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 »
March 15, 2023
Ethiopia: Secretary Blinken's Meeting With Ethiopian Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Mekonnen
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Ethiopia: Secretary Antony J. Blinken and Ethiopian Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Demeke Mekonnen Before Their Meeting
FOREIGN MINISTER MEKONNEN: To start off, Secretary of State, we are happy to receive you here in Addis Ababa today. It's our honor and a privilege to have such a meeting with this… Read more »
Africa: U.S. Investing in Sustainable, Long-Term African Food Production - Blinken
SECRETARY BLINKEN: Well, good evening, everyone. It is great to be back in Africa, but also to make my first appearance to Ethiopia as Secretary of State. Read more »
Ethiopia: Secretary Antony J. Blinken and Ethiopian Minister of Finance Ahmed Shide Following Tour of UN Logistics Center Warehouse
SECRETARY BLINKEN: Well, good afternoon, everyone. We've had an enduring partnership when it comes to humanitarian assistance with Ethiopia, going back decades. And it's enduring… Read more »
March 14, 2023
Ethiopia: The United States and Ethiopia - a Long-Term Partnership
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March 12, 2023
Mauritius: Mauritius National Day
On behalf of the United States of America, I congratulate you and the Mauritian people on the 55th anniversary of Mauritian independence. 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 »
February 28, 2023
East Africa: Rewards for Justice - Reward Offer for Information On Ali Mohamed Rage
The U.S. Department of State's Rewards for Justice (RFJ) program, which is administered by the Diplomatic Security Service, is offering a reward of up to $5 million for information… Read more »
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 »
February 14, 2023
Ethiopia: High-Level U.S. Government Delegation Travel to Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
U.S. Department of State Special Envoy for Global Food Security Dr. Cary Fowler, will join U.S. Department of State Assistant Secretary for Africa Molly Phee, the Special… Read more »
February 03, 2023
South Africa: Assistant Secretary Phee's Travel to South Africa, Nigeria, and Ethiopia
Assistant Secretary of State for African Affairs Molly Phee will travel to South Africa, Nigeria, and Ethiopia February 5-19. Read more »
January 21, 2023
Ethiopia: Secretary Blinken's Call With Ethiopian Prime Minister Ahmed
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February 01, 2023
Rwanda: Deputy Secretary Sherman's Meeting With Rwandan Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation Biruta
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Sudan: Release of Convicted Murderer of U.S. Embassy Personnel
The United States expresses our deep concern over the January 30 release of Abdel-Ra’uf Abuzaid, one of the individuals convicted of the 2008 murders of our colleagues… Read more »
January 05, 2023
Kenya: Rewards for Justice - Reward Offer for Information On Maalim Ayman and Others Responsible for 2020 Attack On Manda Bay Airfield in Kenya
The U.S. Department of State's Rewards for Justice (RFJ) program, which is administered by the Diplomatic Security Service, is offering a reward of up to $10 million for… Read more »
January 01, 2023
Sudan: Sudan National Day - 2023
On behalf of the Government of the United States of America, I join the people of Sudan in commemorating 67 years of independence. I admire the courage of those Sudanese who have… Read more »
December 29, 2022
Africa: Launch of the AU Monitoring, Verification and Compliance Mission in Ethiopia
We applaud the signing and launch of the African Union's Monitoring, Verification and Compliance Mission (AU-MVCM) in Mekele, another important step toward securing lasting peace… Read more »
December 16, 2022
South Sudan: Joint Statement On Violence in Upper Nile and Jonglei States, South Sudan
The text of the following statement was released by the Governments of the United States of America, Norway, and the United Kingdom (the Troika) and the European Union. Read more »
December 15, 2022
Kenya: The United States of America and the Republic of Kenya Sign a Memorandum of Understanding Concerning Strategic Civil Nuclear Cooperation
Today, the United States and Kenya signed a Memorandum of Understanding Concerning Strategic Civil Nuclear Cooperation (NCMOU), which improves our cooperation on energy security… Read more »
December 16, 2022
Kenya: Secretary Antony J. Blinken and Kenyan President Ruto Before Their Meeting
SECRETARY BLINKEN: Well, good afternoon, everyone. It's a real pleasure to welcome President Ruto here to Washington to the summit, and the opportunity to have this conversation.… Read more »
December 15, 2022
Tanzania: Deputy Secretary Sherman's Meeting With Tanzanian Foreign Minister Stergomena Tax
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