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 »

Cote d'Ivoire: Secretary Antony J. Blinken and Côte d'Ivoire President Alassane Ouattara After Their Meeting

PRESIDENT OUATTARA: (Via interpreter) Ladies and gentlemen, this is an honor for me to welcome Mr. Blinken, Secretary of State - that is the minister of state, minister of foreign… Read more »

Nigeria: The United States and Nigeria - Partnering for Prosperity

Secretary Antony J. Blinken will visit Abuja and Lagos, Nigeria, January 23-24 where he will meet with President Bola Tinubu, Foreign Minister Yusuf Tuggar, and representatives… Read more »

Cape Verde: Secretary Blinken and Cabo Verdean Prime Minister Ulisses Correia E Silva Before Their Meeting

PRIME MINISTER SILVA: (Via interpreter) Good morning, Your Excellency Secretary of State Antony Blinken. Welcome to Cabo Verde. A special visit of yours to Cabo Verde, to the city… Read more »

Cote d'Ivoire: The United States and Côte d'Ivoire - Strengthening Our Partnership

Secretary Antony J. Blinken's visit to Abidjan January 22-23, 2024, advanced commitments made during the U.S.-Africa Leaders Summit by expanding partnerships with the government,… Read more »

Cote d'Ivoire: Secretary Blinken's Remarks to the Press

SECRETARY BLINKEN: It's wonderful to be here at the Africa Cup of Nations, and I just want to compliment the Ivory Coast, Côte d'Ivoire, for the extraordinary organization of… Read more »

Cape Verde: Secretary Blinken's Remarks Following Visit to Porto De Praia

SECRETARY BLINKEN: It's wonderful to be here in Cabo Verde and the port of Praia. We start this trip to Africa here in Cabo Verde because it is quite literally a gateway to Africa… Read more »

Africa: Assistant Secretary for African Affairs Molly Phee Previewing the Secretary's Trip to Cabo Verde, Cote d'Ivoire, Nigeria, and Angola

MR TEK:  Thank you and good morning, everyone.  Welcome to today’s background call on Secretary of State Antony Blinken’s travel to Cabo Verde, Cote… Read more »

Sierra Leone: U.S. Relations With Sierra Leone

More information about Sierra Leone is available on the Sierra Leone Page and from other Department of State publications and other sources listed at the end of this fact sheet. Read more »

Burkina Faso: U.S. Concerns About Human Rights in Burkina Faso

In this moment of insecurity and transition in the Sahel, the United States condemns the increasing and unacceptable violence committed by terrorist groups against civilians,… Read more »

Mauritania: The Islamic Republic of Mauritania's National Day

On behalf of the United States of America and the American people, I send my best wishes to the government and people of Mauritania as you celebrate 63 years of independence. Read more »

Gambia: Congratulations to the People of Gambia On Transitional Justice Legislation

Good morning from Washington D.C., where I recently had the pleasure of meeting with Chief Justice Hassan Jallow of the Gambian Supreme Court. Read more »

Nigeria: IRFBA's Statement On Nigerian Religious Prisoner of Conscience, Mubarak Bala

As Chair of the International Religious Freedom or Belief Alliance, I express my grave concern at the ongoing imprisonment of Mubarak Bala. Read more »

Cape Verde: U.S. Relations With Cabo Verde

More information about Cabo Verde is available on the Cabo Verde Page and from other Department of State publications and other sources listed at the end of this fact sheet. Read more »

Liberia: George Weah Concedes Defeat to Opposition's Joseph Boakai

Liberian President George Weah conceded defeat today to Joseph Boakai in the presidential runoff election held on November 14. We congratulate president-elect Boakai on his victory… Read more »

Liberia: Statement by Ambassador Linda Thomas-Greenfield on Liberia's Runoff Election

Once again, the Liberian people reaffirmed their commitment to democracy in yesterday’s runoff election. We commend their dedication to exercising their right to vote broadly… Read more »

Liberia: Statement by Ambassador Linda Thomas-Greenfield on Liberia's Runoff Election

Once again, the Liberian people reaffirmed their commitment to democracy in yesterday’s runoff election. We commend their dedication to exercising their right to vote broadly… Read more »

Guinea: Announcement On Adapt Initiative in Guinea

At the 2022 U.S.-Africa Leaders Summit, President Biden announced the United States would increase political and technical support for democratic transitions through a new African… Read more »

Africa: Toloui to Travel to South Africa and Nigeria for Agoa Forum

Assistant Secretary for Economic and Business Affairs Ramin Toloui will travel to South Africa and Nigeria November 1-9 to participate in multilateral fora and conduct bilateral… Read more »

Senegal: U.S. Relations With Senegal

More information about Senegal is available on the Senegal Page and from other Department of State publications and other sources listed at the end of this fact sheet. Read more »

Senegal: Partnership Impact During Tours of The Gambia and Senegal

illennium Challenge Corporation (MCC) CEO Alice Albright recently visited The Gambia and Senegal to celebrate the progress of MCC grant programs and learn more about the ways… Read more »

West Africa: Joint Statement On the Meeting of the U.S.-Spain Working Group On the Sahel

The text of the following statement was released by the Governments of the United States of America and Spain on the inaugural meeting of the U.S.-Spain Working Group on the Sahel. Read more »

Niger: Military Coup d'Etat in Niger

The United States has concluded that a military coup d'etat has taken place in Niger. Pursuant to section 7008 of the Department of State's annual appropriations act, the United… Read more »