January 22
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 »
January 18
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 »
January 16
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 »
December 12, 2023
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 »
November 28, 2023
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 »
November 20, 2023
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 »
November 15, 2023
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 »
October 30, 2023
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 »
November 17, 2023
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 »
November 16, 2023
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 »
November 15, 2023
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 »
November 08, 2023
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 »
October 31, 2023
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 »
October 30, 2023
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 »
October 18, 2023
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 »
October 10, 2023
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 »
September 01, 2023
Sierra Leone: Visa Restriction Policy on Undermining the Democratic Process
The United States is committed to supporting and advancing democracy in Sierra Leone and around the world. Today, I am announcing a new visa restriction policy under Section… Read more »
August 16, 2023
Mali: Threats to Peace and Security in Mali
The United States is deeply concerned about the threat of worsening violence in Mali as the UN Multidimensional Integrated Stabilization Mission there (MINUSMA) begins its… Read more »
August 19, 2023
Niger: U.S. Ambassador Kathleen Fitzgibbon Arrives in Niger
At the direction of Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken, Ambassador Kathleen FitzGibbon has traveled to Niamey to lead our diplomatic mission in Niger and bolster efforts to help… Read more »
August 18, 2023
West Africa: U.S. Press Briefing on Niger
QUESTION: So I guess you’ve seen comments coming out of ECOWAS, the West African states, a lot of tough rhetoric and sort of talking about their commitment to a military… Read more »
August 10, 2023
West Africa: ECOWAS Call for Restoration of Constitutional Order in the Republic of Niger
The United States joins the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) in calling for the restoration of constitutional order in Niger. The United States appreciates the… Read more »
August 07, 2023
West Africa: Briefing by U.S Acting Deputy Secretary of State Victoria Nuland from Niamey
MR PATEL: Hey, everybody. Good afternoon and thank you so much for joining us today, especially last minute. Laying out some ground rules real quick, this call… Read more »
Niger: Acting Deputy Secretary Nuland's Trip to Niger
The below is attributable to Spokesperson Matthew Miller: Read more »
Cote d'Ivoire: Côte d'Ivoire National Day
On behalf of the United States of America, I congratulate Côte d'Ivoire on 63 years of independence. Read more »