December 18, 2022
Niger: Niger National Day
On behalf of the Government of the United States and the American people, I send my best wishes to the Nigerien people as they celebrate Republic Day. Read more »
December 15, 2022
Mauritania: Deputy Secretary Sherman's Meeting With Mauritian Prime Minister Pravind Jugnauth
The following is attributable to Spokesperson Ned Price: Read more »
December 14, 2022
Ghana: Secretary Antony J. Blinken and Ghanaian President Nana Akufo-Addo Before Their Meeting
SECRETARY BLINKEN: So this is a very good occasion, but it's a particularly good occasion because we greatly value Ghana's leadership and your leadership in West Africa, the… Read more »
Ghana: Secretary Blinken's Meeting With Ghanaian President Akufo-Addo
The below is attributable to Spokesperson Ned Price: Read more »
December 13, 2022
Senegal: Secretary Blinken's Meeting With Senegalese President Sall
The below is attributable to Spokesperson Ned Price: Read more »
Ghana: State Department Announces Partnership Opportunity Delegation to Ghana
On December 12, 2022, Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken announced an upcoming Partnership Opportunity Delegation (POD) to Accra, Ghana. The delegation will travel to Accra… Read more »
Africa: Nigeria and Rwanda - First African Nations Sign the Artemis Accords at Space Forum
At the first ever U.S.-Africa Space Forum , Nigeria and Rwanda became the first African nations to sign the Artemis Accords. Participants in the Forum, which was part of the… Read more »
Africa: Secretaries Blinken and Austin Before Meeting With Djiboutian, Nigerien, and Somali Presidents
SECRETARY BLINKEN: Well, good morning, everyone. A tout le monde, bienvenue, welcome. Secretary Austin and I are delighted to have three close partners of the United States with us… Read more »
December 11, 2022
Burkina Faso: Burkina Faso National Day - 2022
On behalf of the Government of the United States and the American people, I congratulate the people of Burkina Faso as you celebrate your 62nd National Day. Read more »
December 07, 2022
Cote d'Ivoire: United States and Côte d'Ivoire Sign Child Protection Compact (CPC) Partnership
Today, Chargé d'Affaires to Côte d'Ivoire Joann M. Lockard, First Lady of Côte d'Ivoire Dominique Ouattara, and Minister of Employment and Social Protection Mr.… Read more »
December 06, 2022
Senegal: Special Representative Mcauliffe's Travel to Cote d'Ivoire and Senegal
Special Representative Dorothy McAuliffe traveled to Côte d'Ivoire and Senegal November 12-19, 2022, to visit health facilities monitored by Parsyl, which provides risk… Read more »
November 28, 2022
Gambia: Ambassador Hussain Travels to Morocco, the Gambia, and Senegal
U.S. Ambassador at Large for International Religious Freedom Rashad Hussain will travel to Morocco, The Gambia, and Senegal from November 28 through December 1, 2022. Read more »
Mauritania: Mauritania National Day - 2022
On behalf of the Government of the United States and the American people, I send my best wishes to the Government and people of Mauritania as you celebrate 62 years of… Read more »
November 07, 2022
South Africa: Acting Assistant Secretary for Global Public Affairs Trudeau Travels to South Africa, Tanzania, Liberia, and Belgium
Acting Assistant Secretary for Global Public Affairs Elizabeth Kennedy Trudeau will travel to South Africa, Tanzania, Liberia, and Belgium from November 7 to November 17, 2022. Her… Read more »
November 04, 2022
Ghana: Secretary Blinken's Meeting Ghanaian Foreign Minister Botchwey
The below is attributable to Spokesperson Ned Price: Read more »
October 26, 2022
Ghana: U.S., Japan Announce Partnership With Ghana to Support Its Goal of Being the Mover in Africa for Small Modular Reactor Deployment
At the International Atomic Energy Agency Nuclear Power Ministerial Conference in Washington, DC, Under Secretary of State for Arms Control and International Security Bonnie… Read more »
Nigeria: US Dept of State Evacuating 'Non-Emergency' Staff After Terror Warning
Reconsider travel to Nigeria due to crime , terrorism , civil unrest , kidnapping , and maritime crime . Some areas have increased risk.… Read more »
October 20, 2022
Guinea: U.S. Relations With Guinea
More information about Guinea is available on the Guinea Page and from other Department of State publications and other sources listed at the end of this fact sheet. Read more »
October 14, 2022
Africa: Interagency U.S. Delegation Travels to Coastal West Africa
Assistant Secretary of State for Conflict and Stabilization Operations Anne A. Witkowsky will lead a multi-agency delegation including Assistant to the USAID Administrator for… Read more »
October 02, 2022
Guinea: Guinea National Day - 2022
On behalf of the United States of America, I congratulate the people of Guinea on the 64th anniversary of your independence. Read more »
October 01, 2022
Burkina Faso: The Situation in Burkina Faso
The United States is deeply concerned by events in Burkina Faso. We note that for the second time in eight months, military officers have asserted that they have dissolved the… Read more »
Nigeria: Nigeria's National Day - 2022
On behalf of the United States of America, I extend best wishes to the people of Nigeria on the 62nd anniversary of their independence. Read more »
September 30, 2022
Nigeria: Special Advisor On International Disability Rights Minkara's Travel to Qatar and Nigeria
Special Advisor on International Disability Rights Sara Minkara will travel to Doha, Qatar, October 1-4 to meet with government officials, civil society, and like-minded partners,… Read more »
September 28, 2022
West Africa: U.S. Support of ECOWAS Sanctions on Guinea
The United States commends the strong actions taken by the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) in defense of democracy in Guinea following its Extraordinary Summit… Read more »
September 27, 2022
West Africa: U.S. Support of ECOWAS Sanctions On Guinea
The United States commends the strong actions taken by the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) in defense of democracy in Guinea following its Extraordinary Summit… Read more »