August 07, 2023
Kenya: Statement On the 25th Anniversary of the Embassy Bombings in Kenya and Tanzania
Every August 7th, the State Department community - in Washington and at missions around the world - comes together to observe the anniversary of the U.S. Embassy bombings in… Read more »
August 04, 2023
Niger: Foreign Assistance Programs and Events in Niger
The U.S. government is pausing certain foreign assistance programs benefiting the government of Niger. This interim measure does not impact all U.S. foreign assistance programs in… Read more »
Sudan: Statement On Atrocities in Darfur, Sudan
The Troika (Norway, the United Kingdom, and the United States) condemn in the strongest terms the ongoing violence in Darfur, especially reports of killings based on ethnicity and… Read more »
August 03, 2023
Africa: Secretary Antony J. Blinken After the UN Security Council Open Debate on Famine and Conflict-Induced Global Food Insecurity
SECRETARY BLINKEN: Well, good afternoon, everyone. We’re here today and using our presidency of the Security Council this month to focus in on the rising… Read more »
August 02, 2023
Niger: Niger - Travel Advisory Raised to Level 4 - Do Not Travel
Last Update: Reissued on August 2, 2023 to reflect the ordered departure of non-emergency U.S. government personnel and eligible family members. Read more »
Niger: Secretary Blinken's Call With Nigerien President Bazoum
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Africa: Secretary Blinken's Remarks At the Mandela Washington Fellowship Summit for Young African Leaders
SECRETARY BLINKEN: Good afternoon, Mandela Fellows. Read more »
Niger: Ordered Departure of Non-Emergency U.S. Government Personnel From U.S. Embassy Niamey
The Department of State has no higher priority than the safety and security of U.S. citizens overseas, including U.S. government personnel serving abroad. Given ongoing… Read more »
August 01, 2023
South Africa: Joint Statement On Working Group On African and Global Issues
The text of the following statement was released by the Governments of the United States of America and South Africa on the occasion of the South Africa - United States Working… Read more »
Africa: LGBTQI+ Special Envoy Stern's Travel to Mauritius and South Africa
Jessica Stern, U.S. Special Envoy to Advance the Human Rights of Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer, and Intersex (LGBTQI)+ Persons, will travel to Africa, including… Read more »
Africa: Secretary Blinken's Call With African Union Commission Chairperson Faki About the Attempted Takeover in Niger
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Kenya: Kenya Considering Leading a Multinational Force in Haiti
The United States commends the Government of Kenya for responding to Haiti's call and for considering to serve as the lead nation for a multinational force in Haiti to assist in… Read more »
Africa: New Pepfar Initiative - Safe Births, Healthy Babies
In 2024, the U.S. President's Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR) intends to, subject to availability of appropriated funds and completion of congressional notification… Read more »
July 30, 2023
Morocco: Morocco Throne Day
On behalf of the Government and citizens of the United States of America, I extend my best wishes and congratulations to his Majesty King Mohammed VI and the people of Morocco as… Read more »
July 29, 2023
Nigeria: Secretary Blinken's Call With Nigerian President Bola Tinubu
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July 27, 2023
Somalia: Designating Senior Isis-Somalia Financier
The United States is designating Abdiweli Mohamed Yusuf, the head of finance for ISIS-Somalia, an ISIS affiliate in Africa that generates revenue ISIS distributes across the… Read more »
July 24, 2023
Mali: Imposing Sanctions On Malian Officials in Connection With the Wagner Group
Today, the United States is designating three Malian officials who have worked closely with the Wagner Group to facilitate and expand Wagner's presence in Mali since December 2021.… Read more »
June 29, 2023
Seychelles: Seychelles National Day
Congratulations to the people of Seychelles on the forty-seventh anniversary of your independence. Read more »
June 27, 2023
Africa: Africa Gold Advisory
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Africa: Sanctioning Entities and Individual Connected to Wagner Group in Africa
The United States is imposing sanctions on several entities in the Central African Republic (CAR) today for their connection to the transnational criminal organization known as the… Read more »
Africa: The United States Issues an Advisory Focused On the Gold Sector Across Sub-Saharan Africa
Today, the U.S. Department of State, the U.S. Department of the Treasury, the U.S. Department of Commerce, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, the U.S. Department of Labor,… Read more »
Djibouti: Djibouti National Day
On behalf of the United States of America, I congratulate the Djiboutian people on the 46th anniversary of your nation's independence. Read more »
Africa: Special Envoy for the Horn of Africa Hammer Travels to Kenya
U.S. Special Envoy for the Horn of Africa Ambassador Mike Hammer is traveling to Kenya June 27-30 to consult with regional and international partners on supporting continued… Read more »
June 26, 2023
Madagascar: Madagascar National Day
On behalf of the United States of America, I wish the people of Madagascar a heartfelt congratulations as you celebrate 63 years of independence on June 26. Read more »
June 25, 2023
Mozambique: Mozambique National Day
Today, I extend my congratulations to the people of Mozambique as you celebrate the anniversary of your country's independence. Read more »