Today, the U.S. Department of State, the U.S. Department of the Treasury, the U.S. Department of Commerce, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, the U.S. Department of Labor, and the United States Agency for International Development issued a unique business risk advisory focused on the gold sector across sub-Saharan Africa.  The advisory highlights the opportunities and […]

The text of the following statement was released by the Governments of the United States of America, Norway, and the United Kingdom. Begin Text The Department of State hosted special envoys from Norway and the United Kingdom June 21-22 to discuss as members of the Troika the ongoing conflict in Sudan, and the need for […]

On June 27, 2023, the United States Department of State released the 2023 Fiscal Transparency Report, which found that, of data collected at 141 of our posts around the world, the governments of 72 met minimum requirements of fiscal transparency.  Sixty-nine did not meet the minimum requirements of fiscal transparency.  Of these 69, however, 25 made […]

U.S. Special Envoy for the Horn of Africa Ambassador Mike Hammer is traveling to Kenya June 27-30 to consult with regional and international partners on supporting continued implementation of the November 2022 Cessation of Hostilities Agreement (COHA) in northern Ethiopia. The United States is committed to working with the African Union and the other observers […]

Honoring the foreign policy contributions and legacy of the United States’ first female Secretary of State and engaging a new generation of future young women leaders from around the world, today, the U.S. Department of State announced the launch of the Study of the U.S. Institutes’ Madeleine K. Albright Young Women Leaders Program. The Albright […]

The below is attributable to Spokesperson Matthew Miller: Deputy Secretary of State Wendy Sherman spoke today with PRC Appointed Ambassador to the United States Xie Feng. The Deputy Secretary and the Appointed Ambassador discussed key priorities in the bilateral relationship and a range of global and regional issues. Following Secretary Blinken’s June 18-19 trip to Beijing, […]

On behalf of the United States of America, I congratulate the Djiboutian people on the 46th anniversary of your nation’s independence. The United States and Djibouti have enjoyed a strong partnership for many decades. We look forward to deepening our bonds through greater cooperation on common priorities including economic development, peace and security, and defending […]

On June 27, 2023, U.S. Under Secretary of State for Economic Growth, Energy, and the Environment Jose W. Fernandez held the first-ever U.S.-Mongolia-Republic of Korea (ROK) Critical Minerals Dialogue with Mongolian Minister of Mining and Heavy Industry Ganbaatar Jambal and Republic of Korea 2nd Vice Minister of Foreign Affairs Lee Do-hoon in Ulaanbaatar.  Through the […]

Special Presidential Envoy for Hostage Affairs Roger Carstens will travel to Aspen, Colorado, from June 27-29. Special Envoy Carstens will join a panel discussion on hostage diplomacy at the Aspen Ideas Festival and engage with civil society leaders on matters related to the resolution of wrongful detention and hostage cases worldwide. For media inquiries, please contact [email protected]. Official […]