Secretary Antony J. Blinken with Julian Pecquet of Jeune Afrique
Via Translation QUESTION: Four countries in four days. Thank you, Mr. Secretary of State, for taking the time to talk to us during your visit. Let’s start with Nigeria. Despite…
Secretary Antony J. Blinken At the Nigerian Institute for Medical Research
SECRETARY BLINKEN: Well, good afternoon, everyone. So I don’t know if you had a – some of you had a chance to be inside with us, but this is something…
U.S. Department of State Releases FY 2023 Demographic Data As Part of Its Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Accessibility (DEIA) Demographic Baseline Report
Today, the Secretary’s Office of Diversity and Inclusion released the Department’s FY 2023 DEIA demographic data, which is available on the interactive dashboard that hosts the Department’s DEIA Demographic Baseline…
Secretary Antony J. Blinken with Dr. John Momoh of Channels TV
QUESTION: Thank you, Mr. Secretary, for joining us — SECRETARY BLINKEN: Good to be with you. Thank you. QUESTION: — in spite of your very busy schedule. As an opener,…
Secretary Antony J. Blinken With Radio France Internationale
Via Translation QUESTION: Hello, Antony Blinken. SECRETARY BLINKEN: Hello. QUESTION: Ivory Coast shares borders with countries that are completely overwhelmed by insecurity, such as Mali and Burkina Faso. What type…
Secretary Antony J. Blinken at the Ribbon Cutting Ceremony for the American Corner in Lekki
MR STEVENS: Thank you, Wale. It is such an honor to work with you. You’re a true pioneer in Nigeria’s technology space and a leader and someone we all love…
State Department Announces New Lateral Entry Pilot Program
The U.S. Department of State is announcing the new Lateral Entry Pilot Program (LEPP), a career opportunity for mid-level entry into the Foreign Service at grades FP-03 and FP-02. The…
The United States and Angola: Partnering for Prosperity
Secretary Antony J. Blinken will visit Luanda, Angola, January 24-25, where he will meet with President João Lourenço and Foreign Minister Tete Antonio to discuss the U.S.-Angola bilateral relationship and…
FTC Action Leads to $2 Million Penalty Against Kubota for False Made in USA Claims
Tractor maker Kubota North America Corporation will pay a $2 million civil penalty as a result of a Federal Trade Commission action against the company for falsely labeling some of…
Under Secretary of State for Public Diplomacy Allen Travels to Rhode Island to Celebrate One-Year Anniversary of Welcome Corps and to Visit U.S. Naval War College
To demonstrate the U.S. Department of State’s ongoing commitment to community engagement and refugee support, Under Secretary of State for Public Diplomacy Liz Allen will travel to Providence, Rhode Island.…