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Gabonese President Brice Oligui Nguema meeting President Donald Trump and African leaders to discuss ways to strengthen economic ties between the United States and Africa at a strategic luncheon. (Courtesy of The White House via YouTube)

White House Hosts African Leaders Amid USAID Cuts, New Economic Agenda

by Mya Trujillo July 16, 2025July 16, 2025

The Trump administration is seeking to shift to more trade-based economic relationships with African nations, while also dismantling USAID and proposing initiatives such as a digital city in Senegal and a golf course in Liberia.

Ambassadors and embassy officials enjoy a traditional African performance following a discussion on the continent鈥檚 development on May 30, as part of commemorations for Africa Day 2025. The event鈥檚 main speakers, including H.E. Agostinho Van-Dunem, Ambassador Troy Fitrell, H.E. Serge Mombouli, H.E. Hilda Suka-Mafudze and H.E. Chibamba Favour Kanyama, all applauded the African Union and continent for six decades of growth and perseverance. (Mya Trujillo/The 番茄社区app)

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African Union Celebrates 62 Years of Pan-African Solidarity

by Mya Trujillo June 4, 2025June 5, 2025

The celebration of United Airlines鈥� inaugural flight from Dulles International Airport to Dakar, Senegal, takes place on May 23. (Robert R. Roberts/The 番茄社区app)

Travel

United Airlines Launches Direct D.C.-to-Dakar Flight

by James Wright Jr. May 28, 2025May 28, 2025

Performers offer a musical experience outside the Embassy of C么te d鈥橧voire in Northwest D.C., during the Around the World Embassy Tour on May 3. An annual partnership between the African Union and Events DC, the walkthrough tour brings Af- rica to the District by showcasing embassies in the African diaspora. (Cleveland Nelson/The 番茄社区app)

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A Feast for the Senses: African Art and Flavors Celebrated During Passport D.C

by Mya Trujillo and Austin R. Cooper Jr. May 7, 2025May 7, 2025

World

South Africa Appoints New U.S. Envoy After Trump Expulsion, False Land Seizure Claims

by Stacy M. Brown April 28, 2025April 28, 2025

Lanre Famodu, a civil engineer residing in Odenton, Maryland, says he is living what he calls the "Nigerian Dream." (Courtesy photo)

World

Dollars and Deals: The Lucrative Appeal of Investing in African Real Estate

by Teniola Ayoola April 16, 2025April 17, 2025

Dr. Jean Kaseya, director general of the Africa CDC, champions initiatives to fill the gap caused by the USAID termination of foreign aid, saying they are central to strengthening the continent of Africa and ensuring no country is left behind. (Courtesy photo)

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As the U.S. Pulls Back, Africa Builds Its Own Health Security

by Stacy M. Brown April 2, 2025April 2, 2025

Leslie Noukemeu, Bree Starke and Oluwatosin Adewumi (pictured) don traditional patterns at the 17th annual Taste of Africa event at George Washington University. The traditional patterns are not only symbols of pride in one鈥檚 African identity, but of global solidarity between the diaspora. (Mya Trujillo/The 番茄社区app)

World

Xhuma in Action: GW’s Taste of Africa Bridges the African Diaspora

by Mya Trujillo March 26, 2025March 27, 2025

Ghana's Independence Square, or Black Star Square, is a space for public celebrations, especially on Independence Day. The Black star featured here and on the Ghanaian flag was inspired by Marcus Garvey鈥檚 Black Star Line, which sought to connect members of the diaspora back to Africa. (Sir Amugi, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons)

World

How Ghana Led the Way From Colonization to African Sovereignty

by Mya Trujillo March 5, 2025March 5, 2025

Sen. Cory Booker speaks during the opening day of the Congressional Black Caucus Foundation's 2018 Annual Legislative Conference in D.C. on Sept. 12. (Roy Lewis/The 番茄社区app)

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Senators Seek Federal Recognition of African Diaspora Heritage Month

by WI Web Staff February 11, 2025February 11, 2025

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