Members of the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) in Darfur have committed atrocities and other abuses, inducing ethnically motivated killings, targeted abuses against human rights activists and defenders, conflict-related sexual violence, and looting and burning of communities. In response, the Department of State and Department of the Treasury are taking actions against two of its senior commanders. The Department of State is imposing visa restrictions on RSF General and West Darfur Sector Commander, Abdul […]

There is a lot of pro-Putin bias in the Western world. We aim to dispel this “macho” propaganda and reveal true colors of his regime: murder, intimidation, industrialized kleptocracy and well-funded russian fascism propaganda machines. We were born in Russia, we have lost friends to this murderer… we see how he “zombifies” most and intimidates […]

This week, Special Presidential Envoy for Climate John Kerry and officials from the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), the Department of Energy, and the U.S. International Development Finance Corporation (DFC) participated in the Africa Climate Summit, which convened leaders, ministers, and civil society representing countries from across Africa in the effort to respond to […]

The below is attributable to Spokesperson Matthew Miller: Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken met with Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen today on his way to Ukraine. Secretary Blinken and Prime Minister Frederiksen discussed the war in Ukraine and emphasized the importance of the U.S.-Danish Alliance to transatlantic security. The United States and Denmark share […]

Acting Special Coordinator for the Partnership for Global Infrastructure and Investment (PGI) Helaina Matza will travel to Brussels, Belgium, September 5-7 to advance ongoing PGI-led investments developing the Lobito Corridor – a transformative economic link connecting the African continent from west to east via rail through the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Zambia and Angola. […]

On behalf of the United States of America, I congratulate all Eswatini on 55 years of independence. As you mark this momentous occasion, let us also celebrate the strong friendship between our two nations. We honor our progress on health, climate change adaptation, and addressing a period of unrest. This collaboration has only strengthened the […]

Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken arrived in Ukraine today to meet with senior Ukrainian officials and demonstrate the United States’ unwavering commitment to Ukraine’s sovereignty, territorial integrity, and democracy, especially in the face of Russia’s aggression.  While in Ukraine, Secretary Blinken will meet with President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal, and Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba to discuss Ukraine’s […]

The following is attributable to Spokesperson Matthew Miller: Deputy Secretary of State Richard Verma met with Guatemalan President Alejandro Giammattei today in Guatemala City. Deputy Secretary Verma and President Giammattei discussed the importance of the U.S.-Guatemala relationship and ongoing collaboration under the U.S. Strategy for Addressing the Root Causes of Migration in Central America. The […]

The following is attributable to Spokesperson Matthew Miller: Deputy Secretary Richard Verma met with Organization of American States Secretary General Luis Almagro today in Guatemala City to discuss the need for a peaceful transition of power in Guatemala.  Deputy Secretary Verma noted the full commitment of the United States to support the will of the […]

Deputy Secretary of State for Management and Resources Richard Verma will travel to Guatemala and Colombia from September 5-8.  In Guatemala, Deputy Secretary Verma will meet with President-elect Arévalo and senior officials of the Giammattei administration, as well as civil society and international humanitarian partners. In Colombia, Deputy Secretary Verma will join Homeland Security Advisor Dr. […]