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 »
November 08, 2023
Guinea: Announcement On Adapt Initiative in Guinea
At the 2022 U.S.-Africa Leaders Summit, President Biden announced the United States would increase political and technical support for democratic transitions through a new African… Read more »
October 31, 2023
Africa: Toloui to Travel to South Africa and Nigeria for Agoa Forum
Assistant Secretary for Economic and Business Affairs Ramin Toloui will travel to South Africa and Nigeria November 1-9 to participate in multilateral fora and conduct bilateral… Read more »
Senegal: U.S. Relations With Senegal
More information about Senegal is available on the Senegal Page and from other Department of State publications and other sources listed at the end of this fact sheet. Read more »
October 30, 2023
Senegal: Partnership Impact During Tours of The Gambia and Senegal
illennium Challenge Corporation (MCC) CEO Alice Albright recently visited The Gambia and Senegal to celebrate the progress of MCC grant programs and learn more about the ways… Read more »
October 18, 2023
West Africa: Joint Statement On the Meeting of the U.S.-Spain Working Group On the Sahel
The text of the following statement was released by the Governments of the United States of America and Spain on the inaugural meeting of the U.S.-Spain Working Group on the Sahel. Read more »
October 10, 2023
Niger: Military Coup d'Etat in Niger
The United States has concluded that a military coup d'etat has taken place in Niger. Pursuant to section 7008 of the Department of State's annual appropriations act, the United… Read more »
September 01, 2023
Sierra Leone: Visa Restriction Policy on Undermining the Democratic Process
The United States is committed to supporting and advancing democracy in Sierra Leone and around the world. Today, I am announcing a new visa restriction policy under Section… Read more »
August 16, 2023
Mali: Threats to Peace and Security in Mali
The United States is deeply concerned about the threat of worsening violence in Mali as the UN Multidimensional Integrated Stabilization Mission there (MINUSMA) begins its… Read more »
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
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 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
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 »
Niger: Acting Deputy Secretary Nuland's Trip to Niger
The below is attributable to Spokesperson Matthew Miller: 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 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 »
July 29, 2023
Nigeria: Secretary Blinken's Call With Nigerian President Bola Tinubu
The below is attributable to Spokesperson Matthew Miller: 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 »
Niger: Secretary Blinken's Call With Nigerien President Bazoum
The following is attributable to Spokesperson Matthew Miller: Read more »
August 01, 2023
Africa: Secretary Blinken's Call With African Union Commission Chairperson Faki About the Attempted Takeover in Niger
The below is attributable to Spokesperson Matthew Miller: Read more »
July 24, 2023
Mali: Imposing Sanctions On Malian Officials in Connection With the Wagner Group
Today, the United States is designating three Malian officials who have worked closely with the Wagner Group to facilitate and expand Wagner's presence in Mali since December 2021.… Read more »
June 27, 2023
Africa: Sanctioning Entities and Individual Connected to Wagner Group in Africa
The United States is imposing sanctions on several entities in the Central African Republic (CAR) today for their connection to the transnational criminal organization known as the… Read more »