South Africa: Joint Statement On Working Group On African and Global Issues

The text of the following statement was released by the Governments of the United States of America and South Africa on the occasion of the South Africa - United States Working… Read more »

Africa: Secretary Blinken's Call With African Union Commission Chairperson Faki About the Attempted Takeover in Niger

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

Somalia: Designating Senior Isis-Somalia Financier

The United States is designating Abdiweli Mohamed Yusuf, the head of finance for ISIS-Somalia, an ISIS affiliate in Africa that generates revenue ISIS distributes across the… Read more »

Mali: Imposing Sanctions On Malian Officials in Connection With the Wagner Group

Today, the United States is designating three Malian officials who have worked closely with the Wagner Group to facilitate and expand Wagner's presence in Mali since December 2021.… Read more »

Africa: The United States Issues an Advisory Focused On the Gold Sector Across Sub-Saharan Africa

Today, the U.S. Department of State, the U.S. Department of the Treasury, the U.S. Department of Commerce, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, the U.S. Department of Labor,… Read more »

Africa: Africa Gold Advisory

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Sudan: Condemning Atrocities in Darfur

The United States condemns in the strongest terms the ongoing human rights violations and abuses and horrific violence in Sudan, especially reports of widespread sexual violence… Read more »

Africa: U.S. Briefing Speaks on Wagner Role in Africa

MR MILLER:   Good afternoon, everyone.  I am very sorry to be late.  But on the plus side, I don’t have – on the plus side — Read more »

Africa: Explanation of Vote Following the Adoption of a UN Security Council Resolution on Tolerance and International Peace and Security

Abassador Jeffrey DeLaurentisActing Deputy Representative to the United NationsNew York, New YorkJune 14, 2023 Read more »

Africa: Russia Must Stop Its Attacks on Food Security

The Kremlin’s unprovoked and unjustifiable war against Ukraine has severely damaged Ukraine’s economy and exacerbated global food insecurity, especially in developing… Read more »

Somalia: Terrorist Designation of Al-Shabaab Leaders

The United States continues to support Somalia and our other East African partners in their efforts to disrupt al-Shabaab's operations.  Countering one of al-Qa'ida's most… Read more »

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 »

Africa: Remarks by Ambassador Linda Thomas-Greenfield at a UNSC High-Level Open Debate on Protection of Civilians in Armed Conflict

Thank you very much, President Berset. And I particularly want to thank Switzerland for making the pressing issue of conflict-induced food security a centerpiece of its presidency.… Read more »

Sudan: Department Press Briefing – May 23, 2023

QUESTION: Thanks. I know lots of us are concerned about Evan. But let me move to another topic, Sudan. Read more »

Sudan: Agreement on a Short-Term Ceasefire and Humanitarian Arrangements in Sudan

The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and the United States of America announce that on May 20, 2023, in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, representatives of the Sudanese Armed Forces and the Rapid… Read more »

Mali: The Release of the UN Report on Moura

The United States is appalled by the disregard for human life exhibited by elements of the Malian Armed Forces in cooperation with the Kremlin-backed Wagner Group – a… Read more »

South Africa: Secretary Blinken's Call with South African Minister Pandor

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Sudan: On the Declaration of Commitment to Protect the Civilians of Sudan

The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and the United States of America are pleased to announce that on May 11, 2023 in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, representatives of the Sudanese Armed Forces and… Read more »

Sudan: Briefing With Senior State Department Officials on the Situation in Sudan

MODERATOR:  Good evening, everyone, and welcome to today’s background call on Sudan.  Today’s call will be on background, attributable to senior State… Read more »

Sudan: Joint Statement on Sudan

The text of the following statement was released by the Governments of the United States of America and the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia on the occasion of the start of direct talks… Read more »

Sudan: U.S. Responds to Eid Al-Fitr Ceasefire in Sudan

I welcome the announcements by the Sudanese Armed Forces and the Rapid Support Forces that they intend to abide by a three-day Eid al-Fitr ceasefire. I spoke with General Burhan… Read more »

Sudan: Secretary Blinken's Diplomacy to Arrange an Eid al-Fitr Ceasefire in Sudan

The following is attributable to Vedant Patel, Principal Deputy Spokesperson: Read more »

Sudan: U.S. Secretary Blinken's Diplomacy to Arrange an Eid Ceasefire

The following is attributable to Vedant Patel, Principal Deputy Spokesperson: Read more »

Africa: U.S. Conventional Weapons Destruction in Africa - Stabilizing Conflict-Affected Areas, Promoting Environmental Resilience

The United States invests in conventional weapons destruction in Africa to foster lasting peace, security, and prosperity. Explosive hazards, or even the suspected presence of… Read more »

Niger: Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken At a Disarmament, Demobilization, Reintegration, and Reconciliation Event

SECRETARY BLINKEN: I hope you all got a chance to maybe listen in and hear what we heard. But what's truly remarkable is the approach that Niger has taken to countering violent… Read more »