Secretary Blinken’s Call with Senegalese President Sall READOUT OFFICE OF THE SPOKESPERSON JUNE 7, 2023 The following is attributable to Spokesperson Matthew Miller: Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken spoke with Senegalese President Macky Sall today. Secretary Blinken and President Sall discussed the political situation and recent unrest in Senegal. Secretary Blinken expressed his condolences for those killed and injured during the recent violence. The Secretary …
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By U.S. Mission to The African Union | 7 June, 2023 | Topics: Africa, News, Political Affairs, Press Releases, Public Affairs, U.S. & The African Union, U.S. Mission to The African Union
U.S. Measures in Response to the Crisis in Sudan As directed by the President in his May 4 Executive Order, today we are holding accountable the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF), Rapid Support Forces (RSF), and entities under their control for actions that threaten the peace, security, and stability of Sudan. The United States is implementing three specific measures to promote accountability for the …
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By U.S. Mission to The African Union | 1 June, 2023 | Topics: Africa, News, Political Affairs, Press Releases, U.S. & The African Union, U.S. Mission to The African Union
On the Unrest in Senegal PRESS STATEMENT MATTHEW MILLER, DEPARTMENT SPOKESPERSON JUNE 3, 2023 As a strong friend and partner to Senegal, the United States is troubled and saddened by the violence and damage we have witnessed in many parts of the country. We offer our deep condolences to the families and friends of those who have died, and we wish a fast and …
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By U.S. Mission to The African Union | 3 May, 2023 | Topics: Africa, News, Political Affairs, Press Releases, Public Affairs, U.S. & The African Union, U.S. Mission to The African Union
World Press Freedom Day PRESS STATEMENT ANTONY J. BLINKEN, SECRETARY OF STATE MAY 3, 2023 On the 30th annual World Press Freedom Day, the United States extends our deep gratitude to the remarkable journalists and media professionals around the world whose work ensures the flow of information and ideas that form the lifeblood of free and open societies. Today we also reflect on the tremendous sacrifice paid by so …
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By U.S. Mission to The African Union | 3 May, 2023 | Topics: Africa, News, Press Releases, Public Affairs, U.S. & The African Union, U.S. Mission to The African Union
Statement by Ambassador Linda Thomas-Greenfield on World Press Freedom Day United States Mission to the United Nations Office of Press and Public Diplomacy For Immediate Release May 3, 2023 This year marks the 30th anniversary of World Press Freedom Day and a lot has changed in three decades. We’ve seen the rise of global networks and a revolution in news reporting brought on by …
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By U.S. Mission to The African Union | 3 May, 2023 | Topics: Africa, News, Press Releases, Public Affairs, U.S. & The African Union, U.S. Mission to The African Union
By U.S. Mission to The African Union | 22 April, 2023 | Topics: Africa, News, Political Affairs, Press Releases, Public Affairs, Speeches, U.S. & The African Union, U.S. Mission to The African Union
G7 Japan 2023 Foreign Ministers’ Communiqué (Section 10 G7-Africa Partnership) MEDIA NOTE OFFICE OF THE SPOKESPERSON APRIL 18, 2023 The text of the following communiqué was released by the G7 foreign ministers of Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, the United Kingdom and the United States of America and the High Representative of the European Union. I. INTRODUCTION We, the G7 Foreign Ministers of Canada, France, …
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By U.S. Mission to The African Union | 19 April, 2023 | Topics: Africa, News, Political Affairs, Press Releases, Public Affairs, U.S. & The African Union, U.S. Mission to The African Union
Statement on Arrests of Political Opponents in Tunisia PRESS STATEMENT VEDANT PATEL, PRINCIPAL DEPUTY SPOKESPERSON APRIL 19, 2023 The arrests by the Tunisian government of political opponents and critics are fundamentally at odds with the principles Tunisians adopted in a constitution that explicitly guarantees freedom of opinion, thought, and expression. The arrest on Monday of former Speaker of Parliament Rached Ghannouchi, the closure of the Nahda party headquarters, …
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By U.S. Mission to The African Union | 19 April, 2023 | Topics: Africa, News, Political Affairs, Press Releases, Public Affairs, U.S. & The African Union, U.S. Mission to The African Union
Secretary Blinken’s Calls with General Abdel Fattah al Burhan, Commander of the Sudanese Armed Forces, and Mohamed Hamdan Dagalo, Commander of the Rapid Support Forces READOUT OFFICE OF THE SPOKESPERSON APRIL 17, 2023 The below is attributable to Principal Deputy Spokesperson Vedant Patel: Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken spoke separately today with General Abdel Fattah al Burhan, Commander of the Sudanese Armed Forces, and General Mohamed Hamdan Dagalo, Commander of the Rapid Support Forces, and underscored the urgency of reaching a ceasefire to …
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By U.S. Mission to The African Union | 17 April, 2023 | Topics: Africa, News, Press Releases, U.S. & The African Union, U.S. Mission to The African Union
Update on the Situation in Sudan PRESS STATEMENT ANTONY J. BLINKEN, SECRETARY OF STATE APRIL 15, 2023 I welcomed the opportunity April 15 to consult with Faisal bin Farhan al-Saud, Foreign Minister of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, and Abdullah bin Zayed al-Nahyan, Foreign Minister of the United Arab Emirates, about the dangerous fighting between the Sudanese Armed Forces and the Rapid Support Forces, which threatens the …
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By U.S. Mission to The African Union | 15 April, 2023 | Topics: Africa, News, Political Affairs, Press Releases, U.S. & The African Union, U.S. Mission to The African Union, U.S. Secretary of State
State Department Partners with Africa Fintech Summit MEDIA NOTE OFFICE OF THE SPOKESPERSON APRIL 10, 2023 Officials from the Department of State will highlight the U.S. commitment to supporting Africa’s digital transformation at the Africa Fintech Summit on April 12 at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center in Washington, D.C. The Department is a partner of the biannual event, which this year will focus on fintech regulatory …
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By U.S. Mission to The African Union | 11 April, 2023 | Topics: Africa, News, Press Releases, Public Affairs, Science & Tech, U.S. & The African Union, U.S. Mission to The African Union
Statement by Ambassador Linda Thomas-Greenfield on Kwibuka 29 United States Mission to the United Nations Office of Press and Public Diplomacy For Immediate Release April 7, 2023 Twenty-nine years ago, an unimaginable horror occurred. During 100 days of terror in Rwanda, hundreds of thousands of Tutsi were murdered in a genocide – violence incited by hate speech that was directed at minority …
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By U.S. Mission to The African Union | 10 April, 2023 | Topics: Africa, News, Political Affairs, Press Releases, Public Affairs, Speeches, U.S. & The African Union, U.S. Mission to The African Union
Remarks by Vice President Harris in Moderated Conversation Following Her Historic Trip to Africa National Museum of African American History and Culture Washington, D.C. 4:39 P.M. EDT THE VICE PRESIDENT: Good afternoon, everybody. (Laughs.) AUDIENCE: Good afternoon! MS. NABONGO: Good afternoon. THE VICE PRESIDENT: Good afternoon. MS. NABONGO: It’s so nice to see you in D.C. — THE VICE PRESIDENT: I know. MS. NABONGO: — after seeing you …
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By U.S. Mission to The African Union | 7 April, 2023 | Topics: Africa, News, Press Releases, Public Affairs, Speeches, U.S. & The African Union, U.S. Mission to The African Union, Vice President of the United States
Remarks by Vice President Harris in Meeting with Private Sector and Philanthropic Leaders on Digital Inclusion in Africa THE VICE PRESIDENT: Well, good afternoon, everyone. And again, thank you all, these extraordinary global leaders, for coming together around this table for a very important discussion and for combining our resources, both intellectual, mental, and — and in terms of the work that we each do. I’m very much looking forward to the …
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By U.S. Mission to The African Union | 3 April, 2023 | Topics: Africa, Environment, News, Press Releases, Public Affairs, Speeches, U.S. & The African Union, U.S. Mission to The African Union
FACT SHEET: Vice President Harris Announces Over $7 Billion in Private Sector and U.S. Government Commitments to Promote Climate Resilience, Adaptation, and Mitigation across Africa In Lusaka, Zambia, in response to Vice President Kamala Harris’s call for the private sector to promote and enhance climate resilience, adaptation and mitigation across Africa, the private sector made over $7 billion in new commitments. Additionally, the U.S. Government is announcing new federal funding and initiatives to expand access to climate information services and …
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By U.S. Mission to The African Union | 3 April, 2023 | Topics: Africa, Environment, Fact Sheets, News, Press Releases, Public Affairs, U.S. & The African Union, U.S. Mission to The African Union
Remarks by Vice President Harris on Increasing Climate Resilience, Adaptation, and Mitigation Across Africa Panuka Farm Lusaka, Zambia THE VICE PRESIDENT: Well, thank you, Bruno. I really appreciate the name “Panuka” and that it is about “be clever,” because, really, isn’t that at the heart of what we want people to do? Which is to use their imagination, use your vision, and be encouraged to use it in a …
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By U.S. Mission to The African Union | 3 April, 2023 | Topics: Africa, Environment, News, Press Releases, Speeches, U.S. & The African Union, U.S. Mission to The African Union
As President Biden has often said, we are now in the early years of what will be a decisive decade – especially on climate. The choices that we make today, and the remainder of this decade will determine the fate of our forests and our oceans, of our weather, of our food supply. Today’s youth …
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By U.S. Mission to The African Union | 31 March, 2023 | Topics: Africa, Chargé D’Affaires, Environment, News, Press Releases, Public Affairs, U.S. & The African Union, U.S. Mission to The African Union
Secretary Blinken’s Meeting with African Union Commission Chairperson Faki READOUT OFFICE OF THE SPOKESPERSON MARCH 16, 2023 The following is attributable to Spokesperson Ned Price: Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken today met with African Union Commission Chairperson Moussa Faki Mahamat to discuss follow up to the U.S.-Africa Leaders Summit and ways to further deepen the partnership between the United States and the African Union. During the meeting, …
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By U.S. Mission to The African Union | 17 March, 2023 | Topics: Africa, News, Political Affairs, Press Releases, Public Affairs, U.S. & The African Union, U.S. Mission to The African Union, U.S. Secretary of State
On July 28, Ambassador Lapenn hosted Deputy Assistant Secretary (DAS) Elizabeth Campbell of the U.S. Department of State’s Bureau of Population, Refugees, and Migration for a roundtable discussion on Africa’s migration and refugee challenges with Permanent Representatives to the African Union. Demonstrating the widespread commitment to assisting Africans affected by conflict and other causes of …
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By U.S. Mission to The African Union | 1 August, 2022 | Topics: Ambassador, Press Releases, U.S. & The African Union
Addis Ababa, 23 September 2021—Today, during a high-level event on COVID-19, on the margins of the UN General Assembly, the Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC), the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) and the U.S. Mission to the African Union (USAU) called on partners and governments to …
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By U.S. Mission to The African Union | 23 September, 2021 | Topics: Africa, Ambassador, News, Press Releases, U.S. & The African Union | Tags: Vaccine
Johannesburg, June 21, 2021 – The U.S. Mission to the African Union, the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), the U.S. International Development Finance Corporation (DFC), and the African Union Development Agency (AUDA-NEPAD) have announced their collaboration on the “100,000 MSMEs Initiative.” This Initiative contributes to the “1 Million Jobs Initiative” of the African Union …
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By U.S. Mission to The African Union | 21 June, 2021 | Topics: Press Releases
ATTN: U.S. Mission to the African Union Launches Intellectual Property Rights Forum DATE: May 18, 2021 3:30pm – 6pm Ethiopia Time LOCATION: Virtual MEMO: An initiative hosted by the U.S. Mission to the African Union and the Global Startup Ecosystem (GSE) The U.S. Mission to the African Union is pleased to announce the launch of the first Intellectual Property Rights Forum …
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By U.S. Mission to The African Union | 17 May, 2021 | Topics: Africa, Alumni, Ambassador, Art & Culture, Commercial Affairs, Economic Affairs, News, Press Releases, U.S. & The African Union | Tags: IPR, Trade
The U.S. Mission to the African Union joins with the people of the United States, Africa, and the world in condemning the killing of George Floyd in Minneapolis, MN on May 25, 2020. The officer involved in Mr. Floyd’s death has been arrested for murder and manslaughter and the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the District …
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By U.S. Mission to The African Union | 2 June, 2020 | Topics: Africa, News, Press Releases, U.S. Mission to The African Union
By U.S. Mission to The African Union | 19 February, 2020 | Topics: Africa, Press Releases, U.S. & The African Union
The African Union Commission (AUC) and the United States convened for the 7th Annual AUC – U.S. High-Level Dialogue, led by Ambassador David Hale, Under Secretary of State for Political Affairs, and Ambassador Smaїl Chergui, AU Commissioner for Peace and Security, on November 15, 2019, in Washington, D.C. The AUC and the United States reaffirmed …
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By U.S. Mission to The African Union | 19 November, 2019 | Topics: Africa, Ambassador, Economic Affairs, News, Press Releases, U.S. & The African Union | Tags: Security, Trade
Today, in front of women leaders and entrepreneurs at the UN Economic Commission for Africa (UNECA) in Addis Ababa, Advisor to the President Ivanka Trump and Overseas Private Investment Corporation (OPIC) Acting President and CEO David Bohigian launched OPIC 2X Africa, a W-GDP initiative, which seeks to directly invest $350 million to help mobilize $1 …
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By U.S. Mission to The African Union | 17 April, 2019 | Topics: Gender Issues, News, Press Releases
Advisor to the President Ivanka Trump, USAID Administrator Mark Green and Acting OPIC President and CEO Dave Bohigian met with African Union Deputy Chairperson Kwesi Quartey to discuss ways to catalyze the potential of women in the workforce, and the goal of the W-GDP to prioritize women’s empowerment as a key driver to spur economic growth in Africa. To deepen the United States’- African Union Commission partnership, they renewed a commitment to strengthen women’s …
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By U.S. Mission to The African Union | 17 April, 2019 | Topics: News, Press Releases
Today, the United States imposed sanctions on three individuals for their roles in the conflict in South Sudan. Israel Ziv and Obac William Olawo were designated by the Department of Treasury’s Office of Foreign Asset Control (OFAC) for being leaders of entities whose actions expanded or extend the conflict in South Sudan. Gregory Vasili was …
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By U.S. Mission to The African Union | 17 December, 2018 | Topics: News, Press Releases
Today at African Union Commission Headquarters in Addis Ababa, the United States and the African Union Commission signed a Memorandum of Cooperation (MOC) that reaffirms commitment to the Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC). The MOC deepens the existing partnership between the U.S. CDC and Africa CDC by enhancing cooperation in surveillance, …
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By U.S. Mission to The African Union | 30 November, 2018 | Topics: Press Releases
Joint Communique November 29, 2019 Addis Ababa, Ethiopia: The African Union (AU) Commission and the United States of America convened the 6th annual High Level Dialogue at the African Union Headquarters, Addis Ababa. Led by the African Union Commission Deputy Chairperson Amb. Kwesi Quartey and the Assistant Secretary of State for African Affairs Tibor Nagy, …
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By U.S. Mission to The African Union | 30 November, 2018 | Topics: Press Releases
PRESS RELEASE November 16, 2018 Troika Intervention at the IGAD Council of Ministers’ Meeting on South Sudan The following statement was issued jointly by the Governments of the United States, United Kingdom, and Norway. The members of the Troika (the United States, Norway, and the United Kingdom) welcome the progress that has been made …
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By U.S. Mission to The African Union | 16 November, 2018 | Topics: Africa, Press Releases | Tags: South Sudan
U.S. DEPARTMENT OF STATE Office of the Spokesperson For Immediate Release READOUT March 8, 2018 Secretary Tillerson’s Meeting with African Union Commission Chairperson Moussa Faki Mahamat The following is attributable to Spokesperson Heather Nauert Secretary Rex Tillerson met with AUC Chairperson Moussa Faki today to reaffirm the United States’ and AU’s mutual respect and strong …
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By taddessem | 9 March, 2018 | Topics: Africa, Press Releases
HIGH LEVEL MEETING BETWEEN AUC CHAIRPERSON AND U.S. SECRETARY OF STATE Joint Communique Addis Ababa (8 March 2018): African Union (AU) Commission Chairperson Moussa Faki Mahamat today hosted U.S. Secretary of State Rex Tillerson at the AU Headquarters in Addis Ababa. Both sides reaffirmed their strong commitment to the shared goal of a stable and …
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By taddessem | 9 March, 2018 | Topics: Africa, Alert, Former U.S. Government Leaders, Press Releases | Tags: Rex Tillerson
On Wednesday, Chargé d’affaires of the U.S. Mission to the African Union (USAU), Ambasador Susan D. Page hosted an event to recognize the first cohort of Africa CDC Epidemiologists. U.S. CDC is supporting nine Epidemiologists from AU Member States to staff the Africa CDC. The AU, U.S., China, and other partners are collaborating to provide …
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By U.S. Mission to The African Union | 1 August, 2016 | Topics: Exclude, Press Releases
International Visitors Leadership Program (IVLP) participant Mr. Ibraheem Sanusi met with Ambassador Susan D. Page, Chargé D’affaires to the U.S. Mission to the African Union (USAU) to share his experiences on his recent visit to the United States. Mr. Ibrhaeem Sanusi, Governance and Democracy analyst, participated in the IVLP program entitled “Managing Conflicts in a …
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By U.S. Mission to The African Union | 1 August, 2016 | Topics: Exclude, International Visitors Leadership Program (IVLP), Press Releases
On June 23, recent International Visitors Leadership Program (IVLP) participant Mr. Thiam Nouhou met with Ambassador Susan D. Page, Chargé D’affaires to the U.S. Mission to the African Union (USAU) to share his experiences on his recent visit to the United states. Mr. Thiam Nouhou, Senior Policy Officer at Bureau of Chairperson, participated in the …
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By U.S. Mission to The African Union | 24 June, 2016 | Topics: Exclude, International Visitors Leadership Program (IVLP), Press Releases
