Lesley Wroughton
Wednesday, July 6, 2016 - 06:47
Secretary of State John Kerry told ex-Soviet Georgia the United States would help it bolster its army as he reassured a close U.S. ally days before a NATO summit expected to focus on the threat a resurgent Russia poses.
Thursday, February 11, 2016 - 05:59
A political crisis is growing in Democratic Republic of Congo over the possibility that President Joseph Kabila might seek a third term in office, a senior U.S. official warned on Wednesday.
Monday, December 14, 2015 - 06:21
Nearly 90 people were killed during Friday's clashes in the Burundian capital, the army said, the worst outbreak of violence in Burundi since a failed coup in May. Friday's clashes were condemned by the United States, which like other Western powers fears the Central African nation could slide back into ethnic conflict.
Friday, June 5, 2015 - 06:27
The United States will send a team to Nigeria in the next few weeks to discuss with the new government ways to renew cooperation in the fight against Boko Haram
Wednesday, May 20, 2015 - 06:47
The United States on Tuesday indicated its willingness to change pro-democracy programs which it organizes in Cuba and which are condemned by Havana, removing one of the biggest impediments to restoring diplomatic ties.
Thursday, May 14, 2015 - 06:36
The U.S. State Department is watching recent violence in Burundi with "great concern" but is unable to confirm a military coup has taken place, a spokesman said on Wednesday.
Wednesday, May 6, 2015 - 21:47
The United States is concerned about the worsening humanitarian situation in Yemen and will discuss a possible pause in fighting with Saudi officials on Wednesday to try to get food, fuel and medicine to civilians, Secretary of State John Kerry said.
Wednesday, January 28, 2015 - 05:42
Kurdish fighters' expulsion of Islamic State forces from the Syrian town of Kobani helped stop the momentum of the Islamist group but is not a significant turning point in the overall campaign, a senior State Department official said on Tuesday.
Friday, October 3, 2014 - 06:19
The United States on Thursday partially lifted a long-time ban on lethal weapon sales to Vietnam to help it improve maritime security, a historic move that comes nearly 40 years after the end of the Vietnam War.
Monday, August 4, 2014 - 06:28
The United States will announce nearly $1 billion in business deals, increase funding for peacekeeping and commit billions of dollars to expanding food and power programs in Africa during a summit this week, U.S. and development officials say.