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 »
March 06
East Africa: Special Envoy for the Horn of Africa Mike Hammer Travels to Ethiopia, the United Kingdom, and Italy
Special Envoy for the Horn of Africa (SEHOA) Mike Hammer will travel to Addis Ababa, London, and Rome from March 7-20. March 7-13 he will attend an African Union-hosted strategic… Read more »
March 04
Zimbabwe: Sanctioning Human Rights Abusers and Corrupt Actors, and Termination of Zimbabwe Sanctions Authority
The United States is today designating eleven Zimbabwean individuals and three entities, including President Emmerson Mnangagwa, under the Global Magnitsky sanctions program for… Read more »
March 01
Burkina Faso: Statement On the Escalation of Violence Against Civilians in Burkina Faso
The United States is gravely concerned by the rise in violence against civilians in northern and eastern Burkina Faso in late February. Read more »
February 28
Ghana: Ghanaian Parliament's Passage of Legislation Undermines Human Rights
The United States is deeply troubled by the Ghanaian Parliament's passage of legislation, officially called the Human Sexual Rights and Family Values Bill, which would threaten all… Read more »
February 26
Sudan: Tom Perriello Appointed U.S. Special Envoy for Sudan; Godfrey Departs as Ambassador
Today I am announcing the appointment of Tom Perriello as U.S. Special Envoy for Sudan. In this role, Special Envoy Perriello will coordinate the U.S. policy on Sudan and advance… Read more »
February 23
Sudan: Condemning the Obstruction of Humanitarian Assistance and Closing of Civic Space in Sudan
The United States is deeply concerned by the Sudanese Armed Forces' (SAF) recent decision to prohibit cross border humanitarian assistance from Chad and reports that the SAF is… Read more »
February 21
Africa: Online Briefing With Molly Phee, Assistant Secretary of State for African Affairs - Michael Hammer, Special Envoy for the Horn of Africa - and John Godfrey, U.S. Ambassador to the Republic of Sudan
MODERATOR: Good afternoon to everyone from the U.S. Department of State's Africa Regional Media Hub. I welcome our participants logging in from across the continent and thank all… Read more »
Sudan: Assistant Secretary Phee Engages On Sudan in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
During her recent travel to Addis Ababa, Ethiopia in connection with the African Union Summit, Assistant Secretary of State for African Affairs Molly Phee, accompanied by USAID… Read more »
February 17
Congo-Kinshasa: Escalation of Hostilities in Eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo
The United States strongly condemns the worsening violence in the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) caused by the actions of the Rwanda-backed, U.S.- and UN-sanctioned M23… Read more »
February 16
Kenya: Acting Assistant Secretary Littlejohn's Travel to Oman, Ghana, and Kenya
Acting Assistant Secretary of State for Oceans and International Environmental and Scientific Affairs Jennifer R. Littlejohn will travel to Oman, Ghana, and Kenya from February 16… Read more »
February 14
Uganda: Fy 2024 Notice of Funding Opportunity for NGO Programs Benefiting Rwanda, Tanzania, and Uganda
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Kenya: Fy23 J/Irf Combating Religious Discrimination in Kenya
This is the announcement of funding opportunity number SFOP0010243. Read more »
February 13
Senegal: Secretary Blinken's Call With Senegalese President Sall
The below is attributable to Spokesperson Matthew Miller: Read more »
February 12
Africa: The Kremlin's Efforts to Spread Deadly Disinformation in Africa
Today, the U.S. Department of State's Global Engagement Center is exposing Russia's intelligence services for providing material support and guidance to "African Initiative," a new… Read more »
February 09
Africa: Assistant Secretary Phee's Travel to Ethiopia
Assistant Secretary of State for African Affairs Molly Phee will travel to Addis Ababa, Ethiopia February 12-17, 2024. Assistant Secretary Phee will be joined by Special Envoy for… Read more »
February 08
Southern Africa: U.S., Zambia, AFC Host Pgi Forum to Strengthen Investment in Lobito Corridor
His Excellency Hakainde Hichilema, President of the Republic of Zambia, Amos Hochstein, Senior Advisor to President Biden, and Samaila Zubairu, President and CEO of the Africa… Read more »
Central Africa: DRL Strengthening LGBTQI+ Human Rights in Francophone West and Central Africa
United States Department of State Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights and Labor (DRL)Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO): DRL Strengthening LGBTQI+ Human Rights in Francophone West… Read more »
February 02
Africa: Joint Statement On the Proliferation Security Initiative African Political Meeting and Outreach Event Marrakesh Co-Chairs' Summary
The text of the following statement was released by the Government of the Kingdom of Morocco and the Government of the United States of America on the occasion of the Proliferation… Read more »
Africa: Proliferation Security Initiative African Political Meeting and Outreach Event
The United States and Morocco co-hosted the Proliferation Security Initiative (PSI) African Political Meeting and Outreach Event from January 31-February 2, 2024, in Marrakesh,… Read more »
January 31
Africa: Online Press Briefing with Assistant Secretary of State for African Affairs, Molly Phee
MODERATOR: Good afternoon from the State Department’s Brussels Media Hub. I would like to welcome everyone joining us for today’s virtual press… Read more »
Sudan: Designating Entities in Sudan That Contribute to War Efforts
The United States is designating today three Sudanese entities that have helped finance and secure materiel for the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) and the Rapid Support Forces (RSF).… Read more »
January 30
Africa: Digital Press Briefing With Assistant Secretary of State for African Affairs, Molly Phee
MODERATOR: Good afternoon from the State Department's Brussels Media Hub. I would like to welcome everyone joining us for today's virtual press briefing. We are very honored to be… Read more »
January 25
South Africa: Secretary Blinken's Call With Minister Pandor
The below is attributable to Spokesperson Matthew Miller: Read more »
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