Category: Politics

The United States is deeply concerned by the findings of the United Nations Group of Experts December 2024 midterm report  on the eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC).  The report aligns with the United States’ findings and accurately identifies the sources of the conflict in the eastern DRC. The United States condemns the unlawful presence of several thousand Rwandan troops in the DRC, as well…

President Biden is delivering his farewell address to the nation Wednesday evening, five days before he passes the mantle of the presidency to the man who is both his predecessor and successor, President-elect Donald Trump. “This will be my final address to you, the American people, from the Oval Office, from this desk as president,”…

Deputy Secretary of State Kurt M. Campbell spoke with Nigerian Foreign Minister Yusuf Tuggar today.  The meeting underscored the robust and enduring partnership between the United States and Nigeria. The Deputy Secretary and Foreign Minister discussed several key areas of mutual interest and strategic importance, including the return of forfeited assets, recent landmark technology and energy sector collaboration, and efforts to address transnational crime. Source link

Washington — Sen. Marco Rubio, President-elect Donald Trump’s pick to lead the State Department as secretary of state, is facing questions from his Senate colleagues on Wednesday morning in what is expected to be one of the least contentious confirmation hearings this week.  Rubio’s confirmation hearing occurred as Israel and Hamas reached a ceasefire and…

Today, the United States is sanctioning nearly 250 enablers of Russia’s illegal war against Ukraine. As part of this action, the Department of State is designating more than 150 individuals and entities. Building on our January 10 targeting of Russia’s energy sector, today’s action aims to thwart sanctions evasion, particularly by actors based in the…