https://editorials.voa.gov/z/3229 Editorials on Voice of America expressing U.S. Policy on Africa. https://editorials.voa.gov/Content/responsive/VOA/en-US-POLICY/img/logo.png https://editorials.voa.gov/z/3229 en 2026 - VOA 60 Sat, 11 Jul 2026 10:23:39 -0400 Pangea CMS – VOA The Department of the Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) imposed sanctions on eight individuals and entities linked to procurement and recruitment networks that continue to fuel Sudan’s devastating civil war between the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) and the paramilitary group, the Rapid Support Forces (RSF). These networks have enabled both sides to expand the scale and intensity of the conflict, contributing to one of the world’s worst humanitarian crises and further... https://editorials.voa.gov/a/8166734.html https://editorials.voa.gov/a/8166734.html Tue, 30 Jun 2026 12:32:00 -0400 AfricaHuman RightsSecurity The United States continues to engage regional partners in its call for an immediate ceasefire amid escalating violence in Sudan, where a conflict between the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) and the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) has raged since April 2023. “Our number one priority is to get the fighting to stop and the humanitarian aid to flow, because what we’re facing there is a catastrophic humanitarian situation, and it’s only going to get worse. And that can’t happen,” said U.S. Secretary of... https://editorials.voa.gov/a/8164891.html https://editorials.voa.gov/a/8164891.html Fri, 26 Jun 2026 00:00:00 -0400 Africa The U.S. State Department has mobilized a task force led by senior experts with direct experience addressing prior Ebola outbreaks and directed an initial $23 million in bilateral foreign assistance to the region for immediate efforts to combat the disease. https://editorials.voa.gov/a/u-s-surges-resources-to-address-ebola-outbreak/8152849.html https://editorials.voa.gov/a/u-s-surges-resources-to-address-ebola-outbreak/8152849.html Fri, 22 May 2026 15:47:08 -0400 AfricaHealthAid The transitional government of South Sudan continues to impede the implementation of the peace agreement signed during President Donald Trump’s first term, leaving the country on the brink of a return to all-out war. https://editorials.voa.gov/a/the-u-s-pressures-south-sudan-to-make-peace/8149653.html https://editorials.voa.gov/a/the-u-s-pressures-south-sudan-to-make-peace/8149653.html Wed, 13 May 2026 12:29:00 -0400 Africa The meetings underscored a shared commitment to promoting peace and human dignity. https://editorials.voa.gov/a/secretary-rubio-at-the-vatican/8149253.html https://editorials.voa.gov/a/secretary-rubio-at-the-vatican/8149253.html Tue, 12 May 2026 13:41:38 -0400 AmericasAfricaHuman RightsMiddle East This action, taken on April 30, supports the historic U.S.-brokered Washington Accords for Peace and Prosperity signed by the DRC and Rwandan heads of state on December 4, 2025, https://editorials.voa.gov/a/u-s-sanctions-former-drc-president-for-ties-to-armed-conflict/8146471.html https://editorials.voa.gov/a/u-s-sanctions-former-drc-president-for-ties-to-armed-conflict/8146471.html Fri, 01 May 2026 18:25:55 -0400 AfricaSecurityTrade The United States is offering a reward for information leading to the arrest or conviction of the terrorists that attacked a military base in Kenya three years ago. https://editorials.voa.gov/a/reward-offered-for-maalim-ayman/6945039.html https://editorials.voa.gov/a/reward-offered-for-maalim-ayman/6945039.html Wed, 01 Apr 2026 14:12:00 -0400 Rewards for FugitivesAfricaEconomySecurity “The United States remains committed to defending women, children, and families from ideological extremism,” said Acting U.S. Representative to the Economic and Social Council at UN Shrier. https://editorials.voa.gov/a/protecting-women-from-gender-ideology/8010962.html https://editorials.voa.gov/a/protecting-women-from-gender-ideology/8010962.html Fri, 14 Mar 2025 13:58:33 -0400 AmericasAfricaAsiaEuropeHuman RightsMiddle EastGovernance "We encourage dialogue between the Yemen and Al-Shabaab sanctions Panels ... to shed light on and ultimately sever the ties between the Houthis and Al-Shabaab," said Ambassador Kelley. https://editorials.voa.gov/a/al-shabaab-still-a-threat-in-somalia/8005499.html https://editorials.voa.gov/a/al-shabaab-still-a-threat-in-somalia/8005499.html Mon, 10 Mar 2025 13:15:32 -0400 AfricaEconomyHuman RightsMiddle EastSecurityGovernance "We are gravely concerned with the RSF’s ongoing attacks on the Zamzam IDP camp in Northern Darfur and reports militias allied with the SAF are using civilians as human shields," said Ambassador Kelley. https://editorials.voa.gov/a/alarming-events-in-darfur/7992619.html https://editorials.voa.gov/a/alarming-events-in-darfur/7992619.html Fri, 28 Feb 2025 11:47:33 -0500 AfricaHealthHuman RightsGovernance "Partnerships among MINUSCA, the CAR government, and the local population are essential to achieve the mission’s priority tasks," said Ambassador Kelley. https://editorials.voa.gov/a/upcoming-elections-could-make-big-difference-in-central-african-republic/7988842.html https://editorials.voa.gov/a/upcoming-elections-could-make-big-difference-in-central-african-republic/7988842.html Wed, 26 Feb 2025 10:32:39 -0500 AfricaDemocracyEconomyHuman RightsDefense "We now have confirmed reports from Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights of summary executions of children at the hands of M23," said Ambassador Shea. https://editorials.voa.gov/a/m23-must-immediately-cease-its-attacks-in-the-drc/7987795.html https://editorials.voa.gov/a/m23-must-immediately-cease-its-attacks-in-the-drc/7987795.html Tue, 25 Feb 2025 14:40:14 -0500 AfricaEconomyHuman RightsSecurityGovernance “The persistence of conflict impedes economic development and dissuades U.S. businesses from investing in both Rwanda and the DRC - a loss for the region and the American people,” said Spokesperson Bruce. https://editorials.voa.gov/a/u-s-sanctions-two-entities-linked-to-abuses-in-drc/7986215.html https://editorials.voa.gov/a/u-s-sanctions-two-entities-linked-to-abuses-in-drc/7986215.html Mon, 24 Feb 2025 12:55:31 -0500 AfricaEconomyHuman RightsSecurity "Fuel smuggling is leading to a massive transfer of wealth out of Libya," said Ambassador Shea. "For the welfare of the Libyan people, this theft and corruption must be addressed." https://editorials.voa.gov/a/libya-s-post-civil-war-promise-remains-unfulfilled/7983600.html https://editorials.voa.gov/a/libya-s-post-civil-war-promise-remains-unfulfilled/7983600.html Fri, 21 Feb 2025 13:46:36 -0500 AfricaDemocracyEconomy “Countering ISIS and other terrorist groups around the world is a top priority for the Trump Administration,” said Ambassador Shea. https://editorials.voa.gov/a/sustained-international-cooperation-in-fight-against-terrorism/7973822.html https://editorials.voa.gov/a/sustained-international-cooperation-in-fight-against-terrorism/7973822.html Thu, 13 Feb 2025 12:17:37 -0500 Middle EastAfricaHuman RightsDefense "I will be cutting off all future funding to South Africa until a full investigation of this situation has been completed!” said President Trump. https://editorials.voa.gov/a/trump-confronts-human-rights-violations-in-south-africa/7971037.html https://editorials.voa.gov/a/trump-confronts-human-rights-violations-in-south-africa/7971037.html Tue, 11 Feb 2025 13:26:04 -0500 AfricaHuman Rights The change to USAID “is not about ending foreign aid,” said Secretary Rubio. “It’s about structuring it in a way that furthers the national interest of the United States.” https://editorials.voa.gov/a/restructuring-u-s-foreign-aid/7969596.html https://editorials.voa.gov/a/restructuring-u-s-foreign-aid/7969596.html Mon, 10 Feb 2025 12:44:31 -0500 AmericasAfricaAsiaEconomyEuropeHuman RightsMiddle EastAid "The people of South Sudan deserve peace, freedom to participate in civic and political processes, and a government responsive to their needs," said Ambassador Kelley. https://editorials.voa.gov/a/will-south-sudan-finally-hold-elections-/7967017.html https://editorials.voa.gov/a/will-south-sudan-finally-hold-elections-/7967017.html Fri, 07 Feb 2025 14:08:39 -0500 AfricaDemocracySecurity In a statement, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said the airstrikes were undertaken in coordination with the Federal Government of Somalia and targeted ISIS-Somalia operatives in the Golis mountains. https://editorials.voa.gov/a/isis-terrorists-in-somalia-targeted-and-destroyed/7964111.html https://editorials.voa.gov/a/isis-terrorists-in-somalia-targeted-and-destroyed/7964111.html Wed, 05 Feb 2025 13:32:24 -0500 AfricaHuman RightsDefenseGovernance The United States and the G7 "strongly condemn the Rwanda-backed M23 offensive in the eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo, and in particular, the capture of Minova, Saké and Goma." https://editorials.voa.gov/a/warring-parties-in-drc-must-honor-their-commitments/7964087.html https://editorials.voa.gov/a/warring-parties-in-drc-must-honor-their-commitments/7964087.html Wed, 05 Feb 2025 13:20:00 -0500 AfricaHuman RightsDefenseGovernance