May 20, 2023
Sudan: Agreement on a Short-Term Ceasefire and Humanitarian Arrangements in Sudan
The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and the United States of America announce that on May 20, 2023, in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, representatives of the Sudanese Armed Forces and the Rapid… Read more »
May 12, 2023
Sudan: On the Declaration of Commitment to Protect the Civilians of Sudan
The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and the United States of America are pleased to announce that on May 11, 2023 in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, representatives of the Sudanese Armed Forces and… Read more »
Sudan: Briefing With Senior State Department Officials on the Situation in Sudan
MODERATOR: Good evening, everyone, and welcome to today’s background call on Sudan. Today’s call will be on background, attributable to senior State… Read more »
May 09, 2023
Sudan: Joint Statement on Sudan
The text of the following statement was released by the Governments of the United States of America and the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia on the occasion of the start of direct talks… Read more »
April 21, 2023
Sudan: U.S. Responds to Eid Al-Fitr Ceasefire in Sudan
I welcome the announcements by the Sudanese Armed Forces and the Rapid Support Forces that they intend to abide by a three-day Eid al-Fitr ceasefire. I spoke with General Burhan… Read more »
Sudan: Secretary Blinken's Diplomacy to Arrange an Eid al-Fitr Ceasefire in Sudan
The following is attributable to Vedant Patel, Principal Deputy Spokesperson: Read more »
April 20, 2023
Sudan: U.S. Secretary Blinken's Diplomacy to Arrange an Eid Ceasefire
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March 16, 2023
Ethiopia: Secretary Antony J. Blinken With Yonathan Yosef of Fana Broadcasting
QUESTION: Thank you, Secretary of State. Thank you for having us here. Thank you for visiting Ethiopia at this critical time. It means a lot and it shows a really - the maintained,… Read more »
March 15, 2023
Ethiopia: Secretary Blinken's Meeting With Cessation of Hostilities Agreement (COHA) Signatories
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Ethiopia: Secretary Antony J. Blinken Before Meeting With Ethiopian Civil Society Leaders
SECRETARY BLINKEN: Well, I'm really grateful to each and every one of you, not just for being here this evening but for what you're doing every single day, which is working to… Read more »
Ethiopia: U.S.$331 Million in New Humanitarian Assistance
Today I am announcing more than $331 million in new humanitarian assistance for Ethiopia in FY 2023 through the Department of State and the U.S. Agency for International… 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 30, 2023
Somalia: Instability and Democratic Backsliding in Somaliland
The United States is increasingly concerned by the continuing violence in Lascanood and joins other international partners and neighbors in calling for de-escalation, adherence to… 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 »
Ethiopia: Blinken on War Crimes and Ethnic Cleansing in Ethiopia
Ethiopia is now emerging from two years of a brutal conflict in the north, during which all parties committed atrocities. With the November 2, 2022 cessation of hostilities… Read more »
March 15, 2023
Ethiopia: Secretary Blinken's Meeting With Ethiopian Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Mekonnen
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Ethiopia: Secretary Antony J. Blinken and Ethiopian Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Demeke Mekonnen Before Their Meeting
FOREIGN MINISTER MEKONNEN: To start off, Secretary of State, we are happy to receive you here in Addis Ababa today. It's our honor and a privilege to have such a meeting with this… Read more »
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 »
Ethiopia: Secretary Antony J. Blinken and Ethiopian Minister of Finance Ahmed Shide Following Tour of UN Logistics Center Warehouse
SECRETARY BLINKEN: Well, good afternoon, everyone. We've had an enduring partnership when it comes to humanitarian assistance with Ethiopia, going back decades. And it's enduring… Read more »
March 14, 2023
Ethiopia: The United States and Ethiopia - a Long-Term Partnership
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March 12, 2023
Mauritius: Mauritius National Day
On behalf of the United States of America, I congratulate you and the Mauritian people on the 55th anniversary of Mauritian independence. 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 »
February 28, 2023
East Africa: Rewards for Justice - Reward Offer for Information On Ali Mohamed Rage
The U.S. Department of State's Rewards for Justice (RFJ) program, which is administered by the Diplomatic Security Service, is offering a reward of up to $5 million for information… Read more »