September 16, 2022
Africa: Upcoming Digital Press Briefing With U.S. Special Envoy for the Horn of Africa, Mike Hammer
MEDIA ADVISORY | September 20 Digital Press Briefing with U.S. Special Envoy for the Horn of Africa, Mike Hammer Read more »
September 11, 2022
Ethiopia: On the Occasion of the Ethiopian New Year - 2022
On the occasion of the Ethiopian New Year, the United States stands with the people of Ethiopia and supports ongoing diplomatic efforts to realize their desire to live in peace,… Read more »
September 07, 2022
Kenya: Secretary Blinken's Call With Kenyan President-Elect Ruto
The below is attributable to Spokesperson Ned Price: Read more »
September 02, 2022
Ethiopia: Special Envoy for the Horn of Africa Mike Hammer's Travel to Ethiopia
Special Envoy for the Horn of Africa (SEHOA) Mike Hammer will travel to Ethiopia and the region September 4-15. He will press for an immediate cessation of hostilities and the… Read more »
August 30, 2022
East Africa: Arrival of Wheat-Carrying Brave Commander to East Africa From Ukraine
The United States welcomes the arrival in Djibouti of 23,300 metric tons of Ukrainian grain aboard the ship Brave Commander. This grain will be distributed within Ethiopia and… Read more »
East Africa: Experts to Host Twitter Spaces Discussion On The Hunger in The Horn Of Africa
On August 31, 2022, USAID Administrator Samantha Power and Top Chef judge and food activist Tom Colicchio will host a Twitter Spaces discussion with USAID partners to examine the… Read more »
August 24, 2022
Ethiopia: U.S. Concerned by Reports of Renewed Hostilities
We are concerned by reports of renewed hostilities in Ethiopia. We call on the Government of Ethiopia and the Tigray People's Liberation Front (TPLF) to redouble efforts to advance… Read more »
August 20, 2022
Somalia: U.S. Condemns Attack in Mogadishu
The United States strongly condemns the Al-Shabaab attack at the Hayat Hotel in Mogadishu. We express our heartfelt condolences to the families who lost loved ones, wish a full… Read more »
August 13, 2022
Kenya: Secretary Blinken's Call With Kenyan President Kenyatta, August 2022
Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken spoke today with Kenyan President Uhuru Kenyatta to discuss the Secretary's recent visit to South Africa, the DRC, and Rwanda, noting his… 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 »
August 10, 2022
Rwanda: The United States and Rwanda - Strategic Partners
Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken will visit Rwanda on August 11, where he will meet with senior officials and civil society. The United States and Rwanda cooperate on global… Read more »
East Africa: Samantha Power And Chef Tom Colicchio To Host A Twitter Spaces Discussion With Experts On The Hunger Crisis In The Horn Of Africa
On August 11, 2022, USAID Administrator Samantha Power and Top Chef judge and food activist Tom Colicchio will host a Twitter Spaces discussion with experts to examine the hunger… 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 »
August 05, 2022
Uganda: Remarks by Ambassador Linda Thomas-Greenfield to Ugandan Officials, Farmers, Consumers, and Employees during a Visit to Maganjo Grain Millers in Kampa
Thank you very much. Thanks to all of you for being here, for welcoming me and my delegation, and thank you for the rain. [Laughter.] I know that rain is always needed, so I… Read more »
July 27, 2022
Uganda: Ambassador Linda Thomas-Greenfield's Meeting with Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni
The below is attributable to U.S. Mission to the United Nations Acting Spokesperson Melissa Quartell: Read more »
August 03, 2022
Kenya: Kenyans Urged to Support Free and Fair Elections
The August 9 election will be an opportunity for Kenya to showcase its democracy to the world. I urge all Kenyans to support free and fair elections that are conducted… Read more »
August 02, 2022
Africa: Ambassador Linda Thomas-Greenfield to Visit Ghana, Cape Verde and Uganda
Ambassador Linda Thomas-Greenfield discusses her upcoming trip to Ghana and Uganda as well as U.S. efforts to address the global food security crisis. She then takes questions from… Read more »
July 29, 2022
Africa: Secretary Blinken's Travel to Cambodia, the Philippines, South Africa, the Democratic Republic of the Congo, and Rwanda
Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken will travel to Cambodia, the Philippines, South Africa, the Democratic Republic of the Congo, and Rwanda August 2-12, 2022. Read more »
July 23, 2022
Egypt: Special Envoy for the Horn of Africa Mike Hammer's Travel to Egypt, the UAE, and Ethiopia
Special Envoy for the Horn of Africa (SEHOA) Mike Hammer will travel to Egypt, the United Arab Emirates, and Ethiopia July 24-August 1. He will provide U.S. support toward forging… Read more »
July 15, 2022
South Sudan: The United States Stands With the People and Calls for Urgent Progress From Leaders
The United States laments the failure of South Sudanese leaders to implement the commitments they have made to bring peace to South Sudan and has consequently decided to end U.S.… Read more »
July 13, 2022
Sudan: Joint Statement On Sudan On the Occasion of Eid Al-Adha
The members of the Troika (Norway, the United Kingdom and the United States) and the European Union extend our warm wishes to the Sudanese people at the conclusion of Eid al-Adha. Read more »
July 10, 2022
Uganda: Assistant Secretary Noyes' Travel to Uganda and Geneva
Assistant Secretary of State for Population, Refugees, and Migration (PRM) Julieta Valls Noyes travels to Uganda July 9-15 and Geneva July 16-19. Read more »
July 09, 2022
South Sudan: South Sudan National Day - July 9, 2022
On behalf of the Government of the United States of America, I congratulate the people of South Sudan on eleven years of independence. Read more »