September 27, 2022
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
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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
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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 »
June 17, 2022
Senegal: Secretary Blinken's Meeting With Senegalese Foreign Minister Tall Sall
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Senegal: Secretary Antony J. Blinken and Senegalese Foreign Minister Aïssata Tall Sall Before Their Meeting
Well, good morning, everyone. It's a pleasure to be able to receive my colleague and my friend, the foreign minister of Senegal. Welcome, Aïssata, to the State Department. I… Read more »
June 10, 2022
Africa: Under Secretary of State for Political Affairs Nuland's Travel to Djibouti, Mozambique, and Nigeria
Under Secretary of State for Political Affairs Victoria Nuland will visit Djibouti, Mozambique, and Nigeria, June 11-17, 2022. Read more »
June 09, 2022
Mali: On the Transition Timeline in Mali
The United States acknowledges the announcement by Mali's transition government of a 24-month transition timetable starting in March 2022. We urge the Malian transition government… Read more »
June 07, 2022
Ghana: Building a 'Brighter' Future: MCC, Ghana Complete U.S.$316 Million Power Compact Millennium Challenge Corporation
The U.S. government’s Millennium Challenge Corporation (MCC) and the Government of Ghana formally completed the 5-year, $316 million MCC-Ghana Power Compact today,… Read more »
May 25, 2022
Ghana: Assistant Secretary Witkowsky's to Travel to Ghana
Assistant Secretary of State for Conflict and Stabilization Operations (CSO) Anne A. Witkowsky will travel to Accra, Ghana, from May 25 to 27, 2022. Read more »
May 20, 2022
Cameroon: Cameroon National Day - May 20, 2022
On behalf of the United States of America, I congratulate the people of the Republic of Cameroon as you mark National Day on May 20. The United States looks forward to continued… 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 »
July 21, 2004
West Africa: US Energy Policy Must Look to West Africa
Gulf of Guinea of increasing importance to U.S., expert says Read more »