December 13, 2022
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 »
Africa: Remarks for Assistant Secretary Medina U.S.-Africa Space Forum
Good morning. Thank you to Executive Secretary Chirag Parikh and the U.S. National Space Council for inviting me to speak today. President Biya, Minister of Communications and… Read more »
Angola: Secretary Antony J. Blinken and Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin and Angolan President João Lourenço Before Their Meeting
SECRETARY BLINKEN: Mr. President, welcome. It's very, very good to have you here in Washington at the summit. The Secretary of Defense and I are very pleased to welcome President… Read more »
Djibouti: Secretary Blinken's Joint Meeting With Secretary Austin and President Guelleh of the Republic of Djibouti
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Africa: Secretary Blinken and Senegalese President and AU Chairperson Macky Sall Before Their Meeting
SECRETARY BLINKEN: It's a great pleasure to really welcome a close friend and partner of the United States, the President of Senegal Macky Sall. Mr. President, you were kind enough… Read more »
Angola: Secretary Blinken and Secretary Austin's Meeting With Angolan President Lourenço
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Africa: Secretary Blinken At the Peace, Security, and Governance Forum
MS FRAZER: Secretary Blinken, you have been at the forefront at calling for a shift from reactive and often crisis-driven security approaches in Africa to collaborative and… Read more »
Ethiopia: Secretary Blinken's Meeting With Ethiopian Prime Minister Ahmed
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Congo-Kinshasa: Secretary Blinken's Meeting With DRC President Tshisekedi
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December 14, 2022
Congo-Kinshasa: Secretary Blinken and Democratic Republic of the Congo President Félix Tshisekedi Before Their Meeting
SECRETARY BLINKEN: Well, good afternoon, everyone. And let me say what a pleasure it is to have President Tshisekedi here. I was the recipient of his wonderful hospitality in the… 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 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 »
December 06, 2022
Senegal: Special Representative Mcauliffe's Travel to Cote d'Ivoire and Senegal
Special Representative Dorothy McAuliffe traveled to Côte d'Ivoire and Senegal November 12-19, 2022, to visit health facilities monitored by Parsyl, which provides risk… Read more »
November 29, 2022
Equatorial Guinea: On the Elections in Equatorial Guinea
The United States commends the people of Equatorial Guinea who exercised their right to vote on November 20. We note, however, that international election observers, civil society… Read more »
November 11, 2022
Angola: Angolan National Day
On behalf of the United States of America, I wish the people of Angola a heartfelt congratulations as you celebrate 47 years of independence. Read more »
November 07, 2022
South Africa: Sanctioning IS Members in South Africa
ISIS continues to present a threat across the African continent. A July 2022 United Nations Security Council report highlighted how ISIS has used South Africa-based members to… Read more »
November 02, 2022
South Africa: Secretary Blinken's Call With Minister of International Relations and Cooperation
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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 18, 2022
Rwanda: U.S. Relations With Rwanda
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September 28, 2022
West Africa: U.S. Support of ECOWAS Sanctions on Guinea
The United States commends the strong actions taken by the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) in defense of democracy in Guinea following its Extraordinary Summit… Read more »
September 16, 2022
Africa: Upcoming Digital Press Briefing With U.S. Special Envoy for the Horn of Africa, Mike Hammer
MEDIA ADVISORY | September 20 Digital Press Briefing with U.S. Special Envoy for the Horn of Africa, Mike Hammer Read more »
September 15, 2022
South Africa: Secretary Antony J. Blinken and South African Foreign Minister Naledi Pandor Before Their Meeting
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September 07, 2022
Kenya: Secretary Blinken's Call With Kenyan President-Elect Ruto
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September 06, 2022
Eswatini: Eswatini National Day
On behalf of the United States of America, I offer my sincerest congratulations to the people of Eswatini on the 54th anniversary of your nation's independence. Read more »
June 14, 2019
Sudan: Briefing by the U.S. Assistant Secretary of State for Africa on Sudan
Press Briefing by Ambassador Tibor P. Nagy, Assistant Secretary, Bureau of African Affairs and Ambassador Donald Booth, Special Envoy to Sudan and South SudanModerator: … Read more »