February 22, 2023
Ghana: Special Representative Mcauliffe Leads Partnership Opportunity Delegation to Ghana
Special Representative for Global Partnerships Dorothy McAuliffe traveled to Ghana February 7-9, 2023, leading a Partnership Opportunity Delegation (POD) to Accra that focused on… Read more »
February 18, 2023
Gambia: The Gambia National Day - 2023
On behalf of the Government of the United States of America, I extend my congratulations to the people of The Gambia on the 58th anniversary of your independence. Read more »
February 03, 2023
South Africa: Assistant Secretary Phee's Travel to South Africa, Nigeria, and Ethiopia
Assistant Secretary of State for African Affairs Molly Phee will travel to South Africa, Nigeria, and Ethiopia February 5-19. Read more »
January 19, 2023
Mauritania: Ambassador Hussain's Travel to Mauritania
On January 17, U.S. Ambassador at Large for International Religious Freedom Rashad Hussain traveled to Nouakchott, Mauritania, where he met with Mauritanian President Mohamed… Read more »
January 25, 2023
Nigeria: Imposing Visa Restrictions On Individuals Involved in Undermining the Democratic Process in Nigeria
We are committed to supporting and advancing democracy in Nigeria and around the world. Today, I am announcing visa restrictions on specific individuals in Nigeria for undermining… Read more »
December 14, 2022
Benin: Secretary Antony J. Blinken With Beninese President Patrice Talon and Nigerien President Mohamed Bazoum At the Regional Compact Signing
Walter E. Washington Convention Center, Washington, D.C., December 14, 2022 Read more »
Liberia: Ambassador Van Schaack's Open Letter to the People of Liberia
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December 16, 2022
Nigeria: DRL FY22 IRF Empower Youth Leaders to Advance Religious Tolerance in Nigeria
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December 18, 2022
Niger: Niger National Day
On behalf of the Government of the United States and the American people, I send my best wishes to the Nigerien people as they celebrate Republic Day. Read more »
December 15, 2022
Mauritania: Deputy Secretary Sherman's Meeting With Mauritian Prime Minister Pravind Jugnauth
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December 14, 2022
Ghana: Secretary Antony J. Blinken and Ghanaian President Nana Akufo-Addo Before Their Meeting
SECRETARY BLINKEN: So this is a very good occasion, but it's a particularly good occasion because we greatly value Ghana's leadership and your leadership in West Africa, the… Read more »
Ghana: Secretary Blinken's Meeting With Ghanaian President Akufo-Addo
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December 13, 2022
Senegal: Secretary Blinken's Meeting With Senegalese President Sall
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Ghana: State Department Announces Partnership Opportunity Delegation to Ghana
On December 12, 2022, Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken announced an upcoming Partnership Opportunity Delegation (POD) to Accra, Ghana. The delegation will travel to Accra… Read more »
Africa: Nigeria and Rwanda - First African Nations Sign the Artemis Accords at Space Forum
At the first ever U.S.-Africa Space Forum , Nigeria and Rwanda became the first African nations to sign the Artemis Accords. Participants in the Forum, which was part of the… Read more »
Africa: Secretaries Blinken and Austin Before Meeting With Djiboutian, Nigerien, and Somali Presidents
SECRETARY BLINKEN: Well, good morning, everyone. A tout le monde, bienvenue, welcome. Secretary Austin and I are delighted to have three close partners of the United States with us… Read more »
December 11, 2022
Burkina Faso: Burkina Faso National Day - 2022
On behalf of the Government of the United States and the American people, I congratulate the people of Burkina Faso as you celebrate your 62nd National Day. Read more »
December 07, 2022
Cote d'Ivoire: United States and Côte d'Ivoire Sign Child Protection Compact (CPC) Partnership
Today, Chargé d'Affaires to Côte d'Ivoire Joann M. Lockard, First Lady of Côte d'Ivoire Dominique Ouattara, and Minister of Employment and Social Protection Mr.… Read more »
December 06, 2022
Senegal: Special Representative Mcauliffe's Travel to Cote d'Ivoire and Senegal
Special Representative Dorothy McAuliffe traveled to Côte d'Ivoire and Senegal November 12-19, 2022, to visit health facilities monitored by Parsyl, which provides risk… Read more »
November 28, 2022
Gambia: Ambassador Hussain Travels to Morocco, the Gambia, and Senegal
U.S. Ambassador at Large for International Religious Freedom Rashad Hussain will travel to Morocco, The Gambia, and Senegal from November 28 through December 1, 2022. Read more »
Mauritania: Mauritania National Day - 2022
On behalf of the Government of the United States and the American people, I send my best wishes to the Government and people of Mauritania as you celebrate 62 years of… Read more »
November 07, 2022
South Africa: Acting Assistant Secretary for Global Public Affairs Trudeau Travels to South Africa, Tanzania, Liberia, and Belgium
Acting Assistant Secretary for Global Public Affairs Elizabeth Kennedy Trudeau will travel to South Africa, Tanzania, Liberia, and Belgium from November 7 to November 17, 2022. Her… Read more »
November 04, 2022
Ghana: Secretary Blinken's Meeting Ghanaian Foreign Minister Botchwey
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October 26, 2022
Ghana: U.S., Japan Announce Partnership With Ghana to Support Its Goal of Being the Mover in Africa for Small Modular Reactor Deployment
At the International Atomic Energy Agency Nuclear Power Ministerial Conference in Washington, DC, Under Secretary of State for Arms Control and International Security Bonnie… Read more »
Nigeria: US Dept of State Evacuating 'Non-Emergency' Staff After Terror Warning
Reconsider travel to Nigeria due to crime , terrorism , civil unrest , kidnapping , and maritime crime . Some areas have increased risk.… Read more »