June 07
Senegal: Under Secretary Zeya's Travel to Senegal and Guinea
Under Secretary of State for Civilian Security, Democracy, and Human Rights Uzra Zeya will travel to Dakar, Senegal, and Conakry, Guinea from June 9-14 to engage on democracy,… Read more »
June 02
South Africa: South Africa's National and Provincial Elections
The United States congratulates the South African people on successful national and provincial elections. This year's elections marked three decades of all South Africans having… Read more »
May 30
Uganda: Designation of Ugandan Public Officials
The Department of State is publicly designating five current and former Ugandan officials for their involvement in significant corruption or gross violations of human rights. Read more »
May 22
Congo-Kinshasa: Secretary Blinken's Call With Democratic Republic of the Congo President Tshisekedi
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May 20
Kenya: President Ruto's Visit to Atlanta
The United States warmly welcomes President William Ruto and First Lady Rachel Ruto of the Republic of Kenya to Atlanta, Georgia, today. The visit to Atlanta is the first segment… Read more »
May 15
Nigeria: Deputy Secretary Campbell's Meeting With Nigerian Foreign Minister Tuggar
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Sudan: Sanctioning Sudanese Rapid Support Forces Commanders
The United States is today imposing sanctions on two Rapid Support Forces (RSF) commanders, Ali Yagoub Gibril and Osman Mohamed Hamid Mohamed for their role leading RSF operations… Read more »
March 15
Africa: President's Advisory Council On African Diaspora Engagement in the United States Meeting in Atlanta
The President's Advisory Council on African Diaspora Engagement in the United States (PAC-ADE) will host a plenary session meeting on Monday, March 18 at Spelman College in… Read more »
March 13
Kenya: Secretary Blinken's Call With President Ruto
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March 08
Zimbabwe: Government of Zimbabwe Forcibly Removed USAID Democracy, Human Rights and Governance Assessment Team
Last month, Zimbabwean officials abruptly detained and deported USAID officials and contractors, who were conducting an assessment of the development and governance context in… Read more »
February 13
Senegal: Secretary Blinken's Call With Senegalese President Sall
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February 02
Africa: Joint Statement On the Proliferation Security Initiative African Political Meeting and Outreach Event Marrakesh Co-Chairs' Summary
The text of the following statement was released by the Government of the Kingdom of Morocco and the Government of the United States of America on the occasion of the Proliferation… Read more »
Africa: Proliferation Security Initiative African Political Meeting and Outreach Event
The United States and Morocco co-hosted the Proliferation Security Initiative (PSI) African Political Meeting and Outreach Event from January 31-February 2, 2024, in Marrakesh,… Read more »
January 30
Africa: Digital Press Briefing With Assistant Secretary of State for African Affairs, Molly Phee
MODERATOR: Good afternoon from the State Department's Brussels Media Hub. I would like to welcome everyone joining us for today's virtual press briefing. We are very honored to be… Read more »
January 17
Africa: Special Envoy for the Horn of Africa Hammer Travels to Uganda and Ethiopia
U.S. Special Envoy for the Horn of Africa Mike Hammer will travel to Kampala and Addis Ababa January 17-24. In Kampala, Ambassador Hammer will attend the 42nd Extraordinary Summit… Read more »
January 11
Congo-Kinshasa: Election Results in the Democratic Republic of the Congo
The United States congratulates Félix Antoine Tshisekedi Tshilombo on his re-election to a second term as President of the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC). We also… Read more »
December 19, 2023
Chad: Constitutional Referendum in Chad
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December 12, 2023
Kenya: Kenya's National Day
On behalf of the Government of the United States and the American people, I send best wishes to the people of Kenya as you celebrate your Independence Day. Read more »
December 04, 2023
Africa: The U.S. Govt Joins Public-Private Partnership to Create New Billion-Dollar Guarantee Company to Tackle Global Climate Crisis
Today at COP28 the U.S. government, including USAID and the U.S. Presidential initiative Prosper Africa, announced its investment in a public-private partnership to create the… Read more »
November 28, 2023
Mauritania: The Islamic Republic of Mauritania's National Day
On behalf of the United States of America and the American people, I send my best wishes to the government and people of Mauritania as you celebrate 63 years of independence. Read more »
November 17, 2023
Kenya: Acting Coordinator for Counterterrorism Landberg's Travel to Kenya and Somalia
Acting Coordinator for Counterterrorism Christopher Landberg travelled to Kenya and Somalia November 13 - 17 to discuss shared counterterrorism objectives, review State… Read more »
Sudan: Troika Joint Statement On Attacks in Darfur, Sudan and the Need for a Cessation of Violence
The text of the following statement was released by the Governments of the United States of America, Norway, and the United Kingdom. Read more »
November 15, 2023
Nigeria: IRFBA's Statement On Nigerian Religious Prisoner of Conscience, Mubarak Bala
As Chair of the International Religious Freedom or Belief Alliance, I express my grave concern at the ongoing imprisonment of Mubarak Bala. Read more »
October 30, 2023
Cape Verde: U.S. Relations With Cabo Verde
More information about Cabo Verde is available on the Cabo Verde Page and from other Department of State publications and other sources listed at the end of this fact sheet. Read more »
November 11, 2023
Angola: Angolan National Day
On behalf of the United States of America, I wish the people of Angola a heartfelt congratulations on the 48th anniversary of your independence. Read more »