August 22, 2023
Central African Republic: The Central African Republic's Constitutional Referendum
On August 21, the Constitutional Court of the Central African Republic validated the results of the July 30 constitutional referendum, which, among other changes, removes… Read more »
August 15, 2023
Rwanda: Secretary Blinken's Call With Rwandan President Kagame
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August 16, 2023
Congo-Kinshasa: Designation of Officials for Significant Corruption
The United States is designating the following individuals as generally ineligible for entry into the United States, due to their involvement in significant corruption: Read more »
August 07, 2023
Angola: Embassy Luanda Launches the Dinheiro Digital É Melhor Project to Increase Financial Inclusion
The U.S. Embassy in Angola launched the Dinheiro Digital é Melhor project with mobile operator Africell to improve and expand the use of mobile money applications, making it… Read more »
June 27, 2023
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 19, 2023
Congo-Kinshasa: Final Report By UN Group of Experts
The United States welcomes the final report by the United Nations Group of Experts on the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC). We condemn the violence that has left so many… Read more »
May 25, 2023
Congo-Kinshasa: Secretary Blinken's Call with President Tshisekedi
Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken spoke on May 23 with Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) President Félix Tshisekedi. They discussed the ongoing violence and… 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 »
March 24, 2023
Rwanda: Release of Paul Rusesabagina
I welcome today's release of Paul Rusesabagina by the Government of Rwanda. It is a relief to know that Paul is rejoining his family, and the U.S. Government is grateful to the… Read more »
April 07, 2023
Rwanda: Remarks for Kwibuka 29
Good morning. It is an honor and a privilege to join you today to commemorate Kwibuka 29. Thank you to Ambassador Mukantabana for inviting me. Read more »
March 02, 2023
Chad: FY 2023 Notice of Funding Opportunity for NGO Programs Benefiting Refugees in Eastern and Southern Chad
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February 23, 2023
Equatorial Guinea: Secretary Blinken's Call With Equatoguinean President Obiang
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February 22, 2023
Congo-Kinshasa: Welcoming the African Union Peace and Security Council Communiqué On Eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo
The United States welcomes the February 17 Communiqué of the 1140th meeting of the African Union Peace and Security Council (PSC) on the situation in eastern Democratic… Read more »
February 01, 2023
Rwanda: Deputy Secretary Sherman's Meeting With Rwandan Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation Biruta
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January 20, 2023
Angola: Secretary Blinken's Call With Angolan President Lourenço
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January 18, 2023
Congo-Kinshasa: The United States Releases Signed Memorandum of Understanding With the Democratic Republic of Congo and Zambia to Strengthen Electric Vehicle Battery Value Chain
Today, the Department of State released the signed Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) on electric vehicle battery value chains signed by the United States on December 13, 2022,… Read more »
January 04, 2023
Congo-Kinshasa: Statement On UN Group of Experts
The United States welcomes the midterm report by the United Nations Group of Experts released on December 30, and shares the concerns outlined in the report about the sharp… Read more »
December 18, 2022
Congo-Brazzaville: Deputy Secretary Sherman's Meeting With Republic of the Congo President Sassou
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December 15, 2022
Angola: Deputy Secretary Sherman's Meeting With Angolan Foreign Minister Antonio
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December 13, 2022
Zambia: Secretary Blinken At an MOU Signing With Vice Prime Minister of DRC Zambian Foreign Minister of Zambia
SECRETARY BLINKEN: Well, good afternoon, everyone. I am extremely pleased to be joined by Congolese President Tshisekedi, with my friend the foreign minister as well - very good to… Read more »
Angola: Secretary Antony J. Blinken and Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin and Angolan President João Lourenço Before Their Meeting
SECRETARY BLINKEN: Mr. President, welcome. It's very, very good to have you here in Washington at the summit. The Secretary of Defense and I are very pleased to welcome President… Read more »
Angola: Secretary Blinken and Secretary Austin's Meeting With Angolan President Lourenço
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Congo-Kinshasa: Secretary Blinken's Meeting With DRC President Tshisekedi
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December 14, 2022
Congo-Kinshasa: Secretary Blinken and Democratic Republic of the Congo President Félix Tshisekedi Before Their Meeting
SECRETARY BLINKEN: Well, good afternoon, everyone. And let me say what a pleasure it is to have President Tshisekedi here. I was the recipient of his wonderful hospitality in the… Read more »
December 13, 2022
Africa: Nigeria and Rwanda - First African Nations Sign the Artemis Accords at Space Forum
At the first ever U.S.-Africa Space Forum , Nigeria and Rwanda became the first African nations to sign the Artemis Accords. Participants in the Forum, which was part of the… Read more »