March 16, 2023
Africa: Secretary Blinken's Meeting With African Union Commission Chairperson Faki
The following is attributable to Spokesperson Ned Price: Read more »
March 27, 2023
Africa: Joint 10-Year Plans for the U.S. Strategy to Prevent Conflict and Promote Stability
The following is being released jointly by the U.S. Department of State, the U.S. Department of the Treasury, the U.S. Department of Defense, and the U.S. Agency for International… Read more »
March 25, 2023
Africa: Pursuing Peace Through Partnerships, Local Engagement, and Learning
Yesterday President Biden transmitted to Congress new 10-year plans to implement the U.S. Strategy to Prevent Conflict and Promote Stability with our priority partner countries and… Read more »
March 30, 2023
Africa: Peace and Security in Africa - the Impact of Development Policies in the Implementation of the Silencing the Guns Initiative
At the outset, I would like to first thank President Nyusi for chairing today's important discussion and congratulate him on Mozambique's successful Security Council presidency. I… Read more »
April 05, 2023
Africa: Outcomes of the 52nd Session of the UN Human Rights Council
As we mark the 75th anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights and the 30th anniversary of the Vienna Declaration and Program of Action this year, the United States… Read more »
April 10, 2023
Africa: State Department Partners With Africa Fintech Summit
Officials from the Department of State will highlight the U.S. commitment to supporting Africa's digital transformation at the Africa Fintech Summit on April 12 at the Walter E.… Read more »
March 20, 2023
Africa: Assistant Secretary Sison's Travel to Madagascar, South Africa, Mauritius, Azerbaijan, Mongolia, Vietnam, Thailand, and Laos
Assistant Secretary of State for International Organization Affairs Michele Sison will travel to Madagascar, South Africa, Mauritius, Azerbaijan, Mongolia, Vietnam, Thailand, and… Read more »
March 17, 2023
Africa: 'Russia's Wagner Mercenaries Turn Chaos into Cash'
U.S. Marine Corps General Michael Langley, commander, U.S. Africa Command, delivered the 2023 U.S. Africa Command posture statement before the Senate Armed Services Committee March… Read more »
Africa: Secretary Antony J. Blinken at a Press Availability
SECRETARY BLINKEN: Well, good evening, everyone. It is great to be back in Africa, but also to make my first appearance to Ethiopia as Secretary of State. Read more »
March 15, 2023
Africa: U.S. Investing in Sustainable, Long-Term African Food Production - Blinken
SECRETARY BLINKEN: Well, good evening, everyone. It is great to be back in Africa, but also to make my first appearance to Ethiopia as Secretary of State. Read more »
March 13, 2023
Africa: Assistant Secretary Satterfield Travels March 13-17 to Johannesburg and Cape Town, South Africa
From March 13-17, 2023, Assistant Secretary of State for Educational and Cultural Affairs (ECA) Lee Satterfield will travel to Johannesburg and Cape Town, South Africa. She will… Read more »
March 10, 2023
Africa: Assistant Secretary for African Affairs Molly Phee On the Secretary's Upcoming Travel to Ethiopia and Niger
MR TEK: Hi, good morning everybody. Welcome to today's call previewing Secretary Blinken's travel to Niger and Ethiopia. Just as a reminder, today's call is on… Read more »
Africa: Blinken to Meet Ethiopia and AU Leaders in Addis and to Make First-Ever Niger Visit by a U.S. Secretary of State
Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken will travel to Ethiopia and Niger March 14-17, 2023. On March 15, the Secretary will visit Addis Ababa, Ethiopia where he will discuss… Read more »
March 02, 2023
Africa: Joint Statement By the Co-Chairs of the Global Coalition to Defeat ISIS Africa Focus Group
The text of the following statement was released by the Governments of the United States of America and the Governments of Italy, Morocco, and Niger on the occasion of the Global… Read more »
January 30, 2023
Africa: Launch of the Vision for Adapted Crops and Soils (VACS) With a Keynote Address From Special Envoy Fowler and Introduction By Ambassador Mccain
The U.S. Department of State, Office of the Special Envoy for Global Food Security, in partnership with the African Union and Food and Agriculture Organization of the United… Read more »
December 29, 2022
Africa: Launch of the AU Monitoring, Verification and Compliance Mission in Ethiopia
We applaud the signing and launch of the African Union's Monitoring, Verification and Compliance Mission (AU-MVCM) in Mekele, another important step toward securing lasting peace… 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 »
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