News from 2023
Special Envoy for the Horn of Africa Hammer Travels to Kenya and Ethiopia
By State Newswire | Aug 29, 2023
News Release: U.S. Special Envoy for the Horn of Africa Mike Hammer will travel to Nairobi and Addis Ababa August 28 to September 8, where he will meet with Kenyan and Ethiopian officials, the African Union, the Intergovernmental Authority on Development, and other international partners. He will discuss the ongoing ...
Election Results in Zimbabwe
By State Newswire | Aug 29, 2023
News Release: The United States is committed to the people of Zimbabwe and their right to choose their leaders in free and fair elections conducted in a transparent manner. We commend those who sought to exercise their right to vote peacefully.
Election Results in Guatemala
By State Newswire | Aug 30, 2023
Release: On behalf of the United States, we again congratulate Bernardo Arévalo on his election as the next president of Guatemala, as confirmed by the vote results certified on August 28. We salute the people of Guatemala for making their voices heard, and we applaud the many officials and volunteers whose dedication made these elections possible.
Specific Instance between André Amisi Rushingwa, Delvaux Bwisibo Mukunda, Raymond Minani Muganira, and Gramercy Funds Management LLC Regarding Events in the Democratic Republic of the Congo
By State Newswire | Aug 30, 2023
News Release: Overview of the NCP and Its Role.
New Package of Additional U.S. Military Assistance for Ukraine
By State Newswire | Aug 30, 2023
Release: Today we are announcing the next package of military assistance to aid Ukraine as it defends its territory and protects its people. This package contains important capabilities to help Ukraine on the battlefield. It includes AIM-9M missiles for air defense, munitions for High Mobility Artillery Rocket ...
New Package of Additional U.S. Military Assistance for Ukraine
By State Newswire | Aug 30, 2023
Release: Today we are announcing the next package of military assistance to aid Ukraine as it defends its territory and protects its people. This package contains important capabilities to help Ukraine on the battlefield. It includes AIM-9M missiles for air defense, munitions for High Mobility Artillery Rocket...
New Package of Additional U.S. Military Assistance for Ukraine
By State Newswire | Aug 30, 2023
News Release: Today we are announcing the next package of military assistance to aid Ukraine as it defends its territory and protects its people. This package contains important capabilities to help Ukraine on the battlefield. It includes AIM-9M missiles for air defense, munitions for High Mobility Artillery Rocket ...
United States – Mongolia Memorandum of Understanding on Mineral Resources
By State Newswire | Aug 30, 2023
News Release: The U.S. Department of State, represented by Under Secretary of State for Economic Growth, Energy, and the Environment Jose W. Fernandez, and the Ministry of Mining and Heavy Industry of Mongolia, represented by Minister Ganbaatar Jambal, signed on June 27, 2023 in Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia, a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) concerning cooperation on Mineral Resource Sector Development and Governance.
Election Results in Guatemala
By State Newswire | Aug 30, 2023
News Release: On behalf of the United States, we again congratulate Bernardo Arévalo on his election as the next president of Guatemala, as confirmed by the vote results certified on August 28. We salute the people of Guatemala for making their voices heard, and we applaud the many officials and volunteers whose dedication made these elections possible.
DOS-SBUR grant application closes on Nov. 1
By State Newswire | Aug 30, 2023
Symposium on Strategic Subnational Diplomacy grant opened on Aug. 30.
Statement of the United States to Commemorate and Promote the International Day Against Nuclear Tests at the High-Level Plenary Meeting of the UN General Assembly
By State Newswire | Aug 30, 2023
Release: President of the General Assembly, Excellencies,
Acting Deputy Secretary Nuland’s Call with Pakistani Foreign Minister Jilani
By State Newswire | Aug 30, 2023
News Release: The below is attributable to Spokesperson Matthew Miller
Department of State Begins Construction on New U.S. Embassy in Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of the Congo
By State Newswire | Aug 30, 2023
News Release: As a demonstration of the enduring commitment to strengthening the relationship between the United States and the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), U.S. Ambassador to the DRC Lucy Tamlyn, with representatives from the U.S. Mission to the DRC, the U.S. Department of State’s Bureau of Overseas Buildings Operations (OBO), and Congolese officials, celebrated the groundbreaking of the new U.S. Embassy in Kinshasa on August 29.
Department of State Begins Construction on New U.S. Embassy in Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of the Congo
By State Newswire | Aug 30, 2023
Release: As a demonstration of the enduring commitment to strengthening the relationship between the United States and the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), U.S. Ambassador to the DRC Lucy Tamlyn, with representatives from the U.S. Mission to the DRC, the U.S. Department of State’s Bureau of Overseas Buildings Operations (OBO), and Congolese officials, celebrated the groundbreaking of the new U.S. Embassy in Kinshasa on August 29.
Acting Deputy Secretary Nuland’s Call with Pakistani Foreign Minister Jilani
By State Newswire | Aug 31, 2023
Release: The below is attributable to Spokesperson Matthew Miller.
Events in Gabon
By State Newswire | Aug 31, 2023
Release: The United States is deeply concerned by evolving events in Gabon. We remain strongly opposed to military seizures or unconstitutional transfers of power. We urge those responsible to release and ensure the safety of members of government and their families and to preserve civilian rule. In addition...
McCaul, Risch Statement on Recent Coup in Gabon
By State Newswire | Aug 31, 2023
News Release: Washington, D.C. - House Foreign Affairs Committee Chairman Michael McCaul (R-TX) and Senate Foreign Relations Committee Ranking Member Jim Risch (R-ID) released the following statement on the recent coup in Gabon.
McCaul Responds to Report Detailing ISIS-Affiliate Smuggled Migrants Into the US
By State Newswire | Aug 31, 2023
News Release: Washington, D.C. - House Foreign Affairs Committee Chairman Michael McCaul released a statement following reports that a smuggler with ties to ISIS helped numerous migrants enter the U.S. via the southern border.
Risch Joins Tim Scott, Colleagues in Demanding Biden Administration Investigate Chinese Communist Party Influence in American K-12 Schools
By State Newswire | Aug 31, 2023
News Release: WASHINGTON - U.S. Senator Jim Risch (R-Idaho), ranking member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, this week joined U.S. Senator Tim Scott (R-S.C.) and Senate colleagues in a letter to U.S. Department of Education Secretary Miguel Cardona expressing concerns over new reports showing millions of ...
Malaysia National Day
By State Newswire | Aug 31, 2023
News Release: On behalf of the Government of the United States of America, I congratulate the people of Malaysia on the occasion of your National Day on August 31.