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 »

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 »

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 »

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 »

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 »

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 »

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 »

Africa: Secretary Antony J. Blinken With Jonathan Karl of ABC This Week

QUESTION: Mr. Secretary, thank you for joining us. I want to begin with that devastating earthquake this weekend in Morocco. What is the United States doing to assist in the… Read more »

Africa: Secretary Antony J. Blinken With Jake Tapper of CNN's State of the Union

QUESTION: And joining me now is Secretary of State Antony Blinken. Secretary Blinken, thanks for joining us. I do want to start with this devastating earthquake in Morocco Saturday… Read more »

Sudan: United States Sanctions Senior Rapid Support Forces Commanders

Members of the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) in Darfur have committed atrocities and other abuses, inducing ethnically motivated killings, targeted abuses against human rights… Read more »

Sudan: Ambassador Announces Nearly U.S.$163 Million in Humanitarian Assistance for Sudan

Today, U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations Linda Thomas-Greenfield announced nearly $163 million in additional humanitarian assistance for the people of Sudan and neighboring… Read more »

Eswatini: Eswatini National Day

On behalf of the United States of America, I congratulate all Eswatini on 55 years of independence. As you mark this momentous occasion, let us also celebrate the strong friendship… Read more »

Sierra Leone: Visa Restriction Policy on Undermining the Democratic Process

The United States is committed to supporting and advancing democracy in Sierra Leone and around the world.  Today, I am announcing a new visa restriction policy under Section… Read more »

Sudan: On Conflict-Related Sexual Violence in Sudan

The United States strongly condemns pervasive conflict-related sexual violence (CRSV) in Sudan, which credible sources including victims have attributed to the Rapid Support Forces… Read more »

Congo-Kinshasa: U.S. Sanctions Those Contributing to Conflict Escalation in DR Congo

Today, the United States is imposing sanctions on six individuals contributing to the most recent escalation of conflict in the eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC). Each… Read more »

Zimbabwe: Presidential Elections in Zimbabwe

As Zimbabweans prepare to head to the polls on August 23, the United States calls on all actors to commit to free, fair, and peaceful elections. The Zimbabwean people deserve the… Read more »

Central African Republic: The Central African Republic's Constitutional Referendum

On August 21, the Constitutional Court of the Central African Republic validated the results of the July 30 constitutional referendum, which, among other changes, removes… Read more »

Niger: U.S. Ambassador Kathleen Fitzgibbon Arrives in Niger

At the direction of Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken, Ambassador Kathleen FitzGibbon has traveled to Niamey to lead our diplomatic mission in Niger and bolster efforts to help… Read more »

Sudan: U.S. Press Briefing on Sudan

QUESTION: If no one has Niger – okay. So CNN put out new reporting today about a gruesome massacre on June 15th in West Darfur, Sudan by the Rapid Support Forces and allied… Read more »

West Africa: U.S. Press Briefing on Niger

QUESTION: So I guess you’ve seen comments coming out of ECOWAS, the West African states, a lot of tough rhetoric and sort of talking about their commitment to a military… Read more »

Sudan: On Fighting in Nyala in South Darfur

The United States calls on the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) and the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) to cease renewed fighting in Nyala, South Darfur, and other populated areas, which… Read more »

Congo-Kinshasa: Designation of Officials for Significant Corruption

The United States is designating the following individuals as generally ineligible for entry into the United States, due to their involvement in significant corruption: Read more »