February 28, 2023
Somalia: Joint Statement On Somalia
The following is a Joint Statement by Qatar, Somalia, Türkiye, the United Arab Emirates, the United Kingdom, and the United States of America. Read more »
February 14, 2023
Ethiopia: High-Level U.S. Government Delegation Travel to Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
U.S. Department of State Special Envoy for Global Food Security Dr. Cary Fowler, will join U.S. Department of State Assistant Secretary for Africa Molly Phee, the Special… Read more »
February 03, 2023
South Africa: Assistant Secretary Phee's Travel to South Africa, Nigeria, and Ethiopia
Assistant Secretary of State for African Affairs Molly Phee will travel to South Africa, Nigeria, and Ethiopia February 5-19. Read more »
January 21, 2023
Ethiopia: Secretary Blinken's Call With Ethiopian Prime Minister Ahmed
The below is attributable to Spokesperson Ned Price: Read more »
February 01, 2023
Rwanda: Deputy Secretary Sherman's Meeting With Rwandan Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation Biruta
The below is attributable to Spokesperson Ned Price: Read more »
Sudan: Release of Convicted Murderer of U.S. Embassy Personnel
The United States expresses our deep concern over the January 30 release of Abdel-Ra’uf Abuzaid, one of the individuals convicted of the 2008 murders of our colleagues… Read more »
January 05, 2023
Kenya: Rewards for Justice - Reward Offer for Information On Maalim Ayman and Others Responsible for 2020 Attack On Manda Bay Airfield in Kenya
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 $10 million for… Read more »
January 01, 2023
Sudan: Sudan National Day - 2023
On behalf of the Government of the United States of America, I join the people of Sudan in commemorating 67 years of independence. I admire the courage of those Sudanese who have… Read more »
December 29, 2022
Africa: Launch of the AU Monitoring, Verification and Compliance Mission in Ethiopia
We applaud the signing and launch of the African Union's Monitoring, Verification and Compliance Mission (AU-MVCM) in Mekele, another important step toward securing lasting peace… Read more »
December 16, 2022
South Sudan: Joint Statement On Violence in Upper Nile and Jonglei States, South Sudan
The text of the following statement was released by the Governments of the United States of America, Norway, and the United Kingdom (the Troika) and the European Union. Read more »
December 15, 2022
Kenya: The United States of America and the Republic of Kenya Sign a Memorandum of Understanding Concerning Strategic Civil Nuclear Cooperation
Today, the United States and Kenya signed a Memorandum of Understanding Concerning Strategic Civil Nuclear Cooperation (NCMOU), which improves our cooperation on energy security… Read more »
December 16, 2022
Kenya: Secretary Antony J. Blinken and Kenyan President Ruto Before Their Meeting
SECRETARY BLINKEN: Well, good afternoon, everyone. It's a real pleasure to welcome President Ruto here to Washington to the summit, and the opportunity to have this conversation.… Read more »
December 15, 2022
Tanzania: Deputy Secretary Sherman's Meeting With Tanzanian Foreign Minister Stergomena Tax
The following is attributable to Spokesperson Ned Price: Read more »
Kenya: Secretary Blinken's Meeting With Kenyan President Ruto
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Uganda: Judgment in the Appeal of Dominic Ongwen At the International Criminal Court
The United States welcomes the International Criminal Court (ICC) judgment affirming the conviction of former Lord's Resistance Army (LRA) commander Dominic Ongwen for war crimes… Read more »
December 13, 2022
Ethiopia: Secretary Blinken and Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed Before Their Meeting
SECRETARY BLINKEN: Good afternoon, everyone. I'm very pleased to have Prime Minister Abiy here with us at the summit and in Washington. We have, I think, a historic moment for the… Read more »
Djibouti: Secretary Blinken's Joint Meeting With Secretary Austin and President Guelleh of the Republic of Djibouti
The below is attributable to Spokesperson Ned Price: Read more »
Ethiopia: Secretary Blinken's Meeting With Ethiopian Prime Minister Ahmed
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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 »
Africa: Secretaries Blinken and Austin Before Meeting With Djiboutian, Nigerien, and Somali Presidents
SECRETARY BLINKEN: Well, good morning, everyone. A tout le monde, bienvenue, welcome. Secretary Austin and I are delighted to have three close partners of the United States with us… Read more »
December 12, 2022
Kenya: Kenya National Day
I join President Ruto and all Kenyans in celebrating 59 years of Kenyan independence. The close cooperation between Kenya and the United States on a wide range of shared priorities… Read more »
December 05, 2022
Rwanda: Secretary Blinken's Call With Rwandan President Kagame
The below is attributable to Spokesperson Ned Price: Read more »
December 07, 2022
Sudan: Expanded Visa Restriction Policy for Individuals Undermining the Democratic Transition
We welcome the December 5 signing by Sudanese parties of an initial framework political agreement - an essential first step toward forming a civilian-led transitional government… Read more »
November 28, 2022
Ethiopia: Ambassador At Large Fick's Travel to Ethiopia
Ambassador at Large for Cyberspace and Digital Policy Nathaniel C. Fick will travel to Addis Ababa, Ethiopia from November 28 to 30, 2022 to attend the 17th annual Internet… Read more »
November 22, 2022
Ethiopia: Secretary Blinken's Call With Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy
The below is attributable to Spokesperson Ned Price: Read more »