May 22
Congo-Kinshasa: Secretary Blinken's Call With Democratic Republic of the Congo President Tshisekedi
The below is attributable to Spokesperson Matthew Miller: Read more »
May 21
Kenya: Kenyan President Ruto's Visit to Atlanta
Press StatementAntony J. Blinken, Secretary of StateMay 20, 2024 Read more »
May 20
Kenya: President Ruto's Visit to Atlanta
The United States warmly welcomes President William Ruto and First Lady Rachel Ruto of the Republic of Kenya to Atlanta, Georgia, today. The visit to Atlanta is the first segment… Read more »
Cameroon: Cameroon National Day
On behalf of the United States of America, I extend my best wishes to the people of Cameroon on the occasion of their National Day on May 20, 2024. Read more »
May 17
Zambia: United States and Zambia Sign Partnership to Prevent Trafficking in Persons
Today, U.S. Embassy Zambia's Chargé d'Affaires Linnisa Wahid and Minister of Home Affairs the Honorable Jack Mwiimbu signed the U.S.-Zambia Partnership to Prevent… Read more »
May 16
Nigeria: The United States-Nigeria Open Skies Air Transport Agreement Enters Into Force
The U.S.-Nigeria Air Transport Agreement, which has been provisionally applied since 2000, entered into force on May 13, 2024. This bilateral agreement establishes a modern civil… Read more »
Chad: On the Election in Chad
Following the certification of final presidential election results by Chad's Constitutional Council on May 16, the United States commends those who exercised their right to vote on… Read more »
May 15
Nigeria: Deputy Secretary Campbell's Meeting With Nigerian Foreign Minister Tuggar
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Sudan: Sanctioning Sudanese Rapid Support Forces Commanders
The United States is today imposing sanctions on two Rapid Support Forces (RSF) commanders, Ali Yagoub Gibril and Osman Mohamed Hamid Mohamed for their role leading RSF operations… Read more »
April 29
Burkina Faso: Joint Statement On Civilian Massacres and Media Suspensions in Burkina Faso
The following joint statement was released by the Governments of the United Kingdom and the United States of America. Read more »
Cote d'Ivoire: U.S. and Cote Côte d'Ivoire Sign MOU to Expand Collaboration on Countering Info Manipulation
Today, U.S. Ambassador to Côte d'Ivoire Jessica Davis Ba and Ivoirian Minister for Foreign Affairs Léon Kacou Adom signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) to… Read more »
May 08
Congo-Kinshasa: The Minerals Security Partnership Welcomes New Deal in Minerals Offtake and Processing Between Stl in the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Umicore in Belgium
The United States, as Chair of the Minerals Security Partnership (MSP), and MSP partners welcome the new deal finalized between STL, a subsidiary of La Générale des… Read more »
May 07
Angola: Partnership for Global Infrastructure and Investment (Pgi) Celebrates Signing of Finance Agreements for Republic of Angola Projects
Today, on the margins of the Corporate Council on Africa's U.S.-Africa Business Summit, the United States and the Republic of Angola celebrated the signing of final agreements to… Read more »
May 06
Nigeria: Joint Statement On the 2024 U.S.-Nigeria Binational Commission
The text of the following statement was released by the Governments of the United States of America and the Government of Nigeria on the occasion of the sixth U.S.-Nigeria… Read more »
May 03
Congo-Kinshasa: On Condemning the Attack On an Internally Displaced Persons Camp in the Democratic Republic of the Congo
The United States strongly condemns the attack today from Rwanda Defense Forces (RDF) and M23 positions on the Mugunga camp for Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) in eastern… Read more »
April 27
Togo: Togo National Day
On behalf of the people of the United States, I offer congratulations to the people of Togo as you celebrate the 64th anniversary of your nation's independence. The partnership… Read more »
Sierra Leone: Sierra Leone National Day
On behalf of the United States of America, I offer congratulations to the people of Sierra Leone as you celebrate 63 years of independence. Read more »
South Africa: South African Freedom Day
On behalf of the people of the United States, congratulations to all South Africans on the historic 30th anniversary of their country's first democratic elections. Read more »
April 25
Chad: State Department Speaks on U.S. Soldiers Leaving Chad
Department Press BriefingVedant Patel, Principal Deputy SpokespersonWashington, D.C.April 25, 2024 Read more »
April 24
Sudan: The United States Calls for an Immediate Cessation of Attacks in El Fasher, North Darfur, Sudan
The United States calls on all armed forces in Sudan to immediately cease attacks in El Fasher, North Darfur. We are alarmed by indications of an imminent offensive by the Rapid… Read more »
April 21
Kenya: Special Advisor On International Disability Rights Minkara Travel to Kenya
Special Advisor on International Disability Rights (SAIDR) Sara Minkara is traveling to Kenya April 22 to 26 to meet with host government officials to support continued U.S.-Kenyan… Read more »
April 19
Cameroon: Deputy Secretary Verma's Visit to Cameroon, Ethiopia, and Angola
Deputy Secretary of State for Management and Resources Richard R. Verma will travel to Cameroon, Ethiopia, and Angola April 21-25. Read more »
April 18
Zimbabwe: Zimbabwe National Day
On behalf of the people of the United States, I congratulate the people of Zimbabwe as you celebrate the 44th anniversary of your country's independence. Read more »
April 14
Sudan: Secretary Antony J. Blinken's Video Message On One Year of Conflict in Sudan
On April 15th, 2024, we will mark one year since the onset of conflict in Sudan. The fighting has displaced more than eight and a half billion[1] people. Eighteen million children,… Read more »
April 12
Uganda: United States Provides More Than $25 Million for Refugee Assistance in Uganda
The United States, through the State Department's Bureau of Population, Refugees, and Migration (PRM), and USAID, is providing more than $25 million in additional humanitarian… Read more »