Washington/UN correspondent for Jeune Afrique Group / The Africa Report
Julian Pecquet is a Washington/UN correspondent for Jeune Afrique Group and The Africa Report. He covers a range of topics including regional interest and world news, with a focus on the United States, energy and mining, and sustainability in mining operations. Julian's work has been featured in The Africa Report and For The World.
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Julian Pecquet's coverage primarily focuses on US-Africa relations, African politics, and US foreign policy. His articles often feature government announcements and evolving stories related to political developments in Africa. Given this focus, he would likely be receptive to experts who can provide insights into the geopolitical implications of US-Africa relations or offer analysis on key political events unfolding across the continent.
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By: Julian Pecquet
Congress has moved to confirm Frank Garcia amid an unprecedented shortage of US diplomats on the continent.
By: Julian Pecquet, Leanne De Bassompierre
Addressing this year’s African summit for business leaders, Rwanda’s president pushes for pan-African unity to stand up to the United States and other perceived global bullies in the race to exploit Africa’s riches.
By: Julian Pecquet
Backed by the US State Department under Trump’s controversial ‘America First’ health approach, Zipline parachutes medical supplies into rural areas via drones. Africa CEO Caitlin Burton cites a 51% drop in maternal mortality in Rwanda as proof of its worth.
By: Julian Pecquet
US Africa Command returns to Capitol Hill while insurgents lay siege to Mali junta. Also on the agenda is a hearing on Trump’s FY2027 budget request for ‘State Department Adjacent Entities’ and public comments on AGOA.
By: Julian Pecquet, Bojang Jnr
Kampala is urging tourists to keep coming despite a US ‘Do Not Travel’ warning, while the WHO estimates that Ebola cases across the DRC and Uganda may already exceed 600.
Washington’s heavy-handed response to the outbreak of the Bundibugyo strain in the DRC and Uganda is coming under scrutiny as African economies take a hit.
By: Julian Pecquet
Jamieson Greer warns the US Congress on the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA): ‘The less ambitious it is, the less reason there is to make it endure for longer.’
By: Julian Pecquet
The US Secretary of State defends the ‘streamlining’ of US diplomatic soft power in a Military First era, while the president seeks an unprecedented $1.5trn budget for the military.
By: Julian Pecquet
A congressional push to reassess US policy fails to produce any fresh thinking from the Trump administration.
By: Julian Pecquet
Travel to the US is about to get even more difficult for citizens of 30 African countries. Here is the map of the lucky few.
