July 06, 2022
Comoros: Comoros National Day
It is a pleasure to congratulate the Comorian people on the forty-seventh anniversary of their independence. Read more »
June 30, 2022
Kenya: Secretary Blinken's Call With Kenyan President Kenyatta, June 2022
The below is attributable to Spokesperson Ned Price: Read more »
June 21, 2022
Ethiopia: Civilians Killed in Ethiopia
The United States is gravely concerned by reported killings of civilians in the Amhara community of the Oromia Region of Ethiopia this weekend. We mourn for the victims and extend… Read more »
July 01, 2022
Rwanda: Rwanda National Day
On behalf of the United States of America, I offer my congratulations to the people and Government of Rwanda as you celebrate 60 years of independence on July 1 and the 28th… Read more »
Somalia: The Federal Republic of Somalia's National Day
On behalf of the United States of America, I congratulate the people and Government of Somalia on your 62nd National Day. Read more »
Burundi: Burundi National Day
On behalf of the United States of America, I send my congratulations to the people of the Republic of Burundi as you celebrate 60 years of independence. We look forward to working… Read more »
June 29, 2022
Seychelles: Seychelles National Day
On behalf of the people of the United States, I congratulate the Seychellois people on your forty-sixth anniversary of independence. Read more »
June 26, 2022
Madagascar: Madagascar National Day
On behalf of the United States of America, I congratulate the people of Madagascar on the occasion of your sixty-second Independence Day. Read more »
June 14, 2022
Tanzania: The United States-Tanzania Open Skies Air Transport Agreement Enters Into Force
The U.S.-Tanzania Air Transport Agreement entered into force on June 10. This bilateral agreement establishes a modern civil aviation relationship with Tanzania consistent with… Read more »
June 13, 2022
Somalia: U.S. Support for Somalia
During her June 13 visit to Mogadishu, Somalia, Under Secretary for Political Affairs Victoria Nuland met with President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud to offer U.S. support for his… Read more »
June 10, 2022
Africa: Under Secretary of State for Political Affairs Nuland's Travel to Djibouti, Mozambique, and Nigeria
Under Secretary of State for Political Affairs Victoria Nuland will visit Djibouti, Mozambique, and Nigeria, June 11-17, 2022. Read more »
June 07, 2022
Ethiopia: Humanitarian Assistance to Communities in Northern Ethiopia
The United States welcomes the progress in securing more regular access for humanitarian assistance to communities in need in the Afar, Amhara, and Tigray regions of Ethiopia. In… Read more »
June 04, 2022
Sudan: Assistant Secretary Phee's Travel to Sudan
Assistant Secretary of State for African Affairs Molly Phee will travel to Sudan from June 5-9. Assistant Secretary Phee's visit is in support of the Sudanese-led process to… Read more »
June 01, 2022
East Africa: Special Envoy for the Horn of Africa
As Ambassador David Satterfield prepares to step down from the role, I am announcing that Ambassador Mike Hammer will succeed him as U.S. Special Envoy for the Horn of Africa. I am… Read more »
May 26, 2022
Kenya: Secretary Blinken's Call With Kenyan Cabinet Secretary for Foreign Affairs Omamo
The following is attributable to Spokesperson Ned Price: Read more »
Kenya: Department of State Offers Reward for Information to Bring Two Kenyan Nationals to Justice
The U.S. Department of State is offering rewards of up to $1 million each for information leading to the arrests and/or convictions of two fugitive Kenyan nationals, Abdi Hussein… Read more »
May 25, 2022
Somalia: Secretary Blinken's Call With President Hassan Sheikh
The below is attributable to Spokesperson Ned Price: Read more »
May 23, 2022
Sudan: U.S. Government Issues a Business Advisory for Sudan
The Departments of State, Treasury, Commerce, and Labor today issued a business advisory on Sudan, highlighting the growing reputational risks to U.S. businesses and individuals… Read more »
Sudan: Risks and Considerations for U.S. Businesses Operating in Sudan
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May 16, 2022
Somalia: Somalia's Presidential Elections
The United States congratulates the people of Somalia on the conclusion of their national electoral process. We also congratulate Hassan Sheikh Mohamud on his election as the… Read more »
May 09, 2022
Sudan: United States Support for the Sudanese Tripartite Political Process
The United States reiterates its strong support for the combined efforts of the United Nations Integrated Transition Assistance Mission in Sudan (UNITAMS), the African Union (AU),… 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 »