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Mauritius National Day

Marco Rubio, Secretary of State On behalf of the United States of America, I would like to offer my warm congratulations to the people and government of Mauritius on the 57th anniversary of your independence. Mauritius sets a strong example of economic growth and is an exemplary model of a steady democracy in Africa and …

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Secretary Rubio’s Call with Eswatini Prime Minister Dlamini

Office of the Spokesperson HomeOffice of the SpokespersonPress Releases…Secretary Rubio’s Call with Eswatini Prime Minister Dlamini hide Secretary Rubio’s Call with Eswatini Prime Minister Dlamini Readout March 10, 2025 The below is attributable to Spokesperson Tammy Bruce: Secretary of State Marco Rubio spoke with Prime Minster of the Kingdom of Eswatini Russell Dlamini by phone …

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Secretary Rubio’s Call with Beninese Foreign Minister Bakari

Office of the Spokesperson HomeOffice of the SpokespersonPress Releases…Secretary Rubio’s Call with Beninese Foreign Minister Bakari hide Secretary Rubio’s Call with Beninese Foreign Minister Bakari Readout March 10, 2025 The below is attributable to Spokesperson Tammy Bruce: Secretary of State Marco Rubio spoke with Beninese Foreign Minister Olushegun Adjadi Bakari today.  The Secretary underscored the …

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Secretary Rubio’s Meeting with Botswana President Duma Boko

Office of the Spokesperson HomeOffice of the SpokespersonPress Releases…Secretary Rubio’s Meeting with Botswana President Duma Boko hide Secretary Rubio’s Meeting with Botswana President Duma Boko Readout March 7, 2025 The below is attributable to Spokesperson Tammy Bruce: Secretary of State Marco Rubio met in Washington today with the President of Botswana, Advocate Duma Gideon Boko. …

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Ghana National Day

Marco Rubio, Secretary of State On behalf of the United States of America, I extend warm wishes to President Mahama and the people of Ghana as they celebrate their National Day.  The U.S. partnership with Ghana – rooted in our shared desire for freedom, democracy, economic prosperity, and security – is stronger today than ever …

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Secretary Rubio’s Call with Kenyan President Ruto

Office of the Spokesperson HomeOffice of the SpokespersonPress Releases…Secretary Rubio’s Call with Kenyan President Ruto hide Secretary Rubio’s Call with Kenyan President Ruto Readout February 21, 2025 The below is attributable to Spokesperson Tammy Bruce: Secretary of State Marco Rubio spoke with Kenyan President William Ruto to discuss the ongoing conflict in eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo, including the unacceptable capture of Goma …

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Sanctioning Drivers of Violence in the Democratic Republic of the Congo

Tammy Bruce, Department Spokesperson The United States is sanctioning today two individuals and two entities linked to violence and human rights abuses in eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC).  This action includes designation of Rwanda’s Minister of State for Regional Integration James Kabarebe and the M23 and the Congo River Alliance spokesperson Lawrence Kanyuka …

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Digital Press Briefing: U.S. Air Forces Africa Commander Gen. James B. Hecker and Zambia Air Force Commander Lt. Gen. Oscar Nyoni

Gen. James B. Hecker, U.S. Air Forces Africa Commander Lt. Gen. Oscar Nyoni, Zambia Air Force Commander Africa Regional Media Hub MODERATOR:  Good afternoon to everyone from the U.S. Department of State’s Africa Regional Media Hub.  I welcome our participants logging in from across the continent and thank all of you for joining us.  Today, …

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The Gambia National Day

Marco Rubio, Secretary of State HomeOffice of the SpokespersonPress Releases…The Gambia National Day hide The Gambia National Day Press Statement February 18, 2025 On behalf of the United States of America, I extend warm congratulations to the people of The Gambia on the 60th anniversary of your independence. On this occasion, we proudly reaffirm our …

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Secretary Rubio’s Call with Kenyan President Ruto

Office of the Spokesperson HomeOffice of the SpokespersonPress Releases…Secretary Rubio’s Call with Kenyan President Ruto hide Secretary Rubio’s Call with Kenyan President Ruto Readout February 6, 2025 The below is attributable to Spokesperson Tammy Bruce: Secretary of State Marco Rubio spoke with Kenyan President William Ruto to thank him for Kenya’s leadership of the Multinational …

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