa

The Independent UK

Biden to back African Union spot in G20 at US-Africa summit

The United States is expected to discuss the African Union’s role at a three-day summit in Washington, DC.

Al Jazeera

Biden Wants African Union to Be Added to Group of 20 Nations

President Joe Biden plans to announce at next week’s US-Africa summit that his administration supports adding the African Union as a permanent member of the Group of 20 nations, according to the White House. The African Union represents the continent’s 54 countries. The G20 is composed of the world’s major…

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Biden wants African Union to be added to Group of 20 nations

President Joe Biden plans to announce at next week’s U.S.-Africa summit that his administration supports adding the African Union as a permanent member of the Group of 20 nations

The Independent UK

Biden to announce support for African Union joining G20

(This Dec. 9 story has been corrected to fix the date of Blinken's statement to last year, instead of November, in the eighth paragraph)

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Al-Shabab gunman kills three Kenyan peacekeepers in Somalia

Kenyan military official said a lone attacker fired indiscriminately, wounding five soldiers, before he was gunned down.

The Conversation

Pregnant students in Tanzania may stay in school according to a new ruling by African child rights experts

The African Committee of Experts on the Rights and Welfare of Children recently made what experts call a landmark ruling. The committee is a regional quasi-judicial organ of the African Union. Its task is to monitor and implement the African Charter on Child’s Rights and Welfare, interpret the provisions of…

The Conversation

Al-Shabaab in Somalia has resisted military force: now is the time for a new strategy

In October 2022, Somalia’s capital Mogadishu suffered yet another massive suicidal attack. More than 100 people were killed. Hundreds more were wounded and thousands will have been traumatised by an attack claimed by the Somali insurgent group Al-Shabaab.

The Independent UK

Ethiopia hosts UN internet meeting after cutting off Tigray

A U.N. body devoted to promoting broader and better access to the internet is about to hold its annual gathering in Ethiopia

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African Union Chairman Macky Sall to attend G20 summit - officials

African Union Chairman and Senegal President Macky Sall plans to attend an upcoming G20 summit in Bali, two government officials said on Friday.

Reuters

Ethiopian and Tigray forces launch hotline as new peace talks begin

The Ethiopian government and Tigrayan forces have established a telephone hotline to help maintain a ceasefire struck last week, and both sides met in Kenya on Monday for a new round of talks on implementing the truce.

Al Jazeera

Analysis: Can Ethiopia iron out issues after AU peace deal?

Ahead of the second anniversary of the start of Ethiopia’s civil war, there are concerns about the latest peace deal.

Al Jazeera

Ethiopia peace deal hailed as a ‘new dawn’

World and regional leaders welcome the peace agreement, stressing this is the first step to end the bloody war.

Asharq Al-Awsat

'Excellent News': World Hails Ethiopia Truce

Ethiopia's government and the rebel authorities in the Tigray region said Wednesday they had signed a deal to cease hostilities after two years of brutal conflict. Here are some of the reactions from around the world: - 'Welcome first step' - United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres heralded the announcement as…

Evening Standard

Ethiopia’s Tigray conflict: Warring sides agree ‘permanent end’ to conflict

The two-year conflict has killed thousands and left many more at risk of famine

Asharq Al-Awsat

Parties to War in Ethiopia’s Tigray Region Agree to Stop Fighting

The Ethiopian government and regional forces from Tigray agreed on Wednesday to cease hostilities, a dramatic diplomatic breakthrough two years into a war that has killed thousands, displaced millions and left hundreds of thousands facing famine. Delegates from both sides signed the agreement in the South African capital Pretoria, just…

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