July 15, 2022
South Sudan: The United States Stands With the People and Calls for Urgent Progress From Leaders
The United States laments the failure of South Sudanese leaders to implement the commitments they have made to bring peace to South Sudan and has consequently decided to end U.S.… Read more »
July 13, 2022
Sudan: Joint Statement On Sudan On the Occasion of Eid Al-Adha
The members of the Troika (Norway, the United Kingdom and the United States) and the European Union extend our warm wishes to the Sudanese people at the conclusion of Eid al-Adha. Read more »
July 11, 2022
Angola: On the Passing of Former Angolan President José Eduardo Dos Santos
The United States offers condolences on the death of former Angolan President José Eduardo dos Santos. He played a consequential role in Angola's history, during its… Read more »
July 10, 2022
Uganda: Assistant Secretary Noyes' Travel to Uganda and Geneva
Assistant Secretary of State for Population, Refugees, and Migration (PRM) Julieta Valls Noyes travels to Uganda July 9-15 and Geneva July 16-19. Read more »
July 09, 2022
South Sudan: South Sudan National Day - July 9, 2022
On behalf of the Government of the United States of America, I congratulate the people of South Sudan on eleven years of independence. Read more »
July 06, 2022
West Africa: On the ECOWAS Summit
The United States is encouraged by the outcomes of the most recent ECOWAS Summit, held on July 3. We welcome the agreement between ECOWAS and Mali on a 24-month transition timeline… Read more »
Africa: NDI International Summit On Constitutionalism and Democratic Consolidation in Africa
Good morning. My name is Uzra Zeya and I am the Under Secretary for Civilian Security, Democracy, and Human Rights at the United States Department of State. It is my pleasure to be… Read more »
Comoros: Comoros National Day
It is a pleasure to congratulate the Comorian people on the forty-seventh anniversary of their independence. Read more »
Malawi: Malawi Independence Day
On behalf of the United States, I extend my best wishes and congratulations to the people and the government of the Republic of Malawi on the 58th anniversary of your independence. Read more »
July 05, 2022
Cape Verde: Cabo Verde National Day
On behalf of the United States of America I send my congratulations as you celebrate 47 years of independence on July 5. Read more »
June 30, 2022
Kenya: Secretary Blinken's Call With Kenyan President Kenyatta, June 2022
The below is attributable to Spokesperson Ned Price: Read more »
June 25, 2022
Mozambique: Mozambique National Day - June 25, 2022
On behalf of the United States of America, I extend best wishes to the people of Mozambique and join in commemorating your independence. Read more »
June 22, 2022
Mali: Civilian Deaths in Mali
The United States was deeply saddened to learn of the violence in the Bandiagara and Gao regions of Mali this past weekend, resulting in the deaths of more than 100 civilians. This… Read more »
June 21, 2022
Ethiopia: Civilians Killed in Ethiopia
The United States is gravely concerned by reported killings of civilians in the Amhara community of the Oromia Region of Ethiopia this weekend. We mourn for the victims and extend… Read more »
July 01, 2022
Rwanda: Rwanda National Day
On behalf of the United States of America, I offer my congratulations to the people and Government of Rwanda as you celebrate 60 years of independence on July 1 and the 28th… Read more »
Somalia: The Federal Republic of Somalia's National Day
On behalf of the United States of America, I congratulate the people and Government of Somalia on your 62nd National Day. Read more »
Burundi: Burundi National Day
On behalf of the United States of America, I send my congratulations to the people of the Republic of Burundi as you celebrate 60 years of independence. We look forward to working… Read more »
June 29, 2022
Congo-Kinshasa: Democratic Republic of the Congo National Day
On behalf of the United States, I extend my best wishes and congratulations to the people and the government of the Democratic Republic of the Congo on the 62nd anniversary of your… Read more »
Seychelles: Seychelles National Day
On behalf of the people of the United States, I congratulate the Seychellois people on your forty-sixth anniversary of independence. Read more »
June 26, 2022
Madagascar: Madagascar National Day
On behalf of the United States of America, I congratulate the people of Madagascar on the occasion of your sixty-second Independence Day. 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 »
November 28, 2012
Africa: Herschel Serves Up Solar Systems With Extra Comets
Astronomers have discovered vast comet belts surrounding two nearby planetary systems known to host planets. Read more »
September 21, 2006
West Africa: Initiative « Playpumps » de distribution d'eau potable
Les États-Unis se sont associés à deux grandes organisations sans but lucratif - la Fondation Case et la Fondation MCJ - pour aider à assurer la fourniture… Read more »
July 28, 2004
Africa: Barack Obama's Remarks at the Democratic Convention
· Kenyan-American keynote address at the Democratic National Convention in Boston. Read more »
July 21, 2004
West Africa: US Energy Policy Must Look to West Africa
Gulf of Guinea of increasing importance to U.S., expert says Read more »