U.S., Canada and Africa

[ANGOP] Luanda -- The United States of America (USA) is deeply committed to ensuring that Africa enjoys all the protections of international rules and standards that promote security and prosperity.

[Ethiopian Herald] The U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken applauded government's endeavor to ensure transitional justice in Ethiopia.

[allAfrica] Harare -- The U.S. State Department has announced sanctions on Ali Karti, the former foreign minister of Sudan, accusing him of thwarting efforts to end the civil war there.

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[Nile Post] The Ugandan government has denied that it sent over 70 officials to United Nations General Assembly.

[Nile Post] United States (US) President Biden has appointed US-based Ugandan businessman, Ham Serunjogi as a member of his inaugural Advisory Council on African Diaspora Engagement in the US.

[DOD] Pentagon Press Secretary Brig. Gen. Pat Ryder provided the following readout:

[FrontPageAfrica] Washington, D.C. -- U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken has revealed that the United States will impose visa restrictions on individuals believed to be "undermining democracy" in Liberia as the country gears up for its upcoming elections in October.

[VOA] Luanda, Angola -- Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin returns to the United States Thursday after wrapping up his first tour across the African continent as Pentagon chief.

[VOA] Washington -- The White House says a new advisory council composed of prominent Americans of African heritage aims at "enhancing dialogue between U.S. officials and the African diaspora" -- a key focus of President Joe Biden's partnership-focused revamped Africa strategy.

[CFR] Leaders devalue democracy under the guise of standing up to the West.

[Ex-Im Bank] New York -- EXIM's Chair Convenes Public and Private Sector Representatives and Sports Leaders for "Export Gamechanger" event on Financing in Africa and the Caribbean

[White House] Washington, DC -- Today, President Biden is announcing the inaugural members of the President's Advisory Council on African Diaspora Engagement in the United States. The establishment of this Council was a significant commitment announced by Vice President Harris on behalf of the Biden-Harris Administration during the 2022 U.S.-Africa Leaders Summit, aimed at enhancing dialogue between United States officials and the African Diaspora.

[State Department] The U.S. government is pausing certain foreign assistance programs benefiting the government of Gabon while we evaluate the unconstitutional intervention by members of the country's military. This interim measure is consistent with steps taken by the Economic Community of Central African States, the African Union, and other international partners, and will continue while we review the facts on the ground in Gabon. We are continuing U.S. government operational activities in Gabon, including diplomatic and

[State Department] Washington, D.C. -- SECRETARY BLINKEN: Well, good morning, everyone. It's always a great pleasure to be with my colleague and my friend Foreign Minister Pandor. We've had many opportunities over the last couple of years to work closely together, quite literally around the world. But it's particularly gratifying to have the foreign minister here at the State Department in Washington.

[Premium Times] "The United States remains committed to working with Kenya to help bring stability and security to the region, and beyond."

[State Department] Today, President Biden announced the inaugural members of the President's Advisory Council on African Diaspora Engagement in the United States within the U.S. Department of State. These twelve leaders have all played important roles in strengthening United States-Africa relations and shaping United States foreign policy toward Africa. They reflect the diversity of the African diaspora from African American and African immigrant communities. I will rely on their advice and counsel on how we can strengthen

[VOA] Nairobi, Kenya -- U.S. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin on Tuesday praised what he called the "strong relationship" between U.S. and Kenyan forces as he met with troops from the two countries at Camp Simba in Manda Bay, Kenya.

[Daily News] Zanzibar -- ZANZIBAR: THE US Ambassador to Tanzania, Mr Michael Battle has hailed the Public Health Laboratory Ivo de Carneri (PHL-IdC) that is located at Wawi area in South Pemba, for a good performance and progress in diseases research.

[allAfrica] Harare -- The United States and Kenya have struck a defense pact that will provide Kenya with funding and support for security deployments following Kenya's voluntary offer to lead an international mission to violent Haiti, Al Jazeera reports.

[RFI] The United States has said it will "evaluate" its next steps on the crisis in Niger after France announced a full troop withdrawal by the end of 2023, as demanded by the as demanded by the military junta in Niamey.

[Nile Post] Dr Daniel Kawuma, the National Unity Platform (NUP) Diaspora Team Leader, has expressed concern over the association between NUP leader Robert Kyagulanyi alias Bobi Wine and his US Promoter Senator Bob Menendez, who was recently charged with corruption-related offences.

[VOA] U.S. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin traveled Monday to Kenya for talks with defense officials about security and counterterrorism.

[DW] The German and US defense ministers have said they see no immediate need to leave Niger, following France's decision to withdraw troops. Niamey's junta has been more focused on the former colonial power's presence.

[Capital FM] Nairobi -- Kenya and the United States have officially inked a five-year Defense Cooperation Agreement, solidifying their commitment to enhance bilateral relations and bolster defense capabilities. The agreement, effective from 2023 to 2028, was formally ratified during a signing ceremony at the Defense Headquarters in Nairobi.

[Premium Times] The U.S. Pentagon began an official six-day visit to Djibouti, Kenya, and Angola.

[Capital FM] Nairobi -- Kenya and the United States will sign a Defence Cooperation Agreement on Monday aimed at strengthening counter-terrorism effort in furtherance of regional security interests .

[VOA] Djibouti/Washington -- U.S. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin met with Djiboutian leaders and the president of Somalia in Djibouti on Sunday, marking his first trip to Africa as Secretary of Defense amid continued violence in the region. Later in the week, he will travel to Kenya and Angola.

[Independent (Kampala)] Kampala, Uganda -- A video of U.S. Ambassador to Kenya, Meg Whitman, pitching to American investors why they should invest their dollars in Kenya triggered debate on why American ambassadors cannot do the same for Uganda.

[allAfrica] Harare -- An American citizen of Ethiopian descent who had Top Secret clearance was detained and accused of giving sensitive information to Ethiopia, AFP reports.