June 19, 2023
Congo-Kinshasa: Final Report By UN Group of Experts
The United States welcomes the final report by the United Nations Group of Experts on the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC). We condemn the violence that has left so many… Read more »
June 27, 2023
Djibouti: Djibouti National Day
On behalf of the United States of America, I congratulate the Djiboutian people on the 46th anniversary of your nation's independence. Read more »
June 16, 2023
Nigeria: Assistant Secretary Pyatt's Travel to Nigeria
Department of State Bureau of Energy Resources (ENR) Assistant Secretary Geoffrey R. Pyatt will travel to Abuja, Nigeria, June 18-20. While there, he will highlight U.S. engagement… Read more »
June 13, 2023
Africa: Report on Six Months of Progress on U.S.-Africa Leaders' Summit
MODERATOR: Good afternoon to everyone from the U.S. Department of State's Africa Regional Media Hub. I welcome our participants dialing in from across the continent and thank all… Read more »
May 25, 2023
Congo-Kinshasa: Secretary Blinken's Call with President Tshisekedi
Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken spoke on May 23 with Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) President Félix Tshisekedi. They discussed the ongoing violence and… Read more »
May 24, 2023
Sudan: Department Press Briefing – May 23, 2023
QUESTION: Thanks. I know lots of us are concerned about Evan. But let me move to another topic, Sudan. Read more »
May 09, 2023
South Africa: Assistant Secretary Stewart Travels to South Africa and Egypt
From May 6-12, 2023, Assistant Secretary for Arms Control, Verification and Compliance Mallory Stewart will travel to Cape Town and Pretoria, South Africa, and Cairo, Egypt, to… Read more »
April 20, 2023
Sudan: U.S. Secretary Blinken's Diplomacy to Arrange an Eid Ceasefire
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April 18, 2023
Zimbabwe: Zimbabwe National Day
On behalf of the Government of the United States of America, I congratulate the Zimbabwean people as you celebrate the 43rd anniversary of your independence. Read more »
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 »
Niger: The United States and Niger - A Strategic Partnership
Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken's travel to Niger on March 16, 2023, is the country's first visit by a U.S. Secretary of State. He will meet with President Mohamed Bazoum and… Read more »
Africa: Secretary Blinken's Meeting With African Union Commission Chairperson Faki
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March 31, 2023
Senegal: Senegal National Day
On behalf of the United States of America, I offer congratulations to President Sall and the people of Senegal as you celebrate 63 years of independence. Read more »
April 07, 2023
Cote d'Ivoire: Deputy Secretary Sherman's Call With Ivoirian Prime Minister Achi
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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 21, 2023
Namibia: Namibia National Day
On behalf of the Government and the people of the United States of America, I extend heartfelt congratulations to the Namibian people as you celebrate 32 years of independence on… 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 »
Morocco: Secretary Blinken's Meeting With Moroccan Foreign Minister Bourita
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March 17, 2023
Africa: Secretary Antony J. Blinken at a Press Availability
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 »
March 16, 2023
Niger: Secretary Antony J. Blinken With Moussa Yahaya of Telesahel
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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 »
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 02, 2023
Nigeria: U.S. Congratulates Nigeria on Election
The United States congratulates the people of Nigeria, President-elect Tinubu, and all political leaders following the declaration by Nigeria's Independent National Electoral… Read more »