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Secretary Blinken’s Meeting with Algerian Foreign Minister Attaf

  Secretary Blinken’s Meeting with Algerian Foreign Minister Attaf READOUT OFFICE OF THE SPOKESPERSON AUGUST 9, 2023 The below is attributable to Spokesperson Matt Miller: Secretary Antony J. Blinken met today with Algerian Foreign Minister Ahmed Attaf to discuss the U.S.-Algeria bilateral partnership and consult on shared efforts to de-escalate conflict and advance regional stability, including in the Sahel. The Secretary and Foreign Minister reaffirmed the importance ... Read More»

By | 9 August, 2023 | Topics: Africa, PEPFAR, Press Releases, U.S. & The African Union, U.S. Mission to The African Union

Secretary Blinken’s Call with Nigerien President Mohamed Bazoum

  Secretary Blinken’s Call with Nigerien President Mohamed Bazoum READOUT OFFICE OF THE SPOKESPERSON AUGUST 9, 2023 The below is attributable to Spokesperson Matthew Miller: Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken spoke yesterday with Nigerien President Mohamed Bazoum. The two discussed Acting Deputy Secretary Nuland’s recent trip to Niamey and the Secretary conveyed the United States’ ongoing support for a solution that restores Niger to democratic rule ... Read More»

By | 9 August, 2023 | Topics: Africa, Press Releases, U.S. & The African Union, U.S. Mission to The African Union

International Day of the World’s Indigenous Peoples

  International Day of the World’s Indigenous Peoples PRESS STATEMENT ANTONY J. BLINKEN, SECRETARY OF STATE AUGUST 9, 2023 Today, we celebrate the United Nations International Day of the World’s Indigenous Peoples.  With over 5,000 cultures and an estimated 7,000 languages, Indigenous communities bring unique perspectives, a rich diversity, and generations of knowledge to addressing so many of the challenges facing our planet today. Despite their rich histories ... Read More»

By | 9 August, 2023 | Topics: Africa, Press Releases, U.S. & The African Union, U.S. Mission to The African Union

Acting Deputy Secretary Nuland’s Trip to Niger

  Acting Deputy Secretary Nuland’s Trip to Niger READOUT OFFICE OF THE SPOKESPERSON AUGUST 7, 2023 The below is attributable to Spokesperson Matthew Miller: Acting Deputy Secretary of State Victoria Nuland traveled to Niamey to express our grave concern regarding developments in Niger and our resolute commitment to supporting democracy and constitutional order. The United States continues to call for the immediate release of President Mohamed ... Read More»

By | 7 August, 2023 | Topics: Africa, Press Releases, U.S. & The African Union, U.S. Mission to The African Union

Statement on the 25th Anniversary of the Embassy Bombings in Kenya and Tanzania

  Statement on the 25th Anniversary of the Embassy Bombings in Kenya and Tanzania PRESS STATEMENT ANTONY J. BLINKEN, SECRETARY OF STATE AUGUST 7, 2023 Every August 7th, the State Department community – in Washington and at missions around the world – comes together to observe the anniversary of the U.S. Embassy bombings in Nairobi and Dar es Salaam.We remember the 224 colleagues, friends, and loved ones, who were killed – including 12 Americans ... Read More»

By | 7 August, 2023 | Topics: Africa, Press Releases, U.S. & The African Union, U.S. Mission to The African Union

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