June 27, 2023
Africa: Africa Gold Advisory
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Africa: Sanctioning Entities and Individual Connected to Wagner Group in Africa
The United States is imposing sanctions on several entities in the Central African Republic (CAR) today for their connection to the transnational criminal organization known as the… Read more »
June 14, 2023
Africa: U.S. Briefing Speaks on Wagner Role in Africa
MR MILLER: Good afternoon, everyone. I am very sorry to be late. But on the plus side, I don’t have – on the plus side — Read more »
June 15, 2023
Africa: Explanation of Vote Following the Adoption of a UN Security Council Resolution on Tolerance and International Peace and Security
Abassador Jeffrey DeLaurentisActing Deputy Representative to the United NationsNew York, New YorkJune 14, 2023 Read more »
Africa: Secretary of State Blinken to Release the 2023 Trafficking in Persons Report
Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken will release the 2023 Trafficking in Persons Report (TIP Report) on Thursday, June 15, at 11:00 a.m. ET in the Dean Acheson Auditorium at the… Read more »
June 13, 2023
Africa: Report on Six Months of Progress on U.S.-Africa Leaders' Summit
MODERATOR: Good afternoon to everyone from the U.S. Department of State's Africa Regional Media Hub. I welcome our participants dialing in from across the continent and thank all… Read more »
May 25, 2023
Africa: Russia Must Stop Its Attacks on Food Security
The Kremlin’s unprovoked and unjustifiable war against Ukraine has severely damaged Ukraine’s economy and exacerbated global food insecurity, especially in developing… Read more »
May 24, 2023
Africa: Remarks by Ambassador Linda Thomas-Greenfield at a UNSC High-Level Open Debate on Protection of Civilians in Armed Conflict
Thank you very much, President Berset. And I particularly want to thank Switzerland for making the pressing issue of conflict-induced food security a centerpiece of its presidency.… Read more »
May 09, 2023
Africa: AIM For Climate Summit: Vision for Adapted Crops and Soils in Africa
The U.S. Department of State, Office of the Special Envoy for Global Food Security, is organizing a breakout session during the AIM for Climate Summit that will discuss the role of… Read more »
April 04, 2023
Africa: U.S. Conventional Weapons Destruction in Africa - Stabilizing Conflict-Affected Areas, Promoting Environmental Resilience
The United States invests in conventional weapons destruction in Africa to foster lasting peace, security, and prosperity. Explosive hazards, or even the suspected presence of… Read more »
March 16, 2023
Central Africa: U.S.$150 Million in New Humanitarian Assistance for the Sahel Region and West and Central Africa
Today I am announcing $150 million in new humanitarian assistance for Niger and other countries throughout the Sahel region through the Department of State's Bureau of Population,… Read more »
Africa: Secretary Blinken's Meeting With African Union Commission Chairperson Faki
The following is attributable to Spokesperson Ned Price: Read more »
March 27, 2023
Africa: Joint 10-Year Plans for the U.S. Strategy to Prevent Conflict and Promote Stability
The following is being released jointly by the U.S. Department of State, the U.S. Department of the Treasury, the U.S. Department of Defense, and the U.S. Agency for International… Read more »
March 25, 2023
Africa: Pursuing Peace Through Partnerships, Local Engagement, and Learning
Yesterday President Biden transmitted to Congress new 10-year plans to implement the U.S. Strategy to Prevent Conflict and Promote Stability with our priority partner countries and… Read more »
March 30, 2023
Africa: Peace and Security in Africa - the Impact of Development Policies in the Implementation of the Silencing the Guns Initiative
At the outset, I would like to first thank President Nyusi for chairing today's important discussion and congratulate him on Mozambique's successful Security Council presidency. I… Read more »
April 05, 2023
Africa: Outcomes of the 52nd Session of the UN Human Rights Council
As we mark the 75th anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights and the 30th anniversary of the Vienna Declaration and Program of Action this year, the United States… Read more »
April 10, 2023
Africa: State Department Partners With Africa Fintech Summit
Officials from the Department of State will highlight the U.S. commitment to supporting Africa's digital transformation at the Africa Fintech Summit on April 12 at the Walter E.… Read more »
March 20, 2023
Africa: Assistant Secretary Sison's Travel to Madagascar, South Africa, Mauritius, Azerbaijan, Mongolia, Vietnam, Thailand, and Laos
Assistant Secretary of State for International Organization Affairs Michele Sison will travel to Madagascar, South Africa, Mauritius, Azerbaijan, Mongolia, Vietnam, Thailand, and… Read more »
March 17, 2023
Africa: 'Russia's Wagner Mercenaries Turn Chaos into Cash'
U.S. Marine Corps General Michael Langley, commander, U.S. Africa Command, delivered the 2023 U.S. Africa Command posture statement before the Senate Armed Services Committee March… Read more »
Africa: Secretary Antony J. Blinken at a Press Availability
SECRETARY BLINKEN: Well, good evening, everyone. It is great to be back in Africa, but also to make my first appearance to Ethiopia as Secretary of State. Read more »
March 15, 2023
Africa: U.S. Investing in Sustainable, Long-Term African Food Production - Blinken
SECRETARY BLINKEN: Well, good evening, everyone. It is great to be back in Africa, but also to make my first appearance to Ethiopia as Secretary of State. Read more »
March 13, 2023
Africa: Assistant Secretary Satterfield Travels March 13-17 to Johannesburg and Cape Town, South Africa
From March 13-17, 2023, Assistant Secretary of State for Educational and Cultural Affairs (ECA) Lee Satterfield will travel to Johannesburg and Cape Town, South Africa. She will… Read more »
March 10, 2023
Africa: Assistant Secretary for African Affairs Molly Phee On the Secretary's Upcoming Travel to Ethiopia and Niger
MR TEK: Hi, good morning everybody. Welcome to today's call previewing Secretary Blinken's travel to Niger and Ethiopia. Just as a reminder, today's call is on… Read more »
Africa: Blinken to Meet Ethiopia and AU Leaders in Addis and to Make First-Ever Niger Visit by a U.S. Secretary of State
Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken will travel to Ethiopia and Niger March 14-17, 2023. On March 15, the Secretary will visit Addis Ababa, Ethiopia where he will discuss… Read more »
March 02, 2023
Africa: Joint Statement By the Co-Chairs of the Global Coalition to Defeat ISIS Africa Focus Group
The text of the following statement was released by the Governments of the United States of America and the Governments of Italy, Morocco, and Niger on the occasion of the Global… Read more »