Ned Price, Department Spokesperson The United States notes with deep concern a series of recent actions relative to members of the Constitutional Court in the Central African Republic, particularly the October 25 removal of Constitutional Court President Daniele Darlan. Judicial independence is a central tenet of democracy. We call on the Central African authorities to …
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Office of the Spokesperson The text of the following statement was released by the Governments of the United States of America and the Government of Morocco, the Government of Niger, and the Government of Italy, on the occasion of the Global Coalition to Defeat ISIS Africa Focus Group Meeting. Begin Text: Upon invitation of the …
Antony J. Blinken, Secretary of State Ottawa, Canada U.S. Chief of Mission Residence SECRETARY BLINKEN: Well, good afternoon, everyone. It’s a real pleasure to have the opportunity to meet with Chairman Faki. We’ve had many previous meetings. This one comes at an important time as the AU is playing a leadership role in trying to bring …
Office of the Spokesperson The following is attributable to Spokesperson Ned Price: Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken met with African Union (AU) Commission Chairperson Moussa Faki today in Ottawa. Secretary Blinken thanked Chairperson Faki for his support of the upcoming U.S.-Africa Leaders Summit. The Secretary commended the African Union’s leadership in convening peace negotiations …
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Office of the Spokesperson At the International Atomic Energy Agency Nuclear Power Ministerial Conference in Washington, DC, Under Secretary of State for Arms Control and International Security Bonnie Jenkins, Assistant Secretary for Nuclear Energy Kathryn Huff, Ghana’s Deputy Minister of Energy Hon. William Owuraku Aidoo, and Japan’s State Minister of Economy, Trade and Industry Ota …
Antony J. Blinken, Secretary of State The United States welcomes the start of African Union (AU)-led peace negotiations between the government of Ethiopia and Tigrayan regional authorities in South Africa today. We urge the delegations to engage seriously in these talks to reach a lasting resolution to this conflict. As a first priority, it is …
Antony J. Blinken, Secretary of State Almost one year ago today, the Sudanese military overthrew the government of Prime Minister Abdalla Hamdok, contravened Sudan’s Constitutional Declaration, and undermined the democratic aspirations of the Sudanese people. On this somber anniversary, we honor the Sudanese people who continue to demand freedom, peace, and justice under a democratic …
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Office of the Spokesperson The following is attributable to Spokesperson Ned Price: Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken spoke today with South African Minister of International Relations and Cooperation Naledi Pandor about upcoming Ethiopian peace talks in South Africa. The Secretary affirmed the robust cooperation between South Africa and the United States across areas of …
Office of the Spokesperson The following is attributable to Spokesperson Ned Price: Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken spoke today with Kenyan President William Ruto regarding Kenya’s critical role in regional peace and security in Ethiopia and across East Africa. The Secretary also previewed plans for the U.S.-Africa Leaders Summit in December.
Office of the Spokesperson The following is attributable to Spokesperson Ned Price: Deputy Secretary Wendy Sherman met with Staffan de Mistura, the UN Secretary-General’s Personal Envoy for Western Sahara, today in Washington, D.C. The Deputy Secretary emphasized full U.S. support for de Mistura’s efforts to advance the ongoing UN political process for Western Sahara. The …
