December 16, 2022
Africa: USAID Announces Appointment of Schneidman as Prosper Africa Coordinator
The U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) today welcomed Witney Schneidman as the new coordinator for Prosper Africa, the U.S. government initiative to increase trade… Read more »
October 16, 2022
Ethiopia: Intensifying Military Operations and Escalating Risk for Widespread Atrocities in Northern Ethiopia
I am alarmed by the escalating risk for widespread atrocities and violence against civilians in Northern Ethiopia, as well as recent attacks by the Ethiopian National Defense… Read more »
October 13, 2022
Tunisia: USAID Partners With UNICEF On Social Safety Net for Tunisian People
Today the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) announced a grant of $60 million to UNICEF to provide direct support to vulnerable Tunisian families as they contend… Read more »
October 03, 2022
Africa: USAID, Federal Trade Commission Launch Initiative to Promote Consumer Protection and Competition in Africa's Digital Economy
USAID announced it will partner with the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) to launch a new initiative that will help protect consumers and increase competition in countries across… Read more »
September 29, 2022
Niger: U.S. Announces Additional Support to Address Food Insecurity and Strengthen Resilience in Niger
Today the U.S. government, through the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), announced an additional $44 million of support for Niger to protect vulnerable populations… Read more »
September 06, 2022
Somalia: Projected Famine in Parts of Somalia this Year as Drought Crisis Cripples the Region
The IPC Famine Review Committee released their projection that, in the absence of an urgent increase in humanitarian assistance, famine is expected to occur in Buur Hakaba and… Read more »
August 30, 2022
Sudan: U.S. Providing Immediate Humanitarian Assistance In Response To Flooding
The United States, through the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), is providing $100,000 in immediate assistance to support the people affected by heavy rains and… Read more »
August 10, 2022
Congo-Kinshasa: Administrator Samantha Power At The Swearing-In For John Dunlop, Mission Director For The DRC
ADMINISTRATOR POWER: Thank you so much, Diana. Thanks to all of you who have joined here in person, especially John’s family. Thanks to you who are out there on the big… Read more »
July 22, 2022
Kenya: U.S. to Provide $255 Million To Meet Emergency Needs Amid Unprecedented Drought, Dire Food Crisis In Kenya
The United States through the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) is providing nearly $255 million in additional emergency food and other critical humanitarian and… Read more »
April 23, 2022
Ethiopia: Administrator Samantha Power Meets With Ethiopian Minister of Finance Ahmed Shide
The below is attributable to Spokesperson Rebecca Chalif: Read more »
April 21, 2022
Tunisia: Deputy Administrator Isobel Coleman's Meeting With Tunisia's Minister of Economy and Planning Samir Saied
The below is attributable to Spokesperson Rebecca Chalif: Read more »
Madagascar: Administrator Samantha Power Meets With Andry Rajoelina, President of Madagascar
The below is attributable to Spokesperson Rebecca Chalif: Read more »
March 04, 2022
Tanzania: Administrator Samantha Power Meets With President Of The Republic Of Tanzania
The below is attributable to Spokesperson Rebecca Chalif: Read more »
February 14, 2022
Tanzania: USAID Providing Additional Humanitarian Assistance to Respond to Needs in Tanzania
The U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) is providing $4 million in additional humanitarian assistance to respond to the needs of refugees who have fled to Tanzania… Read more »
Ethiopia: USAID Providing More Than U.S.$39 Million in Humanitarian Assistance to Respond to Drought in Ethiopia
In response to the devastating drought, the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) is providing more than $39 million in additional humanitarian aid to meet the needs of… Read more »
February 02, 2022
Congo-Brazzaville: USAID Announces $400,000 for People Affected By Flooding in Republic of the Congo
The United States, through the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), provided approximately $400,000 in humanitarian assistance in Fiscal Year 2021 that is now being… Read more »
January 24, 2022
Zambia: Administrator Samantha Power Meets With Hakainde Hichilema, President of Zambia
The below is attributable to Spokesperson Rebecca Chalif: Read more »
January 04, 2022
Africa: Administrator Samantha Power's Meeting With Director of the Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention Dr. John Nkengasong
The below is attributable to Spokesperson Rebecca Chalif: Read more »
November 23, 2021
Central African Republic: Administrator Samantha Power Meets With Faustin-Archange Touadéra, President, Central African Republic
The below is attributable to Spokesperson Rebecca Chalif: Read more »
November 03, 2021
Africa: USAID Announces Major Programs to Conserve Critical Carbon Sinks
Administrator Samantha Power announced new USAID programs in support of the Plan to Conserve Global Forests: Critical Carbon Sinks, which President Biden announced at COP26 on… Read more »
October 21, 2021
Africa: USAID Delivers On Prosper Africa Goals With Africa Trade and Investment Program
Today, Administrator Samantha Power announced the launch of USAID's new Africa Trade and Investment program at the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA) Ministerial. The… Read more »
October 19, 2021
Africa: Through Prosper Africa, USAID Drives Investment in Affordable Housing Across West Africa
Today Dana Banks, Special Assistant to the President and Senior Director for Africa for the White House National Security Council, announced a pioneering investment at the… Read more »
September 17, 2021
Ethiopia: Executive Order On the Crisis in Ethiopia
Statement by USAID Administrator Samantha Power - Today, President Biden signed an Executive Order (E.O.) establishing a new sanctions regime that authorizes the United States to… Read more »
August 19, 2021
Ethiopia: On the Humanitarian Situation in Ethiopia
Statement by Administrator Samantha Power Read more »
August 01, 2021
Sudan: USAID Administrator Samantha Power Meets Sudanese Leaders, Democracy Activists in Khartoum
On the second day of her visit to Sudan, Administrator Samantha Power visited the United States Embassy and thanked staff for their tireless work in supporting the country's… Read more »
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