March 01
Burkina Faso: Statement On the Escalation of Violence Against Civilians in Burkina Faso
The United States is gravely concerned by the rise in violence against civilians in northern and eastern Burkina Faso in late February. Read more »
February 28
Ghana: Ghanaian Parliament's Passage of Legislation Undermines Human Rights
The United States is deeply troubled by the Ghanaian Parliament's passage of legislation, officially called the Human Sexual Rights and Family Values Bill, which would threaten all… Read more »
February 08
Central Africa: DRL Strengthening LGBTQI+ Human Rights in Francophone West and Central Africa
United States Department of State Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights and Labor (DRL)Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO): DRL Strengthening LGBTQI+ Human Rights in Francophone West… Read more »
February 16
Kenya: Acting Assistant Secretary Littlejohn's Travel to Oman, Ghana, and Kenya
Acting Assistant Secretary of State for Oceans and International Environmental and Scientific Affairs Jennifer R. Littlejohn will travel to Oman, Ghana, and Kenya from February 16… Read more »
February 13
Senegal: Secretary Blinken's Call With Senegalese President Sall
The below is attributable to Spokesperson Matthew Miller: Read more »
January 31
Africa: Online Press Briefing with Assistant Secretary of State for African Affairs, Molly Phee
MODERATOR: Good afternoon from the State Department’s Brussels Media Hub. I would like to welcome everyone joining us for today’s virtual press… Read more »
January 23
Nigeria: Secretary Antony J. Blinken and Nigerian Foreign Minister Yusuf Maitama Tuggar At a Joint Press Availability
ODERATOR: Your Excellency the Honorable Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Federal Republic of Nigeria Ambassador Yusuf Tuggar; Your Excellency the 71st United States Secretary of… Read more »
Nigeria: U.S. Security Cooperation With Nigeria
For more than 50 years, the United States and Nigeria have enjoyed a strong security partnership and friendship. The U.S.-Nigeria relationship is among the most important in… Read more »
Africa: Secretary Antony J. Blinken At an Event On Food Security and Economic Growth At the Africarice Headquarters
SECRETARY BLINKEN: Thank you very much. Well, good afternoon, everyone. And for me, it was both a pleasure and fascinating to be here, both with my colleague from the African… Read more »
Cote d'Ivoire: Secretary Antony J. Blinken and Côte d'Ivoire President Alassane Ouattara After Their Meeting
PRESIDENT OUATTARA: (Via interpreter) Ladies and gentlemen, this is an honor for me to welcome Mr. Blinken, Secretary of State - that is the minister of state, minister of foreign… Read more »
Nigeria: The United States and Nigeria - Partnering for Prosperity
Secretary Antony J. Blinken will visit Abuja and Lagos, Nigeria, January 23-24 where he will meet with President Bola Tinubu, Foreign Minister Yusuf Tuggar, and representatives… Read more »
January 22
Cape Verde: Secretary Blinken and Cabo Verdean Prime Minister Ulisses Correia E Silva Before Their Meeting
PRIME MINISTER SILVA: (Via interpreter) Good morning, Your Excellency Secretary of State Antony Blinken. Welcome to Cabo Verde. A special visit of yours to Cabo Verde, to the city… Read more »
Cote d'Ivoire: The United States and Côte d'Ivoire - Strengthening Our Partnership
Secretary Antony J. Blinken's visit to Abidjan January 22-23, 2024, advanced commitments made during the U.S.-Africa Leaders Summit by expanding partnerships with the government,… Read more »
Cote d'Ivoire: Secretary Blinken's Remarks to the Press
SECRETARY BLINKEN: It's wonderful to be here at the Africa Cup of Nations, and I just want to compliment the Ivory Coast, Côte d'Ivoire, for the extraordinary organization of… Read more »
Cape Verde: Secretary Blinken's Remarks Following Visit to Porto De Praia
SECRETARY BLINKEN: It's wonderful to be here in Cabo Verde and the port of Praia. We start this trip to Africa here in Cabo Verde because it is quite literally a gateway to Africa… Read more »
January 18
Africa: Assistant Secretary for African Affairs Molly Phee Previewing the Secretary's Trip to Cabo Verde, Cote d'Ivoire, Nigeria, and Angola
MR TEK: Thank you and good morning, everyone. Welcome to today’s background call on Secretary of State Antony Blinken’s travel to Cabo Verde, Cote… Read more »
January 16
Sierra Leone: U.S. Relations With Sierra Leone
More information about Sierra Leone is available on the Sierra Leone Page and from other Department of State publications and other sources listed at the end of this fact sheet. Read more »
December 12, 2023
Burkina Faso: U.S. Concerns About Human Rights in Burkina Faso
In this moment of insecurity and transition in the Sahel, the United States condemns the increasing and unacceptable violence committed by terrorist groups against civilians,… Read more »
November 28, 2023
Mauritania: The Islamic Republic of Mauritania's National Day
On behalf of the United States of America and the American people, I send my best wishes to the government and people of Mauritania as you celebrate 63 years of independence. Read more »
November 20, 2023
Gambia: Congratulations to the People of Gambia On Transitional Justice Legislation
Good morning from Washington D.C., where I recently had the pleasure of meeting with Chief Justice Hassan Jallow of the Gambian Supreme Court. Read more »
November 15, 2023
Nigeria: IRFBA's Statement On Nigerian Religious Prisoner of Conscience, Mubarak Bala
As Chair of the International Religious Freedom or Belief Alliance, I express my grave concern at the ongoing imprisonment of Mubarak Bala. Read more »
October 30, 2023
Cape Verde: U.S. Relations With Cabo Verde
More information about Cabo Verde is available on the Cabo Verde Page and from other Department of State publications and other sources listed at the end of this fact sheet. Read more »
November 17, 2023
Liberia: George Weah Concedes Defeat to Opposition's Joseph Boakai
Liberian President George Weah conceded defeat today to Joseph Boakai in the presidential runoff election held on November 14. We congratulate president-elect Boakai on his victory… Read more »
November 16, 2023
Liberia: Statement by Ambassador Linda Thomas-Greenfield on Liberia's Runoff Election
Once again, the Liberian people reaffirmed their commitment to democracy in yesterday’s runoff election. We commend their dedication to exercising their right to vote broadly… Read more »
November 15, 2023
Liberia: Statement by Ambassador Linda Thomas-Greenfield on Liberia's Runoff Election
Once again, the Liberian people reaffirmed their commitment to democracy in yesterday’s runoff election. We commend their dedication to exercising their right to vote broadly… Read more »