Somalia: Shaheen, Meeks, Booker and Jacobs Condemn President Trump's Remarks on Somali Immigrants in the United States

Today, U.S. Senators Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH), Ranking Member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, and Cory Booker (D-NJ), Ranking Member of the Subcommittee on Africa and… Read more »

Tanzania: Risch, Shaheen Statement on Tanzanian Elections

U.S. Senators Jim Risch (R-Idaho) and Jeanne Shaheen (D-N.H.), chairman and ranking member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, released the statement below regarding the… Read more »

Sudan: 'Horrified' by Sudan War, U.S. Senators Seek 'Terrorist' Designation for RSF and Civilian Inclusion in Peace Talks

Today, U.S. Senators Jim Risch (R-Idaho) and Jeanne Shaheen (D-N.H.), chairman and ranking member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, along with Tim Scott (R-S.C.), Chris… Read more »

South Africa: Statement of Leo Brent Bozell III, Nominee for U.S. Ambassador to South Africa

Chairman Risch, Ranking Member Shaheen, and distinguished Members of this Committee. I am honored to appear before you today as President Trump's nominee to be the next U.S.… Read more »

Africa: Ranking Member Shaheen Urges Bipartisan Support to Re-Authorize PEPFAR

Today, U.S. Senator Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH), Ranking Member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, issued the following statement on the deadline for PEPFAR Re-Authorization: Read more »

Africa: Democratic Senators Write President Opposing Plans to Eliminate U.S. African Development Foundation

Ranking Member Shaheen, Senators Schatz, Kaine, Booker to President Trump: The IAF and USADF are Crucial to U.S. Foreign PolicyThis week, U.S. Senators Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH),… Read more »

Africa: Sen. Cruz, Chairman of the Subcommittee on Africa and Global Health Policy, Meets with African Ambassadors

U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas), the Chairman of the Subcommittee on Africa and Global Health Policy and a member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, held a roundtable with… Read more »

Congo-Kinshasa: Risch on M23 Rebels Advancement Towards Congo Regional Capital

U.S. Senator Jim Risch (R-Idaho), chairman of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, today released the following statement on reports that M23 rebels are advancing towards Goma,… Read more »

Sudan: Ranking Member Shaheen Calls for Accountability and Global Action Following Genocide Determination in Sudan

“While this determination cannot undo the immense and tragic loss of life, it’s a critical step in acknowledging genocide has indeed occurred, holding perpetrators like… Read more »

Sudan: Risch on Sudan Genocide Determination

U.S. Senator Jim Risch (R-Idaho), chairman of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, today made the following statement regarding the Biden Administration's announcement of… Read more »