Antony Blinken
29 Jan
The United States Secretary of State, Antony Blinken, has commended the African Development Bank Group for the exceptional efforts it is undertaking to help Africa feed itself and the rest of the world.
26 Jan
Secretary of State Antony Blinken sought on a trip to Africa to prove US commitment both in gestures and deeds, but it was also about playing defence as crises mount and Russia and China eye gains.
24 Jan
United States Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken has commended the collaborative efforts between the United States and Nigeria in combating the HIV/AIDS epidemic and addressing the challenges posed by the COVID-19 pandemic.
24 Jan
United States Secretary of State Antony Blinken yesterday pledged $45 million in additional financing to tackle the escalating security concerns in Nigeria and neighbouring coastal West African countries, where insecurity linked to jihadist insurgencies has increased in recent years.
22 Jan
As United States Secretary of State Antony Blinken embarks on a diplomatic visit to Africa, the Health Sector Reform Coalition (HSRC) in Nigeria calls on American government to continue its leading role in tackling healthcare challenges in Africa through successful initiatives such as the President's Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR) and support for the…
17 Jan
US Secretary of State Antony Blinken on Wednesday voiced doubts about reaching a ceasefire in Ukraine, saying Russia has not shown good faith nearly two years after invading.
10 Jan
Nearly 50 countries joined the United States on Tuesday in condemning North Korea's alleged transfer of missiles to Russia, demanding an immediate end to the cooperation.
10 Jan
US Secretary of State Antony Blinken was due to hold talks Wednesday with the head of the Palestinian Authority, which Washington hopes could govern Gaza after Israel's war with Hamas ends.
8 Jan
Top US diplomat Antony Blinken was due in Israel on Monday for difficult talks on the war in Gaza as fears grow that the conflict could engulf the wider region.
6 Jan
Washington's top diplomat discusses the Gaza war with Turkey's mercurial leader on Saturday before flying to Crete to address Greek worries about the looming sale of US fighter jets to Ankara.
29 Nov
US Secretary of State Antony Blinken said Wednesday he would work to prolong a pause in the fighting in Gaza on an upcoming visit to Israel. "Looking at the next couple of days, we'll be focused on doing what we can to extend the pause so that we continue to get more hostages out and…
20 Nov
US Defence Secretary Lloyd Austin pledged further American support for Ukraine during an unannounced visit to Kyiv on Monday to stem concerns that help from its biggest ally could waver.
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