October 20, 2022
Guinea: U.S. Relations With Guinea
More information about Guinea is available on the Guinea Page and from other Department of State publications and other sources listed at the end of this fact sheet. Read more »
October 14, 2022
Africa: Interagency U.S. Delegation Travels to Coastal West Africa
Assistant Secretary of State for Conflict and Stabilization Operations Anne A. Witkowsky will lead a multi-agency delegation including Assistant to the USAID Administrator for… Read more »
October 02, 2022
Guinea: Guinea National Day - 2022
On behalf of the United States of America, I congratulate the people of Guinea on the 64th anniversary of your independence. Read more »
October 01, 2022
Burkina Faso: The Situation in Burkina Faso
The United States is deeply concerned by events in Burkina Faso. We note that for the second time in eight months, military officers have asserted that they have dissolved the… Read more »
Nigeria: Nigeria's National Day - 2022
On behalf of the United States of America, I extend best wishes to the people of Nigeria on the 62nd anniversary of their independence. Read more »
September 30, 2022
Nigeria: Special Advisor On International Disability Rights Minkara's Travel to Qatar and Nigeria
Special Advisor on International Disability Rights Sara Minkara will travel to Doha, Qatar, October 1-4 to meet with government officials, civil society, and like-minded partners,… Read more »
September 28, 2022
West Africa: U.S. Support of ECOWAS Sanctions on Guinea
The United States commends the strong actions taken by the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) in defense of democracy in Guinea following its Extraordinary Summit… Read more »
September 27, 2022
West Africa: U.S. Support of ECOWAS Sanctions On Guinea
The United States commends the strong actions taken by the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) in defense of democracy in Guinea following its Extraordinary Summit… Read more »
São Tomé and Príncipe: The United States Congratulates São Tomé and Príncipe On Elections
The United States congratulates São Tomé and Príncipe on its elections. The Santomean people have had the opportunity to have their votes counted and their… Read more »
September 24, 2022
Guinea Bissau: Guinea-Bissau National Day - 2022
On behalf of the United States of America, I extend greetings and congratulations to the people and government of Guinea-Bissau on the 49th anniversary of your independence. Read more »
September 22, 2022
Mali: Mali National Day - 2022
On behalf of the United States of America, I congratulate the people of Mali on the 62nd anniversary of your independence. Read more »
September 19, 2022
Niger: Secretary Blinken's Meeting With Nigerien President Mohamed Bazoum
The below is attributable to Spokesperson Ned Price: Read more »
Niger: Secretary Antony J. Blinken and Nigerien President Mohamed Bazoum Before Their Meeting
SECRETARY BLINKEN: Well, good afternoon, everyone. It's a pleasure to be able to meet with the president of Niger, President Bazoum. Niger is a very valued partner of the United… Read more »
September 16, 2022
Nigeria: Nigeria Commits to the Clean Energy Demand Initiative's Goals With Corporate Partners
On September 13 in Abuja, Special Presidential Envoy for Climate John Kerry joined the Government of the Federal Republic of Nigeria as it signed a Letter of Intent between the… Read more »
September 09, 2022
Senegal: Special Presidential Envoy for Climate Kerry's Travel to Nigeria and Senegal
Special Presidential Envoy for Climate John Kerry will travel to Abuja, Nigeria, September 12-13 and Dakar, Senegal, September 14-15, where he will engage in discussions with… Read more »
August 15, 2022
Liberia: Imposing Sanctions On Senior Liberian Government Officials
The United States is designating Liberian government officials Nathaniel McGill, Minister of State for Presidential Affairs and Chief of Staff to President George Weah; Sayma… Read more »
August 07, 2022
Cote d'Ivoire: U.S. Congratulates Nation on 62 Years of Independence
On behalf of the Government of the United States of America, I warmly wish the Ivoirian people a happy 62nd National Day. Read more »
August 02, 2022
Africa: Ambassador Linda Thomas-Greenfield to Visit Ghana, Cape Verde and Uganda
Ambassador Linda Thomas-Greenfield discusses her upcoming trip to Ghana and Uganda as well as U.S. efforts to address the global food security crisis. She then takes questions from… Read more »
July 28, 2022
Niger: Deputy Secretary Sherman's Meeting With Nigerien Foreign Minister Hassoumi
The following is attributable to Spokesperson Ned Price: Read more »
July 26, 2022
Liberia: Liberia National Day - 2022
On behalf of the United States of America, I would like to congratulate the people of Liberia on this momentous year, which sees both the bicentennial of the arrival of the first… Read more »
July 25, 2022
Mauritania: Counselor Chollet's Travel to Senegal, Mauritania, and France
U.S. Department of State Counselor Derek Chollet will travel to Senegal, Mauritania, and France July 25-29. At each stop, he will underscore our African and European partnerships… Read more »
July 06, 2022
West Africa: On the ECOWAS Summit
The United States is encouraged by the outcomes of the most recent ECOWAS Summit, held on July 3. We welcome the agreement between ECOWAS and Mali on a 24-month transition timeline… Read more »
July 05, 2022
Cape Verde: Cabo Verde National Day
On behalf of the United States of America I send my congratulations as you celebrate 47 years of independence on July 5. Read more »
June 22, 2022
Mali: Civilian Deaths in Mali
The United States was deeply saddened to learn of the violence in the Bandiagara and Gao regions of Mali this past weekend, resulting in the deaths of more than 100 civilians. This… Read more »
September 21, 2006
West Africa: Initiative « Playpumps » de distribution d'eau potable
Les États-Unis se sont associés à deux grandes organisations sans but lucratif - la Fondation Case et la Fondation MCJ - pour aider à assurer la fourniture… Read more »