September 24, 2022
Guinea Bissau: Guinea-Bissau National Day - 2022
On behalf of the United States of America, I extend greetings and congratulations to the people and government of Guinea-Bissau on the 49th anniversary of your independence. Read more »
September 22, 2022
Mali: Mali National Day - 2022
On behalf of the United States of America, I congratulate the people of Mali on the 62nd anniversary of your independence. Read more »
September 21, 2022
Africa: U.S. Ratification of the Kigali Amendment
Today, the U.S. Senate, with strong bipartisan support, gave advice and consent to ratification of the Kigali Amendment to the Montreal Protocol on Substances that Deplete the… Read more »
September 20, 2022
Africa: Secretary Antony J. Blinken Remarks At the Strengthening Atlantic Cooperation Ministerial Meeting
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East Africa: Digital Press Briefing With U.S. Special Envoy for the Horn of Africa, Mike Hammer
Summary: Digital press briefing with U.S. Special Envoy for the Horn of Africa, Mike Hammer. Special Envoy Hammer discussed his recent trip to the region in support of the African… Read more »
September 19, 2022
Niger: Secretary Blinken's Meeting With Nigerien President Mohamed Bazoum
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Niger: Secretary Antony J. Blinken and Nigerien President Mohamed Bazoum Before Their Meeting
SECRETARY BLINKEN: Well, good afternoon, everyone. It's a pleasure to be able to meet with the president of Niger, President Bazoum. Niger is a very valued partner of the United… Read more »
Ethiopia: U.S. Special Envoy for the Horn of Africa Hammer's Work in Ethiopia
Special Envoy for the Horn of Africa (SEHOA) Mike Hammer arrived in Ethiopia on September 5 to encourage efforts for an immediate stop to the fighting and participation by the… Read more »
September 16, 2022
Nigeria: Nigeria Commits to the Clean Energy Demand Initiative's Goals With Corporate Partners
On September 13 in Abuja, Special Presidential Envoy for Climate John Kerry joined the Government of the Federal Republic of Nigeria as it signed a Letter of Intent between the… Read more »
Africa: Upcoming Digital Press Briefing With U.S. Special Envoy for the Horn of Africa, Mike Hammer
MEDIA ADVISORY | September 20 Digital Press Briefing with U.S. Special Envoy for the Horn of Africa, Mike Hammer Read more »
September 15, 2022
Zimbabwe: Updates to the Zimbabwe Sanctions List
As part of an ongoing review of the sanctions program to ensure it remains focused and relevant, today, the United States is delisting 11 individuals from the Specially Designated… Read more »
South Africa: Secretary Antony J. Blinken and South African Foreign Minister Naledi Pandor Before Their Meeting
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September 11, 2022
Ethiopia: On the Occasion of the Ethiopian New Year - 2022
On the occasion of the Ethiopian New Year, the United States stands with the people of Ethiopia and supports ongoing diplomatic efforts to realize their desire to live in peace,… Read more »
September 09, 2022
Angola: Angola Presidential Elections - 2022
We congratulate President-elect Joao Lourenco on his election as Angola's next president. We look forward to working with him to strengthen the vital relationship between Angola… Read more »
Senegal: Special Presidential Envoy for Climate Kerry's Travel to Nigeria and Senegal
Special Presidential Envoy for Climate John Kerry will travel to Abuja, Nigeria, September 12-13 and Dakar, Senegal, September 14-15, where he will engage in discussions with… Read more »
September 07, 2022
Kenya: Secretary Blinken's Call With Kenyan President-Elect Ruto
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September 06, 2022
Eswatini: Eswatini National Day
On behalf of the United States of America, I offer my sincerest congratulations to the people of Eswatini on the 54th anniversary of your nation's independence. Read more »
September 02, 2022
Ethiopia: Special Envoy for the Horn of Africa Mike Hammer's Travel to Ethiopia
Special Envoy for the Horn of Africa (SEHOA) Mike Hammer will travel to Ethiopia and the region September 4-15. He will press for an immediate cessation of hostilities and the… Read more »
August 30, 2022
East Africa: Arrival of Wheat-Carrying Brave Commander to East Africa From Ukraine
The United States welcomes the arrival in Djibouti of 23,300 metric tons of Ukrainian grain aboard the ship Brave Commander. This grain will be distributed within Ethiopia and… Read more »
Africa: Ad Hoc Committee to Elaborate a UN Cybercrime Convention Third Negotiating Session at the United Nations in New York
The third negotiating session of the Ad Hoc Committee (AHC) to elaborate a UN cybercrime convention convenes at the United Nations in New York from August 29 to September 9. … Read more »
Africa: Joint Statement on the Contribution of Cooperative Threat Reduction Partnerships to Global Health Security
The text of the following statement was released by the Governments of the United States of America, Armenia, Georgia, Iraq, Jordan, Liberia, Philippines, Sierra Leone, Uganda, and… Read more »
Angola: Angola Elections
The United States notes the broad participation of Angolans in the August 24 elections. We look forward to working together on a path toward a safer, more secure, and… Read more »
East Africa: Experts to Host Twitter Spaces Discussion On The Hunger in The Horn Of Africa
On August 31, 2022, USAID Administrator Samantha Power and Top Chef judge and food activist Tom Colicchio will host a Twitter Spaces discussion with USAID partners to examine the… Read more »
August 29, 2022
Angola: Angola Elections - August 2022
The United States notes the broad participation of Angolans in the August 24 elections. We look forward to working together on a path toward a safer, more secure, and prosperous… Read more »
August 24, 2022
Ethiopia: U.S. Concerned by Reports of Renewed Hostilities
We are concerned by reports of renewed hostilities in Ethiopia. We call on the Government of Ethiopia and the Tigray People's Liberation Front (TPLF) to redouble efforts to advance… Read more »