November 15, 2022
Ethiopia: Briefing With Senior State Department Official On the Situation in Ethiopia
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November 14, 2022
Somalia: U.S. Offers Reward for Information on Key Al-Shabaab Leaders
The U.S. Department of State’s Rewards for Justice (RFJ) program, which is administered by the Diplomatic Security Service, is increasing its reward offers to up to $10… Read more »
November 12, 2022
Ethiopia: Resumption of Humanitarian Assistance to Northern Ethiopia
We welcome the commitment to unhindered humanitarian access and clarification of cessation of hostilities implementing arrangements articulated in the Declaration of the Senior… 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 »
November 07, 2022
South Africa: Sanctioning IS Members in South Africa
ISIS continues to present a threat across the African continent. A July 2022 United Nations Security Council report highlighted how ISIS has used South Africa-based members to… Read more »
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 25, 2022
Ethiopia: On the Start of Northern Ethiopia Peace Talks
The United States welcomes the start of African Union (AU)-led peace negotiations between the government of Ethiopia and Tigrayan regional authorities in South Africa today. We… Read more »
October 26, 2022
Nigeria: US Dept of State Evacuating 'Non-Emergency' Staff After Terror Warning
Reconsider travel to Nigeria due to crime , terrorism , civil unrest , kidnapping , and maritime crime . Some areas have increased risk.… Read more »
October 24, 2022
Sudan: One Year Anniversary of Military Takeover
Almost one year ago today, the Sudanese military overthrew the government of Prime Minister Abdalla Hamdok, contravened Sudan's Constitutional Declaration, and undermined the… Read more »
October 23, 2022
South Africa: U.S. Secretary of State Discusses Ethiopia Peace Talks with South African Foreign Minister
The following is attributable to Spokesperson Ned Price: 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 14, 2022
Ethiopia: Intensifying Military Operations in Northern Ethiopia
The United States is deeply concerned over reports of increasing violence, loss of life, indiscriminate targeting of civilians, and destruction in the conflict in northern… 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 »
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 »
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. 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 08, 2022
Chad: The Chadian Signing of a Peace Agreement in Doha
We commend the signing of the Peace Agreement in Doha and welcome this step toward reconciliation in Chad. We acknowledge the role of the Government of Qatar, the Chadian… 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 07, 2022
Tanzania: 24th Anniversary of the 1998 Embassy Bombings
Today we solemnly remember the lives -- Americans, Kenyans, Tanzanians, and others -- that were violently taken from us 24 years ago. The terrorist attacks against our Embassies in… Read more »
June 07, 2022
Africa: Blinken and Vilsack's Opening Remarks at a Virtual Roundtable Discussion on 'Food Security Issues Arising from Russia's Invasion of Ukraine'
SECRETARY BLINKEN: Great, thank you. Thank you very much, and really, thanks to each and every one of you for joining us today. It’s great to see so many colleagues on the… Read more »
May 18, 2022
Africa: U.S. Announces Global Food Security Initiative at the United Nations
Secretary Antony J. Blinken At the Food Security Ministerial - Remarks Read more »
May 05, 2022
Somalia: U.S. Response to the Al-Shabaab Attack in Somalia
The United States stands with Burundi in the face of al-Shabab's May 3 attack on Burundian soldiers serving at the African Union Transition Mission in Somalia (ATMIS) base in… Read more »
June 14, 2019
Sudan: Briefing by the U.S. Assistant Secretary of State for Africa on Sudan
Press Briefing by Ambassador Tibor P. Nagy, Assistant Secretary, Bureau of African Affairs and Ambassador Donald Booth, Special Envoy to Sudan and South SudanModerator: … Read more »
July 08, 2004
Sudan: Action, Not Promises, Needed From Sudan On Darfur, Powell Says
In a wide-ranging address on U.S. policy toward Africa, Secretary of State Colin Powell pledged to continue building strong partnerships with African nations and vowed that the… Read more »