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 »

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 »

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 »

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 »

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 »

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 »

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 »

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 »

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 »

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 »

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 »

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 »

West Africa: U.S. Press Briefing on Niger

QUESTION: So I guess you’ve seen comments coming out of ECOWAS, the West African states, a lot of tough rhetoric and sort of talking about their commitment to a military… Read more »

Sudan: On Fighting in Nyala in South Darfur

The United States calls on the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) and the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) to cease renewed fighting in Nyala, South Darfur, and other populated areas, which… Read more »

Kenya: Statement On the 25th Anniversary of the Embassy Bombings in Kenya and Tanzania

Every August 7th, the State Department community - in Washington and at missions around the world - comes together to observe the anniversary of the U.S. Embassy bombings in… Read more »

Africa: Secretary Antony J. Blinken With Waihiga Mwaura of BBC Focus On Africa

QUESTION: Well, we're now joined by the U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken to discuss the Black Sea Grain Initiative and food security. He's joining us from Washington, D.C. Read more »

West Africa: Briefing by U.S Acting Deputy Secretary of State Victoria Nuland from Niamey

MR PATEL:  Hey, everybody.  Good afternoon and thank you so much for joining us today, especially last minute.  Laying out some ground rules real quick, this call… Read more »

East Africa: U.S. Secretary Blinken Commemorates 25th Anniversary of U.S. Embassy Bombings in Tanzania and Kenya

Assistant Secretary Phee: Good morning, and welcome to the Department of State. Ladies, gentlemen, distinguished guests, there are so many of you here I can't single any one of you… Read more »

Sudan: Statement On Atrocities in Darfur, Sudan

The Troika (Norway, the United Kingdom, and the United States) condemn in the strongest terms the ongoing violence in Darfur, especially reports of killings based on ethnicity and… Read more »

Nigeria: Secretary Blinken's Call With Nigerian President Bola Tinubu

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

Niger: Niger - Travel Advisory Raised to Level 4 - Do Not Travel

Last Update: Reissued on August 2, 2023 to reflect the ordered departure of non-emergency U.S. government personnel and eligible family members. Read more »

Niger: Secretary Blinken's Call With Nigerien President Bazoum

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

Kenya: Kenya Considering Leading a Multinational Force in Haiti

The United States commends the Government of Kenya for responding to Haiti's call and for considering to serve as the lead nation for a multinational force in Haiti to assist in… Read more »