January 25, 2023
Nigeria: Imposing Visa Restrictions On Individuals Involved in Undermining the Democratic Process in Nigeria
We are committed to supporting and advancing democracy in Nigeria and around the world. Today, I am announcing visa restrictions on specific individuals in Nigeria for undermining… Read more »
January 21, 2023
Ethiopia: Secretary Blinken's Call With Ethiopian Prime Minister Ahmed
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January 20, 2023
Angola: Secretary Blinken's Call With Angolan President Lourenço
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January 19, 2023
Mauritania: Ambassador Hussain's Travel to Mauritania
On January 17, U.S. Ambassador at Large for International Religious Freedom Rashad Hussain traveled to Nouakchott, Mauritania, where he met with Mauritanian President Mohamed… Read more »
January 18, 2023
Congo-Kinshasa: The United States Releases Signed Memorandum of Understanding With the Democratic Republic of Congo and Zambia to Strengthen Electric Vehicle Battery Value Chain
Today, the Department of State released the signed Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) on electric vehicle battery value chains signed by the United States on December 13, 2022,… Read more »
January 05, 2023
Kenya: Rewards for Justice - Reward Offer for Information On Maalim Ayman and Others Responsible for 2020 Attack On Manda Bay Airfield in Kenya
The U.S. Department of State's Rewards for Justice (RFJ) program, which is administered by the Diplomatic Security Service, is offering a reward of up to $10 million for… Read more »
January 04, 2023
Congo-Kinshasa: Statement On UN Group of Experts
The United States welcomes the midterm report by the United Nations Group of Experts released on December 30, and shares the concerns outlined in the report about the sharp… Read more »
January 01, 2023
Sudan: Sudan National Day - 2023
On behalf of the Government of the United States of America, I join the people of Sudan in commemorating 67 years of independence. I admire the courage of those Sudanese who have… Read more »
December 29, 2022
Africa: Launch of the AU Monitoring, Verification and Compliance Mission in Ethiopia
We applaud the signing and launch of the African Union's Monitoring, Verification and Compliance Mission (AU-MVCM) in Mekele, another important step toward securing lasting peace… Read more »
December 18, 2022
Congo-Brazzaville: Deputy Secretary Sherman's Meeting With Republic of the Congo President Sassou
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Niger: Niger National Day
On behalf of the Government of the United States and the American people, I send my best wishes to the Nigerien people as they celebrate Republic Day. Read more »
December 16, 2022
Africa: Why We Hosted 49 Delegations from Africa This Week - Blinken
This week, I joined President Joe Biden in inviting leaders from across the African continent to Washington, DC from December 13-15, 2022 for the U.S.-Africa Leaders Summit.… Read more »
South Sudan: Joint Statement On Violence in Upper Nile and Jonglei States, South Sudan
The text of the following statement was released by the Governments of the United States of America, Norway, and the United Kingdom (the Troika) and the European Union. Read more »
Nigeria: DRL FY22 IRF Empower Youth Leaders to Advance Religious Tolerance in Nigeria
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Africa: Secretary Antony J. Blinken At a Press Availability
SECRETARY BLINKEN: Well, good evening, everyone. Good to see you all. So earlier this year in South Africa, I had an opportunity to set out the administration's Strategy for… Read more »
Kenya: Secretary Antony J. Blinken and Kenyan President Ruto Before Their Meeting
SECRETARY BLINKEN: Well, good afternoon, everyone. It's a real pleasure to welcome President Ruto here to Washington to the summit, and the opportunity to have this conversation.… Read more »
December 15, 2022
Kenya: The United States of America and the Republic of Kenya Sign a Memorandum of Understanding Concerning Strategic Civil Nuclear Cooperation
Today, the United States and Kenya signed a Memorandum of Understanding Concerning Strategic Civil Nuclear Cooperation (NCMOU), which improves our cooperation on energy security… Read more »
Mauritania: Deputy Secretary Sherman's Meeting With Mauritian Prime Minister Pravind Jugnauth
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Tanzania: Deputy Secretary Sherman's Meeting With Tanzanian Foreign Minister Stergomena Tax
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Africa: Secretary Antony J. Blinken At the U.S.-Africa Leaders Summit Foreign Ministers Dinner
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Angola: Deputy Secretary Sherman's Meeting With Angolan Foreign Minister Antonio
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Kenya: Secretary Blinken's Meeting With Kenyan President Ruto
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Africa: Tenth Meeting of the Law Enforcement Coordination Group Focuses On Countering Hizballah in Africa
The U.S. Department of State led the Law Enforcement Coordination Group (LECG), which convened in Europe December 14-15, for its first-ever regional meeting focusing on Hizballah's… Read more »
Uganda: Judgment in the Appeal of Dominic Ongwen At the International Criminal Court
The United States welcomes the International Criminal Court (ICC) judgment affirming the conviction of former Lord's Resistance Army (LRA) commander Dominic Ongwen for war crimes… Read more »
December 14, 2022
Benin: Secretary Antony J. Blinken With Beninese President Patrice Talon and Nigerien President Mohamed Bazoum At the Regional Compact Signing
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