Search Results:  AF — African Affairs  (118)

  • Sanctioning Human Rights Abusers and Corrupt Actors, and Termination of Zimbabwe Sanctions Authority

    Antony J. Blinken, Secretary of State

    The United States is today designating eleven Zimbabwean individuals and three entities, including President Emmerson Mnangagwa, under the Global Magnitsky sanctions program for their connection to corruption or serious human rights abuses.  These designations are part of a stronger, more targeted sanctions policy towards Zimbabwe the United States is implementing following President Biden’s approval of a new Executive Ord

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    Regions: United States , Zimbabwe

    Topics: Human Rights and Democracy

  • Announcement of a Special Envoy for Sudan

    Antony J. Blinken, Secretary of State

    Today I am announcing the appointment of Tom Perriello as U.S. Special Envoy for Sudan. In this role, Special Envoy Perriello will coordinate the U.S. policy on Sudan and advance our efforts to end the hostilities, secure unhindered humanitarian access, and support the Sudanese people as they seek to fulfill their aspirations for freedom, peace, and justice. 

    S

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    Topics: Refugee and Humanitarian Assistance

  • Secretary Antony J. Blinken, German Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock, And Indian External Affairs Minister Subrahmanyam Jaishankar At the Munich Security Conference

    Antony J. Blinken, Secretary of State

    Munich, Germany

    Bayerischer Hof

    MODERATOR:  (In progress) for Germany.  Welcome.  (Applause.)

    Antony Blinken, Secretary of State of the U.S.  (Applause.)  Nice to have you.

    And Subrahmanyam Jaishankar, Minister of External Affairs, Republic of India.  Minister.  (Applause.)

    I hope that based on the topic of the session that you will not all agree with each other and we can have some sparks.  We have about 43

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    Regions: China, India , Iran , Israel , Italy , Russia , South Africa , Ukraine , United Kingdom , United States

    Topics: Climate and Environment, Countering Terrorism, Energy, Human Rights and Democracy, Refugee and Humanitarian Assistance, Science, Technology, and Innovation, The Ocean and Polar Affairs

  • Secretary Antony J. Blinken at the Ribbon Cutting Ceremony for the American Corner in Lekki

  • Secretary Antony J. Blinken and Nigerian Foreign Minister Yusuf Maitama Tuggar at a Joint Press Availability

  • Secretary Blinken’s Remarks to the Press

    Antony J. Blinken, Secretary of State

    Abidjan, Côte d'Ivoire

    Africa Cup of Nations at Stade Olympique Alassane Ouattara

    SECRETARY BLINKEN:  It’s wonderful to be here at the Africa Cup of Nations, and I just want to compliment the Ivory Coast, Côte d’Ivoire, for the extraordinary organization of this tournament, bringing so many people together from around the continent and actually well beyond, including a lo

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  • Secretary Blinken’s Remarks Following Visit to Porto de Praia

    Antony J. Blinken, Secretary of State

    Praia, Cabo Verde

    SECRETARY BLINKEN:  It’s wonderful to be here in Cabo Verde and the port of Praia.  We start this trip to Africa here in Cabo Verde because it is quite literally a gateway to Africa for countries around the world, including for the United States.  And a big part of that gateway is this port.  One of the things I’m very proud of is the fact that, thanks to the Millenn

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    Regions: Cabo Verde , United States

  • Secretary Blinken and Cabo Verdean Prime Minister Ulisses Correia e Silva Before Their Meeting

    Antony J. Blinken, Secretary of State

    Cabo Verdean Prime Minister Ulisses Correia e Silva

    Praia, Cabo Verde

    PRIME MINISTER SILVA: (Via interpreter) Good morning, Your Excellency Secretary of State Antony Blinken.  Welcome to Cabo Verde.  A special visit of yours to Cabo Verde, to the city of Praia, strengthens our excellent relations between Cabo Verde and United States of America.  This visit to four African count

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    Regions: Cabo Verde , Israel , Nigeria , United Kingdom , United States

    Topics: Climate and Environment, Combating Drugs and Crime, Countering Terrorism, Coronavirus (COVID-19), Global Health, Human Rights and Democracy, Science, Technology, and Innovation, The Ocean and Polar Affairs

  • Secretary Antony J. Blinken And Israeli President Isaac Herzog Before Their Meeting

    Antony J. Blinken, Secretary of State

    Tel Aviv, Israel

    David Kempinski Hotel

    PRESIDENT HERZOG:  Good morning, ladies and gentlemen.  Good morning, Secretary Blinken.  As always, it’s such a pleasure to have you in Israel.  This is your fourth trip already in this Gaza war, and we are very grateful to you for your support and for your steadfast commitment to Israel’s safety and to making sure that Israel wins this war, because it’s a war that affects international values and th

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    Regions: Israel , South Africa , United States

    Topics: Refugee and Humanitarian Assistance

  • Religious Freedom Designations

  • Taking Steps to Impose Visa Restrictions for Undermining Democracy And for Repression in Uganda

    Antony J. Blinken, Secretary of State

    After Uganda’s flawed 2021 presidential elections, I announced a visa restriction policy targeting those believed to be responsible for, or complicit in, undermining the democratic process in Uganda.  At that time, I implored the Government of Uganda to significantly improve its record and hold accountable those responsible for flawed electoral processes, violence, and intimidation.

    The Islamic Republic of Mauritania’s National Day

    Antony J. Blinken, Secretary of State

    On behalf of the United States of America and the American people, I send my best wishes to the government and people of Mauritania as you celebrate 63 years of independence.

    Mauritania has shown an active commitment to civilian-led, democratic government and is a strong regional security partner. The United States appreciates the Government of the Islamic Republic of Mauritania’s

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    Regions: Mauritania , United States

    Topics: Countering Terrorism, Human Rights and Democracy, Refugee and Humanitarian Assistance

  • Video Remarks at the Global Health Security and Diplomacy Symposium

  • Secretary Antony J. Blinken at the Swearing-in Ceremony for the President’s Advisory Council on African Diaspora Engagement

  • Secretary Antony J. Blinken at the Award for Corporate Excellence Ceremony

    Antony J. Blinken, Secretary of State

    Jose W. Fernandez, Under Secretary for Economic Growth, Energy, and the Environment

    Ramin Toloui, Assistant SecretaryBureau of Economic and Business Affairs

    Washington, D.C.

    Benjamin Franklin Room

    MODERATOR:  Ladies and gentlemen, please welcome the Secretary of State Antony Blinken; Under Secretary for Economic Growth, Energy, and the Environment Jose Fernandez; Special Representative for Commercial and Business Af

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    Regions: Jordan , Kenya , Poland , Russia , Rwanda , Ukraine , United Kingdom , United States

    Topics: Climate and Environment, Coronavirus (COVID-19), Economic Prosperity and Trade Policy, Energy, Global Health, Global Women's Issues, Refugee and Humanitarian Assistance, Science, Technology, and Innovation

  • Zambia Independence Day

    Antony J. Blinken, Secretary of State

    On behalf of the Government of the United States of America, I offer my warm congratulations to the people of Zambia on your 59th Independence Day celebration.

    The United States remains committed to strengthening our partnership with Zambia, built on our shared commitment to democracy, inclusive economic growth, security cooperation, and health security. Today provides a joyous oc

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    Regions: United States , Zambia

    Topics: Human Rights and Democracy

  • Lesotho National Day

    On behalf of the United States Government, please accept my warm congratulations as the people of the Kingdom of Lesotho commemorate Independence Day on October 4.

    The United States appreciates Lesotho’s partnership, which promotes sound democratic principles, peace, and stability. We look forward to continuing our close cooperation with Lesotho on empowering sustainable economic growth, protecting public health, and respo

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    Regions: Lesotho , United States

    Topics: Climate and Environment, Global Health

  • Secretary Antony J. Blinken And South African Foreign Minister Naledi Pandor Before Their Meeting

    Antony J. Blinken, Secretary of State

    Washington, D.C.

    Treaty Room

    SECRETARY BLINKEN:  Well, good morning, everyone.  It’s always a great pleasure to be with my colleague and my friend Foreign Minister Pandor.  We’ve had many opportunities over the last couple of years to work closely together, quite literally around the world.  But it’s particularly gratifying to have the foreign minister here at the State Department in Washington.

    South Africa is a vital an

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    Regions: South Africa , United States

    Topics: Climate and Environment, Energy, Treaties and International Agreements

  • Secretary Antony J. Blinken Remarks to the Johns Hopkins School of Advanced International Studies (SAIS) “The Power and Purpose of American Diplomacy in a New Era”

    Antony J. Blinken, Secretary of State

    Washington, D.C.

    SECRETARY BLINKEN:  Thank you.  Good morning, everyone.

    AUDIENCE:  Good morning.

    SECRETARY BLINKEN:  Dean Steinberg, Jim, thank you for the honor of joining the SAIS community to help inaugurate this truly magnificent new home.

    Jim has contributed so much over his remarkable career, but his most lasting contribution is the generation of thinkers, the generation of d

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    Regions: Armenia , Australia , Canada , China, Ethiopia , France , India , Iran , Iraq , Israel , Italy , Japan , Korea, North , Lebanon , New Zealand , Russia , Sweden , Ukraine , United Kingdom , United States , Yemen

    Topics: Climate and Environment, Combating Drugs and Crime, Countering Terrorism, Coronavirus (COVID-19), Economic Prosperity and Trade Policy, Energy, Global Health, Human Rights and Democracy, Refugee and Humanitarian Assistance, Science, Technology, and Innovation, The Ocean and Polar Affairs

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

    Antony J. Blinken, Secretary of State

    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 serving our country overseas, and 34 Kenyans and 10 Tanzanians who were part of our embassy family – and the more th

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  • Secretary Blinken’s Remarks at the Mandela Washington Fellowship Summit for Young African Leaders

    Antony J. Blinken, Secretary of State

    Washington, D.C.

    Omni Shoreham Hotel

    SECRETARY BLINKEN: Good afternoon, Mandela Fellows.

    AUDIENCE: Good afternoon.

    SECRETARY BLINKEN: What an incredible pleasure to join you for the first in-person Mandela Washington Fellowship Summit in four years – (applause) – and to see, to feel the incredible energy, the ingenuity, the talent in this room.

    Liz, my friend, my colleague, t

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    Regions: United Kingdom , United States

    Topics: Climate and Environment, Economic Prosperity and Trade Policy, Energy, Global Health, Science, Technology, and Innovation

  • Secretary Antony J. Blinken And EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy Josep Borrell Remarks to the Press

    Antony J. Blinken, Secretary of State

    Brussels, Belgium

    European Council Building

    HIGH REPRESENTATIVE BORRELL: Good morning. Good morning. I’m very happy to welcome you, Secretary Blinken, in Brussels. We just had a very good bilateral meeting marking our great transatlantic cooperation. Now we will co-chair the EU-U.S. Energy Council, and later we will see each other also at the NATO Ministerial.

    Allow me some words about our bilateral discussion.  Certainly

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    Regions: China, Ethiopia , France , Israel , Russia , Ukraine , United Kingdom , United States

    Topics: Climate and Environment, Economic Prosperity and Trade Policy, Energy, Human Rights and Democracy, Refugee and Humanitarian Assistance, Science, Technology, and Innovation

  • Secretary Antony J. Blinken at “The Status of Women is the Status of Democracy” Event

    Antony J. Blinken, Secretary of State

    Washington, DC

    Dean Acheson Auditorium

    SECRETARY BLINKEN:  Well, good afternoon, everyone, and welcome to the State Department and welcome to the second Summit for Democracy.

    Jen, to you for your remarkable leadership at the White House Gender Policy Council; to Kat, for yours here at the State Department on Global Women’s Issues:  We could not have a better team, a more dynamic duo, leading our efforts.  And I’m gra

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    Regions: Afghanistan, Iran , South Africa , United States

    Topics: Global Women's Issues, Human Rights and Democracy, Science, Technology, and Innovation

  • Secretary Antony J. Blinken at a Virtual Panel Session on “A Just and Lasting Peace in Ukraine”

    Antony J. Blinken, Secretary of State

    Washington, D.C.

    SECRETARY BLINKEN:  Good morning, good afternoon, good evening, everyone.  Thank you all so much for joining.  It’s very good to be with friends and partners from around the world as we prepare to open the second Summit for Democracy.

    In his first year in office, President Biden launched the summit to look at the future of democracy, which we see is at an inflection point.  Worldwide, we see autocrats violating human right

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    Regions: Argentina, Belarus , France , Iran , Israel , Italy , Japan , Liberia , Malawi , Poland , Russia , Ukraine , United Kingdom , United States , Zambia

    Topics: Arms Control and Nonproliferation, Climate and Environment, Coronavirus (COVID-19), Economic Prosperity and Trade Policy, Energy, Global Health, Human Rights and Democracy, Refugee and Humanitarian Assistance, Treaties and International Agreements

  • Secretary Antony J. Blinken With Shaun Tandon of AFP

    Antony J. Blinken, Secretary of State

    Niamey, Niger

    Presidential Palace

    QUESTION:  Mr. Secretary, thanks very much for taking this opportunity.  We appreciate it.

    SECRETARY BLINKEN:  Thanks, Shaun.  Good to be with you.

    QUESTION:  Thanks.  I wanted to ask you – I understand you’re going to announce some assistance today for the Sahel, but I wanted to ask you more broadly about the Sahel strategy.  This has been a few months since the French ended th

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    Regions: China, France , Guatemala , Niger , Nigeria , Russia , Taiwan , United Kingdom , United States

    Topics: Arms Control and Nonproliferation, Countering Terrorism, Human Rights and Democracy

  • Secretary Antony J. Blinken And Ethiopian Minister of Finance Ahmed Shide Following Tour of UN Logistics Center Warehouse

    Antony J. Blinken, Secretary of State

    Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

    U.S. Logistics Center Warehouse

    SECRETARY BLINKEN:  Well, good afternoon, everyone.  We’ve had an enduring partnership when it comes to humanitarian assistance with Ethiopia, going back decades.  And it’s enduring because we’ve had periods of famine, conflict, displacement, and yet throughout we have found ways, working with extraordinary partners like World Vision, like Catholic Relief Services, to make sure we were

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    Regions: Ethiopia , Ukraine , United Kingdom , United States

    Topics: Climate and Environment, Coronavirus (COVID-19), Economic Prosperity and Trade Policy, Energy, Global Health, Human Rights and Democracy, Refugee and Humanitarian Assistance

  • Secretary Antony J. Blinken at a Press Availability

    Antony J. Blinken, Secretary of State

    Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

    Addis Ababa University

    SECRETARY BLINKEN:  Well, good evening, everyone.  It is great to be back in Africa, but also to make my first appearance to Ethiopia as Secretary of State.

    I’m here in Ethiopia – and then on to Niger – to reaffirm the pledge that President Biden made at the U.S.-Africa Leaders Summit late last year.  As he put it, the United States is “all in on Africa, and all in with Africa.”  That mea

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    Regions: China, Ethiopia , Iran , Russia , Saudi Arabia , Ukraine , United Kingdom , United States , Zambia

    Topics: Arms Control and Nonproliferation, Climate and Environment, Coronavirus (COVID-19), Economic Prosperity and Trade Policy, Energy, Global Health, Human Rights and Democracy, Refugee and Humanitarian Assistance, Science, Technology, and Innovation

  • Secretary Blinken’s Meeting with Cessation of Hostilities Agreement (COHA) Signatories

    Office of the Spokesperson

    The following is attributable to Spokesperson Ned Price:

    Secretary Blinken met with the signatories of the Pretoria Cessation of Hostilities Agreement (COHA). Government of Ethiopia National Security Advisor Redwan Hussein and TPLF Spokesperson Getachew Reda shared the progress that has been achieved so far: silencing of the guns, delivery of humanitarian assistance, restoration of services as well as the disarmament of Tigrayan heavy weapons and significant withd

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    Regions: Ethiopia

    Topics: Arms Control and Nonproliferation, Refugee and Humanitarian Assistance

  • $331 Million in New Humanitarian Assistance for Ethiopia

    Antony J. Blinken, Secretary of State

    Today I am announcing more than $331 million in new humanitarian assistance for Ethiopia in FY 2023 through the Department of State and the U.S. Agency for International Development.This funding will provide life-saving support to those displaced and affected by conflict, drought, and food insecurity in Ethiopia. This assistance includes $12 million through the State Department Bureau of Population, Refugees, a

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    Regions: Ethiopia , United States

    Topics: Refugee and Humanitarian Assistance

  • Secretary Antony J. Blinken And Ethiopian Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Demeke Mekonnen Before Their Meeting

    Antony J. Blinken, Secretary of State

    Affairs Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

    Ministry of Foreign

    FOREIGN MINISTER MEKONNEN:  To start off, Secretary of State, we are happy to receive you here in Addis Ababa today.  It’s our honor and a privilege to have such a meeting with this prestigious delegation.  I hope you have a (inaudible).  Thank you for coming, as it is a historic moment to strengthen and deepen our bilateral relations between our countries.  We have longstanding relations

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  • Secretary Antony J. Blinken at the U.S.-Africa Business Forum Lunch

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