November 11, 2023
Angola: Angolan National Day
On behalf of the United States of America, I wish the people of Angola a heartfelt congratulations on the 48th anniversary of your independence. Read more »
November 06, 2023
Rwanda: Secretary Blinken's Calls With Democratic Republic of the Congo President Tshisekedi and Rwandan President Kagame
The below is attributable to Spokesperson Matthew Miller: Read more »
October 26, 2023
Zambia: Signing of the Memorandum of Understanding On the Development of the Lobito Corridor and the Zambia-Lobito Rail Line
Today the African Development Bank and Africa Finance Corporation (AFC) join the United States and the European Union in support of Angola, the Democratic Republic of Congo, and… Read more »
October 23, 2023
Gabon: Military Coup d'Etat in Gabon
The United States has concluded that a military coup d'état has taken place in Gabon. Pursuant to section 7008 of the Department of State's annual appropriations act, the… Read more »
October 20, 2023
Chad: Supporting Accountability for October 20, 2022 Violence in Chad
Government of Chad security forces killed four demonstrators outside the U.S. Embassy in N'Djamena on October 20, 2022. Over the last year and in multiple meetings with senior… Read more »
October 16, 2023
Angola: Acting Special Coordinator for the Partnership for Global Infrastructure and Investment Matza's Travel to Angola, Zambia, DRC, and Belgium
Acting Special Coordinator for the Partnership for Global Infrastructure and Investment (PGI) Helaina Matza will travel to Luanda, Angola; Lusaka, Zambia; Lubumbashi, Democratic… Read more »
October 12, 2023
Equatorial Guinea: Equatorial Guinea National Day - 2023
On behalf of the Government of the United States of America, I extend our congratulations to Equatorial Guinea in honor of the 55th anniversary of your independence on October 12. Read more »
September 27, 2023
Gabon: U.S. Govt Pauses Foreign Assistance Programmes
The U.S. government is pausing certain foreign assistance programs benefiting the government of Gabon while we evaluate the unconstitutional intervention by members of the… Read more »
August 24, 2023
Congo-Kinshasa: U.S. Sanctions Those Contributing to Conflict Escalation in DR Congo
Today, the United States is imposing sanctions on six individuals contributing to the most recent escalation of conflict in the eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC). Each… Read more »
August 22, 2023
Central African Republic: The Central African Republic's Constitutional Referendum
On August 21, the Constitutional Court of the Central African Republic validated the results of the July 30 constitutional referendum, which, among other changes, removes… Read more »
August 15, 2023
Rwanda: Secretary Blinken's Call With Rwandan President Kagame
The below is attributable to Spokesperson Matthew Miller: Read more »
August 16, 2023
Congo-Kinshasa: Designation of Officials for Significant Corruption
The United States is designating the following individuals as generally ineligible for entry into the United States, due to their involvement in significant corruption: Read more »
August 07, 2023
Angola: Embassy Luanda Launches the Dinheiro Digital É Melhor Project to Increase Financial Inclusion
The U.S. Embassy in Angola launched the Dinheiro Digital é Melhor project with mobile operator Africell to improve and expand the use of mobile money applications, making it… Read more »
June 27, 2023
Africa: Sanctioning Entities and Individual Connected to Wagner Group in Africa
The United States is imposing sanctions on several entities in the Central African Republic (CAR) today for their connection to the transnational criminal organization known as the… Read more »
June 19, 2023
Congo-Kinshasa: Final Report By UN Group of Experts
The United States welcomes the final report by the United Nations Group of Experts on the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC). We condemn the violence that has left so many… Read more »
May 25, 2023
Congo-Kinshasa: Secretary Blinken's Call with President Tshisekedi
Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken spoke on May 23 with Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) President Félix Tshisekedi. They discussed the ongoing violence and… Read more »
March 16, 2023
Central Africa: U.S.$150 Million in New Humanitarian Assistance for the Sahel Region and West and Central Africa
Today I am announcing $150 million in new humanitarian assistance for Niger and other countries throughout the Sahel region through the Department of State's Bureau of Population,… Read more »
March 24, 2023
Rwanda: Release of Paul Rusesabagina
I welcome today's release of Paul Rusesabagina by the Government of Rwanda. It is a relief to know that Paul is rejoining his family, and the U.S. Government is grateful to the… Read more »
April 07, 2023
Rwanda: Remarks for Kwibuka 29
Good morning. It is an honor and a privilege to join you today to commemorate Kwibuka 29. Thank you to Ambassador Mukantabana for inviting me. Read more »
March 02, 2023
Chad: FY 2023 Notice of Funding Opportunity for NGO Programs Benefiting Refugees in Eastern and Southern Chad
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February 23, 2023
Equatorial Guinea: Secretary Blinken's Call With Equatoguinean President Obiang
The below is attributable to Spokesperson Ned Price: Read more »
February 22, 2023
Congo-Kinshasa: Welcoming the African Union Peace and Security Council Communiqué On Eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo
The United States welcomes the February 17 Communiqué of the 1140th meeting of the African Union Peace and Security Council (PSC) on the situation in eastern Democratic… Read more »
February 01, 2023
Rwanda: Deputy Secretary Sherman's Meeting With Rwandan Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation Biruta
The below is attributable to Spokesperson Ned Price: Read more »
January 20, 2023
Angola: Secretary Blinken's Call With Angolan President Lourenço
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January 18, 2023
Congo-Kinshasa: The United States Releases Signed Memorandum of Understanding With the Democratic Republic of Congo and Zambia to Strengthen Electric Vehicle Battery Value Chain
Today, the Department of State released the signed Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) on electric vehicle battery value chains signed by the United States on December 13, 2022,… Read more »