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Attack on U.S. Convoy in Nigeria

Unknown assailants yesterday attacked a convoy of two U.S. government vehicles in the Ogbaru Local Government Area of Anambra state, Nigeria.



Assistant Secretary Phee’s Visit to Addis Ababa

Assistant Secretary of State for African Affairs Molly Phee conducted meetings in Addis Ababa from May 14-16 with the African Union, the Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD), the United Nations (UN) and the Government of Ethiopia to consult on regional and international efforts to help end the conflict in Sudan.



2022 Report on International Religious Freedom: Lesotho

The constitution prohibits religious discrimination and provides for freedom of conscience, thought, and religion, including the freedom to change religion or belief and to manifest and propagate one’s religion.


2022 Report on International Religious Freedom: Chad

At year’s end, Transitional President Mahamat Déby, who had previously presided over a 15-member transitional military council, led the country.


2022 Report on International Religious Freedom: Tanzania

The constitutions of the union government and of the semiautonomous government in Zanzibar prohibit religious discrimination and provide for freedom of religious choice.


2022 Report on International Religious Freedom: Ghana

The constitution prohibits religious discrimination, stipulates individuals are free to profess and practice their religion, and does not designate a state religion.


2022 Report on International Religious Freedom: Equatorial Guinea

The constitution provides for freedom of religion and worship and prohibits political parties based on religious affiliation.


2022 Report on International Religious Freedom: Sierra Leone

The constitution provides for the protection of fundamental human rights and individual freedoms, including freedom of thought and religion, subject to the interests of defense, public safety, order, morality, and health, and to the protection of other persons’ rights and freedoms.


2022 Report on International Religious Freedom: South Sudan

The transitional constitution provides for separation of religion and state, prohibits religious discrimination, and provides religious groups freedom to worship and assemble, organize themselves, teach, own property, receive financial contributions, communicate and issue publications on religious matters, and establish charitable institutions.


2022 Report on International Religious Freedom: Mauritius

The constitution prohibits discrimination based on creed and provides for the right of individuals to change, manifest, and propagate their religious beliefs.


2022 Report on International Religious Freedom: Liberia

The constitution provides for the separation of religion and state and stipulates all persons are entitled to freedom of thought, conscience, and religion, except as required by law to protect public safety, order, health, morals, or the rights of others. It also provides for equal protection under the law and prohibits religious tests for office and the establishment of a state religion.


“FOREIGN TRAVEL FINANCIAL REPORTS” published by the Congressional Record in the Senate section on May 23

“FOREIGN TRAVEL FINANCIAL REPORTS“ was published in the Senate section on pages S1759-S1772 on May 23


2022 Report on International Religious Freedom: Malawi

The constitution prohibits discrimination based on religion and provides for freedom of conscience, religion, belief, and thought.


2022 Report on International Religious Freedom: Mauritania

The constitution defines the country as an Islamic republic and designates Islam as the sole religion of the citizenry and state.


Support for SRSG Perthes in Leading UNITAMS

News Release: The United States underscores our strong support for the United Nations and the ongoing work of Special Representative of the Secretary General (SRSG) Volker Perthes in leading the UN Integrated Transition Assistance Mission in Sudan (UNITAMS). We express our concern over the letter from the Sudanese ...


2 notices published in week ending May 13 by State Department

There were two notices published by the State Department in week ending May 13, according to the Federal Register.


Support for SRSG Perthes in Leading UNITAMS

Release: The United States underscores our strong support for the United Nations and the ongoing work of Special Representative of the Secretary General (SRSG) Volker Perthes in leading the UN Integrated Transition Assistance Mission in Sudan (UNITAMS). We express our concern over the letter from the Sudanese...


Joint Statement on Violence in the North of Kosovo

News Release: The following is the text of a joint statement by the United States, France, Italy, Germany, and the United Kingdom.