May 03
Congo-Kinshasa: On Condemning the Attack On an Internally Displaced Persons Camp in the Democratic Republic of the Congo
The United States strongly condemns the attack today from Rwanda Defense Forces (RDF) and M23 positions on the Mugunga camp for Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) in eastern… Read more »
April 29
Burkina Faso: Joint Statement On Civilian Massacres and Media Suspensions in Burkina Faso
The following joint statement was released by the Governments of the United Kingdom and the United States of America. Read more »
Cote d'Ivoire: U.S. and Cote Côte d'Ivoire Sign MOU to Expand Collaboration on Countering Info Manipulation
Today, U.S. Ambassador to Côte d'Ivoire Jessica Davis Ba and Ivoirian Minister for Foreign Affairs Léon Kacou Adom signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) to… Read more »
April 27
South Africa: South African Freedom Day
On behalf of the people of the United States, congratulations to all South Africans on the historic 30th anniversary of their country's first democratic elections. Read more »
Togo: Togo National Day
On behalf of the people of the United States, I offer congratulations to the people of Togo as you celebrate the 64th anniversary of your nation's independence. The partnership… Read more »
Sierra Leone: Sierra Leone National Day
On behalf of the United States of America, I offer congratulations to the people of Sierra Leone as you celebrate 63 years of independence. Read more »
April 25
Chad: State Department Speaks on U.S. Soldiers Leaving Chad
Department Press BriefingVedant Patel, Principal Deputy SpokespersonWashington, D.C.April 25, 2024 Read more »
April 24
Sudan: The United States Calls for an Immediate Cessation of Attacks in El Fasher, North Darfur, Sudan
The United States calls on all armed forces in Sudan to immediately cease attacks in El Fasher, North Darfur. We are alarmed by indications of an imminent offensive by the Rapid… Read more »
April 21
Kenya: Special Advisor On International Disability Rights Minkara Travel to Kenya
Special Advisor on International Disability Rights (SAIDR) Sara Minkara is traveling to Kenya April 22 to 26 to meet with host government officials to support continued U.S.-Kenyan… Read more »
April 19
Cameroon: Deputy Secretary Verma's Visit to Cameroon, Ethiopia, and Angola
Deputy Secretary of State for Management and Resources Richard R. Verma will travel to Cameroon, Ethiopia, and Angola April 21-25. Read more »
April 18
Zimbabwe: Zimbabwe National Day
On behalf of the people of the United States, I congratulate the people of Zimbabwe as you celebrate the 44th anniversary of your country's independence. Read more »
April 14
Sudan: Secretary Antony J. Blinken's Video Message On One Year of Conflict in Sudan
On April 15th, 2024, we will mark one year since the onset of conflict in Sudan. The fighting has displaced more than eight and a half billion[1] people. Eighteen million children,… Read more »
April 12
Uganda: United States Provides More Than $25 Million for Refugee Assistance in Uganda
The United States, through the State Department's Bureau of Population, Refugees, and Migration (PRM), and USAID, is providing more than $25 million in additional humanitarian… Read more »
April 08
Morocco: U.S. Security Cooperation With Morocco
Morocco is a vital U.S. partner on a wide range of regional security issues, with a shared goal of a stable, secure, and prosperous Middle East and North Africa. The United States… Read more »
March 27
Sudan: U.S. Commits Additional Funding for Humanitarian Assistance of Sudanese Refugees
Digital press briefing with the U.S. Department of State's Bureau of Population, Refugees, and Migration Assistant Secretary of State, Julieta Valls Noyes. Assistant Secretary… Read more »
March 22
Sudan: Special Online Briefing with Special Envoy for Sudan Tom Perriello
MODERATOR: Greetings to everyone from the U.S. Department of State’s London International Media Hub. I would like to welcome our participants dialing in from… Read more »
March 20
Sudan: United States to Provide Additional Humanitarian Assistance to Sudanese People and Host Communities
Today, the United States, represented by Assistant Secretary for Population, Refugees, and Migration Julieta Valls Noyes, met with Chadian Prime Minister Succès Masra and… Read more »
March 15
Africa: President's Advisory Council On African Diaspora Engagement in the United States Meeting in Atlanta
The President's Advisory Council on African Diaspora Engagement in the United States (PAC-ADE) will host a plenary session meeting on Monday, March 18 at Spelman College in… Read more »
Africa: Assistant Secretary Witkowsky's Travel to Mozambique, Ethiopia, and Kenya
Assistant Secretary of the State Department Bureau of Conflict and Stabilization Operations Anne A. Witkowsky will travel to Mozambique, Ethiopia, and Kenya from March 17-26. Read more »
March 13
Kenya: Secretary Blinken's Call With President Ruto
The below is attributable to Spokesperson Matthew Miller: Read more »
South Sudan: Promoting Accountability for Corruption That Fuels South Sudan's Conflict
Nearly thirteen years after declaring its independence, South Sudan remains a precariously fragile state beset by insecurity and poverty. The nation's leaders continually fail to… Read more »
March 09
Africa: Special Envoy for Sudan Perriello Travels to Uganda, Ethiopia, Djibouti, Kenya, Egypt, Saudi Arabia, and the United Arab Emirates
Special Envoy for Sudan Tom Perriello will travel to Africa and the Middle East March 11-23, demonstrating the priority the Administration places on ending the Sudan conflict,… Read more »
Kenya: Secretary Blinken's Call With Kenyan President Ruto
The below is attributable to Spokesperson Matthew Miller: Read more »
March 08
Zimbabwe: Government of Zimbabwe Forcibly Removed USAID Democracy, Human Rights and Governance Assessment Team
Last month, Zimbabwean officials abruptly detained and deported USAID officials and contractors, who were conducting an assessment of the development and governance context in… Read more »
Africa: Designating Entities Linked to Russia's Malign Activities in Africa
The United States is today designating one Russia-based entity and one Central African Republic-based entity for their efforts in advancing malign activities of the Kremlin-backed… Read more »