August 18
Nigeria: Assistant Secretary Stewart Travels to Nigeria
Assistant Secretary of State for the Bureau of Arms Control, Deterrence, and Stability (ADS) Mallory Stewart will travel to Nigeria from August 19-21, 2024. This visit is a… Read more »
August 17
Sudan: Joint Statement on Sudan from the International Delegations in Switzerland
Joint Statement from the United States, Switzerland, the Kingdom Of Saudi Arabia, Egypt, the United Arab Emirates, the United Nations and the African Union Delegations Assembled in… Read more »
Gabon: The Gabonese Republic National Day
On behalf of the United States, I congratulate the people of Gabon on the 64th anniversary of your independence. Read more »
August 15
Sudan: Secretary Blinken's Call with Head of the Sovereign Council of Sudan Abdel Fattah al-Burhan
The below is attributable to Principal Deputy Spokesperson Vedant Patel: Read more »
July 24
Africa: Remarks by Secretary Blinken At the AGOA Private Sector Forum
SECRETARY BLINKEN: Morning. Thank you very much. Read more »
July 23
Sudan: U.S. Invites Sudanese Armed Forces and Rapid Support Forces to Ceasefire Talks Co-hosted by Saudi Arabia and Switzerland
Over the past 15 months, the horrific conflict in Sudan has pushed millions to the brink of starvation and displaced nearly 10 million people. It continues to cause… Read more »
June 07
Sudan: U.S. Condemns Attacks On Civilians In Sudan's Gezira State
The United States condemns the horrific attacks by the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) on unarmed civilians in Wad al-Noura in Sudan's Gezira state, which included the murder of over… Read more »
Senegal: Under Secretary Zeya's Travel to Senegal and Guinea
Under Secretary of State for Civilian Security, Democracy, and Human Rights Uzra Zeya will travel to Dakar, Senegal, and Conakry, Guinea from June 9-14 to engage on democracy,… Read more »
June 03
Gambia: The Gambia Endorses the Proliferation Security Initiative
The Republic of The Gambia has conveyed to Morocco its endorsement of the Proliferation Security Initiative (PSI) following its attendance at the PSI African Political Meeting and… Read more »
June 02
South Africa: South Africa's National and Provincial Elections
The United States congratulates the South African people on successful national and provincial elections. This year's elections marked three decades of all South Africans having… Read more »
June 01
Somalia: Secretary Blinken's Call With Somali President Hassan Sheikh
The below is attributable to Spokesperson Matthew Miller: Read more »
May 30
Uganda: Designation of Ugandan Public Officials
The Department of State is publicly designating five current and former Ugandan officials for their involvement in significant corruption or gross violations of human rights. Read more »
Africa: Imposing Sanctions On Entities Supporting Russia's Malign Activities in Africa
The United States is today designating two entities based in the Central African Republic (CAR) for their efforts in supporting destabilizing activities by the Kremlin-backed… Read more »
May 29
Kenya: United States and Kenya Announce New Initiatives to Support Cultural Heritage and Tourism, Workforce Development, and the Creative Economy
During the recent State Visit of President William Ruto and First Lady Rachel Ruto of the Republic of Kenya, the United States and Kenya announced new initiatives and public… Read more »
May 28
Sudan: Secretary Blinken's Call With Sudanese Armed Forces General Burhan
The below is attributable to Spokesperson Matthew Miller: Read more »
May 22
Congo-Kinshasa: Secretary Blinken's Call With Democratic Republic of the Congo President Tshisekedi
The below is attributable to Spokesperson Matthew Miller: Read more »
May 21
Kenya: Kenyan President Ruto's Visit to Atlanta
Press StatementAntony J. Blinken, Secretary of StateMay 20, 2024 Read more »
May 20
Kenya: President Ruto's Visit to Atlanta
The United States warmly welcomes President William Ruto and First Lady Rachel Ruto of the Republic of Kenya to Atlanta, Georgia, today. The visit to Atlanta is the first segment… Read more »
Cameroon: Cameroon National Day
On behalf of the United States of America, I extend my best wishes to the people of Cameroon on the occasion of their National Day on May 20, 2024. Read more »
May 17
Zambia: United States and Zambia Sign Partnership to Prevent Trafficking in Persons
Today, U.S. Embassy Zambia's Chargé d'Affaires Linnisa Wahid and Minister of Home Affairs the Honorable Jack Mwiimbu signed the U.S.-Zambia Partnership to Prevent… Read more »
May 16
Nigeria: The United States-Nigeria Open Skies Air Transport Agreement Enters Into Force
The U.S.-Nigeria Air Transport Agreement, which has been provisionally applied since 2000, entered into force on May 13, 2024. This bilateral agreement establishes a modern civil… Read more »
Chad: On the Election in Chad
Following the certification of final presidential election results by Chad's Constitutional Council on May 16, the United States commends those who exercised their right to vote on… Read more »
May 15
Nigeria: Deputy Secretary Campbell's Meeting With Nigerian Foreign Minister Tuggar
The below is attributable to Spokesperson Matthew Miller: Read more »
Sudan: Sanctioning Sudanese Rapid Support Forces Commanders
The United States is today imposing sanctions on two Rapid Support Forces (RSF) commanders, Ali Yagoub Gibril and Osman Mohamed Hamid Mohamed for their role leading RSF operations… Read more »
May 08
Congo-Kinshasa: The Minerals Security Partnership Welcomes New Deal in Minerals Offtake and Processing Between Stl in the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Umicore in Belgium
The United States, as Chair of the Minerals Security Partnership (MSP), and MSP partners welcome the new deal finalized between STL, a subsidiary of La Générale des… Read more »
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