Sudan: United States to Provide Additional Humanitarian Assistance to Sudanese People and Host Communities

Today, the United States, represented by Assistant Secretary for Population, Refugees, and Migration Julieta Valls Noyes, met with Chadian Prime Minister Succès Masra and… Read more »

Africa: Assistant Secretary Witkowsky's Travel to Mozambique, Ethiopia, and Kenya

Assistant Secretary of the State Department Bureau of Conflict and Stabilization Operations Anne A. Witkowsky will travel to Mozambique, Ethiopia, and Kenya from March 17-26. Read more »

South Sudan: Promoting Accountability for Corruption That Fuels South Sudan's Conflict

Nearly thirteen years after declaring its independence, South Sudan remains a precariously fragile state beset by insecurity and poverty. The nation's leaders continually fail to… Read more »

Kenya: Secretary Blinken's Call With Kenyan President Ruto

The below is attributable to Spokesperson Matthew Miller: Read more »

Africa: Designating Entities Linked to Russia's Malign Activities in Africa

The United States is today designating one Russia-based entity and one Central African Republic-based entity for their efforts in advancing malign activities of the Kremlin-backed… Read more »

East Africa: Special Envoy for the Horn of Africa Mike Hammer Travels to Ethiopia, the United Kingdom, and Italy

Special Envoy for the Horn of Africa (SEHOA) Mike Hammer will travel to Addis Ababa, London, and Rome from March 7-20. March 7-13 he will attend an African Union-hosted strategic… Read more »

Burkina Faso: Statement On the Escalation of Violence Against Civilians in Burkina Faso

The United States is gravely concerned by the rise in violence against civilians in northern and eastern Burkina Faso in late February. Read more »

Sudan: Tom Perriello Appointed U.S. Special Envoy for Sudan; Godfrey Departs as Ambassador

Today I am announcing the appointment of Tom Perriello as U.S. Special Envoy for Sudan. In this role, Special Envoy Perriello will coordinate the U.S. policy on Sudan and advance… Read more »

Sudan: Condemning the Obstruction of Humanitarian Assistance and Closing of Civic Space in Sudan

The United States is deeply concerned by the Sudanese Armed Forces' (SAF) recent decision to prohibit cross border humanitarian assistance from Chad and reports that the SAF is… Read more »

Sudan: Assistant Secretary Phee Engages On Sudan in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

During her recent travel to Addis Ababa, Ethiopia in connection with the African Union Summit, Assistant Secretary of State for African Affairs Molly Phee, accompanied by USAID… Read more »

Congo-Kinshasa: Escalation of Hostilities in Eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo

The United States strongly condemns the worsening violence in the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) caused by the actions of the Rwanda-backed, U.S.- and UN-sanctioned M23… Read more »

Africa: The Kremlin's Efforts to Spread Deadly Disinformation in Africa

Today, the U.S. Department of State's Global Engagement Center is exposing Russia's intelligence services for providing material support and guidance to "African Initiative," a new… Read more »

Africa: Joint Statement On the Proliferation Security Initiative African Political Meeting and Outreach Event Marrakesh Co-Chairs' Summary

The text of the following statement was released by the Government of the Kingdom of Morocco and the Government of the United States of America on the occasion of the Proliferation… Read more »

Africa: Proliferation Security Initiative African Political Meeting and Outreach Event

The United States and Morocco co-hosted the Proliferation Security Initiative (PSI) African Political Meeting and Outreach Event from January 31-February 2, 2024, in Marrakesh,… Read more »

Sudan: Designating Entities in Sudan That Contribute to War Efforts

The United States is designating today three Sudanese entities that have helped finance and secure materiel for the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) and the Rapid Support Forces (RSF).… Read more »

Africa: Online Press Briefing with Assistant Secretary of State for African Affairs, Molly Phee

MODERATOR:  Good afternoon from the State Department’s Brussels Media Hub.  I would like to welcome everyone joining us for today’s virtual press… Read more »

South Africa: Secretary Blinken's Call With Minister Pandor

The below is attributable to Spokesperson Matthew Miller: Read more »

Congo-Kinshasa: The Ceasefire in Eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo

We commend all parties to the conflict in eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) that have shown restraint and reiterate our call for further steps to reduce tensions and… Read more »

Sudan: Designation of War Crimes and Crimes against Humanity Committed in Sudan

Statement by Administrator Samantha Power - Nearly 20 years after Secretary Colin Powell announced a determination of genocide in Darfur, today, Secretary of State Antony… Read more »

Kenya: Acting Coordinator for Counterterrorism Landberg's Travel to Kenya and Somalia

Acting Coordinator for Counterterrorism Christopher Landberg travelled to Kenya and Somalia November 13 - 17 to discuss shared counterterrorism objectives, review State… Read more »

Sudan: Troika Joint Statement On Attacks in Darfur, Sudan and the Need for a Cessation of Violence

The text of the following statement was released by the Governments of the United States of America, Norway, and the United Kingdom. Read more »

Africa: Explanation of Vote Following the Adoption of a UN Security Council Resolution Renewing the Mandate of MINUSCA

Thank you, Mr. President. I would like to thank France for its balanced approach facilitating the renewal of this important mandate. Read more »

Africa: Joint Statement on the Global Coalition to Defeat Daesh/ISIS Africa Focus Group Meeting

The text of the following statement was released by the Governments of the United States of America and the Italian Republic, the Kingdom of Morocco, and the Kingdom of Saudi… Read more »

East Africa: Joint Statement On Commitments From Jeddah Talks Between Sudanese Armed Forces and Rapid Support Forces

As co-facilitators of the talks in Jeddah between the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) and Rapid Support Forces (RSF), the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, the Intergovernmental Authority on… Read more »

Ethiopia: Ethiopia - One Year After the Pretoria Agreement

Good morning. It is a pleasure to be here with you all, and with the other distinguished panelists, to mark the one-year anniversary of the Pretoria Agreement and to discuss the… Read more »