May 09
Africa: AIM For Climate Summit: Vision for Adapted Crops and Soils in Africa
The U.S. Department of State, Office of the Special Envoy for Global Food Security, is organizing a breakout session during the AIM for Climate Summit that will discuss the role of… Read more »
February 22
Ghana: Special Representative Mcauliffe Leads Partnership Opportunity Delegation to Ghana
Special Representative for Global Partnerships Dorothy McAuliffe traveled to Ghana February 7-9, 2023, leading a Partnership Opportunity Delegation (POD) to Accra that focused on… Read more »
January 27
South Africa: Remarks by Secretary of the Treasury Janet L. Yellen at Lunch with Local and International Philanthropies on South Africa's Just Energy Transition Partnership (JETP)
I want to start by thanking you and your organizations for being here today and for demonstrating your commitment to South Africa’s just energy transition toward renewable… Read more »
December 13, 2022
Africa: Secretary Blinken At the Conservation, Climate Adaptation, and Just Energy Transition Forum
SECRETARY BLINKEN: Well, thank you. Good afternoon, everyone, and a big thank you, Hayde, to you for keeping us moving, and I will try to stay on your good side. (Laughter.) But… Read more »
Ghana: State Department Announces Partnership Opportunity Delegation to Ghana
On December 12, 2022, Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken announced an upcoming Partnership Opportunity Delegation (POD) to Accra, Ghana. The delegation will travel to Accra… Read more »
November 15, 2022
Africa: Accelerating Adaptation Action in Africa
The Governments of the United States of America and Egypt co-hosted an event in conjunction with President Biden's visit to COP27. COP27 President Sameh Shoukry and U.S. Special… Read more »
November 07, 2022
Africa: Launch of the Green Shipping Challenge At COP27
Greenhouse gas emissions from the shipping sector are significant, increasing, and on a trajectory that is incompatible with the goals of the Paris Agreement. Compared with country… Read more »
September 30, 2022
Africa: Special Presidential Envoy for Climate Kerry's Travel to the Democratic Republic of the Congo and the United Arab Emirates
Special Presidential Envoy for Climate John Kerry will travel to Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of the Congo, October 3-5 to participate in the Pre-COP, a preparatory meeting held a… Read more »
September 21, 2022
Africa: U.S. Ratification of the Kigali Amendment
Today, the U.S. Senate, with strong bipartisan support, gave advice and consent to ratification of the Kigali Amendment to the Montreal Protocol on Substances that Deplete the… Read more »
September 09, 2022
Senegal: Special Presidential Envoy for Climate Kerry's Travel to Nigeria and Senegal
Special Presidential Envoy for Climate John Kerry will travel to Abuja, Nigeria, September 12-13 and Dakar, Senegal, September 14-15, where he will engage in discussions with… Read more »
August 30, 2022
East Africa: Experts to Host Twitter Spaces Discussion On The Hunger in The Horn Of Africa
On August 31, 2022, USAID Administrator Samantha Power and Top Chef judge and food activist Tom Colicchio will host a Twitter Spaces discussion with USAID partners to examine the… Read more »
August 09, 2022
Africa: U.S. Secretary of State Blinken on Africa Strategy - Full Text
The text of a speech delivered by U.S. Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken on August 8, 2022: Read more »
August 08, 2022
Africa: U.S. Secretary of State Denies Visiting Africa to Counter Russia
Victoria Yards, Johannesburg, South Africa - August 8, 2022 Read more »
March 04, 2022
Africa: Remarks at a UN General Assembly Informal Plenary Debate on Protecting Our Plant and Being Prepared for the Future
On behalf of the United States, I am pleased to address “Our Common Agenda’s” proposals for protecting our planet and preparing for the future. Read more »
Africa: World Wildlife Day
We join in marking World Wildlife Day with many partners around the world. Together, we can conserve the diversity of life on this planet, which is critical for supporting healthy… Read more »
Africa: Secretary Blinken's Call with African Union Assembly Chairperson Sall
The following is attributable to Spokesperson Ned Price:Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken spoke today with Senegalese President and African Union Assembly Chairperson Macky… Read more »
December 13, 2021
Congo-Kinshasa: U.S. Imposes Visa Restrictions On Wildlife Traffickers
The Department of State is disrupting wildlife trafficking networks by imposing visa restrictions on eight nationals from the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC). Read more »
November 18, 2021
Africa: Secretary Antony J. Blinken At an Ocean Plastics Event
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November 02, 2021
Africa: Africa Adaptation Acceleration Summit
Thank you very much, Patrick. Thank you so much not just for today, but for your leadership every day. It is greatly appreciated, and I simply want to start by thanking everyone… Read more »
October 11, 2021
Africa: Joint U.S.-EU Statement On the Global Methane Pledge
At the Major Economies Forum on Energy and Climate (MEF) on September 17, 2021, President Biden and European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen announced , with support from… Read more »
September 27, 2021
Africa: Deputy Special Envoy for Climate Pershing's Travel to South Africa, Namibia, DRC, Republic of Congo, Senegal
Deputy Special Envoy for Climate Jonathan Pershing will travel to Johannesburg and Pretoria, South Africa; Windhoek, Namibia; Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of the Congo;… Read more »
September 21, 2006
West Africa: Initiative « Playpumps » de distribution d'eau potable
Les États-Unis se sont associés à deux grandes organisations sans but lucratif - la Fondation Case et la Fondation MCJ - pour aider à assurer la fourniture… Read more »
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