Gabon: U.S. Govt Pauses Foreign Assistance Programmes

The U.S. government is pausing certain foreign assistance programs benefiting the government of Gabon while we evaluate the unconstitutional intervention by members of the… Read more »

South Africa: Secretary Antony J. Blinken and South African Foreign Minister Naledi Pandor Before Their Meeting

SECRETARY BLINKEN: Well, good morning, everyone. It's always a great pleasure to be with my colleague and my friend Foreign Minister Pandor. We've had many opportunities over the… Read more »

Africa: Inaugural Members of the President's Advisory Council On African Diaspora Engagement in the U.S.

Today, President Biden announced the inaugural members of the President's Advisory Council on African Diaspora Engagement in the United States within the U.S. Department of State.… Read more »

Africa: Secretary Antony J. Blinken At the Vision for Adapted Crops and Soils - Global Solutions for Food Security Event

SECRETARY BLINKEN: Thank you. Thank you very, very much. So we're, what, about halfway through High-Level Week, I think - (laughter) - which is known at the department basically as… Read more »

Africa: Secretary Antony J. Blinken With Jonathan Karl of ABC This Week

QUESTION: Mr. Secretary, thank you for joining us. I want to begin with that devastating earthquake this weekend in Morocco. What is the United States doing to assist in the… Read more »

Africa: Secretary Antony J. Blinken With Jake Tapper of CNN's State of the Union

QUESTION: And joining me now is Secretary of State Antony Blinken. Secretary Blinken, thanks for joining us. I do want to start with this devastating earthquake in Morocco Saturday… Read more »

Sudan: United States Sanctions Senior Rapid Support Forces Commanders

Members of the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) in Darfur have committed atrocities and other abuses, inducing ethnically motivated killings, targeted abuses against human rights… Read more »

Sudan: Ambassador Announces Nearly U.S.$163 Million in Humanitarian Assistance for Sudan

Today, U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations Linda Thomas-Greenfield announced nearly $163 million in additional humanitarian assistance for the people of Sudan and neighboring… Read more »

Eswatini: Eswatini National Day

On behalf of the United States of America, I congratulate all Eswatini on 55 years of independence. As you mark this momentous occasion, let us also celebrate the strong friendship… Read more »

Sierra Leone: Visa Restriction Policy on Undermining the Democratic Process

The United States is committed to supporting and advancing democracy in Sierra Leone and around the world.  Today, I am announcing a new visa restriction policy under Section… Read more »

Sudan: On Conflict-Related Sexual Violence in Sudan

The United States strongly condemns pervasive conflict-related sexual violence (CRSV) in Sudan, which credible sources including victims have attributed to the Rapid Support Forces… Read more »

Congo-Kinshasa: U.S. Sanctions Those Contributing to Conflict Escalation in DR Congo

Today, the United States is imposing sanctions on six individuals contributing to the most recent escalation of conflict in the eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC). Each… Read more »

Zimbabwe: Presidential Elections in Zimbabwe

As Zimbabweans prepare to head to the polls on August 23, the United States calls on all actors to commit to free, fair, and peaceful elections. The Zimbabwean people deserve the… Read more »

Central African Republic: The Central African Republic's Constitutional Referendum

On August 21, the Constitutional Court of the Central African Republic validated the results of the July 30 constitutional referendum, which, among other changes, removes… Read more »

Niger: U.S. Ambassador Kathleen Fitzgibbon Arrives in Niger

At the direction of Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken, Ambassador Kathleen FitzGibbon has traveled to Niamey to lead our diplomatic mission in Niger and bolster efforts to help… Read more »

Sudan: U.S. Press Briefing on Sudan

QUESTION: If no one has Niger – okay. So CNN put out new reporting today about a gruesome massacre on June 15th in West Darfur, Sudan by the Rapid Support Forces and allied… Read more »

West Africa: U.S. Press Briefing on Niger

QUESTION: So I guess you’ve seen comments coming out of ECOWAS, the West African states, a lot of tough rhetoric and sort of talking about their commitment to a military… Read more »

Sudan: On Fighting in Nyala in South Darfur

The United States calls on the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) and the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) to cease renewed fighting in Nyala, South Darfur, and other populated areas, which… Read more »

Congo-Kinshasa: Designation of Officials for Significant Corruption

The United States is designating the following individuals as generally ineligible for entry into the United States, due to their involvement in significant corruption: Read more »

Mali: Threats to Peace and Security in Mali

The United States is deeply concerned about the threat of worsening violence in Mali as the UN Multidimensional Integrated Stabilization Mission there (MINUSMA) begins its… Read more »

Rwanda: Secretary Blinken's Call With Rwandan President Kagame

The below is attributable to Spokesperson Matthew Miller: Read more »

South Sudan: U.S. Government Issues a Business Advisory for South Sudan

The Departments of State, Labor, and Commerce today issued a Business Advisory on South Sudan. The Advisory highlights the growing reputational, financial, and legal risks to U.S.… Read more »

West Africa: ECOWAS Call for Restoration of Constitutional Order in the Republic of Niger

The United States joins the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) in calling for the restoration of constitutional order in Niger. The United States appreciates the… Read more »

Africa: Secretary Antony J. Blinken With Waihiga Mwaura of BBC Focus On Africa

QUESTION: Well, we're now joined by the U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken to discuss the Black Sea Grain Initiative and food security. He's joining us from Washington, D.C. Read more »

West Africa: Briefing by U.S Acting Deputy Secretary of State Victoria Nuland from Niamey

MR PATEL:  Hey, everybody.  Good afternoon and thank you so much for joining us today, especially last minute.  Laying out some ground rules real quick, this call… Read more »