Nigeria: Secretary Blinken's Call With Nigerian President Bola Tinubu

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

Somalia: Designating Senior Isis-Somalia Financier

The United States is designating Abdiweli Mohamed Yusuf, the head of finance for ISIS-Somalia, an ISIS affiliate in Africa that generates revenue ISIS distributes across the… Read more »

Mali: Imposing Sanctions On Malian Officials in Connection With the Wagner Group

Today, the United States is designating three Malian officials who have worked closely with the Wagner Group to facilitate and expand Wagner's presence in Mali since December 2021.… Read more »

Seychelles: Seychelles National Day

Congratulations to the people of Seychelles on the forty-seventh anniversary of your independence. Read more »

Africa: Africa Gold Advisory

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Africa: Sanctioning Entities and Individual Connected to Wagner Group in Africa

The United States is imposing sanctions on several entities in the Central African Republic (CAR) today for their connection to the transnational criminal organization known as the… Read more »

Africa: The United States Issues an Advisory Focused On the Gold Sector Across Sub-Saharan Africa

Today, the U.S. Department of State, the U.S. Department of the Treasury, the U.S. Department of Commerce, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, the U.S. Department of Labor,… Read more »

Djibouti: Djibouti National Day

On behalf of the United States of America, I congratulate the Djiboutian people on the 46th anniversary of your nation's independence. Read more »

Africa: Special Envoy for the Horn of Africa Hammer Travels to Kenya

U.S. Special Envoy for the Horn of Africa Ambassador Mike Hammer is traveling to Kenya June 27-30 to consult with regional and international partners on supporting continued… Read more »

Madagascar: Madagascar National Day

On behalf of the United States of America, I wish the people of Madagascar a heartfelt congratulations as you celebrate 63 years of independence on June 26. Read more »

Mozambique: Mozambique National Day

Today, I extend my congratulations to the people of Mozambique as you celebrate the anniversary of your country's independence. Read more »

South Sudan: State Department, UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office, and Norwegian Foreign Office Engage With Companies Operating in the South Sudanese Oil Market Regarding Sanctions and Due Diligence

Today, State Department Sanctions Coordinator Ambassador James O'Brien and Bureau of African Affairs Deputy Assistant Secretary Peter Lord convened a discussion with companies and… Read more »

Sudan: U.S. Announces Nearly U.S.$172 Million in Additional Humanitarian Assistance for Sudan and Neighboring Countries

The United States announced nearly $172 million in additional humanitarian assistance for the people of Sudan and neighboring countries experiencing the impacts of the ongoing… Read more »

Congo-Kinshasa: Final Report By UN Group of Experts

The United States welcomes the final report by the United Nations Group of Experts on the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC). We condemn the violence that has left so many… Read more »

Morocco: Special Representative Mcauliffe Supports African Innovation in Morocco

Special Representative for Global Partnerships Dorothy McAuliffe traveled to Casablanca and Marrakech, Morocco from June 1-2 to meet with African climate and business leaders. The… Read more »

Uganda: Visa Restrictions for Undermining the Democratic Process in Uganda

In response to human rights abuses and corruption in Uganda, the Department of State announces that it is taking steps to impose visa restrictions under Section 212(a)(3)(C) of the… Read more »

Nigeria: Assistant Secretary Pyatt's Travel to Nigeria

Department of State Bureau of Energy Resources (ENR) Assistant Secretary Geoffrey R. Pyatt will travel to Abuja, Nigeria, June 18-20. While there, he will highlight U.S. engagement… Read more »

Sudan: Condemning Atrocities in Darfur

The United States condemns in the strongest terms the ongoing human rights violations and abuses and horrific violence in Sudan, especially reports of widespread sexual violence… Read more »

Africa: Explanation of Vote Following the Adoption of a UN Security Council Resolution on Tolerance and International Peace and Security

Abassador Jeffrey DeLaurentisActing Deputy Representative to the United NationsNew York, New YorkJune 14, 2023 Read more »

Africa: Secretary of State Blinken to Release the 2023 Trafficking in Persons Report

Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken will release the 2023 Trafficking in Persons Report (TIP Report) on Thursday, June 15, at 11:00 a.m. ET in the Dean Acheson Auditorium at the… Read more »

Africa: U.S. Briefing Speaks on Wagner Role in Africa

MR MILLER:   Good afternoon, everyone.  I am very sorry to be late.  But on the plus side, I don’t have – on the plus side — Read more »

Africa: Report on Six Months of Progress on U.S.-Africa Leaders' Summit

MODERATOR: Good afternoon to everyone from the U.S. Department of State's Africa Regional Media Hub. I welcome our participants dialing in from across the continent and thank all… Read more »

Somalia: Terrorist Designation of Al-Shabaab Leaders

The United States continues to support Somalia and our other East African partners in their efforts to disrupt al-Shabaab's operations.  Countering one of al-Qa'ida's most… Read more »

Africa: Russia Must Stop Its Attacks on Food Security

The Kremlin’s unprovoked and unjustifiable war against Ukraine has severely damaged Ukraine’s economy and exacerbated global food insecurity, especially in developing… Read more »

East Africa: The U.S. Provides an Additional U.S.$524 Million for the Humanitarian Crisis in the Horn of Africa

Today, U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations Linda Thomas-Greenfield announced the United States is providing nearly $524 million in critical humanitarian assistance for the Horn… Read more »