December 05, 2022
Rwanda: Secretary Blinken's Call With Rwandan President Kagame
The below is attributable to Spokesperson Ned Price: Read more »
November 29, 2022
Equatorial Guinea: On the Elections in Equatorial Guinea
The United States commends the people of Equatorial Guinea who exercised their right to vote on November 20. We note, however, that international election observers, civil society… Read more »
November 18, 2022
Congo-Kinshasa: Launch of the U.S.-DRC Sustainable Development Solutions Working Group
COP27 Sharm El-Shiekh, Egypt, Washington, D.C., November 11, 2022 Read more »
November 03, 2022
Equatorial Guinea: Official Start of Equatorial Guinea's Election Campaign Season
On the opening day of Equatorial Guinea's electoral campaign season, the U.S. government calls on the government of Equatorial Guinea to honor its international commitments and… Read more »
October 28, 2022
Central African Republic: The Constitutional Court in the Central African Republic
The United States notes with deep concern a series of recent actions relative to members of the Constitutional Court in the Central African Republic, particularly the October 25… Read more »
November 11, 2022
Angola: Angolan National Day
On behalf of the United States of America, I wish the people of Angola a heartfelt congratulations as you celebrate 47 years of independence. Read more »
November 08, 2022
Central African Republic: First Trial Judgment By the Special Criminal Court in the Central African Republic (Car)
The United States welcomes the first verdict issued by the Special Criminal Court (SCC) on October 31 against Issa Sallet Adoum, Yaouba Ousmane, and Mahamat Tahir, all members of… Read more »
October 20, 2022
Chad: U.S. Condemns Violence in Chad
The United States condemns the violence in Chad involving clashes between security forces and demonstrators protesting the extension of Chad's original 18-month transition period,… Read more »
October 18, 2022
Rwanda: U.S. Relations With Rwanda
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October 12, 2022
Equatorial Guinea: Equatorial Guinea National Day - 2022
On behalf of the Government of the United States of America, I extend our congratulations to Equatorial Guinea in honor of the 54th anniversary of your independence on October 12. Read more »
October 01, 2022
Chad: Chad's National Dialogue Commission Report
The United States is deeply concerned by the ad hoc commission report by Chad's Inclusive and Sovereign National Dialogue released on September 28, 2022. The commission recommended… Read more »
September 29, 2022
Rwanda: The Trial of Félicien Kabuga for Genocide in Rwanda
The United States welcomes the opening statements in the trial of Félicien Kabuga at the Hague branch of the International Residual Mechanism for Criminal Tribunals (IRMCT),… Read more »
September 28, 2022
Central African Republic: Opening of the Trial of Former Séléka Commander for Atrocity Crimes in CAR
The United States welcomes the opening of trial proceedings at the International Criminal Court (ICC) in the prosecution of Mahamat Said Abdel Kani, a former Séléka… Read more »
September 27, 2022
Central African Republic: Opening of the Trial of Former Séléka Commander for Atrocity Crimes
The United States welcomes the opening of trial proceedings at the International Criminal Court (ICC) in the prosecution of Mahamat Said Abdel Kani, a former Séléka… Read more »
São Tomé and Príncipe: The United States Congratulates São Tomé and Príncipe On Elections
The United States congratulates São Tomé and Príncipe on its elections. The Santomean people have had the opportunity to have their votes counted and their… Read more »
September 09, 2022
Angola: Angola Presidential Elections - 2022
We congratulate President-elect Joao Lourenco on his election as Angola's next president. We look forward to working with him to strengthen the vital relationship between Angola… Read more »
August 30, 2022
Angola: Angola Elections
The United States notes the broad participation of Angolans in the August 24 elections. We look forward to working together on a path toward a safer, more secure, and… Read more »
August 29, 2022
Angola: Angola Elections - August 2022
The United States notes the broad participation of Angolans in the August 24 elections. We look forward to working together on a path toward a safer, more secure, and prosperous… Read more »
August 17, 2022
Gabon: The Gabonese Republic National Day - 2022
On behalf of the United States, I extend my best wishes to the people of the Gabonese Republic on the 62nd anniversary of your independence. Read more »
August 15, 2022
Congo-Brazzaville: Republic of the Congo National Day - 2022
On behalf of the United States, I extend my best wishes and congratulations to the government and people of the Republic of the Congo on the 62nd anniversary of your independence. Read more »
August 11, 2022
Rwanda: Secretary Antony J. Blinken and Rwandan Foreign Minister Vincent Biruta At a Joint Press Availability
August 11, 2022 - FOREIGN MINISTER BIRUTA: Secretary Blinken, members of the press, good morning. I would like to start by welcoming Secretary Blinken and his delegation to Kigali.… Read more »
Rwanda: Secretary Antony J. Blinken Following His Meeting With Civil Society Representatives From Rwanda
August 11, 2022 - SECRETARY BLINKEN: Good afternoon, everyone. Welcome. It's a pleasure to me and enlightening to hear from some leaders in civil society, from independent… Read more »
Rwanda: Secretary Antony J. Blinken At the Kigali Genocide Memorial
August 11, 2022 - SECRETARY BLINKEN: I just want to express appreciation for visiting the Rwandan Genocide Memorial. This is an incredibly powerful reminder of man's inhumanity to… Read more »
Angola: U.S. Diplomatic Representation for Democratic Republic of São Tomé and Príncipe Moves to U.S. Embassy Luanda
U.S. Ambassador to Angola and São Tomé and Príncipe Dr. Tulinabo S. Mushingi presented his credentials to President Carlos Vila Nova of São Tomé… Read more »
Chad: Chad National Day
On behalf of the United States of America, I extend my warmest wishes to the people of the Republic of Chad on the 62nd anniversary of your independence. Read more »