March 20, 2023
Morocco: Secretary Blinken's Meeting With Moroccan Foreign Minister Bourita
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March 17, 2023
Africa: Secretary Antony J. Blinken at a Press Availability
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 »
March 16, 2023
Niger: Secretary Antony J. Blinken With Moussa Yahaya of Telesahel
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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 »
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 02, 2023
Nigeria: U.S. Congratulates Nigeria on Election
The United States congratulates the people of Nigeria, President-elect Tinubu, and all political leaders following the declaration by Nigeria's Independent National Electoral… Read more »
March 01, 2023
Nigeria: 2023 Presidential Election Results in Nigeria
The United States congratulates the people of Nigeria, President-elect Tinubu, and all political leaders following the declaration by Nigeria's Independent National Electoral… Read more »
February 28, 2023
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 »
January 27, 2023
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 18, 2022
Niger: Niger National Day
On behalf of the Government of the United States and the American people, I send my best wishes to the Nigerien people as they celebrate Republic Day. Read more »
December 16, 2022
Africa: Secretary Antony J. Blinken At a Press Availability
SECRETARY BLINKEN: Well, good evening, everyone. Good to see you all. So earlier this year in South Africa, I had an opportunity to set out the administration's Strategy for… Read more »
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
Mauritania: Deputy Secretary Sherman's Meeting With Mauritian Prime Minister Pravind Jugnauth
The following is attributable to Spokesperson Ned Price: Read more »
Tanzania: Deputy Secretary Sherman's Meeting With Tanzanian Foreign Minister Stergomena Tax
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Africa: Secretary Antony J. Blinken At the U.S.-Africa Leaders Summit Foreign Ministers Dinner
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Angola: Deputy Secretary Sherman's Meeting With Angolan Foreign Minister Antonio
The following is attributable to Spokesperson Ned Price: Read more »
Kenya: Secretary Blinken's Meeting With Kenyan President Ruto
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December 14, 2022
Mozambique: Secretary Blinken's Meeting With Mozambican President Nyusi
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Mozambique: Secretary Blinken and Mozambican President Filipe Nyusi Before Their Meeting
SECRETARY BLINKEN: Good evening, everyone. It's a pleasure to welcome President Nyusi of Mozambique here to the State Department. We are very much looking forward to our… Read more »
Africa: Secretary Antony J. Blinken At the U.S.-Africa Business Forum Lunch
SECRETARY BLINKEN: Good afternoon, everyone. It is wonderful to see this room so full, so full of friends, colleagues. As I came in from the back, I note that this area is often… Read more »
Ghana: Secretary Blinken's Meeting With Ghanaian President Akufo-Addo
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December 13, 2022
Ethiopia: Secretary Blinken and Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed Before Their Meeting
SECRETARY BLINKEN: Good afternoon, everyone. I'm very pleased to have Prime Minister Abiy here with us at the summit and in Washington. We have, I think, a historic moment for the… Read more »
Senegal: Secretary Blinken's Meeting With Senegalese President Sall
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Zambia: Secretary Blinken At an MOU Signing With Vice Prime Minister of DRC Zambian Foreign Minister of Zambia
SECRETARY BLINKEN: Well, good afternoon, everyone. I am extremely pleased to be joined by Congolese President Tshisekedi, with my friend the foreign minister as well - very good to… Read more »