U.S. Government
Monday, April 28, 2014 - 12:33
The broad-based effort to weaken Joseph Kony’s Lord’s Resistance Army (LRA)—and bring him to justice—continues to make progress.
Monday, April 28, 2014 - 10:06
Secretary Kerry spoke today with South Sudanese President Salva Kiir to express grave concern about the ongoing conflict in South Sudan, including recent violence in Bentiu and Bor and the deliberate targeting of civilians by armed groups on both sides of the conflict.
Monday, April 28, 2014 - 10:05
The United States welcomes the formation of a new government in Madagascar following the presidential and National Assembly elections held in late 2013. The installation of a new government marks a critical step in Madagascar’s return to democracy after five years of political and economic instability.
Monday, April 28, 2014 - 10:04
Assistant Secretary for Conflict and Stabilization Operations (CSO) Rick Barton will travel to Nigeria April 24-29.
Monday, April 28, 2014 - 10:01
Secretary of State John Kerry will visit Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of the Congo, and Luanda, Angola, on April 29-May 5 to encourage democratic development, promote respect for human rights, advance peace and security, engage with civil society and young African leaders who will shape the continent’s future, and promote trade, investment and development partnerships in Africa.
Monday, April 28, 2014 - 09:58
The United States condemns the outrageous and deliberate targeting of civilians in South Sudan. The "Cessation of Hostilities" agreement signed three months ago appears to have been treated more like a commitment to sustain hostilities.
Monday, April 28, 2014 - 09:55
After working to build the capacity of the Burundi National Defense Force (BNDF) for 10 weeks, a squad-sized team with Special-Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force Africa 14 returned to Naval Air Station Sigonella, Italy, April 13, 2014.
Monday, April 28, 2014 - 09:53
The East Africa Response Force (EARF) returned to Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, April 20 2014, following a four-month forward-deployment to secure U.S. Embassy-South Sudan.
Friday, April 25, 2014 - 04:06
Spokesperson Psaki addresses recent violence and the scheduled elections in Syria as well as the stalled Middle East peace process.
Friday, April 25, 2014 - 04:00
The Department of State provides an answer to a question left unanswered at yesterday press briefing.