May 12, 2023
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 »
May 09, 2023
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 »
April 21, 2023
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 »
April 20, 2023
Sudan: U.S. Secretary Blinken's Diplomacy to Arrange an Eid Ceasefire
The following is attributable to Vedant Patel, Principal Deputy Spokesperson: Read more »
April 04, 2023
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 »
March 16, 2023
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 »
March 15, 2023
Ethiopia: Secretary Blinken's Meeting With Cessation of Hostilities Agreement (COHA) Signatories
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March 17, 2023
West Africa: Secretary Antony J. Blinken With Shaun Tandon of AFP
QUESTION: Mr. Secretary, thanks very much for taking this opportunity. We appreciate it. Read more »
March 27, 2023
Africa: Joint 10-Year Plans for the U.S. Strategy to Prevent Conflict and Promote Stability
The following is being released jointly by the U.S. Department of State, the U.S. Department of the Treasury, the U.S. Department of Defense, and the U.S. Agency for International… Read more »
March 25, 2023
Africa: Pursuing Peace Through Partnerships, Local Engagement, and Learning
Yesterday President Biden transmitted to Congress new 10-year plans to implement the U.S. Strategy to Prevent Conflict and Promote Stability with our priority partner countries and… Read more »
March 30, 2023
Africa: Peace and Security in Africa - the Impact of Development Policies in the Implementation of the Silencing the Guns Initiative
At the outset, I would like to first thank President Nyusi for chairing today's important discussion and congratulate him on Mozambique's successful Security Council presidency. I… 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 24, 2023
Mozambique: The U.S. Strategy to Prevent Conflict and Promote Stability 10-Year Strategic Plan for Mozambique
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March 20, 2023
Ethiopia: Blinken on War Crimes and Ethnic Cleansing in Ethiopia
Ethiopia is now emerging from two years of a brutal conflict in the north, during which all parties committed atrocities. With the November 2, 2022 cessation of hostilities… Read more »
Morocco: Secretary Blinken's Meeting With Moroccan Foreign Minister Bourita
The below is attributable to Principal Deputy Spokesperson Vedant Patel: Read more »
March 17, 2023
Africa: 'Russia's Wagner Mercenaries Turn Chaos into Cash'
U.S. Marine Corps General Michael Langley, commander, U.S. Africa Command, delivered the 2023 U.S. Africa Command posture statement before the Senate Armed Services Committee March… Read more »
March 10, 2023
Africa: Assistant Secretary for African Affairs Molly Phee On the Secretary's Upcoming Travel to Ethiopia and Niger
MR TEK: Hi, good morning everybody. Welcome to today's call previewing Secretary Blinken's travel to Niger and Ethiopia. Just as a reminder, today's call is on… Read more »
Africa: Blinken to Meet Ethiopia and AU Leaders in Addis and to Make First-Ever Niger Visit by a U.S. Secretary of State
Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken will travel to Ethiopia and Niger March 14-17, 2023. On March 15, the Secretary will visit Addis Ababa, Ethiopia where he will discuss… Read more »
March 02, 2023
Africa: Joint Statement By the Co-Chairs of the Global Coalition to Defeat ISIS Africa Focus Group
The text of the following statement was released by the Governments of the United States of America and the Governments of Italy, Morocco, and Niger on the occasion of the Global… Read more »
February 28, 2023
Somalia: Joint Statement On Somalia
The following is a Joint Statement by Qatar, Somalia, Türkiye, the United Arab Emirates, the United Kingdom, and the United States of America. Read more »
December 15, 2022
Africa: Tenth Meeting of the Law Enforcement Coordination Group Focuses On Countering Hizballah in Africa
The U.S. Department of State led the Law Enforcement Coordination Group (LECG), which convened in Europe December 14-15, for its first-ever regional meeting focusing on Hizballah's… Read more »
Uganda: Judgment in the Appeal of Dominic Ongwen At the International Criminal Court
The United States welcomes the International Criminal Court (ICC) judgment affirming the conviction of former Lord's Resistance Army (LRA) commander Dominic Ongwen for war crimes… Read more »
December 13, 2022
Africa: Secretary Blinken At the Peace, Security, and Governance Forum
MS FRAZER: Secretary Blinken, you have been at the forefront at calling for a shift from reactive and often crisis-driven security approaches in Africa to collaborative and… Read more »