South Africa: Assistant Secretary Phee's Travel to South Africa, Nigeria, and Ethiopia

Assistant Secretary of State for African Affairs Molly Phee will travel to South Africa, Nigeria, and Ethiopia February 5-19. Read more »

Rwanda: Deputy Secretary Sherman's Meeting With Rwandan Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation Biruta

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

Sudan: Release of Convicted Murderer of U.S. Embassy Personnel

The United States expresses our deep concern over the January 30 release of Abdel-Ra’uf Abuzaid, one of the individuals convicted of the 2008 murders of our colleagues… Read more »

Africa: Launch of the Vision for Adapted Crops and Soils (VACS) With a Keynote Address From Special Envoy Fowler and Introduction By Ambassador Mccain

The U.S. Department of State, Office of the Special Envoy for Global Food Security, in partnership with the African Union and Food and Agriculture Organization of the United… Read more »

South Africa: Remarks by Secretary of the Treasury Janet L. Yellen at Lunch with Local and International Philanthropies on South Africa's Just Energy Transition Partnership (JETP)

I want to start by thanking you and your organizations for being here today and for demonstrating your commitment to South Africa’s just energy transition toward renewable… Read more »

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 »

Ethiopia: Secretary Blinken's Call With Ethiopian Prime Minister Ahmed

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

Angola: Secretary Blinken's Call With Angolan President Lourenço

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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 »

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 »

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 »

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 »

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 »

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 »

Congo-Brazzaville: Deputy Secretary Sherman's Meeting With Republic of the Congo President Sassou

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

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 »

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 »

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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