Uncategorized

Office of the Spokesperson The U.S.-Tanzania Air Transport Agreement entered into force on June 10.  This bilateral agreement establishes a modern civil aviation relationship with Tanzania consistent with U.S. Open Skies international aviation policy and with commitments to high standards of aviation safety and security.  The agreement includes provisions that allow for unrestricted capacity and …

The United States-Tanzania Open Skies Air Transport Agreement Enters into Force Read More »

Office of the Spokesperson During her June 13 visit to Mogadishu, Somalia, Under Secretary for Political Affairs Victoria Nuland met with President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud to offer U.S. support for his security, reconciliation, and reform agenda.  The Under Secretary also expressed continued U.S. support for Somali and African Union-led counterterrorism efforts. As Somalia faces devastating …

U.S. Support for Somalia Read More »

Office of the Spokesperson Under Secretary of State for Political Affairs Victoria Nuland will visit Djibouti, Mozambique, and Nigeria, June 11-17, 2022. In Djibouti, Under Secretary Nuland and an interagency team will meet with government counterparts to advance U.S.-Djibouti relations and our close security cooperation.  In Mozambique, the Under Secretary and team will meet with …

Under Secretary of State for Political Affairs Nuland’s Travel to Djibouti, Mozambique, and Nigeria  Read More »

Ned Price, Department Spokesperson The United States acknowledges the announcement by Mali’s transition government of a 24-month transition timetable starting in March 2022. We urge the Malian transition government to make sustained, tangible action toward holding elections, including detailed benchmarks and the early adoption of the electoral law. Transparent and inclusive processes that respect diverse …

On the Transition Timeline in Mali Read More »

Antony J. Blinken, Secretary of State The United States welcomes the progress in securing more regular access for humanitarian assistance to communities in need in the Afar, Amhara, and Tigray regions of Ethiopia.  In the past seven days, more than 1,100 trucks have reached Tigray to deliver life-saving food, malnutrition treatment and health supplies, and …

Humanitarian Assistance to Communities in Northern Ethiopia Read More »

Office of the Spokesperson The following is attributable to Spokesperson Ned Price: Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken spoke today with African Union Commission Chairperson Moussa Faki Mahamat.  Secretary Blinken discussed with Chairperson Faki the importance of ending Russia’s war on Ukraine and its effects on global food insecurity.  The Secretary underscored that U.S. sanctions do …

Secretary Blinken’s Call with African Union Commission Chairperson Faki Read More »

Office of the Spokesperson The following is attributable to Spokesperson Ned Price: Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken met yesterday with Democratic Republic of the Congo Vice Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Christophe Lutundula in Washington, D.C.  Secretary Blinken and Foreign Minister Lutundula discussed efforts to promote peace and stability in eastern DRC amid rising …

Secretary Blinken’s Meeting with DRC Vice Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Lutundula Read More »

Antony J. Blinken, Secretary of State Democratic Republic of Congo Foreign Minister Christophe Lutundula Washington, D.C. Thomas Jefferson Room SECRETARY BLINKEN:  Well, good afternoon, everyone.  (Inaudible.)  Good afternoon again.  It’s very good to be here with the foreign minister from the Democratic Republic of Congo.  Mr. Minister, welcome.  Bienvenue.  Very good to see you again. We are …

Secretary Antony J. Blinken And Democratic Republic of Congo Foreign Minister Christophe Lutundula Before Their Meeting Read More »

Antony J. Blinken, Secretary of State As Ambassador David Satterfield prepares to step down from the role, I am announcing that Ambassador Mike Hammer will succeed him as U.S. Special Envoy for the Horn of Africa.  I am grateful to Ambassador Satterfield for the experience and determination he brought to the role, and I look …

Special Envoy for the Horn of Africa Read More »

Office of the Spokesperson The following is attributable to Spokesperson Ned Price: Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken spoke yesterday with Kenyan Cabinet Secretary for Foreign Affairs Raychelle Omamo.  Secretary Blinken and Foreign Minister Omamo discussed steps to address the impact of rising global food insecurity on Africa, following discussions in New York last week at the Global Food Security …

Secretary Blinken’s Call with Kenyan Cabinet Secretary for Foreign Affairs Omamo Read More »