December 13, 2022
Angola: Secretary Blinken and Secretary Austin's Meeting With Angolan President Lourenço
The below is attributable to Spokesperson Ned Price: Read more »
Africa: Secretary Blinken At the Peace, Security, and Governance Forum
MS FRAZER: Secretary Blinken, you have been at the forefront at calling for a shift from reactive and often crisis-driven security approaches in Africa to collaborative and… Read more »
Ghana: State Department Announces Partnership Opportunity Delegation to Ghana
On December 12, 2022, Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken announced an upcoming Partnership Opportunity Delegation (POD) to Accra, Ghana. The delegation will travel to Accra… Read more »
Ethiopia: Secretary Blinken's Meeting With Ethiopian Prime Minister Ahmed
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Congo-Kinshasa: Secretary Blinken's Meeting With DRC President Tshisekedi
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Africa: Secretary Antony J. Blinken At the African and Diaspora Young Leaders Forum
SECRETARY BLINKEN: Good morning, everyone. Wow, it is wonderful to see this incredible auditorium full. I think hopefully you managed to get a little breakfast before this. But I'm… Read more »
Africa: Secretary Antony J. Blinken At a Reception for African Innovators As Part of the U.S.-Africa Leaders Summit
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Ethiopia: Secretary Blinken and Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed Before Their Meeting
SECRETARY BLINKEN: Good afternoon, everyone. I'm very pleased to have Prime Minister Abiy here with us at the summit and in Washington. We have, I think, a historic moment for the… Read more »
December 12, 2022
Zimbabwe: Updates to the Zimbabwean Sanctions Program
Today, the United States is removing 17 individuals from the Specially Designated Nationals and Blocked Persons (SDN) List. We are also designating four Zimbabwean individuals and… Read more »
Kenya: Kenya National Day
I join President Ruto and all Kenyans in celebrating 59 years of Kenyan independence. The close cooperation between Kenya and the United States on a wide range of shared priorities… Read more »
December 11, 2022
Burkina Faso: Burkina Faso National Day - 2022
On behalf of the Government of the United States and the American people, I congratulate the people of Burkina Faso as you celebrate your 62nd National Day. Read more »
December 08, 2022
South Africa: Secretary Blinken's Call With South African Minister of International Relations and Cooperation Naledi Pandor
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Morocco: U.S. and Morocco Co-Host Proliferation Security Initiative Workshop
The text of the following statement was released by the United States of America and the Kingdom of Morocco: Read more »
December 07, 2022
Africa: Digital Press Briefing with U.S. Department of State's Bureau of African Affairs Assistant Secretary Molly Phee and National Security Council Senior Director for African Affairs Judd Devermont
MODERATOR: (Inaudible) everyone from the U.S. Department of State’s Africa Regional Media Hub. I would like to welcome our participants dialing in from… Read more »
Sudan: Expanded Visa Restriction Policy for Individuals Undermining the Democratic Transition
We welcome the December 5 signing by Sudanese parties of an initial framework political agreement - an essential first step toward forming a civilian-led transitional government… Read more »
Cote d'Ivoire: United States and Côte d'Ivoire Sign Child Protection Compact (CPC) Partnership
Today, Chargé d'Affaires to Côte d'Ivoire Joann M. Lockard, First Lady of Côte d'Ivoire Dominique Ouattara, and Minister of Employment and Social Protection Mr.… Read more »
December 06, 2022
Senegal: Special Representative Mcauliffe's Travel to Cote d'Ivoire and Senegal
Special Representative Dorothy McAuliffe traveled to Côte d'Ivoire and Senegal November 12-19, 2022, to visit health facilities monitored by Parsyl, which provides risk… Read more »
December 05, 2022
Rwanda: Secretary Blinken's Call With Rwandan President Kagame
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December 03, 2022
Africa: U.S. Special Representative for Racial Equity and Justice Desirée Cormier Smith's Trip to Geneva for Historic Launch of the UN Permanent Forum for People of African Descent
U.S. Special Representative for Racial Equity and Justice Desirée Cormier Smith will travel December 3-8 to Geneva for the first session of the UN Permanent Forum for People… Read more »
December 02, 2022
Africa: Religious Freedom Designations - December 2022
Around the world, governments and non-state actors harass, threaten, jail, and even kill individuals on account of their beliefs. In some instances, they stifle individuals'… Read more »
November 29, 2022
Equatorial Guinea: On the Elections in Equatorial Guinea
The United States commends the people of Equatorial Guinea who exercised their right to vote on November 20. We note, however, that international election observers, civil society… Read more »
November 28, 2022
Gambia: Ambassador Hussain Travels to Morocco, the Gambia, and Senegal
U.S. Ambassador at Large for International Religious Freedom Rashad Hussain will travel to Morocco, The Gambia, and Senegal from November 28 through December 1, 2022. Read more »
Ethiopia: Ambassador At Large Fick's Travel to Ethiopia
Ambassador at Large for Cyberspace and Digital Policy Nathaniel C. Fick will travel to Addis Ababa, Ethiopia from November 28 to 30, 2022 to attend the 17th annual Internet… Read more »
Mauritania: Mauritania National Day - 2022
On behalf of the Government of the United States and the American people, I send my best wishes to the Government and people of Mauritania as you celebrate 62 years of… Read more »
November 22, 2022
Africa: Special Online Briefing - U.S.-Africa Leaders Summit
MODERATOR: Good afternoon to everyone from the U.S. Department of State’s Africa Regional Media Hub. I would like to welcome our participants dialing in from… Read more »
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