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Release: 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 Sonko solicited bribes and kickbacks in exchange for awarding government contracts to his associates. His actions undermined the rule of law and the public’s faith in Kenya’s democratic institutions and public processes.


Designation of Former Nairobi Governor Sonko for Involvement in Significant Corruption

Release: 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 Sonko solicited bribes and kickbacks in exchange for awarding government contracts to his associates. His actions undermined the rule of law and the public’s faith in Kenya’s democratic institutions and public processes.


Release: The United States is deeply concerned by Guatemalan Attorney General Consuelo Porras’ continued, brazen attacks on Guatemala’s justice system through politically motivated arrests and detentions of current and former public servants fighting corruption. The reports of repeated, uncommon delays in arraignment...


Release: MODERATOR: Dear guests, distinguished ladies and gentlemen of the press, we are very happy to welcome the Secretary of State of the United States of America here in Tallinn, in Estonia, in Stenbock House. The Prime Minister of Estonia Kaja Kallas, and the Secretary of State of the United States of America Antony Blinken, will deliver statements and take two questions. The press conference is held in English with simultaneous translation into Estonian.


Joint Communiqué on the Morocco-U.S. Strategic Dialogue on Regional Political Issues

Release: The following is the text of a joint statement by the Governments of Morocco and the United States of America.


News Release: QUESTION: We go now to Secretary of State Antony Blinken, who’s in Moldova this morning. Mr. Secretary, good morning to you.


Release: The following is the text of a joint statement by the Governments of Morocco and the United States of America.


Release: On International Women’s Day, we recognize the courage of women union leaders in Cambodia who have bravely led their union at the NagaWorld casino and hotel complex in standing up for the rights of their fellow workers.


Release: FOREIGN MINISTER LIIMETS: Dear Secretary Blinken, dear Tony, it’s really an honor for me to welcome you today in Tallinn. We just met in Washington, D.C. on the 16th of February, just on the eve of this unjustified war that we see at the moment, war in Ukraine started by Russia, which of course has changed ...


Secretary Blinken’s Call with German Foreign Minister Baerbock

Release: The below is attributable to Spokesperson Ned Price.


Release: The following is the text of a joint statement by the Governments of Morocco and the United States of America.


Release: Today, Under Secretary of State for Civilian Security, Democracy, and Human Rights Uzra Zeya and Under Secretary of Homeland Security for Strategy, Policy, and Plans Robert Silvers co-hosted a roundtable discussion with members of U.S. and other diaspora communities who have been targeted by transnational...


Release: The United States welcomes today’s launch of inclusive consultations by UN Special Envoy for Yemen Hans Grundberg.  Through consultations with a wide range of Yemeni political and civil society groups over the next few weeks, the UN Special Envoy seeks to finalize a new, comprehensive peace process framework. These consultations provide a valuable opportunity for Yemenis to discuss a renewed vision for a political resolution to the conflict.



Release: The text of the following statement was agreed upon by the ministers of sport or their equivalent from the countries and individuals listed at the bottom of the statement.


Secretary Blinken' Joint Press Availability With Moldovan President Maia Sandu

News Release: MODERATOR: (Via interpreter) Dear President Maia Sandu, dear Secretary of State of the United States of America Antony Blinken, we start off the briefing organized on the occasion – on the visit occasion of Mr. Antony Blinken, Secretary of State of the United States of America. We offer the floor to Ms. President Maia Sandu.


DOS-NEA-AC grant application closes on May 15

Micro-Enterprise Reforms, Opportunities, and Growth in Iraq grant opened on March 8.



Guatemala’s Public Ministry’s Continued Attacks Against Independent Judges and Prosecutors

Release: The United States is deeply concerned by Guatemalan Attorney General Consuelo Porras’ continued, brazen attacks on Guatemala’s justice system through politically motivated arrests and detentions of current and former public servants fighting corruption. The reports of repeated, uncommon delays in arraignment...


DOS-HR offers new grant application process starting March 8

2023 Foreign Affairs IT (FAIT) Fellowship Program grant opened on March 8.