November 16, 2023
Liberia: Statement by Ambassador Linda Thomas-Greenfield on Liberia's Runoff Election
Once again, the Liberian people reaffirmed their commitment to democracy in yesterday’s runoff election. We commend their dedication to exercising their right to vote broadly… Read more »
Africa: Explanation of Vote Following the Adoption of a UN Security Council Resolution Renewing the Mandate of MINUSCA
Thank you, Mr. President. I would like to thank France for its balanced approach facilitating the renewal of this important mandate. Read more »
Africa: Sunnylands Statement on Enhancing Cooperation to Address the Climate Crisis
Recalling the meeting between President Xi Jinping and President Joseph R. Biden in Bali, Indonesia, the United States and China reaffirm their commitment to work jointly and… Read more »
November 15, 2023
Nigeria: IRFBA's Statement On Nigerian Religious Prisoner of Conscience, Mubarak Bala
As Chair of the International Religious Freedom or Belief Alliance, I express my grave concern at the ongoing imprisonment of Mubarak Bala. Read more »
Liberia: Statement by Ambassador Linda Thomas-Greenfield on Liberia's Runoff Election
Once again, the Liberian people reaffirmed their commitment to democracy in yesterday’s runoff election. We commend their dedication to exercising their right to vote broadly… Read more »
November 14, 2023
Kenya: Special Representative Mcauliffe Travels to Nairobi, Kenya for the Opening of a Coalition for Climate Entrepreneurship Hub
HomeOffice of the SpokespersonPress Releases...Special Representative McAuliffe Travels to Nairobi, Kenya for the Opening of a Coalition for Climate Entrepreneurship Hub hide… Read more »
November 11, 2023
Angola: Angolan National Day
On behalf of the United States of America, I wish the people of Angola a heartfelt congratulations on the 48th anniversary of your independence. Read more »
November 10, 2023
Kenya: Secretary Blinken's Call With Kenyan Prime Cabinet Secretary/ Cabinet Secretary for Foreign and Diaspora Affairs Mudavadi
The below is attributable to Spokesperson Matthew Miller: Read more »
November 08, 2023
Africa: Joint Statement on the Global Coalition to Defeat Daesh/ISIS Africa Focus Group Meeting
The text of the following statement was released by the Governments of the United States of America and the Italian Republic, the Kingdom of Morocco, and the Kingdom of Saudi… Read more »
Guinea: Announcement On Adapt Initiative in Guinea
At the 2022 U.S.-Africa Leaders Summit, President Biden announced the United States would increase political and technical support for democratic transitions through a new African… Read more »
November 07, 2023
East Africa: Joint Statement On Commitments From Jeddah Talks Between Sudanese Armed Forces and Rapid Support Forces
As co-facilitators of the talks in Jeddah between the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) and Rapid Support Forces (RSF), the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, the Intergovernmental Authority on… Read more »
South Sudan: Remarks at a UN Security Council Meeting on Sudan and South Sudan
Thank you, Mr. President. And thank you Under-Secretary-General Lacroix and Special Envoy Tetteh for sharing UNISFA’s progress on mandate implementation and your updates on… Read more »
November 06, 2023
Rwanda: Secretary Blinken's Calls With Democratic Republic of the Congo President Tshisekedi and Rwandan President Kagame
The below is attributable to Spokesperson Matthew Miller: Read more »
November 03, 2023
Sudan: U.S. Calls for an Immediate Cessation of Attacks in El Fasher, North Darfur
The United States is deeply troubled by reports of an imminent large-scale attack by Sudan's Rapid Support Forces (RSF) on El Fasher, North Darfur, that would subject civilians,… Read more »
Africa: Digital Press Briefing with U.S. Deputy Secretary of Commerce Don Graves on the Outcomes of the AGOA Forum 2023
Special Briefing, Don Graves, U.S. Deputy Secretary of Commerce Read more »
Africa: Statement from Ambassador Katherine Tai on the African Growth and Opportunity Act Eligibility Review
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Africa: The International Day to End Impunity for Crimes Against Journalists
More than 350 journalists have been killed since the UN General Assembly established the International Day to End Impunity for Crimes against Journalists in December 2014,… Read more »
Africa: 1st Anniversary of Ethiopia's Cessation of Hostilities Agreement
A year ago in Pretoria, the African Union and the AU High-Level Panel working with observers from the Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD), the United Nations, and the… Read more »
Africa: Remarks by Coordinator British Robinson at AGOA - Not Just Another Renewal
Good morning excellencies, colleagues, business leaders and members of civil society all protocols observed. I am British Robinson, the Coordinator of Prosper Africa, a U.S.… Read more »
Africa: U.S. Delegation Joins 20th AGOA Forum
A senior U.S. Government delegation is traveling to South Africa to participate in the 20th African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA) Forum in Johannesburg, November 2-4. AGOA is a… Read more »
Africa: Secretary Antony J. Blinken Video Remarks to the Agoa Forum
SECRETARY BLINKEN: Hello, everyone. I want to start by thanking President Ramaphosa for bringing together so many government, private sector, and civil society leaders at this… Read more »
October 31, 2023
Ethiopia: Ethiopia - One Year After the Pretoria Agreement
Good morning. It is a pleasure to be here with you all, and with the other distinguished panelists, to mark the one-year anniversary of the Pretoria Agreement and to discuss the… Read more »
Mauritius: U.S. Relations With Mauritius
More information about Mauritius is available on the Mauritius Page and from other Department of State publications and other sources listed at the end of this fact sheet. Read more »
Senegal: U.S. Relations With Senegal
More information about Senegal is available on the Senegal Page and from other Department of State publications and other sources listed at the end of this fact sheet. Read more »
Africa: Toloui to Travel to South Africa and Nigeria for Agoa Forum
Assistant Secretary for Economic and Business Affairs Ramin Toloui will travel to South Africa and Nigeria November 1-9 to participate in multilateral fora and conduct bilateral… Read more »