November 03, 2023
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 31, 2023
Mauritius: U.S. Relations With Mauritius
More information about Mauritius is available on the Mauritius Page and from other Department of State publications and other sources listed at the end of this fact sheet. 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 23, 2023
Uganda: U.S. Government Issues a Business Advisory for Uganda
The Departments of State, Labor, Health and Human Services, Commerce, and the U.S. Agency for International Development, today issued a Business Advisory on Uganda. The Advisory… Read more »
October 26, 2023
Africa: Troika Welcomes Meeting of Sudanese Civilians in Addis Ababa
The Troika (Norway, the United Kingdom, the United States) welcomes this week's meeting in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia of a broad group of Sudanese civilian actors and stakeholders as an… 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 10, 2023
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 06, 2023
Sudan: United States Sanctions Senior Rapid Support Forces Commanders
Members of the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) in Darfur have committed atrocities and other abuses, inducing ethnically motivated killings, targeted abuses against human rights… Read more »
Sudan: Ambassador Announces Nearly U.S.$163 Million in Humanitarian Assistance for Sudan
Today, U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations Linda Thomas-Greenfield announced nearly $163 million in additional humanitarian assistance for the people of Sudan and neighboring… 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 14, 2023
South Sudan: U.S. Government Issues a Business Advisory for South Sudan
The Departments of State, Labor, and Commerce today issued a Business Advisory on South Sudan. The Advisory highlights the growing reputational, financial, and legal risks to U.S.… Read more »
August 15, 2023
Rwanda: Secretary Blinken's Call With Rwandan President Kagame
The below is attributable to Spokesperson Matthew Miller: 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 »
August 17, 2023
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 »
August 07, 2023
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 »
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 »
East Africa: Press Statement By Antony Blinken Secretary of State on Embassy Bombings In Nairobi, Dar es Salaam 25 Years Ago
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… Read more »
August 04, 2023
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 »
August 01, 2023
Africa: LGBTQI+ Special Envoy Stern's Travel to Mauritius and South Africa
Jessica Stern, U.S. Special Envoy to Advance the Human Rights of Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer, and Intersex (LGBTQI)+ Persons, will travel to Africa, including… 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 »
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 »
July 27, 2023
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 »
June 27, 2023
Africa: Special Envoy for the Horn of Africa Hammer Travels to Kenya
U.S. Special Envoy for the Horn of Africa Ambassador Mike Hammer is traveling to Kenya June 27-30 to consult with regional and international partners on supporting continued… Read more »
June 29, 2023
Seychelles: Seychelles National Day
Congratulations to the people of Seychelles on the forty-seventh anniversary of your independence. Read more »