March 24, 2023
Rwanda: Release of Paul Rusesabagina
I welcome today's release of Paul Rusesabagina by the Government of Rwanda. It is a relief to know that Paul is rejoining his family, and the U.S. Government is grateful to the… Read more »
Mozambique: The U.S. Strategy to Prevent Conflict and Promote Stability 10-Year Strategic Plan for Mozambique
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West Africa: The U.S. Strategy to Prevent Conflict and Promote Stability 10-Year Strategic Plan for Coastal West Africa
Summary: The U.S. government (USG) is committed to expanding partnerships in West Africa to prevent violent conflicts from emerging or further spreading across the region. The… 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
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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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 »
March 17, 2023
Africa: 'Russia's Wagner Mercenaries Turn Chaos into Cash'
U.S. Marine Corps General Michael Langley, commander, U.S. Africa Command, delivered the 2023 U.S. Africa Command posture statement before the Senate Armed Services Committee March… Read more »
West Africa: Secretary Antony J. Blinken With Shaun Tandon of AFP
QUESTION: Mr. Secretary, thanks very much for taking this opportunity. We appreciate it. Read more »
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
Central Africa: U.S.$150 Million in New Humanitarian Assistance for the Sahel Region and West and Central Africa
Today I am announcing $150 million in new humanitarian assistance for Niger and other countries throughout the Sahel region through the Department of State's Bureau of Population,… Read more »
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 »
South Africa: The United States Announces Expansion of Vocational and Technical Education Exchange With South Africa,
The U.S. Department of State's Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs announced today that it will expand its partnership with South Africa on vocational and technical… Read more »
Niger: Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken At a Disarmament, Demobilization, Reintegration, and Reconciliation Event
SECRETARY BLINKEN: I hope you all got a chance to maybe listen in and hear what we heard. But what's truly remarkable is the approach that Niger has taken to countering violent… 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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Niger: Secretary Antony J. Blinken With Moussa Yahaya of Telesahel
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March 15, 2023
Ethiopia: Secretary Blinken's Meeting With Cessation of Hostilities Agreement (COHA) Signatories
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Ethiopia: Secretary Antony J. Blinken Before Meeting With Ethiopian Civil Society Leaders
SECRETARY BLINKEN: Well, I'm really grateful to each and every one of you, not just for being here this evening but for what you're doing every single day, which is working to… Read more »
Ethiopia: U.S.$331 Million in New Humanitarian Assistance
Today I am announcing more than $331 million in new humanitarian assistance for Ethiopia in FY 2023 through the Department of State and the U.S. Agency for International… Read more »
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 »
Africa: U.S. Investing in Sustainable, Long-Term African Food Production - Blinken
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 »
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 14, 2023
Ethiopia: The United States and Ethiopia - a Long-Term Partnership
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