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US: Syrian government is holding American journalist Tice

President Joe Biden says the U.S. is certain that the Syrian government is holding American journalist Austin Tice who went…

The Independent UK

US and DRC to work together on protection of rainforest and peatlands

Antony Blinken announces formal working group during Kinshasa visit, while voicing concerns over auction of oil and gas permits

The Guardian - UK

Ahead of Rwanda visit, Blinken says US 'concerned' by reports of Rwandan support for DRC rebels

On the eve of his visit to Rwanda on Wednesday, Secretary of State Antony Blinken said his country is “concerned”…

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US 'concerned' by reports of Rwandan support for DRC rebels

Kinshasa (AFP) - Secretary of State Antony Blinken on Tuesday said the United States was "concerned" by "credible" reports that…

U.S. 'very concerned' about reports Rwanda backing rebels in Congo, Blinken says

U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken said on Tuesday Washington was "very concerned" about what he called credible reports that…

Blinken arrives in DR Congo on 2nd leg of African tour

Kinshasa (AFP) - US Secretary of State Antony Blinken arrived in DR Congo on Tuesday for a one-day visit expected…

US Secretary of State Blinken visits DRC, Rwanda amid tensions over M23 rebels

US Secretary of State Antony Blinken is in the Democratic Republic of Congo, on the second leg of his three-nation…

Radio France Internationale

Blinken meets South Africa leader Ramaphosa, heads to Congo

U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken met with South African President Cyril Ramaphosa before embarking on a flight to Congo…

The Independent UK

Is there really a paradigm shift in US/Africa relations? Why the answer seems to be yes

US Secretary of State Antony Blinken’s whirlwind visit to three African countries is the second in less than 12 months.

The Conversation

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Washington wants to address anti-west sentiment in Africa: Blinken is doing his bit

US Secretary of State Antony Blinken’s visit to three African countries this week is another sign of the Joe Biden…

The Conversation

Rwanda and DRC's turbulent past continues to fuel their torrid relationship

Rwanda and the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) make for very unhappy neighbours. Both sides claim the other is set…

The Conversation

US not trying to 'outdo' world powers in Africa, says Blinken

Pretoria (AFP) - The United States is seeking a "true partnership" with Africa and not trying to "outdo" other world…

Blinken says allowing Russia to bully Ukraine would mean 'open season' worldwide

U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken said on Monday that if Russia were allowed to bully Ukraine, to invade and…

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U.S. Africa strategy stresses China, Russia threats

The United States released a new strategy document for sub-Saharan Africa on Monday, stressing the region's importance, the threats posed…

US says new Africa strategy will engage leaders, rethink military role

Washington (AFP) - The White House on Monday unveiled broad new policy goals for sub-Saharan Africa, with administration officials seeking…

Blinken says expects Kenyan elections to progress peacefully

U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken said on Monday that everyone was watching to see Kenya's elections due on Tuesday…

US Secretary of State Blinken sees South African counterpart

South Africa’s stance on Russia’s war in Ukraine and the adverse effects of the conflict on African countries are expected…

The Independent UK

Tough words from Cambodia’s PM, but will they stop the Myanmar junta killing activists?

Hun Sen had some harsh things to say about the military regime’s executions, but his own record of repression is…

After Rockets Strike Near Nuclear Plant, Ukraine and Russia Trade Blame

Ukraine accused Russian forces Sunday of imperiling a captured nuclear power plant, saying that a catastrophic radiation leak was “miraculously…

The New York Times

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Blinken in South Africa to seek support over Russia-Ukraine war

He visited a museum commemorating how the country’s Black youths helped to end white racist rule.

US Secretary of State Blinken in South Africa on Africa tour

U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken began his three-nation tour of Africa with his arrival in South Africa on Sunday

The Independent UK

China's military drills around Taiwan draw to a close

Some routes were still being affected and authorities would continue to monitor ship movements.Beijing has announced fresh drills in the…

China, Taiwan play high-seas ‘cat and mouse’ as drills wrap up

China is set to conclude the unprecedented military exercises it launched in response to Nancy Pelosi’s visit.

China's largest-ever Taiwan military drills draw to a close

Beijing (AFP) - China's largest-ever military exercises surrounding Taiwan were drawing to a close on Sunday following a controversial visit…

Chinese, Taiwanese Warships Eye Each Other Ahead of End of Drills

Chinese and Taiwanese warships played high-seas "cat and mouse" on Sunday, hours before the scheduled end of four days of…

Asharq Al-Awsat