Department of State Press Releases

• Published on October 31, 2017 - 16:07 GMT

  

  Africa: Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights and Labor (DRL) Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO): DRL Labor Programs to Combat ...

  This is the announcement of funding opportunity number DRLA-DRLAQM-18-015 Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance Number: 19.345 Application Deadline: January 12, 2018 For new application submission instructions, see Section D below. A. Project Description …

  Distribution channels: Human Rights
• Published on October 30, 2017 - 13:48 GMT

  

  Africa: United States Pledging up to $60 Million in New Support for Security Assistance in the Sahel Region

  Defeating terrorism depends on making sure terrorist organizations cannot have safe havens on any continent. To that end, pending consultation with Congress, the United States is today pledging up to $60 million dollars to support the G5 Sahel Joint Force’ …

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• Published on October 27, 2017 - 16:03 GMT

  

  Africa: Release of Foreign Relations of the United States, 1977-1980, Volume XVII, Part 3, North Africa

  The Department of State released today Foreign Relations of the United States, 1977–1980, Volume XVII, Part 3, North Africa. This volume is part of a Foreign Relations subseries that documents the foreign policy decisions of the administration of President …

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• Published on October 26, 2017 - 18:34 GMT

  

  Africa: Kenya Elections

  The United States urges all Kenyans to remain calm, reject violence, and uphold the principles of their Constitution in the election scheduled for tomorrow. We are deeply concerned about the continuing efforts of both parties to interfere with and …

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• Published on October 18, 2017 - 13:47 GMT

  

  Africa: Chad Visa Restrictions

  On October 13, National Security Advisor Lieutenant General H. R. McMaster spoke to Chad President Idriss Deby Itno to underscore the importance of the bilateral relationship and Chad’s effort as a key partner in countering terrorism. In a recent …

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• Published on October 16, 2017 - 10:25 GMT

  

  Africa: U.S. Condemns Attacks in Mogadishu

  The United States condemns in the strongest terms the terrorist attacks that killed and injured hundreds in Mogadishu on October 14. We extend our‎ deepest condolences to all Somalis, especially those who lost friends and family in the attacks. We further …

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• Published on October 11, 2017 - 05:21 GMT

  

  Africa: Liberia's Presidential and Legislative Elections

  As a longstanding friend, the United States applauds the people of Liberia for exercising their democratic right to vote in the historic presidential and legislative elections. This is an important step toward achieving Liberia’s first peaceful transfer of …

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• Published on October 6, 2017 - 17:53 GMT

  

  Africa: The Secretary's Report on Whether the Government of Sudan Has Sustained the Positive Actions That Gave Rise to E.O. 13761 (...

  On January 13, 2017, the President issued Executive Order (E.O.) 13761 (“Recognizing Positive Actions by the Government of Sudan and Providing for the Revocation of Certain Sudan-Related Sanctions”), which was subsequently amended by E.O. 13804 of July 11, …

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• Published on October 6, 2017 - 08:18 GMT

  

  Africa: Violence in Cameroon

  The United States is deeply concerned about violence and the loss of human life in protests that have taken place in the Northwest and Southwest regions of Cameroon since October 1. The Cameroonian government’s use of force to restrict free expression and …

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• Published on September 30, 2017 - 16:40 GMT

  

  Africa: Nigeria National Day

  On behalf of the American people, I congratulate the Government of Nigeria and the Nigerian people as you celebrate your national independence on October 1. The United States and Nigeria have a strong and enduring partnership that benefits both our nations …

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• Published on September 30, 2017 - 07:06 GMT

  

  Africa: Nigeria: Challenges and Prospects for Advancing Durable Peace

  (As Prepared for Delivery) Good morning. Thank you, President Lindborg, for the kind introduction. I am grateful to you and Ambassador Carson for the invitation to participate in this important symposium on Nigeria. It is great to be back at the U.S. …

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• Published on September 24, 2017 - 14:25 GMT

  

  Africa: Guinea-Bissau's National Day

  On behalf of the government of the United States, congratulations to the people of Guinea-Bissau as you celebrate your national independence on September 24. The United States and Guinea-Bissau have had a long and valued partnership. The United States will …

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• Published on September 20, 2017 - 16:01 GMT

  

  Africa: Violence and Death of Burundi Nationals in the Democratic Republic of Congo

  The U.S. government is dismayed by the violence and death of more than 30 Burundian nationals and a Congolese soldier in Kamanyola, in the Eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (D.R.C.) on September 15. We call upon the Government of the D.R.C. to work …

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• Published on September 13, 2017 - 20:39 GMT

  

  Africa: U.S.-African Partnerships: Advancing Common Interests

  (As prepared) Introduction Good morning. Thank you President Lindborg for your very kind and generous introduction. To you and to Ambassador Carson I am grateful for the invitation to participate in this important and timely symposium. It is always a …

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• Published on September 6, 2017 - 16:10 GMT

  

  Africa: Swaziland National Day

  On behalf of the United States of America, congratulations to the people of the Kingdom of Swaziland on 49 years of independence. The announcement this month that Swaziland, in partnership with the President’s Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief, has reduced …

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• Published on August 16, 2017 - 21:38 GMT

  

  Africa: Indonesia National Day

  On behalf of the Government of the United States of America, I offer congratulations to the Republic of Indonesia as it celebrates its National Day and 72nd year of independence on August 17th. The United States and Indonesia share much in common as two …

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• Published on August 11, 2017 - 14:30 GMT

  

  Africa: Chad National Day

  On behalf of the people of the United States, our congratulations to the people of Chad as you celebrate your 57th year of independence on August 11. The United States commends Chad’s contributions to international peacekeeping operations and Chad’s …

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• Published on August 7, 2017 - 22:30 GMT

  

  Africa: U.S. Delegation at 2017 AGOA Forum in Togo

  Senior Bureau Official for African Affairs Peter Barlerin will travel to Togo from August 7 – August 10 as part of the delegation led by U.S. Trade Representative Robert Lighthizer to attend the 2017 African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA) Forum, held …

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• Published on August 5, 2017 - 16:52 GMT

  

  Africa: Presidential Election in Rwanda

  The United States congratulates the people of Rwanda on their active and peaceful participation in the presidential election held August 4. However, we are disturbed by irregularities observed during voting and reiterate long-standing concerns over the …

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• Published on July 31, 2017 - 22:52 GMT

  

  Africa: On the Situation in Mali

  The United States condemns recurring violations of the ceasefire that have occurred in Mali between signatory armed groups to the 2015 Algiers Peace Accord. We urge the parties to end hostilities immediately and to strictly comply with their obligations …

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