May 29
Africa: Ebola Response Update - May 29, 2026 from the U.S. State Department
The Department of State, in close coordination with the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), is continuing to mount a rapid and comprehensive response to the… Read more »
March 19
Africa: 'America First in Africa' - Remarks by SBO Nick Checker at the Powering Africa Summit
Thank you, Kendra. And it's a pleasure to be here with Ambassador Giordano, Chairman Jovanovic, and other distinguished guests and colleagues. Read more »
February 03
Africa: 2026 Critical Minerals Ministerial Fact Sheet
EDITORS NOTE: The African countries participating in the invitation-only Critical Minerals Ministerial - Angola, the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Guinea, Kenya, Morocco,… Read more »
Africa: Digital Briefing with Africom Commander General Anderson and Senior Enlisted Leader Sergeant Major Banfield - Priorities on the African Continent
Special Briefing - Gen. Dagvin R.M. Anderson, Commander, U.S. Africa Command and Sergeant Major Garric M. Banfield, Command Senior Enlisted Leader, U.S. Africa Command Read more »
January 28
Africa: Joint U.S. - African Union Statement on Launch of a Strategic Investment Working Group
The following joint statement was released by the Government of the United States of America and the African Union Commission on the occasion of today's agreement to establish a… Read more »
December 24, 2025
Africa: America First Global Health Strategy - United States and Ethiopia Sign Bilateral Health Cooperation Memorandum of Understanding (MOU)
On Tuesday, December 23, 2025, the Government of the United States of America and the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia took a bold step forward in global health diplomacy… Read more »
December 03, 2025
Africa: America Welcomes a New G20
Next year, the United States will host the world's 20 largest economies for the first time since 2009. Coinciding with America's 250th anniversary, the 2026 G20 will be a chance to… Read more »
August 07, 2025
Africa: Fact Sheet - President Donald J. Trump Stops Wasteful Grantmaking
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August 08, 2025
Africa: Improving Oversight of Federal Grantmaking
By the authority vested in me as President by the Constitution and the laws of the United States of America, and to improve the process of Federal grantmaking while ending… Read more »
June 22, 2025
Africa: Remarks for the Opening of the 17th Corporate Council on Africa U.S.-Africa Business Summit
Thank you, Chairman Olajide, for your kind introduction. I also want to thank Florie Liser and President Lourenço for their warm hospitality — and for making this… Read more »
June 30, 2025
Africa: Record-Breaking U.S.-Africa Business Summit Yields $2.5 Billion in Deals and Commitments - Fact Sheet
From June 22-25, more than 2,700 U.S. and African public and private sector leaders gathered for the 17th U.S.-Africa Business Summit, hosted by the Corporate Council on… Read more »
June 24, 2025
Africa: Creating the Conditions for Trade: The Role of Peace and Stability in Facilitating Cross-Border Trade and Critical Mineral Supply Chains
Good afternoon! I’m honored to be here among all of you– Your Excellencies, Honorable Ministers, members of the diplomatic corps, entrepreneurs, and innovators. Thank… Read more »
April 25, 1999
Africa: Address by Susan E. Rice, Assistant Secretary for African Affairs, to the 1999 "Attracting Capital to Africa" Summit
Mayor Brown, Congresswoman Jackson-Lee, Percy Wilson, Maurice Tempelsman, distinguished Presidents and Prime Ministers, business leaders, your excellencies and honored guests: it… Read more »
November 11, 2018
Africa: Peter Pham Named U.S. Special Envoy for the Great Lakes Region
Secretary Pompeo is pleased to announce the appointment of Dr. J. Peter Pham to serve as the United States Special Envoy for the Great Lakes Region of Africa. Read more »
November 28, 2012
Africa: Herschel Serves Up Solar Systems With Extra Comets
Astronomers have discovered vast comet belts surrounding two nearby planetary systems known to host planets. Read more »
July 28, 2004
Africa: Barack Obama's Remarks at the Democratic Convention
· Kenyan-American keynote address at the Democratic National Convention in Boston. Read more »
July 09, 2004
Africa: Senator Says Africa, US Have Common Interests
Feingold addresses conference on U.S. Africa policy Read more »
July 08, 2004
Africa: Africa Needs More Financial Sector Aid, US Official Says
Stronger capital markets and financial sectors could facilitate economic growth in sub-Saharan Africa, says a senior Bush administration official. Read more »
