U.S. Government

Press Availability in Addis Ababa
Tuesday, May 6, 2014 - 13:19
SECRETARY KERRY: Good afternoon, everybody. I’m really pleased to be back in Africa and to be back in Addis Ababa, a city of enormous energy, and in a country that is really changing and on the move. I had a series of very productive meetings this morning with my foreign minister counterparts and African Union counterparts, and also have just concluded a meeting with Prime Minister Hailemariam.
Remarks at Embassy Addis Ababa and the U.S. Mission to the African Union
Tuesday, May 6, 2014 - 13:12
We’d like to welcome Secretary Kerry back to our Embassy here. Secretary, about a week ago we had an awards ceremony here for all of our employees and that we were all honored by all the great work that everyone here does and now we’re doubly honored to have you here with us today.
Remarks at the U.S.-African Union High-Level Dialogue
Tuesday, May 6, 2014 - 13:10
Well, Mr. Deputy Chairperson, thank you very, very much. Thank you. First of all, we do feel at home. We’re very grateful to you for another generous welcome.
Press Availability on the D.R.C. and the Great Lakes Region
Tuesday, May 6, 2014 - 13:07
SECRETARY KERRY: Well, good morning, everybody. I’ve just come from a productive, good meeting with President Kabila and Foreign Minister Tshibanda.
U.S. Condemns New Military Offensives in South Sudan
Tuesday, May 6, 2014 - 13:03
Three years ago, I was in Juba to witness the birth of the world’s newest nation, and last week as I returned to South Sudan I saw how fragile the future can be when old grudges degenerate into violence.
Press Availability in Luanda, Angola
Tuesday, May 6, 2014 - 13:01
SECRETARY KERRY: Good morning, everybody. President Dos Santos and I had a very constructive conversation today. We discussed a broad array of the issues concerning not just the bilateral relationship, but also concerning regional and broader security issues and challenges of the region.
Statement by Ambassador Samantha Power, U.S. Permanent Representative to the United Nations, on Targeted Sanctions for South Sudan, May 6, 2014
Tuesday, May 6, 2014 - 12:58
Today, the United States announced targeted sanctions on two South Sudanese whose actions, including the targeting of civilians and fomenting ethnic violence, are contributing to the mounting humanitarian and human rights catastrophe unfolding in South Sudan.
Remarks by Ambassador Samantha Power, U.S. Permanent Representative to the United Nations, at a Security Council Briefing on South Sudan, May 2, 2014
Tuesday, May 6, 2014 - 12:57
My government joins with you and with others in condemning the outrageous and deliberate targeting of civilians in South Sudan. Instead of ceasing hostilities, as pledged three months ago, the parties have chosen to intensify fighting and to do so in ways that have shredded humanitarian norms.
Ethiopia Hosts AFRICOM Funded Africa Logistics Capacity Development Seminar
Tuesday, May 6, 2014 - 12:41
Security interventions, peace support operations, and humanitarian assistance in Africa all require a strong logistics network.
Secretary Kerry: Ensuring Africa’s Rise Continues
Tuesday, May 6, 2014 - 11:40
Africa is on the Rise, and We Need To Help Make Sure it Continues.

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