March 18

• Africa: Four Leaders to 'Democracy' Meeting with President Obama [document]

  President Obama looks forward to welcoming President Ernest Bai Koroma of Sierra Leone, President Macky Sall of Senegal, President Joyce Banda of Malawi, and Prime Minister... Read more »

February 26

• Niger: U.S. President Obama on Establishment of Military Base in Niger [document]

  TEXT OF A LETTER FROM THE PRESIDENT TO THE SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES AND THE PRESIDENT PRO TEMPORE OF THE SENATE Read more »

February 5

• Kenya: President Obama's Message to the People of Kenya

  In these videotaped remarks, President Obama delivers a clear message to the people of Kenya: the upcoming elections are a historic opportunity for Kenyans to stand together, as a... Read more »

June 14, 2012

• Africa: White House Announces Fresh Strategy for Sub-Saharan Africa [document]

  "I see Africa as a fundamental part of our interconnected world - as partners with America on behalf of the future we want for all our children. That partnership must be grounded... Read more »

May 15, 2012

• Uganda: White House Statement on Capture of Senior LRA Commander [press release]

  The United States congratulates the Government of Uganda on the capture of one of the senior commanders of the Lord's Resistance Army (LRA) by the Ugandan military. The capture of... Read more »

May 3, 2012

• Africa: President Obama Invites Leaders to Join G-8 Summit [document]

  Statement by the White House Press Secretary on the President’s Invitation to African Leaders to Join Camp David Summit Read more »

April 24, 2012

• Central Africa: U.S. to Continue Aid to Anti-Kony Fight [document]

  Today, President Obama announced that the United States will continue the deployment of a small number of U.S. military advisors to assist Uganda and other regional forces pursuing... Read more »

April 21, 2012

• East Africa: President Obama's Message to the People of Sudan and South Sudan [document]

  In these videotaped remarks, President Obama sends an important and very clear message to the people of Sudan and South Sudan: conflict is not inevitable. Read more »

April 11, 2012

• Nigeria: Vice President Sambo's Meeting With U.S. Counterpart Biden [document]

  Vice President Biden welcomed Federal Republic of Nigeria Vice President Mohammed Namadi Sambo to the White House yesterday as part of the United States’ commitment to peace... Read more »

April 9, 2012

• Malawi: U.S. Commends Presidential Transition [document]

  The following is a statement by National Security Council spokesman Tommy Vietor on the presidential transition in Malawi: Read more »

April 4, 2012

• Sudan: Statement By NSC Spokesman Tommy Vietor

  Today, the President authorized the use of up to $26 million from the Emergency Refugee and Migration Assistance Fund to respond to the unexpected and urgent needs resulting from... Read more »

April 2, 2012

• South Sudan: Obama Urges Kiir to Meet Bashir in Summit [document]

  President Obama spoke today with President Kiir to urge him to build on the recent achievements of the nationality and citizenship agreements initialed by South Sudan and Sudan,... Read more »

March 30, 2012

• Senegal: President Obama Sending Delegation to Attend Sall Inauguration

  President Barack Obama today announced the designation of a Presidential Delegation to Dakar, Senegal to attend the Inauguration of His Excellency President-elect Macky Sall on... Read more »

March 27, 2012

• Sudan: White House Statement on Sudanese Border Clashes [document]

  The United States is alarmed by the fighting in Southern Kordofan, Sudan, and along a disputed area of the border between Sudan and South Sudan. Both sides must exert the greatest... Read more »

March 26, 2012

• Senegal: Statement by President Obama on Presidential Elections [document]

  I congratulate Macky Sall on his victory in Senegal's presidential elections. Domestic and international observers report that the election was carried out transparently, freely,... Read more »

• South Sudan: Technical Trade Message to Congress

  Attached and signed by the President today is a technical trade proclamation to modify duty-free treatment under the generalized system of preferences and for other purposes as... Read more »

• Nigeria: Country Participates in Nuclear Security Summit Outreach Efforts [press release]

  Joint Statement by the United States, Chile, Poland, Nigeria, Morocco, Thailand, and the Republic of Korea on the Nuclear Security Summit Outreach Efforts: Read more »

March 23, 2012

• Africa: Obama Announces U.S. Nomination of Dr. Jim Yong Kim to Lead World Bank

  Today, President Obama announced that the United States is nominating Dr. Jim Yong Kim, a leader who has devoted his career to improving the lives of people in developing countries... Read more »

March 22, 2012

• Mali: Statement by the White House Press Secretary on Mali [press release]

  The United States strongly condemns the violence initiated by elements of the armed forces of Mali. We call for the immediate restoration of constitutional rule in Mali, including... Read more »

March 15, 2012

• Congo-Kinshasa: US Statement on ICC Conviction of Warlord Thomas Lubanga Dyilo in Child Soldiers Case [document]

  The United States welcomes the conviction by the International Criminal Court of Congolese warlord Thomas Lubanga Dyilo for war crimes relating to enlisting and conscripting... Read more »

March 9, 2012

• Ghana: New Projects Will Create Jobs in Country and U.S., Says Obama [document]

  THE PRESIDENT: Well, it is a great pleasure to welcome President Mills and his delegation from Ghana. This gives me the opportunity to return the extraordinary hospitality that... Read more »

• Ghana: New Projects Will Create Jobs in Country and U.S., Says Obama [document]

  PRESIDENT OBAMA: Well, it is a great pleasure to welcome President Mills and his delegation from Ghana. This gives me the opportunity to return the extraordinary hospitality that... Read more »

March 6, 2012

• Africa: Payne Was 'A Leader in U.S.-Africa Policy' - Obama [press release]

  Michelle and I were saddened to hear about the passing of Congressman Donald Payne, Chairman of the Congressional Black Caucus Foundation and former Chairman of the Congressional... Read more »

February 23, 2012

• Senegal: Obama's Press Secretary Remarks on Presidential Elections [press release]

  As Senegal's citizens go to the polls on February 26, we call on Senegalese authorities to uphold internationally-recognized electoral standards to ensure that these elections... Read more »

February 3, 2012

• Sudan: White House Condemns Bombings in Kordofan & Blue Nile States [press release]

  The United States strongly condemns the bombing by the Sudanese Armed Forces of civilian populations in Southern Kordofan and Blue Nile States in Sudan. Aerial attacks on civilian... Read more »