July 06, 2022
Malawi: Malawi Independence Day
On behalf of the United States, I extend my best wishes and congratulations to the people and the government of the Republic of Malawi on the 58th anniversary of your independence. Read more »
July 05, 2022
Cape Verde: Cabo Verde National Day
On behalf of the United States of America I send my congratulations as you celebrate 47 years of independence on July 5. Read more »
July 01, 2022
Rwanda: Rwanda National Day
On behalf of the United States of America, I offer my congratulations to the people and Government of Rwanda as you celebrate 60 years of independence on July 1 and the 28th… Read more »
Somalia: The Federal Republic of Somalia's National Day
On behalf of the United States of America, I congratulate the people and Government of Somalia on your 62nd National Day. Read more »
Burundi: Burundi National Day
On behalf of the United States of America, I send my congratulations to the people of the Republic of Burundi as you celebrate 60 years of independence. We look forward to working… Read more »
June 30, 2022
Kenya: Secretary Blinken's Call With Kenyan President Kenyatta, June 2022
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June 29, 2022
Congo-Kinshasa: Democratic Republic of the Congo National Day
On behalf of the United States, I extend my best wishes and congratulations to the people and the government of the Democratic Republic of the Congo on the 62nd anniversary of your… Read more »
Seychelles: Seychelles National Day
On behalf of the people of the United States, I congratulate the Seychellois people on your forty-sixth anniversary of independence. Read more »
June 26, 2022
Madagascar: Madagascar National Day
On behalf of the United States of America, I congratulate the people of Madagascar on the occasion of your sixty-second Independence Day. Read more »
June 25, 2022
Mozambique: Mozambique National Day - June 25, 2022
On behalf of the United States of America, I extend best wishes to the people of Mozambique and join in commemorating your independence. Read more »
June 22, 2022
Mali: Civilian Deaths in Mali
The United States was deeply saddened to learn of the violence in the Bandiagara and Gao regions of Mali this past weekend, resulting in the deaths of more than 100 civilians. This… Read more »
June 21, 2022
Ethiopia: Civilians Killed in Ethiopia
The United States is gravely concerned by reported killings of civilians in the Amhara community of the Oromia Region of Ethiopia this weekend. We mourn for the victims and extend… Read more »
June 17, 2022
Senegal: Secretary Blinken's Meeting With Senegalese Foreign Minister Tall Sall
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Senegal: Secretary Antony J. Blinken and Senegalese Foreign Minister Aïssata Tall Sall Before Their Meeting
Well, good morning, everyone. It's a pleasure to be able to receive my colleague and my friend, the foreign minister of Senegal. Welcome, Aïssata, to the State Department. I… Read more »
June 14, 2022
Tanzania: The United States-Tanzania Open Skies Air Transport Agreement Enters Into Force
The U.S.-Tanzania Air Transport Agreement entered into force on June 10. This bilateral agreement establishes a modern civil aviation relationship with Tanzania consistent with… Read more »
June 13, 2022
Somalia: U.S. Support for Somalia
During her June 13 visit to Mogadishu, Somalia, Under Secretary for Political Affairs Victoria Nuland met with President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud to offer U.S. support for his… Read more »
June 10, 2022
Africa: Under Secretary of State for Political Affairs Nuland's Travel to Djibouti, Mozambique, and Nigeria
Under Secretary of State for Political Affairs Victoria Nuland will visit Djibouti, Mozambique, and Nigeria, June 11-17, 2022. Read more »
June 09, 2022
Mali: On the Transition Timeline in Mali
The United States acknowledges the announcement by Mali's transition government of a 24-month transition timetable starting in March 2022. We urge the Malian transition government… Read more »
June 07, 2022
Ethiopia: Humanitarian Assistance to Communities in Northern Ethiopia
The United States welcomes the progress in securing more regular access for humanitarian assistance to communities in need in the Afar, Amhara, and Tigray regions of Ethiopia. In… Read more »
Africa: Secretary Blinken's Call With African Union Commission Chairperson Faki
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Africa: International Mayors and Municipal Leaders Join Efforts to Strengthen Democracy During Exchange Program
In partnership with the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), international mayors and municipal leaders will travel to the United States to develop action plans to… Read more »
Ghana: Building a 'Brighter' Future: MCC, Ghana Complete U.S.$316 Million Power Compact Millennium Challenge Corporation
The U.S. government’s Millennium Challenge Corporation (MCC) and the Government of Ghana formally completed the 5-year, $316 million MCC-Ghana Power Compact today,… Read more »
Africa: Blinken and Vilsack's Opening Remarks at a Virtual Roundtable Discussion on 'Food Security Issues Arising from Russia's Invasion of Ukraine'
SECRETARY BLINKEN: Great, thank you. Thank you very much, and really, thanks to each and every one of you for joining us today. It’s great to see so many colleagues on the… Read more »
June 04, 2022
Sudan: Assistant Secretary Phee's Travel to Sudan
Assistant Secretary of State for African Affairs Molly Phee will travel to Sudan from June 5-9. Assistant Secretary Phee's visit is in support of the Sudanese-led process to… Read more »
June 02, 2022
Congo-Kinshasa: Secretary Blinken's Meeting With Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Lutundula
The following is attributable to Spokesperson Ned Price: Read more »