August 10, 2022
Rwanda: The United States and Rwanda - Strategic Partners
Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken will visit Rwanda on August 11, where he will meet with senior officials and civil society. The United States and Rwanda cooperate on global… Read more »
Africa: Remarks at a UNSC Briefing on Threats to International Peace and Security Caused by Terrorist Acts
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Africa: U.S. Delegation to the Committee on the Elimination of Racial Discrimination
The Biden-Harris administration is deeply committed to addressing the challenges of systemic racism both at home and abroad, including the structures, policies, laws, and practices… Read more »
Africa: Biden Administration Announces Key Actions and Implementation Plan to Increase Vaccine Supply
FDA Emergency Use Authorization allows for alternative dosing regimen; increases JYNNEOS supply by up to five-fold Read more »
East Africa: Samantha Power And Chef Tom Colicchio To Host A Twitter Spaces Discussion With Experts On The Hunger Crisis In The Horn Of Africa
On August 11, 2022, USAID Administrator Samantha Power and Top Chef judge and food activist Tom Colicchio will host a Twitter Spaces discussion with experts to examine the hunger… Read more »
Africa: U.S. Africa Command Welcomes New Leader
U.S. Marine Corps Gen. Michael E. Langley assumed command of U.S. Africa Command in a ceremony at Kelley Barracks, Stuttgart, Germany, Aug. 9. Read more »
South Africa: Secretary Blinken's Meeting With President Ramaphosa
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Congo-Kinshasa: Joint Press Briefing by Visiting U.S. Top Officials
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August 09, 2022
Africa: U.S. Secretary of State Blinken on Africa Strategy - Full Text
The text of a speech delivered by U.S. Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken on August 8, 2022: Read more »
South Africa: U.S. Secretary of State Remarks At a South African Women's Day Event
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Africa: Secretary Antony J. Blinken With Romain Chanson of Radio France Internationale (RFI))
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August 08, 2022
Africa: U.S. Secretary of State Denies Visiting Africa to Counter Russia
Victoria Yards, Johannesburg, South Africa - August 8, 2022 Read more »
South Africa: Remarks At the Opening of the U.S.-South African Strategic Dialogue
Remarks by South African Minister of International Relations and Cooperation Naledi Pandor and U.S. Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken Read more »
Africa: U.S. Food Security Assistance to Sub-Saharan Africa
Secretary Blinken travels to South Africa, the Democratic Republic of the Congo, and Rwanda this week, where the United States has been deploying resources and working in… Read more »
South Africa: Remarks at Women's Day Event
SECRETARY BLINKEN: (In progress) do what we did just to go around and see this. A few extraordinary things here today. First of all, extraordinary innovation here… Read more »
Chad: The Chadian Signing of a Peace Agreement in Doha
We commend the signing of the Peace Agreement in Doha and welcome this step toward reconciliation in Chad. We acknowledge the role of the Government of Qatar, the Chadian… Read more »
South Africa: Biden Administration Spells Out Policy on South Africa
The United States and South Africa enjoy a strategic partnership with a strong network of people-to-people relationships with businesses, non-governmental organizations,… Read more »
August 07, 2022
South Africa: Secretary Antony J. Blinken Remarks to the Press
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Tanzania: 24th Anniversary of the 1998 Embassy Bombings
Today we solemnly remember the lives -- Americans, Kenyans, Tanzanians, and others -- that were violently taken from us 24 years ago. The terrorist attacks against our Embassies in… Read more »
Cote d'Ivoire: U.S. Congratulates Nation on 62 Years of Independence
On behalf of the Government of the United States of America, I warmly wish the Ivoirian people a happy 62nd National Day. Read more »
August 06, 2022
South Africa: Under Secretary Fernandez's Travel to South Africa and the Democratic Republic of the Congo
Under Secretary of State Jose W. Fernandez will travel to South Africa, August 7-8, and the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), August 9-10, to join Secretary of State Antony… Read more »
August 05, 2022
Africa: Humanitarian Assistance for Africa - August 5, 2022
On August 5, 2022, Ambassador Linda Thomas-Greenfield announced in Ghana more than $127 million in humanitarian assistance for Africa through the U.S. Department of State's Bureau… Read more »
Uganda: Remarks by Ambassador Linda Thomas-Greenfield to Ugandan Officials, Farmers, Consumers, and Employees during a Visit to Maganjo Grain Millers in Kampa
Thank you very much. Thanks to all of you for being here, for welcoming me and my delegation, and thank you for the rain. [Laughter.] I know that rain is always needed, so I… Read more »
August 03, 2022
Kenya: Kenyans Urged to Support Free and Fair Elections
The August 9 election will be an opportunity for Kenya to showcase its democracy to the world. I urge all Kenyans to support free and fair elections that are conducted… Read more »
August 02, 2022
Africa: Ambassador Linda Thomas-Greenfield to Visit Ghana, Cape Verde and Uganda
Ambassador Linda Thomas-Greenfield discusses her upcoming trip to Ghana and Uganda as well as U.S. efforts to address the global food security crisis. She then takes questions from… Read more »