November 03, 2023
Africa: Secretary Antony J. Blinken Video Remarks to the Agoa Forum
SECRETARY BLINKEN: Hello, everyone. I want to start by thanking President Ramaphosa for bringing together so many government, private sector, and civil society leaders at this… Read more »
Africa: Digital Press Briefing with U.S. Deputy Secretary of Commerce Don Graves on the Outcomes of the AGOA Forum 2023
Special Briefing, Don Graves, U.S. Deputy Secretary of Commerce Read more »
Africa: Statement from Ambassador Katherine Tai on the African Growth and Opportunity Act Eligibility Review
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Africa: The International Day to End Impunity for Crimes Against Journalists
More than 350 journalists have been killed since the UN General Assembly established the International Day to End Impunity for Crimes against Journalists in December 2014,… Read more »
Africa: 1st Anniversary of Ethiopia's Cessation of Hostilities Agreement
A year ago in Pretoria, the African Union and the AU High-Level Panel working with observers from the Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD), the United Nations, and the… Read more »
Africa: Remarks by Coordinator British Robinson at AGOA - Not Just Another Renewal
Good morning excellencies, colleagues, business leaders and members of civil society all protocols observed. I am British Robinson, the Coordinator of Prosper Africa, a U.S.… Read more »
Africa: U.S. Delegation Joins 20th AGOA Forum
A senior U.S. Government delegation is traveling to South Africa to participate in the 20th African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA) Forum in Johannesburg, November 2-4. AGOA is a… Read more »
October 31, 2023
Africa: Toloui to Travel to South Africa and Nigeria for Agoa Forum
Assistant Secretary for Economic and Business Affairs Ramin Toloui will travel to South Africa and Nigeria November 1-9 to participate in multilateral fora and conduct bilateral… Read more »
October 30, 2023
Africa: The Swearing-in Ceremony and Inaugural Plenary Session Meeting of the President's Advisory Council On African Diaspora Engagement in the United States
The Swearing-In Ceremony and Inaugural Plenary Session Meeting of the President's Advisory Council on African Diaspora Engagement in the United States Read more »
Africa: Commemorating International Religious Freedom Day
Today, USAID marks International Religious Freedom Day during a time when the struggle to preserve the dignity of human life is intensifying in many places. According to… Read more »
Africa: International Religious Freedom Day – 25th Anniversary of IRFA
As we commemorate the 25th anniversary of the International Religious Freedom Act (IRFA), we reaffirm the United States’ strong and enduring commitment to advancing religious… Read more »
October 26, 2023
Africa: Troika Welcomes Meeting of Sudanese Civilians in Addis Ababa
The Troika (Norway, the United Kingdom, the United States) welcomes this week's meeting in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia of a broad group of Sudanese civilian actors and stakeholders as an… Read more »
October 17, 2023
Africa: Rewards for Justice - Reward Offer for Information On Abukar Ali Adan
The U.S. Department of State's Rewards for Justice (RFJ) program, which is administered by the Diplomatic Security Service, is offering a reward of up to $5 million for information… Read more »
September 26, 2023
Africa: Inaugural Members of the President's Advisory Council On African Diaspora Engagement in the U.S.
Today, President Biden announced the inaugural members of the President's Advisory Council on African Diaspora Engagement in the United States within the U.S. Department of State.… Read more »
September 20, 2023
Africa: Secretary Antony J. Blinken At the Vision for Adapted Crops and Soils - Global Solutions for Food Security Event
SECRETARY BLINKEN: Thank you. Thank you very, very much. So we're, what, about halfway through High-Level Week, I think - (laughter) - which is known at the department basically as… Read more »
September 10, 2023
Africa: Secretary Antony J. Blinken With Jonathan Karl of ABC This Week
QUESTION: Mr. Secretary, thank you for joining us. I want to begin with that devastating earthquake this weekend in Morocco. What is the United States doing to assist in the… Read more »
Africa: Secretary Antony J. Blinken With Jake Tapper of CNN's State of the Union
QUESTION: And joining me now is Secretary of State Antony Blinken. Secretary Blinken, thanks for joining us. I do want to start with this devastating earthquake in Morocco Saturday… Read more »
August 08, 2023
Africa: Secretary Antony J. Blinken With Waihiga Mwaura of BBC Focus On Africa
QUESTION: Well, we're now joined by the U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken to discuss the Black Sea Grain Initiative and food security. He's joining us from Washington, D.C. Read more »
August 03, 2023
Africa: Secretary Antony J. Blinken After the UN Security Council Open Debate on Famine and Conflict-Induced Global Food Insecurity
SECRETARY BLINKEN: Well, good afternoon, everyone. We’re here today and using our presidency of the Security Council this month to focus in on the rising… Read more »
August 01, 2023
Africa: LGBTQI+ Special Envoy Stern's Travel to Mauritius and South Africa
Jessica Stern, U.S. Special Envoy to Advance the Human Rights of Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer, and Intersex (LGBTQI)+ Persons, will travel to Africa, including… Read more »
Africa: New Pepfar Initiative - Safe Births, Healthy Babies
In 2024, the U.S. President's Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR) intends to, subject to availability of appropriated funds and completion of congressional notification… Read more »
August 02, 2023
Africa: Secretary Blinken's Remarks At the Mandela Washington Fellowship Summit for Young African Leaders
SECRETARY BLINKEN: Good afternoon, Mandela Fellows. Read more »
August 01, 2023
Africa: Secretary Blinken's Call With African Union Commission Chairperson Faki About the Attempted Takeover in Niger
The below is attributable to Spokesperson Matthew Miller: Read more »
June 27, 2023
Africa: Special Envoy for the Horn of Africa Hammer Travels to Kenya
U.S. Special Envoy for the Horn of Africa Ambassador Mike Hammer is traveling to Kenya June 27-30 to consult with regional and international partners on supporting continued… Read more »
Africa: The United States Issues an Advisory Focused On the Gold Sector Across Sub-Saharan Africa
Today, the U.S. Department of State, the U.S. Department of the Treasury, the U.S. Department of Commerce, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, the U.S. Department of Labor,… Read more »