Source: U.S. Embassy to Angola and Sao Tome and Principe |

United States (U.S.) Senators Oversee United States Government (USG) Health Assistance To Angola At The Instituto Técnico De Saúde De Luanda

The United States of America has been a steadfast partner in improving the health outcomes of Angolans, with nearly half of the approximately $1.48 billion in USG assistance provided to Angola over the last 25 years

The United States Embassy in Angola and São Tomé and Príncipe is pleased to invite the media to cover the upcoming visit of a delegation of U.S. Senators to the Instituto Técnico de Saúde de Luanda (formerly IMS) on March 28th at 13:30. The purpose of this visit is to…

Source: United States Agency for International Development (USAID) |

United States Agency for International Development (USAID) Launches the Africa Trade Desk through Prosper Africa

The Africa Trade Desk bridges the gap between African suppliers and U.S. retailers by establishing a secure supply chain from Africa to U.S. retailers by consolidating logistics, insurance, and track and trace technology from farm to retailer

Today, Deputy Administrator Isobel Coleman announced the launch of the Africa Trade Desk, a signature trade platform from Prosper Africa that links large U.S. food retailers to African producers. The announcement was made during the Atlanta Phambili: A Trade & Investment Gateway to Africa & South Africa event, an event highlighting the…

Source: Presidency of the Arab Republic of Egypt |

President El-Sisi Meets a United States Congressional Delegation

The talks tackled the two countries’ collaboration in the areas of security and the fight against terrorism and extremism

Today, President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi received a U.S. Congressional Delegation, led by Chairman of the Counterterrorism, Law Enforcement, and Intelligence Subcommittee, Republican Congressman August Pfluger, as well as members of the U.S. Congress from the Democratic and Republican parties. The meeting was also attended by Foreign Minister, Sameh Shoukry, and…

Source: U.S. Embassy in Mozambique |

Mozambique: United States (U.S.) Embassy Launches Program to Include People with Disabilities in Climate Action

The goal of this project is to make information about emergency preparedness and climate change systems accessible to those who are blind, deaf, or other forms of disability

The United States, through the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), announces a new program to provide information on climate change advocacy tools for persons with disabilities in Mozambique. The goal of this project is to make information about emergency preparedness and climate change systems accessible to those who are…

Source: U.S. Embassy in Mauritania |

The Quest to Empower Women in Mauritania

Countries like Mauritania are taking significant steps to ensure that half of their population can achieve their full potential

This March, the United States celebrates Women’s History Month, honoring the progress women have made in their strides to achieve equality, recognizing the continuing challenges faced by girls and young women, and highlighting the need for them to be fully integrated into all aspects of today’s world. This year’s theme,…

Source: U.S. Embassy in Tanzania |

United States (U.S.) Embassy Marks Historic Milestone in the Preservation of the Ancient Swahili Ruins of Kua

Nestled off Tanzania’s coast on Juani Island, the ancient Swahili town of Kua traces back to the 13th century, standing as one of East Africa’s largest medieval Swahili settlements

On March 21, U.S. Ambassador Michael Battle, alongside Mafia District’s Administrative Secretary, Hon. Olivanus Paul Thomas, commemorated the successful completion of the third phase of the Ambassador’s Fund for Cultural Preservation (AFCP) project to restore the historic Swahili ruins of Kua on Juani Island, within the Mafia Island archipelago. From…

Source: U.S. Embassy in Ethiopia |

United States Agency for International Development (USAID) Announced New Funding Initiatives to Fight Tuberculosis at the 18th Annual National Tuberculosis Research Conference

Mission Director (MD) Scott Hocklander shared the news that Ethiopia is one of a limited number of countries that will benefit from the new “USAID Global Accelerator Plus Initiative,” to help end TB by 2030

National Tuberculosis (TB) Research Conference officially opened in Addis Ababa on March 21, 2024, with the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) in attendance.  Organized by the Ministry of Health and partners, the event ran until March 24th, culminating with the celebration of World TB Day. Unique to this…

Source: World Food Programme (WFP) |

Musician Innoss'B partners with World Food Programme (WFP) to advocate for nutrition and education in the Democratic Republic of the Congo

Through this partnership, WFP aims to leverage Innoss’B's influence amongst the youth to raise awareness about the importance of healthy eating, school meals and strategies to combat malnutrition in the country

The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) welcomes Congolese musician Innoss’B as a High-Level Supporter promoting healthy meals and improved nutrition in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC). The collaboration comes at a crucial time when the country is grappling with high food insecurity and malnutrition. Innoss’B, born Innocent…

Source: U.S. Embassy and Consulate in Nigeria |

United States Educational and Cultural Exchanges Drive Inclusive Economic Growth

Assistant Secretary Satterfield delivered remarks at the University of Lagos on the importance of cultural diplomacy in Africa and announced three new exchange programs for the creative industries

U.S. Assistant Secretary of State for Educational and Cultural Affairs Lee Satterfield traveled March 19-21 to Lagos and Abuja, where she highlighted a broad range of U.S. public diplomacy programs that help to expand access to education and economic opportunities in the creative industries. U.S. Educational And Cultural Exchanges Drive Inclusive…

Source: Energy Capital & Power |

Positioning the Lobito Corridor as a Model for Foreign Investment

The upcoming Invest in African Energy forum in Paris seeks to establish new avenues for African energy project finance, with the $2.3-billion Lobito Corridor serving as a potential model

In February this year the U.S. International Development Finance Corporation announced new financing in support of the Lobito Corridor – a transnational 1,300-km railway line linking Angola’s Port of Lobito with southern DRC and north-western Zambia. The U.S. and its partners – which include the European Commission, African Development Bank…