Senegal: Joint Statement on the Inaugural U.S.-Senegal Joint Commission

The inaugural session of the U.S.-Senegal Joint Economic Commission was held November 22, 2024, in Washington, D.C.  Deputy Secretary of State Kurt Campbell led the U.S.… Read more »

Senegal: Joint Statement On the Inaugural U.S.-Senegal Joint Commission

The inaugural session of the U.S.-Senegal Joint Economic Commission was held November 22, 2024, in Washington, D.C. Deputy Secretary of State Kurt Campbell led the U.S. delegation,… Read more »

Guinea Bissau: Guinea-Bissau Endorses the Proliferation Security Initiative

The Republic of Guinea-Bissau has conveyed to Morocco its endorsement of the Proliferation Security Initiative (PSI) following its attendance at the PSI African Political Meeting… Read more »

Cote d'Ivoire: Assistant Secretary Noyes Travels to Côte d'Ivoire and Senegal

Assistant Secretary of State for the Bureau of Population, Refugees, and Migration Julieta Valls Noyes will travel to Côte d’Ivoire and Senegal from August 19-27, 2024. Read more »

Nigeria: Assistant Secretary Stewart Travels to Nigeria

Assistant Secretary of State for the Bureau of Arms Control, Deterrence, and Stability (ADS) Mallory Stewart will travel to Nigeria from August 19-21, 2024.  This visit is a… Read more »

Senegal: Under Secretary Zeya's Travel to Senegal and Guinea

Under Secretary of State for Civilian Security, Democracy, and Human Rights Uzra Zeya will travel to Dakar, Senegal, and Conakry, Guinea from June 9-14 to engage on democracy,… Read more »

Gambia: The Gambia Endorses the Proliferation Security Initiative

The Republic of The Gambia has conveyed to Morocco its endorsement of the Proliferation Security Initiative (PSI) following its attendance at the PSI African Political Meeting and… 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 »

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 »

Nigeria: Deputy Secretary Campbell's Meeting With Nigerian Foreign Minister Tuggar

The below is attributable to Spokesperson Matthew Miller: Read more »

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 »

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 »

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 »

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 »

Burkina Faso: Statement On the Escalation of Violence Against Civilians in Burkina Faso

The United States is gravely concerned by the rise in violence against civilians in northern and eastern Burkina Faso in late February. Read more »

Ghana: Ghanaian Parliament's Passage of Legislation Undermines Human Rights

The United States is deeply troubled by the Ghanaian Parliament's passage of legislation, officially called the Human Sexual Rights and Family Values Bill, which would threaten all… Read more »

Central Africa: DRL Strengthening LGBTQI+ Human Rights in Francophone West and Central Africa

United States Department of State Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights and Labor (DRL)Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO): DRL Strengthening LGBTQI+ Human Rights in Francophone West… Read more »

Kenya: Acting Assistant Secretary Littlejohn's Travel to Oman, Ghana, and Kenya

Acting Assistant Secretary of State for Oceans and International Environmental and Scientific Affairs Jennifer R. Littlejohn will travel to Oman, Ghana, and Kenya from February 16… Read more »

Senegal: Secretary Blinken's Call With Senegalese President Sall

The below is attributable to Spokesperson Matthew Miller: Read more »

Africa: Online Press Briefing with Assistant Secretary of State for African Affairs, Molly Phee

MODERATOR:  Good afternoon from the State Department’s Brussels Media Hub.  I would like to welcome everyone joining us for today’s virtual press… Read more »

Nigeria: Secretary Antony J. Blinken and Nigerian Foreign Minister Yusuf Maitama Tuggar At a Joint Press Availability

ODERATOR: Your Excellency the Honorable Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Federal Republic of Nigeria Ambassador Yusuf Tuggar; Your Excellency the 71st United States Secretary of… Read more »

Nigeria: U.S. Security Cooperation With Nigeria

For more than 50 years, the United States and Nigeria have enjoyed a strong security partnership and friendship. The U.S.-Nigeria relationship is among the most important in… Read more »

Africa: Secretary Antony J. Blinken At an Event On Food Security and Economic Growth At the Africarice Headquarters

SECRETARY BLINKEN: Thank you very much. Well, good afternoon, everyone. And for me, it was both a pleasure and fascinating to be here, both with my colleague from the African… Read more »