U.S. Government
Wednesday, November 20, 2013 - 09:54
Gen. David M. Rodriguez spoke with members of the British press at a media round table interview highlighting his commitment to working closely in support of the U.S. State Department in executing the command's mission to strengthen the defense capabilities of our African partner nations. Rodriguez emphasized that the command's activities are "led by the Department of State and undertaken in a comprehensive 'whole-of-government' approach with other U.S. government agencies." AFRICOM strengthens the defense capabilities of individual African states as well as regional organizations so that they are more capable of providing for their own security. While acknowledging "multiple challenges" in Africa, Rodriguez highlighted progress with "increasing accountable governance with a new generation of political, social and economic leaders" and "increased regional and international integration and a willingness by both African nations and African organizations...to respond to crises on the continent in places like Somalia and Mali, where African leadership is making positive change possible." See the full transcript of the interview below.
Wednesday, November 20, 2013 - 09:49
The United States joined partners from more than 40 countries, international organizations and the private sector in Djibouti, November 10–14, for the 15th plenary of the Contact Group on Piracy off the Coast of Somalia.
Wednesday, November 20, 2013 - 08:25
Press Secretary Jay Carney discussed ongoing negotiations with Iran, U.S. negotiations with Afghanistan, and the embassy bombing in Lebanon.
Wednesday, November 20, 2013 - 08:09
Spokesperson Jen Psaki discussed Iran's nuclear program, Bombings in Lebanon, the future presence of the U.S. in Afghanistan, Human Rights in Bahrain, the Syrian government's recent offensive, the Nagorno-Karabakh conflict and other issues.
Wednesday, November 20, 2013 - 07:47
U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry condemns recent attacks on the Iranian Embassy in Lebanon.
Wednesday, November 20, 2013 - 00:00
We are concerned that the Venezuelan National Assembly has granted decree powers to President Maduro for the next 12 months.
Tuesday, November 19, 2013 - 09:36
Press Secretary Jay Carney addresses the president's upcoming meeting with congressional leaders about Iran, the potential deal with Iran, and the transfer of detainees from Guantanamo Bay to Yemen.
Tuesday, November 19, 2013 - 09:27
Spokesperson Jen Psaki addresses the U.S. bilateral relationship with Israel, working with Congress on Egypt aid, turmoil involving Libya's militias, transfer of detainees to Yemen, Kerry's meeting with his Turkish counterpart, the Monroe Doctrine, and other issues.
Tuesday, November 19, 2013 - 06:56
U.S. Secretary of Defense Chuck Hagel spoke with Turkish Foreign Minister Ahmet Davutoglu at the Pentagon on matters including ongoing defense cooperation and the Syrian crisis.
Tuesday, November 19, 2013 - 06:51
U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry and Turkish Foreign Minister Ahmet Davutoglu deliver joint remarks concerning regional security, the ongoing Syrian crisis, and negotiations with Iran.