Tag: U.S.
U.S. Assistant Secretary Stewart set to storm Nigeria
The statement added that the visit would also focus on efforts to enhance approaches among Yaoundé Architecture stakeholders to improve…
Protest: UK, U.S. Canada issue security alerts to citizens in Nigeria
In its advisory, the UK High Commission alerted citizens in Nigeria that protests could occur between July 29 and August…
Olympics: US begin basketball gold defence with defeat of Serbia
Three-time NBA MVP Nikola Jokić recorded 20 points, eight assists and five rebounds for Serbia, but that was not enough…
U.S. demands release of 700 people unjustly detained in Cuba
Blinken said "Three long years later, nearly 700 individuals remain unjustly detained in Cuba due to their participation in these…
U.S. designates ISIS leader Khamirzaev global terrorist
"Adam Khamirzaev, also known as Adam Islamovych Oliferchik, is the emir of the ISIS Georgia Province. Khamirzaev is being designated…
U.S. sanctions Israeli group for disrupting, destroying aid to civilians in Gaza
Miller added that the Government of Israel has a responsibility to ensure the safety and security of humanitarian convoys transiting…
U.S. reacts to rescue of Israeli hostages in Gaza
Blinken said the proposal that President Joe Biden outlined eight days ago would bring relief to both the people of…
U.S., Nigeria unveil open skies air transport agreement
The bilateral agreement establishes a modern civil aviation relationship between the two countries. The mission said that the agreement was…
We’re committed to advancing Israel’s peace, security, prosperity – U.S.
This is contained in a statement issued by the U.S. Department of State and signed by the U.S. Secretary, Antony…
U.S. sanctions 280 individuals, entities, accuses Russia of using chemical weapons against Ukraine
The Department also is sanctioning three Russian government entities associated with Russia’s chemical and biological weapons programs and four Russian…
U.S. congratulates Faye for winning Senegal’s election, sets agenda for him
According to the United States, "We look forward to working with President-elect Faye and his administration. Senegal’s leadership is essential…
No evidence Ukraine involved in Concert Hall attack near Moscow – U.S.
The United States, U.S has said Washington there was no evidence that Kiev had a hand in a terrorist attack…
U.S. condemns terrorists attack in Moscow
At least 115 people have been confirmed dead and hundreds of others injured as gunmen opened fire on concert goers…
U.S., Nigeria, others unveil food security strategic country plan
Mr David Greene, the U.S. Embassy’s Chargé d’Affaires, while unveiling the strategy on Thursday in Abuja, said it exemplified the…
U.S. rejects Putin presidency, says Russian election undemocratic
Blinken, in a statement said the Kremlin has systematically marginalized groups advocating for democratic processes and rule of law, including…
Why I’m against banning TikTok – Trump
However, Trump's present statement is a clear reversal of his earlier opposition to TikTok. In 2020, Trump sought to ban…
U.S. imposes visa restrictions on individuals involved in misuse of commercial spyware
Blinken says the United States remains concerned with the growing misuse of commercial spyware around the world to facilitate repression,…
U.S. congratulates Lai Ching-te, pledges to work with Taiwan
Blinken said the U.S. is committed to maintaining cross-Strait peace and stability, and the peaceful resolution of differences, free from…
Iraqi PM vows to end U.S.-led coalition in Iraq
Al-Sudani said his government would soon start talks with the coalition through a committee to arrange the withdrawal of foreign…
Iran warns against proposed U.S.-backed Red Sea force
American and French navies have strengthened their presence in the Red Sea to protect vessels from the risk of seizure…
U.S., Israel dispute Gaza future as UN describes humanitarian ‘hell’
Washington wants the Palestinian Authority (PA), which governs parts of the West Bank and is dominated by the Palestinian organisation…
U.S. stands by two-state solution to Israeli-Palestinian conflict – Envoy
Greene who was responding to a question on how the Israeli-Palestinian conflict appears to have divided the world, including Africa,…
U.S. announces $2 million reward for information on Haitian gang leader
A statement from the Department on Wednesday said this announcement coincided with the FBI announcement of Innocent’s addition to the…
U.S. hammers Gabon, suspends aids over coup
On 30 August 2023, a coup d'état occurred in Gabon shortly after the announcement that incumbent president Ali Bongo Ondimba…
Raging war: U.S. to evacuate citizens from Israel
Israel is currently locked in bitter war with Hamas after the latter launched deadly attacks on Israel, killing over 1,300…
Nigerian Achunike Okafor honoured by U.S. school for record-shattering grade
Achunike Okafor received an International Baccalaureate diploma with a record-shattering 4.625.grade-point average from Science Park High School at Newark in…
US Supreme Court rejects affirmative action in university admissions
In another major reversal, the U.S. Supreme Court on Thursday struck down affirmative action policies at colleges and universities that…
U.S. to ease visas for skilled Indian workers
The Biden administration will make it easier for Indians to live and work in the United States, using this week's…
Turkey rejects U.S. condolences after terror attack
Turkish Interior Minister, Süleyman Soylu on Monday rejected Washington’s words of condolences following Sunday’s terrorist attack in Istanbul, which left…
U.S. basketball star Brittney Griner sent to Russian prison camp
Griner was arrested at a Moscow airport in February for allegedly possessing a small amount of marijuana.