On behalf of President Obama and the people of the United States, I congratulate the people of Guinea as you commemorate 55 years of independence on October 2. The United States recognizes the progress Guinea has made in security sector reform and …
As Nigeria prepares to celebrate its 53rd year of independence, the United States stands with all Nigerians to reject the heinous violence that continues to be perpetrated by Boko Haram and other extremist groups. These attacks on innocent civilians have …
On behalf of President Obama and the people of the United States, I congratulate the people of Nigeria as you celebrate your Independence Day on October 1. A warm friendship connects the Nigerian and American people, reflecting our shared values of …
On behalf of President Obama and the people of the United States, I offer warm wishes to the people of Botswana on the 47th anniversary of your independence on September 30. Our close friendship and partnership is grounded in shared values and aspirations …
The United States condemns the Government of Sudan’s brutal crackdown on protesters in Khartoum, including the excessive use of force against civilians that has reportedly resulted in dozens of casualties. Such a heavy-handed approach by Sudanese security …
Special Court of Sierra Leone Appeals Chamber Upholds Conviction of Charles Taylor Today’s ruling upholding the conviction of former Liberian President Charles Taylor marks a milestone for the people of Sierra Leone and Liberia, and for international …
Well, good afternoon, everybody, and thank you very, very much for joining us here. It’s my great privilege to be joined by His Excellency, the President of Namibia, President Pohamba; His Excellency, the President of Rwanda, Paul Kagame; and His …
The United States Government welcomes the agreement between the government and political parties in Guinea to delay legislative elections from September 24 to September 28. With this additional time, the technical preparations are now in place for …
On behalf of President Obama and the people of the United States, I send best wishes to all Bissau-Guineans as you celebrate the 40th anniversary of your independence on September 24. Guinea-Bissau has the opportunity to take an important step forward by …
Today's terrorist massacre of so many innocents is a heartbreaking reminder that there exists unspeakable evil in our world which can destroy life in a senseless instant. I want to express my deepest condolences - and the condolences of our entire …
On behalf of President Obama and the people of the United States, I send best wishes to the people of Mali as you celebrate your Independence Day on September 22. The United States commends the Malian people for your enthusiastic participation during the …
SECRETARY KERRY: Good morning, everybody. It’s my privilege to welcome to Washington and to the State Department His Excellency, the President of Somalia Hassan Sheikh Mohamud. Actually, I’m welcoming him back to Washington, and we have met previously and …
At the September 16, 2013 New Deal conference for Somalia, in Brussels, a delegation of U.S. government officials underlined U.S. support for the priorities of Somalia’s New Deal Compact and pledged $69 million to promote and strengthen already existing …
Ambassador Donald Booth, U.S. Special Envoy for Sudan and South Sudan, travels to Sudan and South Sudan this week for a series of high-level meetings with government officials, members of civil society, and representatives of international and regional …
The United States congratulates Ibrahim Boubacar Keita on the occasion of his inauguration as President of the Republic of Mali. We look forward to working with President Keita as he begins to address Mali’s most pressing challenges, including those of …
Question: What is the U.S. position on the Kenyan vote to remove itself from the ICC? Answer: The United States is dedicated to supporting the rule of law and working to ensure accountability for crimes against humanity. We urge the government of Kenya to …
Assistant Secretary of State for African Affairs Ambassador Linda Thomas-Greenfield visited Kigali on September 2-3. She met with her Rwandan government counterparts to discuss issues of concern in the Great Lakes region, specifically the Eastern …
President Obama, myself, and his entire national security team invested significant energy into thinking through the right person to serve as the President's new Special Envoy for Sudan and South Sudan, because we know how critical America's …
The United States strongly condemns the killing of dozens of civilians on Tuesday in the village of Demba and the August 10 attack on worshipers at a mosque in Maiduguri perpetrated by violent extremists, reportedly affiliated with Boko Haram. We extend …
The United States is alarmed by the escalating fighting between the M23 armed group and the armed forces of the Democratic Republic of the Congo (FARDC) in eastern Congo. We condemn the actions of the M23, which have resulted in civilian casualties, …
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