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March 04
Zimbabwe: Statement by National Security Council Spokesperson Adrienne Watson on U.S. Sanctions on Zimbabwean Individuals and Entities
In Zimbabwe we continue to witness gross abuses of political, economic, and human rights. The targeting of civil society and severe restrictions on political activity have… Read more »
January 17
Congo-Kinshasa: President Biden Announces Presidential Delegation to the Democratic Republic of the Congo to Attend the Inauguration of His Excellency Félix Tshisekedi
President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. today announced the designation of a Presidential Delegation to attend the Inauguration of His Excellency Félix Tshisekedi on January 20,… Read more »
December 13, 2023
Africa: FACT SHEET: Accelerating the U.S. – Africa Partnership After the 2022 U.S.-Africa Leaders Summit
Since the U.S.-Africa Leaders Summit in December 2022, President Biden kicked off an extraordinary year of U.S. engagement with Africa and made progress in delivering on our… Read more »
November 30, 2023
Angola: FACT SHEET: The U.S. – Angola Partnership
As the United States and Angola mark 30 years of diplomatic relations, our bilateral relationship is deepening with regular senior-level engagements and increasing cooperation on… Read more »
Angola: Readout of Meeting Between President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. and President João Manuel Gonçalves Lourenço of Angola
President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. met today with President João Manuel Gonçalves Lourenço of Angola at the White House to address opportunities to deepen our… Read more »
November 21, 2023
Congo-Kinshasa: Readout of Director of National Intelligence Avril Haines's Travel to Democratic Republic of Congo and Rwanda
Director of National Intelligence (DNI) Avril Haines travelled to Rwanda and Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) on 19-20 November. The DNI was joined by Assistant Secretary of… Read more »
November 01, 2023
Africa: Statement from President Joe Biden on the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA) Reauthorization
I strongly support reauthorization of the African Growth and Opportunity Act— a landmark, bipartisan law that has formed a bedrock for U.S. trade with sub-Saharan Africa for… Read more »
October 31, 2023
Africa: Biden Announces AGOA Termination for Gabon, Central African Republic, Niger and Uganda
Dear Mr. Speaker: (Dear Madam President:) Read more »
Africa: Statement from Ambassador Katherine Tai on the African Growth and Opportunity Act Eligibility Review
President Biden decided to reinstate African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA) trade preference program benefits for one country, Mauritania, and to terminate benefits for four… Read more »
September 26, 2023
Africa: President Biden Announces the Inaugural Members of the President's Advisory Council on African Diaspora Engagement in the United States
Today, President Biden is announcing the inaugural members of the President’s Advisory Council on African Diaspora Engagement in the United States. The establishment of this… Read more »
September 09, 2023
Southern Africa: Joint Statement from the United States and the European Union on Support for Angola, Zambia and the Democratic Republic of the Congo's commitment to Further Develop the Lobito Corridor and the U.S.-EU Launch of a Greenfield Rail Line Feasibility Study
Today, on the margins of the Partnership for Global Infrastructure and Investment (PGII) event at the G20 in India, the United States of America and the European Union welcomed the… Read more »
July 12, 2023
Africa: FACT SHEET: Biden-Harris Administration Delivers on Major Trade and Investment Deals Following the 2022 U.S.-Africa Leaders Summit
In December 2022, President Biden hosted leaders from across the African continent for the U.S.-Africa Leaders Summit in Washington, DC. At the Summit, business and government… Read more »
May 05, 2023
Sudan: U.S. President Biden Orders Sanctions Against Sudan
By the authority vested in me as President by the Constitution and the laws of the United States of America, including the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (50 U.S.C.… Read more »
March 29, 2023
Africa: Vice President Harris Launches Global Initiatives on the Economic Empowerment of Women, Totaling over $1 Billion
Promoting gender equity and equality is a cornerstone of U.S. foreign policy in Africa and around the world. Advancing the economic status of women and girls is not only a matter… Read more »
March 28, 2023
Africa: FACT SHEET: The Biden-Harris Administration's Abiding Commitment to Democratic Renewal at Home and Abroad
President Biden has called the struggle to bolster democratic governance at home and abroad the defining challenge of our time. That is because democracy—transparent and… Read more »
March 27, 2023
Africa: President Biden Nominates Ambassadors - Toner for Liberia and Riley for Somalia
Mark Christopher Toner, Nominee for Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary to the Republic of Liberia Read more »
March 13, 2023
Africa: White House Confirms Vice President Harris's Travel to Ghana, Tanzania, and Zambia
Vice President Kamala Harris and Second Gentleman Douglas Emhoff will travel to Accra, Ghana; Dar es Salaam, Tanzania; and Lusaka, Zambia from March 25 to April 2. Read more »
February 23, 2023
Africa: President Biden Announces U.S. Nomination of Ajay Banga to Lead World Bank
Today, President Biden announced that the United States is nominating Ajay Banga, a business leader with extensive experience leading successful organizations in developing… Read more »
Namibia: Remarks as Prepared for Delivery by First Lady Jill Biden at a Luncheon with the President and First Lady of Namibia
Remarks as Prepared for Delivery by First Lady Jill Biden at a Luncheon with the President and First Lady of Namibia Read more »
February 21, 2023
Africa: First Lady Jill Biden Visiting Namibia and Kenya This Week
First Lady Jill Biden will travel to Namibia and Kenya from Wednesday, February 22 nd to Sunday, February 26th to strengthen the United States' partnerships on the… Read more »
December 16, 2022
Africa: Remarks by President Biden at the U.S.-Africa Leaders Summit Closing Session on Promoting Food Security and Food Systems Resilience
THE PRESIDENT: Thank you all very much for what has been, from our perspective, a very good conference so far. And we’re about at the end. You must be still… Read more »
Africa: Remarks by Vice President Harris at the U.S.-Africa Leaders Summit Working Lunch on Multilateral Cooperation
THE VICE PRESIDENT: Good afternoon, everyone, and welcome. It is my great honor to convene this group. Read more »
Africa: President Biden Names Ambassador Johnnie Carson Special Representaitve for Summit Implementation
At the U.S.-Africa Leaders Summit, held from December 13-15, 2022 in Washington DC, President Biden reaffirmed the United States' commitment to deepen and expand our partnership… Read more »
December 15, 2022
Africa: Remarks by President Biden at the U.S.-Africa Summit Leaders Session on Partnering on the African Union's Agenda 2063
THE PRESIDENT: Well, good still morning, everyone. I — I realized last night, when our dinner ended and the entertainment ended, it was five o’clock in the… Read more »
Africa: FACT SHEET: U.S.- Africa Partnership to Promote Food Security and Resilient Food Systems
Today at the U.S.-Africa Leaders Summit, President Biden reaffirmed the United States’ commitment to working with the African Union and our African partners to accelerate… Read more »
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