November 07, 2022
Eritrea: U.S. Relations With Eritrea - November 2022
More information about Eritrea is available on the Eritrea Page and from other Department of State publications and other sources listed at the end of this fact sheet. Read more »
South Africa: Acting Assistant Secretary for Global Public Affairs Trudeau Travels to South Africa, Tanzania, Liberia, and Belgium
Acting Assistant Secretary for Global Public Affairs Elizabeth Kennedy Trudeau will travel to South Africa, Tanzania, Liberia, and Belgium from November 7 to November 17, 2022. Her… Read more »
November 04, 2022
Kenya: Secretary Antony J. Blinken and Kenyan Foreign Minister Dr. Alfred Nganga Mutua Before Their Meeting
Rathaus Münster, Germany, November 4, 2022 Read more »
Kenya: Secretary Blinken's Meeting With Kenyan Cabinet Secretary for Foreign Affairs Alfred Mutua
The below is attributable to Spokesperson Ned Price: Read more »
November 03, 2022
Kenya: Secretary Blinken's Call With Kenyan President Ruto
The following is attributable to Spokesperson Ned Price: Read more »
November 02, 2022
Ethiopia: On the African Union-Led Peace Talks
We welcome the momentous step taken in Pretoria today to advance the African Union's campaign to "silence the guns" with the signing of a cessation of hostilities between the… Read more »
November 18, 2022
Somalia: Reward Offered for Information On Key Leaders of Al-Shabaab
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 million… Read more »
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 01, 2022
Somalia: Designation of Isis-Somalia Weapons Trafficking Network
The United States has designated an Islamic State in Iraq and Syria (ISIS)-Somalia network of weapons traffickers, their associates, and an affiliated business for facilitating… 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 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
Kenya: Secretary Blinken's Call With Kenyan President Ruto
The following is attributable to Spokesperson Ned Price: Read more »
October 21, 2022
Africa: Welcoming the Announcement of AU-Led Negotiations to Resolve Conflict in Ethiopia
The United States welcomes the planned launch of African Union-led peace talks next week between the Government of Ethiopia and the Tigrayan regional authorities. We commend South… 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 18, 2022
Rwanda: U.S. Relations With Rwanda
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October 17, 2022
East Africa: U.S. Announces Five Al-Shabaab Leaders Have Been Designated as Terrorists
The United States remains steadfast in our support of East African and African Union-led efforts to counter the threat from al-Shabaab, one of al-Qa'ida's most dangerous… 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 »
October 09, 2022
Uganda: Ugandan National Day - 2022
On behalf of the United States of America, I congratulate the people of Uganda on the 60th anniversary of Ugandan independence and the significant progress made in the country's… Read more »
October 07, 2022
Ethiopia: Welcoming Renewal of the Mandate for the International Commission of Human Rights Experts On Ethiopia
The United States welcomes the renewal of the mandate of the International Commission of Human Rights Experts on Ethiopia (ICHREE) at the 51st Human Rights Council session. We view… Read more »
October 03, 2022
Africa: Special Envoy for the Horn of Africa Hammer Travels to Kenya, South Africa, and Ethiopia
Special Envoy for the Horn of Africa (SEHOA) Mike Hammer will travel to Kenya, South Africa, and Ethiopia October 3-18, 2022. Special Envoy Hammer is returning to the region as… 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 20, 2022
East Africa: Digital Press Briefing With U.S. Special Envoy for the Horn of Africa, Mike Hammer
Summary: Digital press briefing with U.S. Special Envoy for the Horn of Africa, Mike Hammer. Special Envoy Hammer discussed his recent trip to the region in support of the African… Read more »
September 19, 2022
Ethiopia: U.S. Special Envoy for the Horn of Africa Hammer's Work in Ethiopia
Special Envoy for the Horn of Africa (SEHOA) Mike Hammer arrived in Ethiopia on September 5 to encourage efforts for an immediate stop to the fighting and participation by the… Read more »