June 22, 2023
South Sudan: State Department, UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office, and Norwegian Foreign Office Engage With Companies Operating in the South Sudanese Oil Market Regarding Sanctions and Due Diligence
Today, State Department Sanctions Coordinator Ambassador James O'Brien and Bureau of African Affairs Deputy Assistant Secretary Peter Lord convened a discussion with companies and… Read more »
June 27, 2023
Djibouti: Djibouti National Day
On behalf of the United States of America, I congratulate the Djiboutian people on the 46th anniversary of your nation's independence. Read more »
June 20, 2023
Sudan: U.S. Announces Nearly U.S.$172 Million in Additional Humanitarian Assistance for Sudan and Neighboring Countries
The United States announced nearly $172 million in additional humanitarian assistance for the people of Sudan and neighboring countries experiencing the impacts of the ongoing… Read more »
May 25, 2023
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 »
East Africa: The U.S. Provides an Additional U.S.$524 Million for the Humanitarian Crisis in the Horn of Africa
Today, U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations Linda Thomas-Greenfield announced the United States is providing nearly $524 million in critical humanitarian assistance for the Horn… Read more »
East Africa: Remarks by the U.S. Announcing U.S.$524 Million Assistance at a High-level Pledging Event on the Horn of Africa
I will try to stay within three minutes, so thank you very much Mr. Bryce-Pease. And thank you very much, Secretary-General Guterres, for shining a spotlight on this crisis. I also… Read more »
May 24, 2023
Kenya: USTR Releases Summaries from U.S.-Kenya Strategic Trade and Investment Partnership Negotiations
Consistent with the Biden-Harris Administration’s commitment to the highest levels of transparency in trade agreement negotiations, the Office of the United States Trade… 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 »
East Africa: U,S. Announces U.S.$245 Million in Humanitarian Assistance to Sudan and Neighboring Countries
Last week the United States announced $245 million in additional support to the people of Sudan and neighboring countries experiencing the impacts of the ongoing humanitarian… Read more »
May 20, 2023
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 »
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 »
March 16, 2023
Ethiopia: Secretary Antony J. Blinken With Yonathan Yosef of Fana Broadcasting
QUESTION: Thank you, Secretary of State. Thank you for having us here. Thank you for visiting Ethiopia at this critical time. It means a lot and it shows a really - the maintained,… Read more »
March 15, 2023
Ethiopia: Secretary Blinken's Meeting With Cessation of Hostilities Agreement (COHA) Signatories
The following is attributable to Spokesperson Ned Price: Read more »
Ethiopia: Secretary Antony J. Blinken Before Meeting With Ethiopian Civil Society Leaders
SECRETARY BLINKEN: Well, I'm really grateful to each and every one of you, not just for being here this evening but for what you're doing every single day, which is working to… Read more »
Ethiopia: U.S.$331 Million in New Humanitarian Assistance
Today I am announcing more than $331 million in new humanitarian assistance for Ethiopia in FY 2023 through the Department of State and the U.S. Agency for International… Read more »
March 24, 2023
Rwanda: Release of Paul Rusesabagina
I welcome today's release of Paul Rusesabagina by the Government of Rwanda. It is a relief to know that Paul is rejoining his family, and the U.S. Government is grateful to the… 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 30, 2023
Somalia: Instability and Democratic Backsliding in Somaliland
The United States is increasingly concerned by the continuing violence in Lascanood and joins other international partners and neighbors in calling for de-escalation, adherence to… Read more »
March 20, 2023
Africa: Assistant Secretary Sison's Travel to Madagascar, South Africa, Mauritius, Azerbaijan, Mongolia, Vietnam, Thailand, and Laos
Assistant Secretary of State for International Organization Affairs Michele Sison will travel to Madagascar, South Africa, Mauritius, Azerbaijan, Mongolia, Vietnam, Thailand, and… Read more »
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 »