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Nigeria Endorses U.S.-backed Proliferation Security Initiative

Global UpfrontMar 18, 2025March 18, 20250

The Federal Republic of Nigeria has conveyed to the United States of America its endorsement of the Proliferation Security Initiative (PSI) following sustained engagement between the two states. The United States welcomes Nigeria’s endorsement and participation in

Minerals-for-security Deal: U.S. Cosies Up, Open To Minerals Partnerships With Democratic Republic Of Congo – State Department

Global UpfrontMar 10, 2025March 10, 20250

The United States is open to exploring critical minerals partnerships with Congo, the State Department said in a statement to Reuters on Sunday, after a

U.S. Commends NAF CounterTerrorism Operations, Discuss Strengthening Of Security Cooperation

Global UpfrontMar 5, 2025March 5, 20250

A United States (U.S.) delegation has met with senior officials of the Nigerian Air Force (NAF), commending the NAF for its relentless commitment and significant

U.S. State Department Partners With Nigeria To Host “Global Inclusivity and AI: Africa” Conference in Lagos

Global UpfrontSep 10, 2024September 10, 20240

The U.S. Department of State and Nigerian Federal Ministry of Communications, Innovation and Digital Economy will convene more than 200 stakeholders, including senior officials from

Insecurity: First Deployment Of Kenyan Police To Arrive Haiti This Week, Says U.S. State Department

Global UpfrontJun 25, 2024June 25, 20240

The first Kenyan police officers assigned to tackle rampant gang violence in Haiti are leaving Kenya on Tuesday and are set to arrive this week,

Celebrating Progress: Recent Successes in the U.S.-Nigeria Partnership – U.S. State Dept

Global UpfrontMay 20, 2024May 20, 20240

A recent series of engagements between the United States and Nigeria highlights the value of partnership between the world’s two most populous presidential democracies. Deputy

State Department Speaks On Withdrawal Of U.S. Troops From Niger Republic

Global UpfrontApr 25, 2024April 25, 20240

As part of ongoing U.S. government negotiations with the National Committee for Safeguarding the Homeland (CNSP), U.S. Ambassador to Niger Kathleen FitzGibbon and Major General

Putin Signs Decree To Repossess U.S. State of Alaska, State Department Responds, Says ‘Certainly He’s Not Getting It Back’

Global UpfrontJan 24, 2024January 24, 20240

The State Department on Monday brushed off reports of Russian President Vladimir Putin ordering his government to look into the nation’s former “real estate” abroad,

U.S.: Religious Freedom Groups Criticize Biden Administration For Leaving Nigeria Off Violators List

Global UpfrontJan 8, 2024January 8, 20240

Religious freedom advocacy groups are criticizing the Biden administration for leaving Nigeria off the U.S. State Department list of the world’s worst violators of religious

Senior State Department Official’s Visit Underscores Strong U.S.-Nigeria Trade and Investment Ties – Embassy

Global UpfrontOct 22, 2023October 22, 20230

From October 18-20 Deputy Assistant Secretary of State (DAS) Joy Basu visited Abuja and Lagos to discuss specific improvements to the business enabling environment, affirm