October 27, 2022
Africa: Joint Statement of the Co-Chairs of the Global Coalition to Defeat ISISI Africa Focus Group
The text of the following statement was released by the Governments of the United States of America and the Government of Morocco, the Government of Niger, and the Government of… Read more »
October 21, 2022
Africa: Welcoming the Announcement of AU-Led Negotiations to Resolve Conflict in Ethiopia
The United States welcomes the planned launch of African Union-led peace talks next week between the Government of Ethiopia and the Tigrayan regional authorities. We commend South… Read more »
October 14, 2022
Africa: Interagency U.S. Delegation Travels to Coastal West Africa
Assistant Secretary of State for Conflict and Stabilization Operations Anne A. Witkowsky will lead a multi-agency delegation including Assistant to the USAID Administrator for… Read more »
September 30, 2022
Africa: Special Presidential Envoy for Climate Kerry's Travel to the Democratic Republic of the Congo and the United Arab Emirates
Special Presidential Envoy for Climate John Kerry will travel to Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of the Congo, October 3-5 to participate in the Pre-COP, a preparatory meeting held a… Read more »
October 03, 2022
Africa: Special Envoy for the Horn of Africa Hammer Travels to Kenya, South Africa, and Ethiopia
Special Envoy for the Horn of Africa (SEHOA) Mike Hammer will travel to Kenya, South Africa, and Ethiopia October 3-18, 2022. Special Envoy Hammer is returning to the region as… Read more »
September 28, 2022
Africa: The Presidential Determination on Refugee Admissions for Fiscal Year 2023
The President today signed the Presidential Determination on Refugee Admissions for Fiscal Year 2023, setting the refugee admissions target at 125,000 for this upcoming fiscal… Read more »
September 21, 2022
Africa: U.S. Ratification of the Kigali Amendment
Today, the U.S. Senate, with strong bipartisan support, gave advice and consent to ratification of the Kigali Amendment to the Montreal Protocol on Substances that Deplete the… Read more »
September 20, 2022
Africa: Secretary Antony J. Blinken Remarks At the Strengthening Atlantic Cooperation Ministerial Meeting
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September 16, 2022
Africa: Upcoming Digital Press Briefing With U.S. Special Envoy for the Horn of Africa, Mike Hammer
MEDIA ADVISORY | September 20 Digital Press Briefing with U.S. Special Envoy for the Horn of Africa, Mike Hammer Read more »
August 30, 2022
East Africa: Arrival of Wheat-Carrying Brave Commander to East Africa From Ukraine
The United States welcomes the arrival in Djibouti of 23,300 metric tons of Ukrainian grain aboard the ship Brave Commander. This grain will be distributed within Ethiopia and… Read more »
Africa: Ad Hoc Committee to Elaborate a UN Cybercrime Convention Third Negotiating Session at the United Nations in New York
The third negotiating session of the Ad Hoc Committee (AHC) to elaborate a UN cybercrime convention convenes at the United Nations in New York from August 29 to September 9. … Read more »
Africa: Joint Statement on the Contribution of Cooperative Threat Reduction Partnerships to Global Health Security
The text of the following statement was released by the Governments of the United States of America, Armenia, Georgia, Iraq, Jordan, Liberia, Philippines, Sierra Leone, Uganda, and… Read more »
August 19, 2022
Africa: On the Occasion of World Humanitarian Day
On World Humanitarian Day, we honor the humanitarian aid workers who have sacrificed so much to protect and assist the world's most vulnerable populations. We commend the bravery… Read more »
August 15, 2022
Africa: To African Diaspora Youth and Exchange Alumni
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August 11, 2022
Africa: Digital Press Briefing With Molly Phee, Assistant Secretary, Bureau of African Affairs
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August 09, 2022
Africa: Secretary Antony J. Blinken With Romain Chanson of Radio France Internationale (RFI))
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August 08, 2022
Africa: U.S. Food Security Assistance to Sub-Saharan Africa
Secretary Blinken travels to South Africa, the Democratic Republic of the Congo, and Rwanda this week, where the United States has been deploying resources and working in… Read more »
August 10, 2022
Africa: Remarks at a UNSC Briefing on Threats to International Peace and Security Caused by Terrorist Acts
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Africa: U.S. Delegation to the Committee on the Elimination of Racial Discrimination
The Biden-Harris administration is deeply committed to addressing the challenges of systemic racism both at home and abroad, including the structures, policies, laws, and practices… Read more »
Africa: Biden Administration Announces Key Actions and Implementation Plan to Increase Vaccine Supply
FDA Emergency Use Authorization allows for alternative dosing regimen; increases JYNNEOS supply by up to five-fold Read more »
Africa: U.S. Africa Command Welcomes New Leader
U.S. Marine Corps Gen. Michael E. Langley assumed command of U.S. Africa Command in a ceremony at Kelley Barracks, Stuttgart, Germany, Aug. 9. Read more »
August 09, 2022
Africa: U.S. Secretary of State Blinken on Africa Strategy - Full Text
The text of a speech delivered by U.S. Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken on August 8, 2022: Read more »
August 08, 2022
Africa: U.S. Secretary of State Denies Visiting Africa to Counter Russia
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August 05, 2022
Africa: Humanitarian Assistance for Africa - August 5, 2022
On August 5, 2022, Ambassador Linda Thomas-Greenfield announced in Ghana more than $127 million in humanitarian assistance for Africa through the U.S. Department of State's Bureau… Read more »
August 02, 2022
Africa: Ambassador Linda Thomas-Greenfield to Visit Ghana, Cape Verde and Uganda
Ambassador Linda Thomas-Greenfield discusses her upcoming trip to Ghana and Uganda as well as U.S. efforts to address the global food security crisis. She then takes questions from… Read more »