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 »
July 30, 2022
Congo-Kinshasa: The United States-Democratic Republic of the Congo Relationship
Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken will travel to Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of the Congo, where he will meet with government leaders and representatives of civil society to… Read more »
July 29, 2022
Africa: Secretary Blinken's Travel to Cambodia, the Philippines, South Africa, the Democratic Republic of the Congo, and Rwanda
Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken will travel to Cambodia, the Philippines, South Africa, the Democratic Republic of the Congo, and Rwanda August 2-12, 2022. Read more »
Africa: Secretary's Upcoming Travel to Cambodia, the Philippines, South Africa, the Democratic Republic of the Congo, and Rwanda
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July 28, 2022
Mozambique: United States Announces $116 Million in Additional Assistance for Mozambique
July 20, 2022 - My name is Uzra Zeya and I am the Under Secretary for Civilian Security, Democracy, and Human Rights at the United States Department of State. I want to thank you,… Read more »
Niger: Deputy Secretary Sherman's Meeting With Nigerien Foreign Minister Hassoumi
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Botswana: Secretary Blinken's Call With Botswana President Masisi
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July 27, 2022
Uganda: Ambassador Linda Thomas-Greenfield's Meeting with Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni
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July 26, 2022
Liberia: Liberia National Day - 2022
On behalf of the United States of America, I would like to congratulate the people of Liberia on this momentous year, which sees both the bicentennial of the arrival of the first… Read more »
July 25, 2022
Mauritania: Counselor Chollet's Travel to Senegal, Mauritania, and France
U.S. Department of State Counselor Derek Chollet will travel to Senegal, Mauritania, and France July 25-29. At each stop, he will underscore our African and European partnerships… Read more »
July 23, 2022
Egypt: Special Envoy for the Horn of Africa Mike Hammer's Travel to Egypt, the UAE, and Ethiopia
Special Envoy for the Horn of Africa (SEHOA) Mike Hammer will travel to Egypt, the United Arab Emirates, and Ethiopia July 24-August 1. He will provide U.S. support toward forging… Read more »
July 15, 2022
Africa: Humanitarian Assistance for Africa
The United States, represented by Assistant Secretary of State for the Bureau of Population, Refugees, and Migration Julieta Valls Noyes, announced today in Kampala, Uganda more… Read more »
Namibia: Under Secretary Zeya's Travel to Mozambique and Namibia
Under Secretary for Civilian Security, Democracy, and Human Rights Uzra Zeya will travel to Mozambique and Namibia from July 18-24. During her trip, she will advance U.S.-African… Read more »
South Sudan: The United States Stands With the People and Calls for Urgent Progress From Leaders
The United States laments the failure of South Sudanese leaders to implement the commitments they have made to bring peace to South Sudan and has consequently decided to end U.S.… Read more »
July 13, 2022
Sudan: Joint Statement On Sudan On the Occasion of Eid Al-Adha
The members of the Troika (Norway, the United Kingdom and the United States) and the European Union extend our warm wishes to the Sudanese people at the conclusion of Eid al-Adha. Read more »
July 11, 2022
Angola: On the Passing of Former Angolan President José Eduardo Dos Santos
The United States offers condolences on the death of former Angolan President José Eduardo dos Santos. He played a consequential role in Angola's history, during its… Read more »
July 10, 2022
Uganda: Assistant Secretary Noyes' Travel to Uganda and Geneva
Assistant Secretary of State for Population, Refugees, and Migration (PRM) Julieta Valls Noyes travels to Uganda July 9-15 and Geneva July 16-19. Read more »
July 09, 2022
South Sudan: South Sudan National Day - July 9, 2022
On behalf of the Government of the United States of America, I congratulate the people of South Sudan on eleven years of independence. Read more »
July 06, 2022
Africa: NDI International Summit On Constitutionalism and Democratic Consolidation in Africa
Good morning. My name is Uzra Zeya and I am the Under Secretary for Civilian Security, Democracy, and Human Rights at the United States Department of State. It is my pleasure to be… Read more »
West Africa: On the ECOWAS Summit
The United States is encouraged by the outcomes of the most recent ECOWAS Summit, held on July 3. We welcome the agreement between ECOWAS and Mali on a 24-month transition timeline… Read more »
Comoros: Comoros National Day
It is a pleasure to congratulate the Comorian people on the forty-seventh anniversary of their independence. Read more »