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international-relations1 year ago

Kenyan-Led Force to Arrive in Haiti Amid Growing Gang Crisis

Kenyan President William Ruto announced that Kenyan police will be deployed to Haiti within three weeks to address escalating gang violence. A planning team is already in Haiti coordinating with local police. This deployment follows a call from the White House for swift action after recent violence claimed the lives of US missionaries. The US is supporting the Kenyan-led multinational force, and a base for troops and equipment is nearly complete. The deployment aims to restore order and prevent further loss of life.

via BBC.com|
#gang-violence#haiti#international-relations
politics1 year ago

Obama Joins Biden to Host Kenya's Ruto at White House Dinner

The White House hosted a lavish State Dinner for Kenya's President William Ruto and his wife Rachel, featuring celebrity guests, a gourmet menu, and performances by Brad Paisley and the Howard University Gospel Choir. The event, attended by notable figures including former President Barack Obama and Vice-President Kamala Harris, highlighted the US's efforts to strengthen ties with Kenya, which has been designated a non-NATO ally amid shifting global alliances.

via BBC.com|
#celebrities#kenya#politics
international-relations1 year ago

"Biden to Designate Kenya as Major Non-NATO Ally During State Visit"

US President Joe Biden has pledged to designate Kenya as a key non-NATO ally, marking the first such designation in sub-Saharan Africa, during Kenyan President William Ruto's state visit to Washington, DC. This symbolic title reflects deepening ties and collaboration on counterterrorism, global health, and trade between the two nations. The visit also highlights 60 years of diplomatic relations and comes amid US efforts to position itself as a better partner to African nations compared to China.

via Al Jazeera English|
#biden#international-relations#kenya
international-relations1 year ago

Biden to Designate Kenya as Major Non-NATO Ally During Ruto's State Visit

President Joe Biden is expected to designate Kenya as a major non-NATO ally during Kenyan President William Ruto's state visit, marking the first such designation for a sub-Saharan African country. The move aims to deepen US-Kenya relations, with discussions covering trade, debt relief, and technology cooperation. The US will also announce $250 million in new investments in Kenya and plans a new semiconductor partnership. This designation comes as Kenya prepares to send forces to Haiti as part of a UN-led mission.

via Reuters.com|
#biden-administration#international-relations#investment