The deal provides a framework for increased American defence activity in Greenland and the wider North Atlantic, including the expansion of existing military infrastructure and the construction of new defence facilities.
By Maureen KinyanjuiThe deal follows months of pressure from Trump to acquire or take control of Greenland, including threats to use military force, with the US president repeatedly pointing to the island's strategic location, mineral resources and the perceived security threat posed by Russia and China.
By Maureen KinyanjuiUK Prime Minister Keir Starmer said the move was "completely wrong", while French President Emmanuel Macron called it "unacceptable".
By Samuel OtienoThe announcement coincided with a visit by a bipartisan delegation of US lawmakers to Greenland. The 11-member group, including Republicans and Democrats, met with Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen, Greenlandic leaders, and local members of parliament. Senator Chris Coons, who led the delegation, said the goal was to understand local perspectives and report back to Washington “to lower the temperature”.
By Maureen KinyanjuiA French contingent has landed in Nuuk, Greenland’s capital, as part of a broader movement of European troops that includes Germany, Sweden, Norway, Finland, the Netherlands, and the UK.
By Maureen KinyanjuiTrump has repeatedly emphasized that controlling the island is crucial for US national security. The US currently maintains over 100 personnel at the Pituffik military base in northwestern Greenland, a facility under American operation since World War Two, with agreements allowing the US to deploy additional troops as needed.
By Maureen KinyanjuiThe president warned that the US would pursue control of Greenland “the easy way” or “the hard way,” highlighting Washington’s ongoing interest in the territory, which is part of NATO-member Denmark. The White House has confirmed it is studying the possibility of buying Greenland, though it has not dismissed the use of military options.
By Maureen KinyanjuiOver the weekend, President Donald Trump reiterated that the US “needed” Greenland, prompting Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen to warn that any US attack could jeopardize Nato’s foundation.
By Maureen KinyanjuiMette Frederiksen said "it makes absolutely no sense to talk about the need for the United States to take over Greenland", adding: "The US has no right to annex any of the three nations in the Danish kingdom".
By Samuel OtienoBetween 1966 and 1991, while Denmark controlled Greenland’s healthcare policies, thousands of women and girls, some as young as 12, were fitted with intrauterine devices (IUDs) without their knowledge or consent.
By Ian Njane