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U.S. Department of State
Source: U.S. Department of State |

The United States Calls for an Immediate Cessation of Attacks in El Fasher, North Darfur, Sudan

The United States is deeply troubled by credible reports that the RSF and its affiliated militias have razed multiple villages west of El Fasher

The United States calls on all armed forces in Sudan to immediately cease attacks in El Fasher, North Darfur. We are alarmed by indications of an imminent offensive by the Rapid Support Forces and its affiliated militias. An offensive against El Fasher city would subject civilians to extreme danger, including…

International Rescue Committee (IRC)
Source: International Rescue Committee (IRC) |

International Rescue Committee (IRC) Welcomes Passage of United States (US) Humanitarian Aid, Supporting Communities on the Frontlines of Crisis in Ukraine, Gaza and Globally

Amid ongoing challenges such as the latest wave of missile strikes in Ukraine, spiraling conflict in Sudan, and imminent famine in Gaza which continue to uproot and destroy lives, U.S. assistance remains essential

The International Rescue Committee (IRC) welcomes the passage of a $9 billion global humanitarian aid package that will avoid sharp U.S. cuts in the midst of near record humanitarian need and displacement. The package will save lives and help drive solutions to support people facing armed conflict, economic turmoil, and…

U.S. Department of State
Source: U.S. Department of State |

United States of America: Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary for Economic and Business Affairs Amy Holman Travel to Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire

In Abidjan, PDAS Holman delivered a keynote address at a Creative Industries Ecosystem event, hosted in partnership with UNESCO

Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary (PDAS) for Economic and Business Affairs Amy Holman traveled to Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire April 15-17 to engage with the creative industries and to provide U.S. government support and identify barriers to growth within the intellectual property space for Côte d’Ivoire’s creative economy. In Abidjan, PDAS Holman delivered a keynote address…

U.S. Embassy and Consulate in Nigeria
Source: U.S. Embassy and Consulate in Nigeria |

Nigeria: United States Spent $15 Million; Trained Over 46,000 In Dispute Resolution for Northern and Middle-Belt Region

The United States, through the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), has invested $15 million in the Community Initiatives to Promote Peace (CIPP) program

The United States and Nigeria are working together to address and mitigate the drivers of conflict in northern and middle-belt Nigeria, including ethnic, regional, and sectarian tensions across communities. Over the past five years, the United States, through the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), has invested $15 million in…

U.S. Embassy in Cameroon
Source: U.S. Embassy in Cameroon |

Deputy Secretary of State Richard R. Verma visits Cameroon to Reaffirm the United States - Cameroon Partnership

Deputy Secretary Verma met with Secretary General at the Presidency H.E. Ferdinand Ngoh Ngoh and members of the cabinet and discussed key areas of continued bilateral cooperation

Deputy Secretary of State for Management and Resources Richard R. Verma visited Cameroon from April 20 to 22 to reaffirm the U.S.-Cameroon partnership. Deputy Secretary Verma met with Secretary General at the Presidency H.E. Ferdinand Ngoh Ngoh and members of the cabinet and discussed key areas of continued bilateral cooperation. …

International Monetary Fund (IMF)
Source: International Monetary Fund (IMF) |

International Monetary Fund (IMF) Staff Concludes Mission to Sierra Leone

The discussions continued during the Spring Meetings of the IMF and the World Bank Group in Washington, DC

An IMF team and the Sierra Leonean authorities held discussions on a new arrangement under the Extended Credit Facility; They made substantial progress towards understandings on the authorities’ development objectives and the reforms needed to achieve macroeconomic stability and maintain debt sustainability; Discussions will continue over the coming months. Continued…

U.S. Embassy in Djibouti
Source: U.S. Embassy in Djibouti |

United States Department of Defense Awards $25 Million Construction Contract to Djiboutian Businesses

This contract, part of the broader “Africa First” initiative, underscores the commitment of the United States to fostering economic growth and stability in Djibouti

The U.S. Naval Facilities Engineering Systems Command (NAVFAC) Europe Africa Central (EURAFCENT) has awarded a significant $25 million construction contract to five Djiboutian companies. This contract, part of the broader “Africa First” initiative, underscores the commitment of the United States to fostering economic growth and stability in Djibouti. The contract,…

U.S. Embassy in Cameroon
Source: U.S. Embassy in Cameroon |

Cameroon: America in 3 Days Event Showcases United States (U.S.) Embassy Opportunities in Douala

The 3-day outreach event, which was hosted at Institut Universitaire de la Côte (IUC), provided valuable insights into the resources and opportunities offered by the U.S. Embassy and drew nearly 2000 attendees

From April 17 to 19, 2024, the U.S. Embassy introduced residents of Douala and surrounding localities to “America in 3 Days.” The 3-day outreach event, which was hosted at Institut Universitaire de la Côte (IUC), provided valuable insights into the resources and opportunities offered by the U.S. Embassy and drew…

World Food Programme (WFP)
Source: World Food Programme (WFP) |

United States provides $11 million to World Food Programme's (WFP) refugees response in Uganda

The funding provides life-saving unconditional monthly general food assistance to over 1.3 million refugees across 13 settlements in Uganda

The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) has welcomed a contribution of US$11 million from USAID, on behalf of the American people. This additional funding brings USAID’s total support for refugees in Uganda to nearly $83 million since the beginning of Fiscal Year 2023. The funding provides life-saving unconditional monthly…

U.S. Embassy in Ghana
Source: U.S. Embassy in Ghana |

Ghana: United States (U.S.) Support Brings Clean Water to 20,000 Residents in the Northern Region

USAID funded the water systems at a total cost of GH₵10 Million (US$877,546) and partnered with Global Communities to facilitate the construction

The United States Government, through the United States Agency for International Development (USAID), commissioned two solar-powered water systems in Ghana’s Northern Region this week. The water systems are located in the Gushegu Municipality and Nanton District, and will serve over 20,000 residents in nine communities. “Imagine a world where every…