March 27
Africa: Deputy Administrator Isobel Coleman at the Africa Trade Desk Event
Thank you, British [Robinson], for that introduction and for your steadfast leadership of Prosper Africa. Thank you Dr. [Angel] Cabrera, for hosting us here at Georgia Tech this… Read more »
March 05
Sudan: Administrator Samantha Power Speaks With Commanding General of the Sudanese Armed Forces Abdel Fattah Al-Burhan
The below is attributable to Spokesperson Jessica Jennings: Read more »
February 14
Ethiopia: Deputy Administrator Paloma Adams-Allen's Travels to Ethiopia, Egypt, and Germany
The below is attributable to Deputy Spokesperson Shejal Pulivarti: Read more »
October 05, 2023
Ethiopia: USAID Resumes Food Assistance for Refugees in Ethiopia
U.S. humanitarian assistance is a vital lifeline for millions of people in need around the world facing drought, food insecurity, conflict, and violence. We place the highest… Read more »
August 25, 2023
Zimbabwe: USAID Calls for Immediate Release of Detained Civil Society Members
The United States is deeply concerned about and condemns the actions of Zimbabwean authorities, who conducted a series of raids on August 23 as Zimbabweans voted in presidential,… Read more »
July 12, 2023
Africa: USAID Announces Appointment of Prosper Africa Coordinator
Today, the United States Agency for International Development is excited to welcome British A. Robinson as the new Coordinator for Prosper Africa. Prosper Africa is the U.S.… Read more »
June 15, 2023
Kenya: USAID Administrator Samantha Power to Visit Kenya and Tanzania
Administrator Samantha Power will travel to Kenya and Tanzania next week to reinforce the United States' longstanding and continued commitment to both countries. Read more »
March 29, 2023
Africa: USAID Announces New Initiatives at the 2023 Summit for Democracy and Updates on Progress Made Since the 2021 Summit
During the second Summit for Democracy, the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) is unveiling new efforts to advance democracy abroad under the Presidential… Read more »
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 »