October 26, 2022
Ghana: U.S., Japan Announce Partnership With Ghana to Support Its Goal of Being the Mover in Africa for Small Modular Reactor Deployment
At the International Atomic Energy Agency Nuclear Power Ministerial Conference in Washington, DC, Under Secretary of State for Arms Control and International Security Bonnie… Read more »
October 25, 2022
Ethiopia: On the Start of Northern Ethiopia Peace Talks
The United States welcomes the start of African Union (AU)-led peace negotiations between the government of Ethiopia and Tigrayan regional authorities in South Africa today. We… Read more »
October 24, 2022
Sudan: One Year Anniversary of Military Takeover
Almost one year ago today, the Sudanese military overthrew the government of Prime Minister Abdalla Hamdok, contravened Sudan's Constitutional Declaration, and undermined the… Read more »
October 23, 2022
Kenya: Secretary Blinken's Call With Kenyan President Ruto
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South Africa: U.S. Secretary of State Discusses Ethiopia Peace Talks with South African Foreign Minister
The following is attributable to Spokesperson Ned Price: Read more »
October 21, 2022
Western Sahara: Deputy Secretary Sherman's Meeting With UN Personal Envoy of the Secretary-General for Western Sahara De Mistura
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Africa: Welcoming the Announcement of AU-Led Negotiations to Resolve Conflict in Ethiopia
The United States welcomes the planned launch of African Union-led peace talks next week between the Government of Ethiopia and the Tigrayan regional authorities. We commend South… Read more »
October 20, 2022
Chad: U.S. Condemns Violence in Chad
The United States condemns the violence in Chad involving clashes between security forces and demonstrators protesting the extension of Chad's original 18-month transition period,… Read more »
Guinea: U.S. Relations With Guinea
More information about Guinea is available on the Guinea Page and from other Department of State publications and other sources listed at the end of this fact sheet. Read more »
October 18, 2022
Rwanda: U.S. Relations With Rwanda
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October 17, 2022
East Africa: U.S. Announces Five Al-Shabaab Leaders Have Been Designated as Terrorists
The United States remains steadfast in our support of East African and African Union-led efforts to counter the threat from al-Shabaab, one of al-Qa'ida's most dangerous… Read more »
October 14, 2022
Africa: Interagency U.S. Delegation Travels to Coastal West Africa
Assistant Secretary of State for Conflict and Stabilization Operations Anne A. Witkowsky will lead a multi-agency delegation including Assistant to the USAID Administrator for… Read more »
Ethiopia: Intensifying Military Operations in Northern Ethiopia
The United States is deeply concerned over reports of increasing violence, loss of life, indiscriminate targeting of civilians, and destruction in the conflict in northern… Read more »
October 12, 2022
Equatorial Guinea: Equatorial Guinea National Day - 2022
On behalf of the Government of the United States of America, I extend our congratulations to Equatorial Guinea in honor of the 54th anniversary of your independence on October 12. Read more »
October 09, 2022
Uganda: Ugandan National Day - 2022
On behalf of the United States of America, I congratulate the people of Uganda on the 60th anniversary of Ugandan independence and the significant progress made in the country's… Read more »
October 08, 2022
Lesotho: The United States Congratulates Lesotho On Elections
The United States congratulates Lesotho on its elections. The citizens of Lesotho have had the opportunity to have their votes counted and their voices heard in building the future… Read more »
October 07, 2022
Ethiopia: Welcoming Renewal of the Mandate for the International Commission of Human Rights Experts On Ethiopia
The United States welcomes the renewal of the mandate of the International Commission of Human Rights Experts on Ethiopia (ICHREE) at the 51st Human Rights Council session. We view… Read more »
October 04, 2022
Lesotho: Lesotho National Day - 2022
On behalf of the Government of the United States of America, I send warm congratulations to the people of the Kingdom of Lesotho as you commemorate your 56th Independence Day. Read more »
October 03, 2022
Africa: Special Envoy for the Horn of Africa Hammer Travels to Kenya, South Africa, and Ethiopia
Special Envoy for the Horn of Africa (SEHOA) Mike Hammer will travel to Kenya, South Africa, and Ethiopia October 3-18, 2022. Special Envoy Hammer is returning to the region as… Read more »
October 02, 2022
Guinea: Guinea National Day - 2022
On behalf of the United States of America, I congratulate the people of Guinea on the 64th anniversary of your independence. Read more »
October 01, 2022
South Africa: Under Secretary Nuland and South African Dirco Director General Dangor Convene the U.S.-South Africa Working Group On African and Global Issues
Under Secretary of State for Political Affairs Victoria Nuland and South African Department of International Relations and Cooperation Director General Zane Dangor convened on… Read more »
Chad: Chad's National Dialogue Commission Report
The United States is deeply concerned by the ad hoc commission report by Chad's Inclusive and Sovereign National Dialogue released on September 28, 2022. The commission recommended… Read more »
Burkina Faso: The Situation in Burkina Faso
The United States is deeply concerned by events in Burkina Faso. We note that for the second time in eight months, military officers have asserted that they have dissolved the… Read more »
Nigeria: Nigeria's National Day - 2022
On behalf of the United States of America, I extend best wishes to the people of Nigeria on the 62nd anniversary of their independence. Read more »
September 30, 2022
Nigeria: Special Advisor On International Disability Rights Minkara's Travel to Qatar and Nigeria
Special Advisor on International Disability Rights Sara Minkara will travel to Doha, Qatar, October 1-4 to meet with government officials, civil society, and like-minded partners,… Read more »