December 13, 2022
Djibouti: Secretary Blinken's Joint Meeting With Secretary Austin and President Guelleh of the Republic of Djibouti
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Ethiopia: Secretary Blinken's Meeting With Ethiopian Prime Minister Ahmed
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Africa: Nigeria and Rwanda - First African Nations Sign the Artemis Accords at Space Forum
At the first ever U.S.-Africa Space Forum , Nigeria and Rwanda became the first African nations to sign the Artemis Accords. Participants in the Forum, which was part of the… Read more »
Africa: Secretaries Blinken and Austin Before Meeting With Djiboutian, Nigerien, and Somali Presidents
SECRETARY BLINKEN: Well, good morning, everyone. A tout le monde, bienvenue, welcome. Secretary Austin and I are delighted to have three close partners of the United States with us… Read more »
December 12, 2022
Kenya: Kenya National Day
I join President Ruto and all Kenyans in celebrating 59 years of Kenyan independence. The close cooperation between Kenya and the United States on a wide range of shared priorities… Read more »
December 05, 2022
Rwanda: Secretary Blinken's Call With Rwandan President Kagame
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December 07, 2022
Sudan: Expanded Visa Restriction Policy for Individuals Undermining the Democratic Transition
We welcome the December 5 signing by Sudanese parties of an initial framework political agreement - an essential first step toward forming a civilian-led transitional government… Read more »
November 28, 2022
Ethiopia: Ambassador At Large Fick's Travel to Ethiopia
Ambassador at Large for Cyberspace and Digital Policy Nathaniel C. Fick will travel to Addis Ababa, Ethiopia from November 28 to 30, 2022 to attend the 17th annual Internet… Read more »
November 22, 2022
Ethiopia: Secretary Blinken's Call With Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy
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November 07, 2022
Eritrea: U.S. Relations With Eritrea - November 2022
More information about Eritrea is available on the Eritrea Page and from other Department of State publications and other sources listed at the end of this fact sheet. Read more »
South Africa: Acting Assistant Secretary for Global Public Affairs Trudeau Travels to South Africa, Tanzania, Liberia, and Belgium
Acting Assistant Secretary for Global Public Affairs Elizabeth Kennedy Trudeau will travel to South Africa, Tanzania, Liberia, and Belgium from November 7 to November 17, 2022. Her… Read more »
November 04, 2022
Kenya: Secretary Antony J. Blinken and Kenyan Foreign Minister Dr. Alfred Nganga Mutua Before Their Meeting
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Kenya: Secretary Blinken's Meeting With Kenyan Cabinet Secretary for Foreign Affairs Alfred Mutua
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November 03, 2022
Kenya: Secretary Blinken's Call With Kenyan President Ruto
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November 02, 2022
Ethiopia: On the African Union-Led Peace Talks
We welcome the momentous step taken in Pretoria today to advance the African Union's campaign to "silence the guns" with the signing of a cessation of hostilities between the… Read more »
November 18, 2022
Somalia: Reward Offered for Information On Key Leaders of Al-Shabaab
The U.S. Department of State's Rewards for Justice (RFJ) program, which is administered by the Diplomatic Security Service, is increasing its reward offers to up to $10 million… Read more »
November 15, 2022
Ethiopia: Briefing With Senior State Department Official On the Situation in Ethiopia
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November 14, 2022
Somalia: U.S. Offers Reward for Information on Key Al-Shabaab Leaders
The U.S. Department of State’s Rewards for Justice (RFJ) program, which is administered by the Diplomatic Security Service, is increasing its reward offers to up to $10… Read more »
November 12, 2022
Ethiopia: Resumption of Humanitarian Assistance to Northern Ethiopia
We welcome the commitment to unhindered humanitarian access and clarification of cessation of hostilities implementing arrangements articulated in the Declaration of the Senior… Read more »
November 01, 2022
Somalia: Designation of Isis-Somalia Weapons Trafficking Network
The United States has designated an Islamic State in Iraq and Syria (ISIS)-Somalia network of weapons traffickers, their associates, and an affiliated business for facilitating… Read more »
October 25, 2022
Ethiopia: On the Start of Northern Ethiopia Peace Talks
The United States welcomes the start of African Union (AU)-led peace negotiations between the government of Ethiopia and Tigrayan regional authorities in South Africa today. We… Read more »
October 24, 2022
Sudan: One Year Anniversary of Military Takeover
Almost one year ago today, the Sudanese military overthrew the government of Prime Minister Abdalla Hamdok, contravened Sudan's Constitutional Declaration, and undermined the… Read more »
October 23, 2022
Kenya: Secretary Blinken's Call With Kenyan President Ruto
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October 21, 2022
Africa: Welcoming the Announcement of AU-Led Negotiations to Resolve Conflict in Ethiopia
The United States welcomes the planned launch of African Union-led peace talks next week between the Government of Ethiopia and the Tigrayan regional authorities. We commend South… Read more »
October 23, 2022
South Africa: U.S. Secretary of State Discusses Ethiopia Peace Talks with South African Foreign Minister
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