African Union Commission Chairperson Welcomes Passage of Agoa Extension By the U.S. House of Representatives and Appeals for Senate Approval

African Union Commission Chairperson Welcomes Passage of Agoa Extension By the U.S. House of Representatives and Appeals for Senate Approval

The Chairperson of the African Union Commission, H.E. Mahmoud Ali Youssouf, has welcomed the overwhelming passage by the United States House of Representatives of a three-year extension of the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA). The Chairperson commends the bipartisan support demonstrated by Members of the U.S. House, reflecting the enduring commitment of the United…

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U.S. House of Representatives Passes AGOA Extension Act (H.R. 6500)

U.S. House of Representatives Passes AGOA Extension Act (H.R. 6500)

On January 12, 2026, the U.S. House of Representatives overwhelmingly passed the AGOA Extension Act (H.R. 6500), marking a significant step toward renewing and strengthening the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA). The bipartisan vote of 340–54 demonstrates strong congressional support for ongoing U.S.–Africa trade cooperation and economic engagement. The legislation extends AGOA for three…

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Greenland’s prime minister says “we choose Denmark” over the U.S.

Greenland’s prime minister says “we choose Denmark” over the U.S.

Greenland‘s prime minister said “we choose Denmark” over the U.S., on the eve of Wednesday’s meeting between the foreign ministers of Greenland and Denmark, Vice President JD Vance, Secretary of State Marco Rubio and other Trump administration officials. “If we have to choose between the United States and Denmark here and now, we choose Denmark,” Greenlandic Prime…

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