January 22
Cote d'Ivoire: The United States and Côte d'Ivoire - Strengthening Our Partnership
Secretary Antony J. Blinken's visit to Abidjan January 22-23, 2024, advanced commitments made during the U.S.-Africa Leaders Summit by expanding partnerships with the government,… Read more »
Cape Verde: Secretary Blinken's Remarks Following Visit to Porto De Praia
SECRETARY BLINKEN: It's wonderful to be here in Cabo Verde and the port of Praia. We start this trip to Africa here in Cabo Verde because it is quite literally a gateway to Africa… Read more »
Cote d'Ivoire: Secretary Blinken's Remarks to the Press
SECRETARY BLINKEN: It's wonderful to be here at the Africa Cup of Nations, and I just want to compliment the Ivory Coast, Côte d'Ivoire, for the extraordinary organization of… Read more »
January 18
Africa: Assistant Secretary for African Affairs Molly Phee Previewing the Secretary's Trip to Cabo Verde, Cote d'Ivoire, Nigeria, and Angola
MR TEK: Thank you and good morning, everyone. Welcome to today’s background call on Secretary of State Antony Blinken’s travel to Cabo Verde, Cote… Read more »
January 17
Africa: Special Envoy for the Horn of Africa Hammer Travels to Uganda and Ethiopia
U.S. Special Envoy for the Horn of Africa Mike Hammer will travel to Kampala and Addis Ababa January 17-24. In Kampala, Ambassador Hammer will attend the 42nd Extraordinary Summit… Read more »
January 16
Sierra Leone: U.S. Relations With Sierra Leone
More information about Sierra Leone is available on the Sierra Leone Page and from other Department of State publications and other sources listed at the end of this fact sheet. Read more »
January 11
Congo-Kinshasa: Election Results in the Democratic Republic of the Congo
The United States congratulates Félix Antoine Tshisekedi Tshilombo on his re-election to a second term as President of the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC). We also… Read more »
January 10
Africa: This Week's International Court of Justice Hearings
The United States recognizes that, as the principal judicial organ of the United Nations, the International Court of Justice (ICJ) plays a vital role in the peaceful settlement of… Read more »
December 19, 2023
Chad: Constitutional Referendum in Chad
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December 13, 2023
Congo-Kinshasa: The Ceasefire in Eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo
We commend all parties to the conflict in eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) that have shown restraint and reiterate our call for further steps to reduce tensions and… Read more »
December 12, 2023
Africa: Digital Press Briefing: U.S.-Africa Leaders Summit – One Year Anniversary of Implementation
Special Briefing with the U.S. Department of State’s Bureau of African Affairs Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary of State, Jonathan Pratt, National Security Council Senior… Read more »
Burkina Faso: U.S. Concerns About Human Rights in Burkina Faso
In this moment of insecurity and transition in the Sahel, the United States condemns the increasing and unacceptable violence committed by terrorist groups against civilians,… Read more »
Kenya: Kenya's National Day
On behalf of the Government of the United States and the American people, I send best wishes to the people of Kenya as you celebrate your Independence Day. Read more »
December 07, 2023
Sudan: Designation of War Crimes and Crimes against Humanity Committed in Sudan
Statement by Administrator Samantha Power - Nearly 20 years after Secretary Colin Powell announced a determination of genocide in Darfur, today, Secretary of State Antony… Read more »
Mozambique: Strengthening U.S. Open Skies Civil Aviation Partnerships
U.S. delegates to the fifteenth International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) Air Services Negotiation Event (ICAN 2023) expanded the network of U.S. Open Skies partners by… Read more »
December 04, 2023
Africa: The U.S. Govt Joins Public-Private Partnership to Create New Billion-Dollar Guarantee Company to Tackle Global Climate Crisis
Today at COP28 the U.S. government, including USAID and the U.S. Presidential initiative Prosper Africa, announced its investment in a public-private partnership to create the… Read more »
Africa: Highlights from 2023 Global Methane Pledge Ministerial
At today's COP28 Global Methane Pledge Ministerial, Ministers welcomed transformational national actions and catalytic grant funding to deliver on the goal to cut methane at least… Read more »
December 03, 2023
Africa: Prosper Africa Coordinator British A. Robinson Participating in COP28 in Dubai Prosper Africa
Prosper Africa Coordinator British A. Robinson is participating in the United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP28) and Milken Summit from December 3 – December 12, in… Read more »
November 28, 2023
Africa: U.S. and Africa CDC Launch Joint Action Plan on Public Health
The text of the following statement was released by the Government of the United States of America and the African Union's Africa Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa… Read more »
Mauritania: The Islamic Republic of Mauritania's National Day
On behalf of the United States of America and the American people, I send my best wishes to the government and people of Mauritania as you celebrate 63 years of independence. Read more »
November 27, 2023
Kenya: The United States Joins Kenya for Second Cyber and Digital Dialogue in Nairobi
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November 20, 2023
Gambia: Congratulations to the People of Gambia On Transitional Justice Legislation
Good morning from Washington D.C., where I recently had the pleasure of meeting with Chief Justice Hassan Jallow of the Gambian Supreme Court. Read more »
November 17, 2023
Liberia: George Weah Concedes Defeat to Opposition's Joseph Boakai
Liberian President George Weah conceded defeat today to Joseph Boakai in the presidential runoff election held on November 14. We congratulate president-elect Boakai on his victory… Read more »
Kenya: Acting Coordinator for Counterterrorism Landberg's Travel to Kenya and Somalia
Acting Coordinator for Counterterrorism Christopher Landberg travelled to Kenya and Somalia November 13 - 17 to discuss shared counterterrorism objectives, review State… Read more »
Sudan: Troika Joint Statement On Attacks in Darfur, Sudan and the Need for a Cessation of Violence
The text of the following statement was released by the Governments of the United States of America, Norway, and the United Kingdom. Read more »