October 12, 2022
Equatorial Guinea: Equatorial Guinea National Day - 2022
On behalf of the Government of the United States of America, I extend our congratulations to Equatorial Guinea in honor of the 54th anniversary of your independence on October 12. Read more »
October 09, 2022
Uganda: Ugandan National Day - 2022
On behalf of the United States of America, I congratulate the people of Uganda on the 60th anniversary of Ugandan independence and the significant progress made in the country's… Read more »
October 08, 2022
Lesotho: The United States Congratulates Lesotho On Elections
The United States congratulates Lesotho on its elections. The citizens of Lesotho have had the opportunity to have their votes counted and their voices heard in building the future… Read more »
October 02, 2022
Guinea: Guinea National Day - 2022
On behalf of the United States of America, I congratulate the people of Guinea on the 64th anniversary of your independence. Read more »
October 01, 2022
South Africa: Under Secretary Nuland and South African Dirco Director General Dangor Convene the U.S.-South Africa Working Group On African and Global Issues
Under Secretary of State for Political Affairs Victoria Nuland and South African Department of International Relations and Cooperation Director General Zane Dangor convened on… Read more »
Chad: Chad's National Dialogue Commission Report
The United States is deeply concerned by the ad hoc commission report by Chad's Inclusive and Sovereign National Dialogue released on September 28, 2022. The commission recommended… Read more »
Burkina Faso: The Situation in Burkina Faso
The United States is deeply concerned by events in Burkina Faso. We note that for the second time in eight months, military officers have asserted that they have dissolved the… Read more »
Nigeria: Nigeria's National Day - 2022
On behalf of the United States of America, I extend best wishes to the people of Nigeria on the 62nd anniversary of their independence. Read more »
September 30, 2022
Nigeria: Special Advisor On International Disability Rights Minkara's Travel to Qatar and Nigeria
Special Advisor on International Disability Rights Sara Minkara will travel to Doha, Qatar, October 1-4 to meet with government officials, civil society, and like-minded partners,… Read more »
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 »
October 07, 2022
Ethiopia: Welcoming Renewal of the Mandate for the International Commission of Human Rights Experts On Ethiopia
The United States welcomes the renewal of the mandate of the International Commission of Human Rights Experts on Ethiopia (ICHREE) at the 51st Human Rights Council session. We view… Read more »
October 04, 2022
Lesotho: Lesotho National Day - 2022
On behalf of the Government of the United States of America, I send warm congratulations to the people of the Kingdom of Lesotho as you commemorate your 56th Independence Day. Read more »
October 03, 2022
Africa: Special Envoy for the Horn of Africa Hammer Travels to Kenya, South Africa, and Ethiopia
Special Envoy for the Horn of Africa (SEHOA) Mike Hammer will travel to Kenya, South Africa, and Ethiopia October 3-18, 2022. Special Envoy Hammer is returning to the region as… Read more »
September 30, 2022
Botswana: Botswana National Day - 2022
On behalf of the Government of the United States and the American people, I congratulate all Batswana on the 56th anniversary of your country's independence. Read more »
September 29, 2022
Malawi: Secretary Blinken's Meeting With Malawian President Lazarus Chakwera
The following is attributable to Spokesperson Ned Price: Read more »
Rwanda: The Trial of Félicien Kabuga for Genocide in Rwanda
The United States welcomes the opening statements in the trial of Félicien Kabuga at the Hague branch of the International Residual Mechanism for Criminal Tribunals (IRMCT),… Read more »
September 28, 2022
Malawi: Blinken At the Millennium Challenge Corporation MOU Signing With Chakwera, Gwengwe, and Albright
MS ALBRIGHT: Good morning. Thank you all so much for joining us today to celebrate a remarkable moment in the longstanding partnership between the United States and the Republic of… Read more »
Africa: The Presidential Determination on Refugee Admissions for Fiscal Year 2023
The President today signed the Presidential Determination on Refugee Admissions for Fiscal Year 2023, setting the refugee admissions target at 125,000 for this upcoming fiscal… Read more »
Central African Republic: Opening of the Trial of Former Séléka Commander for Atrocity Crimes in CAR
The United States welcomes the opening of trial proceedings at the International Criminal Court (ICC) in the prosecution of Mahamat Said Abdel Kani, a former Séléka… Read more »
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 27, 2022
Central African Republic: Opening of the Trial of Former Séléka Commander for Atrocity Crimes
The United States welcomes the opening of trial proceedings at the International Criminal Court (ICC) in the prosecution of Mahamat Said Abdel Kani, a former Séléka… Read more »
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 »
São Tomé and Príncipe: The United States Congratulates São Tomé and Príncipe On Elections
The United States congratulates São Tomé and Príncipe on its elections. The Santomean people have had the opportunity to have their votes counted and their… Read more »
September 24, 2022
Guinea Bissau: Guinea-Bissau National Day - 2022
On behalf of the United States of America, I extend greetings and congratulations to the people and government of Guinea-Bissau on the 49th anniversary of your independence. Read more »
September 22, 2022
Mali: Mali National Day - 2022
On behalf of the United States of America, I congratulate the people of Mali on the 62nd anniversary of your independence. Read more »