…CBN’s Kelly Wright Gains White House Press Access as Spotlight Turns to U.S. Human Rights Priorities in Sub-Saharan Africa
Washington D.C. — Veteran journalist and CBN News Senior White House Correspondent, Kelly Wright, has secured access to the White House press briefing room, a move observers say could amplify global conversations about U.S. foreign policy and human rights.
Wright, a seasoned broadcaster with decades of experience covering major political and social events, is expected to bring African and international perspectives to the fore during White House engagements. His presence comes at a time when questions are mounting about whether the U.S. administration is giving enough attention to human rights issues in Sub-Saharan Africa.
While the Biden administration’s 2022 U.S. Strategy Toward Sub-Saharan Africa explicitly lists human rights, democracy, and open societies as core pillars, critics argue that implementation and visibility remain limited. Instead, high-profile economic projects — such as infrastructure investments and trade partnerships — often dominate the headlines.
Still, Washington has rolled out initiatives aimed at strengthening governance and accountability across the continent. Programs such as ADAPT (supporting democratic transitions), 21PAS (enhancing African defense and governance), and more than $1 billion in women’s empowerment initiatives reflect sustained U.S. engagement. Yet, human rights advocates say stronger, more visible commitments are needed from the White House.
Analysts note that Wright’s new role inside the press corps could create a unique opportunity to press the administration on Africa-focused issues that often receive little attention in Washington.
In a related development, Judd Saul, Executive Director of Equipping the Persecuted, has joined other international advocates in Washington to spotlight what they describe as the ongoing genocide of Christians in Nigeria. Speaking at a high-profile press conference at the Rayburn House Office Building, Saul accused the Nigerian government of covering up atrocities and allowing terror groups to operate with impunity, declaring: “This is a genocide, and the time for polite diplomacy is over.”
The event, which also featured Dr. Gloria Samdi Puldu of the Leah Foundation and journalist Doug Burton of TruthNigeria, presented eyewitness reports and verified data showing the widespread displacement and killings of Christians in Nigeria’s Middle Belt. Saul emphasized that hostage camps operate “next to military bases” while communities face systematic attacks by extremist militias — a crisis he insists the world must confront decisively.
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