October 01, 2022
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 »
Africa: Special Presidential Envoy for Climate Kerry's Travel to the Democratic Republic of the Congo and the United Arab Emirates
Special Presidential Envoy for Climate John Kerry will travel to Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of the Congo, October 3-5 to participate in the Pre-COP, a preparatory meeting held a… Read more »
Botswana: Botswana National Day - 2022
On behalf of the Government of the United States and the American people, I congratulate all Batswana on the 56th anniversary of your country's independence. Read more »
September 29, 2022
Malawi: Secretary Blinken's Meeting With Malawian President Lazarus Chakwera
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Rwanda: The Trial of Félicien Kabuga for Genocide in Rwanda
The United States welcomes the opening statements in the trial of Félicien Kabuga at the Hague branch of the International Residual Mechanism for Criminal Tribunals (IRMCT),… Read more »
September 28, 2022
Malawi: Blinken At the Millennium Challenge Corporation MOU Signing With Chakwera, Gwengwe, and Albright
MS ALBRIGHT: Good morning. Thank you all so much for joining us today to celebrate a remarkable moment in the longstanding partnership between the United States and the Republic of… Read more »
Africa: The Presidential Determination on Refugee Admissions for Fiscal Year 2023
The President today signed the Presidential Determination on Refugee Admissions for Fiscal Year 2023, setting the refugee admissions target at 125,000 for this upcoming fiscal… Read more »
Central African Republic: Opening of the Trial of Former Séléka Commander for Atrocity Crimes in CAR
The United States welcomes the opening of trial proceedings at the International Criminal Court (ICC) in the prosecution of Mahamat Said Abdel Kani, a former Séléka… Read more »
West Africa: U.S. Support of ECOWAS Sanctions on Guinea
The United States commends the strong actions taken by the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) in defense of democracy in Guinea following its Extraordinary Summit… Read more »
September 27, 2022
Central African Republic: Opening of the Trial of Former Séléka Commander for Atrocity Crimes
The United States welcomes the opening of trial proceedings at the International Criminal Court (ICC) in the prosecution of Mahamat Said Abdel Kani, a former Séléka… Read more »
West Africa: U.S. Support of ECOWAS Sanctions On Guinea
The United States commends the strong actions taken by the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) in defense of democracy in Guinea following its Extraordinary Summit… Read more »
São Tomé and Príncipe: The United States Congratulates São Tomé and Príncipe On Elections
The United States congratulates São Tomé and Príncipe on its elections. The Santomean people have had the opportunity to have their votes counted and their… Read more »
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 »