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 »

Sudan: Chair Cardin to Secretary Blinken: We Need Bold Action at Upcoming U.N. Meeting on Sudan Crisis

“Sudan is the world’s worst humanitarian crisis, and the continuing conflict is slowly extinguishing the light of hope for tens of millions of Sudanese inside and… Read more »

Angola: Senator Coons, Cornyn Statement on Investments in the Lobito Corridor

Following last week’s announcement of over $560 million in new funding to support the Lobito Corridor project, including commitments expected to generate at least $200… Read more »

Sudan: Chair Cardin Renews Calls for U.S. and International Action to End Sudan War

Today, U.S. Senator Ben Cardin (D-Md.), Chair of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, delivered a speech on the Senate floor to once again bring needed attention to the ongoing… Read more »

Sudan: Cardin, Risch, Meeks, McCaul Request Determination of Human Rights Abuses Committed by Sudan's RSF

Today, U.S. Senators Ben Cardin (D-Md.) and Jim Risch (R-Idaho), Chair and Ranking Member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, along with U.S. Representatives Gregory Meeks… Read more »

Sudan: Chair Cardin Urges U.S., Partners to Push for Immediate Humanitarian Assistance to Sudan

Today, U.S. Senator Ben Cardin (D-Md.), Chair of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, delivered a speech on the Senate floor marking one year since the onset of civil war in… Read more »

Africa: Senators Risch and Coons Introduce Legislation to Renew U.S-Africa Agoa Trade Partnership

U.S. Senators Jim Risch (R-Idaho), ranking member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, and Chris Coons (D-Del.), introduced the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA)… Read more »

Sudan: Cardin, Risch, Booker, T. Scott Introduce Resolution Condemning Genocide in Sudan

U.S. Senators Ben Cardin (D-Md.) and Jim Risch (R-Idaho), Chair and Ranking Member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, along with Senators Cory Booker (D-N.J.) and Tim Scott… Read more »

Sudan: Bipartisan Call in Both Houses of Congress for Naming a U.S. Special Envoy to Sudan and Increased Diplomatic Engagement

U.S. Senators Ben Cardin (D-Md.) and Jim Risch (R-Idaho), Chair and Ranking Member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, introduced a joint, bipartisan resolution calling for… Read more »

Sudan: Cardin, McCaul, Meeks, Risch Statement on Attacks on Civilians in Darfur

U.S. Senators Ben Cardin (D-Md.) and Jim Risch (R-Idaho), Chairman and Ranking Member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, as well as Representatives Michael McCaul (R-Texas)… Read more »

Africa: Senator Coons Releases Draft of AGOA Reauthorization Act to Deepen U.S.-Africa Economic Relationship

WASHINGTON—U.S. Senator Chris Coons (D-Del.) released a discussion draft of the AGOA Renewal Act of 2023that would extend and enhance the African Growth and Opportunity Act… Read more »

Chad: Cardin, Risch Statement on One Year Anniversary of Black Thursday Massacre in Chad

Today, U.S. Senators Ben Cardin (D-Md.) and Jim Risch (R-Idaho), Chairman and Ranking Member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, issued the following statement commemorating… Read more »