Senegal: Senegal National Day

On behalf of the United States of America, I offer congratulations to President Sall and the people of Senegal as you celebrate 63 years of independence. Read more »

Africa: Peace and Security in Africa - the Impact of Development Policies in the Implementation of the Silencing the Guns Initiative

At the outset, I would like to first thank President Nyusi for chairing today's important discussion and congratulate him on Mozambique's successful Security Council presidency. I… Read more »

Somalia: Instability and Democratic Backsliding in Somaliland

The United States is increasingly concerned by the continuing violence in Lascanood and joins other international partners and neighbors in calling for de-escalation, adherence to… Read more »

Africa: Joint 10-Year Plans for the U.S. Strategy to Prevent Conflict and Promote Stability

The following is being released jointly by the U.S. Department of State, the U.S. Department of the Treasury, the U.S. Department of Defense, and the U.S. Agency for International… Read more »

Africa: Pursuing Peace Through Partnerships, Local Engagement, and Learning

Yesterday President Biden transmitted to Congress new 10-year plans to implement the U.S. Strategy to Prevent Conflict and Promote Stability with our priority partner countries and… Read more »

Rwanda: Release of Paul Rusesabagina

I welcome today's release of Paul Rusesabagina by the Government of Rwanda. It is a relief to know that Paul is rejoining his family, and the U.S. Government is grateful to the… Read more »

Mozambique: The U.S. Strategy to Prevent Conflict and Promote Stability 10-Year Strategic Plan for Mozambique

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West Africa: The U.S. Strategy to Prevent Conflict and Promote Stability 10-Year Strategic Plan for Coastal West Africa

Summary: The U.S. government (USG) is committed to expanding partnerships in West Africa to prevent violent conflicts from emerging or further spreading across the region. The… Read more »

Namibia: Namibia National Day

On behalf of the Government and the people of the United States of America, I extend heartfelt congratulations to the Namibian people as you celebrate 32 years of independence on… Read more »

Ethiopia: Blinken on War Crimes and Ethnic Cleansing in Ethiopia

Ethiopia is now emerging from two years of a brutal conflict in the north, during which all parties committed atrocities. With the November 2, 2022 cessation of hostilities… Read more »

Morocco: Secretary Blinken's Meeting With Moroccan Foreign Minister Bourita

The below is attributable to Principal Deputy Spokesperson Vedant Patel: Read more »

Africa: Assistant Secretary Sison's Travel to Madagascar, South Africa, Mauritius, Azerbaijan, Mongolia, Vietnam, Thailand, and Laos

Assistant Secretary of State for International Organization Affairs Michele Sison will travel to Madagascar, South Africa, Mauritius, Azerbaijan, Mongolia, Vietnam, Thailand, and… Read more »

Africa: 'Russia's Wagner Mercenaries Turn Chaos into Cash'

U.S. Marine Corps General Michael Langley, commander, U.S. Africa Command, delivered the 2023 U.S. Africa Command posture statement before the Senate Armed Services Committee March… Read more »

West Africa: Secretary Antony J. Blinken With Shaun Tandon of AFP

QUESTION: Mr. Secretary, thanks very much for taking this opportunity. We appreciate it. Read more »

Africa: Secretary Antony J. Blinken at a Press Availability

SECRETARY BLINKEN:  Well, good evening, everyone.  It is great to be back in Africa, but also to make my first appearance to Ethiopia as Secretary of State. Read more »

Central Africa: U.S.$150 Million in New Humanitarian Assistance for the Sahel Region and West and Central Africa

Today I am announcing $150 million in new humanitarian assistance for Niger and other countries throughout the Sahel region through the Department of State's Bureau of Population,… Read more »

Ethiopia: Secretary Antony J. Blinken With Yonathan Yosef of Fana Broadcasting

QUESTION: Thank you, Secretary of State. Thank you for having us here. Thank you for visiting Ethiopia at this critical time. It means a lot and it shows a really - the maintained,… Read more »

South Africa: The United States Announces Expansion of Vocational and Technical Education Exchange With South Africa,

The U.S. Department of State's Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs announced today that it will expand its partnership with South Africa on vocational and technical… Read more »

Niger: Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken At a Disarmament, Demobilization, Reintegration, and Reconciliation Event

SECRETARY BLINKEN: I hope you all got a chance to maybe listen in and hear what we heard. But what's truly remarkable is the approach that Niger has taken to countering violent… Read more »

Niger: The United States and Niger - A Strategic Partnership

Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken's travel to Niger on March 16, 2023, is the country's first visit by a U.S. Secretary of State. He will meet with President Mohamed Bazoum and… Read more »

Africa: Secretary Blinken's Meeting With African Union Commission Chairperson Faki

The following is attributable to Spokesperson Ned Price: Read more »

Niger: Secretary Antony J. Blinken With Moussa Yahaya of Telesahel

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Ethiopia: Secretary Blinken's Meeting With Cessation of Hostilities Agreement (COHA) Signatories

The following is attributable to Spokesperson Ned Price: Read more »

Ethiopia: Secretary Antony J. Blinken Before Meeting With Ethiopian Civil Society Leaders

SECRETARY BLINKEN: Well, I'm really grateful to each and every one of you, not just for being here this evening but for what you're doing every single day, which is working to… Read more »

Ethiopia: U.S.$331 Million in New Humanitarian Assistance

Today I am announcing more than $331 million in new humanitarian assistance for Ethiopia in FY 2023 through the Department of State and the U.S. Agency for International… Read more »