January 31
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 »
January 25
South Africa: Secretary Blinken's Call With Minister Pandor
The below is attributable to Spokesperson Matthew Miller: Read more »
December 13, 2023
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 »
December 07, 2023
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 »
November 17, 2023
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 »
November 16, 2023
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 »
November 08, 2023
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 »
November 07, 2023
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 »
October 31, 2023
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 »
November 07, 2023
South Sudan: Remarks at a UN Security Council Meeting on Sudan and South Sudan
Thank you, Mr. President. And thank you Under-Secretary-General Lacroix and Special Envoy Tetteh for sharing UNISFA’s progress on mandate implementation and your updates on… Read more »
November 03, 2023
Africa: 1st Anniversary of Ethiopia's Cessation of Hostilities Agreement
A year ago in Pretoria, the African Union and the AU High-Level Panel working with observers from the Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD), the United Nations, and the… Read more »
Sudan: U.S. Calls for an Immediate Cessation of Attacks in El Fasher, North Darfur
The United States is deeply troubled by reports of an imminent large-scale attack by Sudan's Rapid Support Forces (RSF) on El Fasher, North Darfur, that would subject civilians,… Read more »
October 30, 2023
East Africa: U.S., UK, Saudi Arabia, Intergovernmental Authority and AU Relaunch Humanitarian and Ceasefire Talks in Sudan
The United States, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, and the Intergovernmental Authority for Development (IGAD) reconvened ceasefire talks between the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) and… Read more »
October 29, 2023
Sudan: U.S., Saudi Arabia, IGAD and AU Relaunch Humanitarian and Ceasefire Talks Between Sudanese Armed Forces and Rapid Support Forces
The United States, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, and the Intergovernmental Authority for Development (IGAD) reconvened ceasefire talks between the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) and… Read more »
October 18, 2023
Sudan: Concern Over Increased Shelling and Civilian Casualties in Nyala and Omdurman
The United States is deeply concerned by credible reports that the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) has intensified its shelling in and around Nyala, South Darfur and Karari, Omdurman,… Read more »
October 16, 2023
Egypt: Secretary Antony J. Blinken Remarks to the Press on President Biden's Upcoming Trip to Israel And Agreement with Israel to Develop a Humanitarian Aid Plan for Gaza
Good morning. On Wednesday, President Biden will visit Israel. He's coming here at a critical moment for Israel, for the region, and for the world. And he's… Read more »
October 10, 2023
Niger: Military Coup d'Etat in Niger
The United States has concluded that a military coup d'etat has taken place in Niger. Pursuant to section 7008 of the Department of State's annual appropriations act, the United… Read more »
Ethiopia: USAID Resumes Food Assistance for Refugees, Announces Key Initiatives to Expand OversightStory
U.S. humanitarian assistance is a vital lifeline for millions of people in need around the world facing drought, food insecurity, conflict, and violence. We place the highest… 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 25, 2023
Sudan: On Conflict-Related Sexual Violence in Sudan
The United States strongly condemns pervasive conflict-related sexual violence (CRSV) in Sudan, which credible sources including victims have attributed to the Rapid Support Forces… 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 16, 2023
Mali: Threats to Peace and Security in Mali
The United States is deeply concerned about the threat of worsening violence in Mali as the UN Multidimensional Integrated Stabilization Mission there (MINUSMA) begins its… Read more »
August 18, 2023
Sudan: U.S. Press Briefing on Sudan
QUESTION: If no one has Niger – okay. So CNN put out new reporting today about a gruesome massacre on June 15th in West Darfur, Sudan by the Rapid Support Forces and allied… Read more »