August 19, 2023
Niger: U.S. Ambassador Kathleen Fitzgibbon Arrives in Niger
At the direction of Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken, Ambassador Kathleen FitzGibbon has traveled to Niamey to lead our diplomatic mission in Niger and bolster efforts to help… Read more »
August 18, 2023
Sudan: U.S. Press Briefing on Sudan
QUESTION: If no one has Niger – okay. So CNN put out new reporting today about a gruesome massacre on June 15th in West Darfur, Sudan by the Rapid Support Forces and allied… Read more »
West Africa: U.S. Press Briefing on Niger
QUESTION: So I guess you’ve seen comments coming out of ECOWAS, the West African states, a lot of tough rhetoric and sort of talking about their commitment to a military… Read more »
August 17, 2023
Sudan: On Fighting in Nyala in South Darfur
The United States calls on the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) and the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) to cease renewed fighting in Nyala, South Darfur, and other populated areas, which… Read more »
August 16, 2023
Congo-Kinshasa: Designation of Officials for Significant Corruption
The United States is designating the following individuals as generally ineligible for entry into the United States, due to their involvement in significant corruption: Read more »
August 10, 2023
West Africa: ECOWAS Call for Restoration of Constitutional Order in the Republic of Niger
The United States joins the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) in calling for the restoration of constitutional order in Niger. The United States appreciates the… Read more »
August 07, 2023
Kenya: Statement On the 25th Anniversary of the Embassy Bombings in Kenya and Tanzania
Every August 7th, the State Department community - in Washington and at missions around the world - comes together to observe the anniversary of the U.S. Embassy bombings in… Read more »
August 08, 2023
Africa: Secretary Antony J. Blinken With Waihiga Mwaura of BBC Focus On Africa
QUESTION: Well, we're now joined by the U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken to discuss the Black Sea Grain Initiative and food security. He's joining us from Washington, D.C. Read more »
August 07, 2023
West Africa: Briefing by U.S Acting Deputy Secretary of State Victoria Nuland from Niamey
MR PATEL: Hey, everybody. Good afternoon and thank you so much for joining us today, especially last minute. Laying out some ground rules real quick, this call… Read more »
East Africa: U.S. Secretary Blinken Commemorates 25th Anniversary of U.S. Embassy Bombings in Tanzania and Kenya
Assistant Secretary Phee: Good morning, and welcome to the Department of State. Ladies, gentlemen, distinguished guests, there are so many of you here I can't single any one of you… Read more »
East Africa: Press Statement By Antony Blinken Secretary of State on Embassy Bombings In Nairobi, Dar es Salaam 25 Years Ago
Every August 7th, the State Department community – in Washington and at missions around the world – comes together to observe the anniversary of the U.S. Embassy… Read more »
Niger: Acting Deputy Secretary Nuland's Trip to Niger
The below is attributable to Spokesperson Matthew Miller: Read more »
Angola: Embassy Luanda Launches the Dinheiro Digital É Melhor Project to Increase Financial Inclusion
The U.S. Embassy in Angola launched the Dinheiro Digital é Melhor project with mobile operator Africell to improve and expand the use of mobile money applications, making it… Read more »
Cote d'Ivoire: Côte d'Ivoire National Day
On behalf of the United States of America, I congratulate Côte d'Ivoire on 63 years of independence. Read more »
August 03, 2023
Africa: Secretary Antony J. Blinken After the UN Security Council Open Debate on Famine and Conflict-Induced Global Food Insecurity
SECRETARY BLINKEN: Well, good afternoon, everyone. We’re here today and using our presidency of the Security Council this month to focus in on the rising… Read more »
August 04, 2023
Niger: Foreign Assistance Programs and Events in Niger
The U.S. government is pausing certain foreign assistance programs benefiting the government of Niger. This interim measure does not impact all U.S. foreign assistance programs in… Read more »
Sudan: Statement On Atrocities in Darfur, Sudan
The Troika (Norway, the United Kingdom, and the United States) condemn in the strongest terms the ongoing violence in Darfur, especially reports of killings based on ethnicity and… Read more »
July 29, 2023
Nigeria: Secretary Blinken's Call With Nigerian President Bola Tinubu
The below is attributable to Spokesperson Matthew Miller: Read more »
August 01, 2023
Africa: LGBTQI+ Special Envoy Stern's Travel to Mauritius and South Africa
Jessica Stern, U.S. Special Envoy to Advance the Human Rights of Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer, and Intersex (LGBTQI)+ Persons, will travel to Africa, including… Read more »
Africa: New Pepfar Initiative - Safe Births, Healthy Babies
In 2024, the U.S. President's Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR) intends to, subject to availability of appropriated funds and completion of congressional notification… Read more »
August 02, 2023
Niger: Ordered Departure of Non-Emergency U.S. Government Personnel From U.S. Embassy Niamey
The Department of State has no higher priority than the safety and security of U.S. citizens overseas, including U.S. government personnel serving abroad. Given ongoing… Read more »
Niger: Niger - Travel Advisory Raised to Level 4 - Do Not Travel
Last Update: Reissued on August 2, 2023 to reflect the ordered departure of non-emergency U.S. government personnel and eligible family members. Read more »
Africa: Secretary Blinken's Remarks At the Mandela Washington Fellowship Summit for Young African Leaders
SECRETARY BLINKEN: Good afternoon, Mandela Fellows. Read more »
Niger: Secretary Blinken's Call With Nigerien President Bazoum
The following is attributable to Spokesperson Matthew Miller: Read more »
August 01, 2023
Kenya: Kenya Considering Leading a Multinational Force in Haiti
The United States commends the Government of Kenya for responding to Haiti's call and for considering to serve as the lead nation for a multinational force in Haiti to assist in… Read more »