October 30, 2023
Africa: The Swearing-in Ceremony and Inaugural Plenary Session Meeting of the President's Advisory Council On African Diaspora Engagement in the United States
The Swearing-In Ceremony and Inaugural Plenary Session Meeting of the President's Advisory Council on African Diaspora Engagement in the United States Read more »
Africa: Commemorating International Religious Freedom Day
Today, USAID marks International Religious Freedom Day during a time when the struggle to preserve the dignity of human life is intensifying in many places. According to… Read more »
Africa: International Religious Freedom Day – 25th Anniversary of IRFA
As we commemorate the 25th anniversary of the International Religious Freedom Act (IRFA), we reaffirm the United States’ strong and enduring commitment to advancing religious… Read more »
Senegal: Partnership Impact During Tours of The Gambia and Senegal
illennium Challenge Corporation (MCC) CEO Alice Albright recently visited The Gambia and Senegal to celebrate the progress of MCC grant programs and learn more about the ways… Read more »
East Africa: U.S., UK, Saudi Arabia, Intergovernmental Authority and AU Relaunch Humanitarian and Ceasefire Talks in Sudan
The United States, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, and the Intergovernmental Authority for Development (IGAD) reconvened ceasefire talks between the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) and… Read more »
Cape Verde: U.S. Relations With Cabo Verde
More information about Cabo Verde is available on the Cabo Verde Page and from other Department of State publications and other sources listed at the end of this fact sheet. Read more »
October 29, 2023
Sudan: U.S., Saudi Arabia, IGAD and AU Relaunch Humanitarian and Ceasefire Talks Between Sudanese Armed Forces and Rapid Support Forces
The United States, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, and the Intergovernmental Authority for Development (IGAD) reconvened ceasefire talks between the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) and… Read more »
October 26, 2023
Zambia: Signing of the Memorandum of Understanding On the Development of the Lobito Corridor and the Zambia-Lobito Rail Line
Today the African Development Bank and Africa Finance Corporation (AFC) join the United States and the European Union in support of Angola, the Democratic Republic of Congo, and… Read more »
Africa: Troika Welcomes Meeting of Sudanese Civilians in Addis Ababa
The Troika (Norway, the United Kingdom, the United States) welcomes this week's meeting in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia of a broad group of Sudanese civilian actors and stakeholders as an… Read more »
October 24, 2023
Zambia: Zambia Independence Day
On behalf of the Government of the United States of America, I offer my warm congratulations to the people of Zambia on your 59th Independence Day celebration. Read more »
October 23, 2023
Gabon: Military Coup d'Etat in Gabon
The United States has concluded that a military coup d'état has taken place in Gabon. Pursuant to section 7008 of the Department of State's annual appropriations act, the… Read more »
Uganda: U.S. Government Issues a Business Advisory for Uganda
The Departments of State, Labor, Health and Human Services, Commerce, and the U.S. Agency for International Development, today issued a Business Advisory on Uganda. The Advisory… Read more »
October 20, 2023
Chad: Supporting Accountability for October 20, 2022 Violence in Chad
Government of Chad security forces killed four demonstrators outside the U.S. Embassy in N'Djamena on October 20, 2022. Over the last year and in multiple meetings with senior… Read more »
October 18, 2023
Sudan: Concern Over Increased Shelling and Civilian Casualties in Nyala and Omdurman
The United States is deeply concerned by credible reports that the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) has intensified its shelling in and around Nyala, South Darfur and Karari, Omdurman,… Read more »
West Africa: Joint Statement On the Meeting of the U.S.-Spain Working Group On the Sahel
The text of the following statement was released by the Governments of the United States of America and Spain on the inaugural meeting of the U.S.-Spain Working Group on the Sahel. Read more »
October 17, 2023
Africa: Rewards for Justice - Reward Offer for Information On Abukar Ali Adan
The U.S. Department of State's Rewards for Justice (RFJ) program, which is administered by the Diplomatic Security Service, is offering a reward of up to $5 million for information… Read more »
October 16, 2023
Egypt: Secretary Antony J. Blinken Remarks to the Press on President Biden's Upcoming Trip to Israel And Agreement with Israel to Develop a Humanitarian Aid Plan for Gaza
Good morning. On Wednesday, President Biden will visit Israel. He's coming here at a critical moment for Israel, for the region, and for the world. And he's… Read more »
Angola: Acting Special Coordinator for the Partnership for Global Infrastructure and Investment Matza's Travel to Angola, Zambia, DRC, and Belgium
Acting Special Coordinator for the Partnership for Global Infrastructure and Investment (PGI) Helaina Matza will travel to Luanda, Angola; Lusaka, Zambia; Lubumbashi, Democratic… Read more »
October 12, 2023
Equatorial Guinea: Equatorial Guinea National Day - 2023
On behalf of the Government of the United States of America, I extend our congratulations to Equatorial Guinea in honor of the 55th anniversary of your independence on October 12. Read more »
October 10, 2023
Ethiopia: USAID Resumes Food Assistance for Refugees, Announces Key Initiatives to Expand OversightStory
U.S. humanitarian assistance is a vital lifeline for millions of people in need around the world facing drought, food insecurity, conflict, and violence. We place the highest… Read more »
Niger: Military Coup d'Etat in Niger
The United States has concluded that a military coup d'etat has taken place in Niger. Pursuant to section 7008 of the Department of State's annual appropriations act, the United… Read more »
September 27, 2023
Gabon: U.S. Govt Pauses Foreign Assistance Programmes
The U.S. government is pausing certain foreign assistance programs benefiting the government of Gabon while we evaluate the unconstitutional intervention by members of the… Read more »
September 26, 2023
South Africa: Secretary Antony J. Blinken and South African Foreign Minister Naledi Pandor Before Their Meeting
SECRETARY BLINKEN: Well, good morning, everyone. It's always a great pleasure to be with my colleague and my friend Foreign Minister Pandor. We've had many opportunities over the… Read more »
Africa: Inaugural Members of the President's Advisory Council On African Diaspora Engagement in the U.S.
Today, President Biden announced the inaugural members of the President's Advisory Council on African Diaspora Engagement in the United States within the U.S. Department of State.… Read more »
September 20, 2023
Africa: Secretary Antony J. Blinken At the Vision for Adapted Crops and Soils - Global Solutions for Food Security Event
SECRETARY BLINKEN: Thank you. Thank you very, very much. So we're, what, about halfway through High-Level Week, I think - (laughter) - which is known at the department basically as… Read more »