Mali: Threats to Peace and Security in Mali

The United States is deeply concerned about the threat of worsening violence in Mali as the UN Multidimensional Integrated Stabilization Mission there (MINUSMA) begins its… Read more »

Rwanda: Secretary Blinken's Call With Rwandan President Kagame

The below is attributable to Spokesperson Matthew Miller: Read more »

South Sudan: U.S. Government Issues a Business Advisory for South Sudan

The Departments of State, Labor, and Commerce today issued a Business Advisory on South Sudan. The Advisory highlights the growing reputational, financial, and legal risks to U.S.… Read more »

West Africa: ECOWAS Call for Restoration of Constitutional Order in the Republic of Niger

The United States joins the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) in calling for the restoration of constitutional order in Niger. The United States appreciates the… Read more »

Africa: Secretary Antony J. Blinken With Waihiga Mwaura of BBC Focus On Africa

QUESTION: Well, we're now joined by the U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken to discuss the Black Sea Grain Initiative and food security. He's joining us from Washington, D.C. Read more »

West Africa: Briefing by U.S Acting Deputy Secretary of State Victoria Nuland from Niamey

MR PATEL:  Hey, everybody.  Good afternoon and thank you so much for joining us today, especially last minute.  Laying out some ground rules real quick, this call… Read more »

East Africa: U.S. Secretary Blinken Commemorates 25th Anniversary of U.S. Embassy Bombings in Tanzania and Kenya

Assistant Secretary Phee: Good morning, and welcome to the Department of State. Ladies, gentlemen, distinguished guests, there are so many of you here I can't single any one of you… Read more »

East Africa: Press Statement By Antony Blinken Secretary of State on Embassy Bombings In Nairobi, Dar es Salaam 25 Years Ago

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… Read more »

Niger: Acting Deputy Secretary Nuland's Trip to Niger

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Angola: Embassy Luanda Launches the Dinheiro Digital É Melhor Project to Increase Financial Inclusion

The U.S. Embassy in Angola launched the Dinheiro Digital é Melhor project with mobile operator Africell to improve and expand the use of mobile money applications, making it… Read more »

Cote d'Ivoire: Côte d'Ivoire National Day

On behalf of the United States of America, I congratulate Côte d'Ivoire on 63 years of independence. Read more »

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 »

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 »

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 »

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 »

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

The below is attributable to Spokesperson Matthew Miller: Read more »

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 »

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 »