Africa: IMF approves .5 billion loan for Ivory Coast

Africa: IMF approves $3.5 billion loan for Ivory Coast

The West African nation has been under financial strain stemming from the rolling impact of the pandemic, the war in…

Terrorist Designation of al-Shabaab Leaders

Terrorist Designation of al-Shabaab Leaders

Antony J. Blinken, Secretary of State The United States continues to support Somalia and our other East African partners in…

Department Press Briefing – May 23, 2023

Department Press Briefing – May 23, 2023

Matthew Miller, Department Spokesperson 1:18 p.m. EDT MR MILLER: Good afternoon, everyone. QUESTION: Welcome. MR MILLER: I was informed I’m…

The United States Announces 5 Million in Humanitarian Assistance to Sudan and Neighboring Countries

The United States Announces $245 Million in Humanitarian Assistance to Sudan and Neighboring Countries

Antony J. Blinken, Secretary of State Last week the United States announced $245 million in additional support to the people…

Secretary Blinken’s Call with South African Minister Pandor

Secretary Blinken’s Call with South African Minister Pandor

Office of the Spokesperson The following is attributable to Spokesperson Matthew Miller: Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken spoke with…

Taking Steps to Impose Visa Restrictions on Individuals Involved in Undermining the Democratic Process During Nigeria’s 2023 Elections Cycle

Taking Steps to Impose Visa Restrictions on Individuals Involved in Undermining the Democratic Process During Nigeria’s 2023 Elections Cycle

Antony J. Blinken, Secretary of State The United States is committed to supporting and advancing democracy in Nigeria and around…

Assistant Secretary Phee’s Visit to Addis Ababa

Assistant Secretary Phee’s Visit to Addis Ababa

Office of the Spokesperson Assistant Secretary of State for African Affairs Molly Phee conducted meetings in Addis Ababa from May…

Secretary Blinken’s Call with Nigerian President-elect Tinubu

Secretary Blinken’s Call with Nigerian President-elect Tinubu

Office of the Spokesperson The below is attributable to Spokesperson Matthew Miller: Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken spoke this…

U.S. Department of State Announces TechWomen Delegation Travel to Kazakhstan, Aims to Increase Number of Women and Girls in STEM

U.S. Department of State Announces TechWomen Delegation Travel to Kazakhstan, Aims to Increase Number of Women and Girls in STEM

Office of the Spokesperson Thirteen executives from Amazon Web Services, Chegg, Hillstra Associates, Jacobs, Marvell Technology Inc., MicroBlocks, Northgate Environmental…

Joint Statement on the U.S.-Egypt Joint Economic Commission

Joint Statement on the U.S.-Egypt Joint Economic Commission

Office of the Spokesperson The text of the following statement was released by the Governments of the United States of…

Secretary Antony J. Blinken On the 2022 Report on International Religious Freedom

Secretary Antony J. Blinken On the 2022 Report on International Religious Freedom

Antony J. Blinken, Secretary of State Washington, D.C. Treaty Room SECRETARY BLINKEN:  Good morning, everyone.  Twenty-five years ago, President Clinton…

Secretary Antony J. Blinken And UK Foreign Secretary James Cleverly At a Joint Press Availability

Secretary Antony J. Blinken And UK Foreign Secretary James Cleverly At a Joint Press Availability

Antony J. Blinken, Secretary of State James Cleverly, United Kingdom Foreign Secretary Washington, D.C. Burns Auditorium SECRETARY BLINKEN:  Well, good afternoon,…

Cameroon National Day

Cameroon National Day

Antony J. Blinken, Secretary of State On behalf of the United States of America, I send my warmest wishes to…

Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO): DRL Descent-based Slavery

Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO): DRL Descent-based Slavery

Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights, and Labor United States Department of State Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights and Labor (DRL)…

Attack on U.S. Convoy in Nigeria

Attack on U.S. Convoy in Nigeria

Antony J. Blinken, Secretary of State Unknown assailants yesterday attacked a convoy of two U.S. government vehicles in the Ogbaru…