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State Dept Says US Actively Pursuing The Creation Of A Palestinian State

Global UpfrontFeb 1, 2024February 1, 20240

The United States (U.S.) is actively pursuing the establishment of an independent Palestinian state with security guarantees for Israel and exploring options with partners in

US Announces Visa Bans On Israeli Extremists After Warning Israel Over West Bank Violence

Global UpfrontDec 6, 2023December 6, 20230

The US on Tuesday began imposing visa bans on people involved in violence in the Israeli-occupied West Bank, Washington officials said, after several appeals for

U.S. State Department Diverting $85m In Egyptian Military Assistance To Taiwan, Lebanon, Cites Human Rights Concerns

Global UpfrontSep 18, 2023September 18, 20230

Human rights concerns have prompted the Biden administration to divert $85 million away from a larger foreign military financing (FMF) pot for Egypt and divvy

New Human Rights Focus For U.S. Arms Sales Touches ‘Everything,’ Says State Dept Official

Global UpfrontJun 21, 2023June 21, 20230

PARIS AIRSHOW — In February, the US State Department rolled out its long-awaited changes to the Conventional Arms Transfer policy. Under the new CAT language,

U.S. Secretary Blinken Speaks With Tinubu, To Strengthen U.S.-Nigeria Partnership

Global UpfrontMay 17, 2023May 17, 20230

U.S. Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken, has spoken with Nigerian President-elect Bola Ahmed Tinubu. According to a Readout by the Office of the Spokesperson,

U.S. Partnering With Africa On Whole-of-government Approach On Regional Security – Commander U.S. Africa Command General Michael Langley (Full Interview Text)

Global UpfrontMar 3, 2023March 3, 20230

Excerpts: GENERAL LANGLEY: Thank you all, and I just want to thank you for the media hub and for hosting this event, and to everyone

U.S. Full Statement On 2023 Presidential Election Results in Nigeria

Global UpfrontMar 2, 2023March 2, 20230

The United States congratulates the people of Nigeria, President-elect Tinubu, and all political leaders following the declaration by Nigeria’s Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) on

US Slams Israeli Minister’s “Repugnant, Irresponsible And Disgusting” Comments About Wiping Out Palestinian Village

Global UpfrontMar 2, 2023March 2, 20230

The US on Wednesday lambasted Israel’s finance minister for “repugnant, irresponsible, and disgusting” comments after he called for wiping out the Palestinian village of Huwara.

United States Impose Sanctions On Alain Goetz And Network Of Illicit Gold Trade In Democratic Republic of Congo

Global UpfrontMar 18, 2022March 18, 20220

The United States today imposed sanctions on gold refiner Alain Goetz and his network for the illicit movement of gold in the Democratic Republic of

U.S. Blacklists, Bars Former Nairobi Kenya Governor Sonko and Family Over “Involvement in Significant Corruption”

Global UpfrontMar 9, 2022March 9, 20220

The U.S. Department of State is designating former-Nairobi Governor Mike Sonko Gidion Mbuvi Kioko due to his involvement in significant corruption. While in office, Governor