U.S. Department of State Bureau of African Affairs
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Recent News About U.S. Department of State Bureau of African Affairs
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Terrorist Designation of al-Shabaab Leaders
The United States continues to support Somalia and our other East African partners in their efforts to disrupt al-Shabaab’s operations.
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Deputy Secretary Verma’s Meeting with Mauritian President Roopun
The below is attributable to Spokesperson Matthew Miller:
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Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD) Summit
The United States warmly congratulates Djiboutian President Ismail Omar Guelleh on his election as chairman of the Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD) during the IGAD Summit held in Djibouti June 12.
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Public Launch of Sudan Conflict Observatory Monitoring Platform
As the United States and our partners continue intense diplomatic efforts to end the fighting in Sudan, facilitate humanitarian assistance, and support the aspirations of the Sudanese people for a civilian government, we are monitoring the activities of the warring parties.
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Joint Statement Following the Ministerial Meeting of the United States and the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC)
The text of the following statement was released by the Governments of the United States and the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) member states.
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Secretary Blinken’s Meeting with Ethiopian Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Mekonnen
The below is attributable to Spokesperson Matthew Miller:
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Secretary Blinken’s Call with Senegalese President Sall
The following is attributable to Spokesperson Matthew Miller:
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On the Unrest in Senegal
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.
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Seychelles Embassy Opening
Thank you very much. Mr. President, Ambassador, Vice President Speaker of the National Assembly, , and the Chief Justice and Ministers, the leader of government, businesses, the National Assembly, leader of the opposition, members of the diplomatic corps, distinguished guests, ladies and gentlemen, good afternoon.
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Opening of the U.S. Embassy in Victoria, Seychelles
Today the United States re-opened its embassy in Victoria, Seychelles, marking a return to a full-time diplomatic presence after 27 years.
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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.
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Deputy Secretary for Management & Resources Verma’s Meeting with Seychellois President Ramkalawan
During a meeting today in Victoria, Deputy Secretary of State for Management & Resources Richard Verma and President Wavel Ramkalawan discussed increasing bilateral cooperation on a number of shared priorities, including maritime security, climate change, and anti-corruption.
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Deputy Secretary Verma’s Meeting with Commissioner of Anti-Corruption Commission Seychelles May De Silva
The below is attributable to Spokesperson Matthew Miller:
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Deputy Secretary for Management & Resources Richard Verma’s Meeting with Seychellois Foreign Minister Radegonde
The below is attributable to Spokesperson Matthew Miller:
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Remarks and Media Availability With President Azali Assoumani of the Council of State of the Comoros
Very important and also at that time very particular. The collaboration is more than needed.
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Sudan Business Risk Advisory Update
The Departments of State, the Treasury, Commerce, Labor, and the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) are issuing this Update to the May 2022 Business Risk Advisory related to Sudan in light of the violent conflict between the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) and Rapid Support Forces (RSF) that erupted in April 2023.
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U.S. Engagement in Comoros
The United States and Comoros signed a Joint Statement of Cooperation in February 2023.
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Deputy Secretary of State for Management and Resources Verma’s Meeting with Comorian President Azali
The below is attributable to Spokesperson Matthew Miller:
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Department of State Celebrates Groundbreaking of New U.S. Embassy in Port Louis, Mauritius
As a demonstration of the enduring commitment to strengthening the relationship between the United States, Mauritius and the region, Prime Minister Pravind Kumar Jugnauth, U.S. Deputy Secretary of State for Management and Resources Richard Verma and U.S. Ambassador to Mauritius Henry Jardine, with representatives from the U.S. Mission in Mauritius, the U.S. Department of State’s Bureau of Overseas Buildings Operations (OBO), and other U.S. and Mauritian officials celebrated the groundbreaking of the new U.S. Embassy in Port Louis on May 30.
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Deputy Secretary Verma’s Meeting with Mauritian Leader of the Opposition Duval
The below is attributable to Spokesperson Matthew Miller: