November 22, 2022
Africa: Special Online Briefing - U.S.-Africa Leaders Summit
MODERATOR: Good afternoon to everyone from the U.S. Department of State’s Africa Regional Media Hub. I would like to welcome our participants dialing in from… 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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Mozambique: Special Advisor On International Disability Rights Minkara's Trip to Mozambique
Special Advisor on International Disability Rights Sara Minkara will travel to Maputo, Mozambique, November 16-18 to meet with government officials, civil society leaders,… Read more »
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 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 08, 2022
Central African Republic: First Trial Judgment By the Special Criminal Court in the Central African Republic (Car)
The United States welcomes the first verdict issued by the Special Criminal Court (SCC) on October 31 against Issa Sallet Adoum, Yaouba Ousmane, and Mahamat Tahir, all members of… 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
The below is attributable to Spokesperson Ned Price: 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 27, 2022
Africa: Joint Statement of the Co-Chairs of the Global Coalition to Defeat ISISI Africa Focus Group
The text of the following statement was released by the Governments of the United States of America and the Government of Morocco, the Government of Niger, and the Government of… 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 26, 2022
Nigeria: US Dept of State Evacuating 'Non-Emergency' Staff After Terror Warning
Reconsider travel to Nigeria due to crime , terrorism , civil unrest , kidnapping , and maritime crime . Some areas have increased risk.… 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
The following is attributable to Spokesperson Ned Price: Read more »
October 21, 2022
Western Sahara: Deputy Secretary Sherman's Meeting With UN Personal Envoy of the Secretary-General for Western Sahara De Mistura
The following is attributable to Spokesperson Ned Price: Read more »
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
The following is attributable to Spokesperson Ned Price: Read more »
October 20, 2022
Chad: U.S. Condemns Violence in Chad
The United States condemns the violence in Chad involving clashes between security forces and demonstrators protesting the extension of Chad's original 18-month transition period,… Read more »
Guinea: U.S. Relations With Guinea
More information about Guinea is available on the Guinea Page and from other Department of State publications and other sources listed at the end of this fact sheet. Read more »
October 18, 2022
Rwanda: U.S. Relations With Rwanda
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October 17, 2022
East Africa: U.S. Announces Five Al-Shabaab Leaders Have Been Designated as Terrorists
The United States remains steadfast in our support of East African and African Union-led efforts to counter the threat from al-Shabaab, one of al-Qa'ida's most dangerous… Read more »
October 14, 2022
Africa: Interagency U.S. Delegation Travels to Coastal West Africa
Assistant Secretary of State for Conflict and Stabilization Operations Anne A. Witkowsky will lead a multi-agency delegation including Assistant to the USAID Administrator for… Read more »
Ethiopia: Intensifying Military Operations in Northern Ethiopia
The United States is deeply concerned over reports of increasing violence, loss of life, indiscriminate targeting of civilians, and destruction in the conflict in northern… Read more »