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US Foreign Minister Antony Blinken warned in an interview that Wagner was taking advantage of the instability caused by the coup in Niger, as the group of Russian mercenaries had already moved closer to neighboring Mali. US secretary of state tells BBC he doesn’t believe Wagner, who initiated a failed …

A US diplomatic convoy to Sudan came under fire on Monday, but no one was injured, US Secretary of State Antony Blinken said on Tuesday. According to the diplomat who spoke separately with the two rival generals struggling for power, the convoy was attacked but no one was injured. “I …

The United States and Japan on Wednesday flaunted their “strategic alignment” on defense that extends into space amid growing concerns over China and tensions over Taiwan and North Korea. “We agree that China poses the most important strategic challenge to the two countries,” said the head of the American diplomacy, …

US Foreign Minister Antony Blinken announced on Wednesday that he plans to speak with his Russian counterpart Sergei Lavrov soon, for the first time since the Russian invasion of Ukraine in late February. This telephone interview, scheduled “in the coming days (…) will not be a negotiation about Ukraine”, said …

The United States appointed former US ambassador to the Democratic Republic of Congo, Mike Hammer, as its new envoy to the Horn of Africa to try to help with the peace process in Ethiopia. US Secretary of State Antony Blinken said Mr Hammer’s appointment underscored American commitment to peace, security …

The United States announced visa restrictions against current or former Somali officials whom it accused of undermining democratic processes. The restriction comes as the United States pushes for credible elections in Somalia – which have long been delayed. In a statement, State Secretary Antony Blinken said the visa restrictions applied …

During his official visit in Nigeria, the US Secretary of State, Anthony Blinken has said growing extremism, increasing authoritarianism and corruption in Africa pose serious dangers to democracy and the future of the continent. Speaking in the Nigerian capital, Abuja, the diplomat was outlining the Biden administration’s Africa policy. He …

As part of his official visit in Africa, the US Secretary of State, Antony Blinken met Nigerian President Muhammadu Buhari in the presidential palace in Abuja on Thursday. Mr Blinken and the Nigerian president discussed issues including human rights, democracy and security as well as climate change. Mr Buhari expressed …

As annouced, the US Secretary of State, Anthony Blinken, is in Kenya for talks later on Wednesday with President Uhuru Kenyatta. The talks involve regional security issues including the conflict in Ethiopia, combating Islamist terrorism in Somalia, and reviving Sudan’s transition to a civilian government. Photos of Mr Blinken’s arrival …

The US Secretary of State, Anthony Blinken, is travelling to Kenya for talks about the war in Ethiopia, as well as the security situation in Sudan and Somalia. President Uhuru Kenyatta recently visited Ethiopia and the US has warned it could impose sanctions on the Ethiopian government and the rebels …