Summary
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Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken visited Kenya, Nigeria, and Senegal from November 15-20, underscoring the depth and breadth of our relationships with African partners. During the visit, the Secretary advanced U.S.-Africa collaboration on shared global priorities, including ending the COVID-19 pandemic and building back to a more inclusive global economy, combatting the climate crisis, revitalizing our democracies, and advancing peace and security.
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Secretary Blinken began his trip in Nairobi, where he met with Kenyan President Uhuru Kenyatta and Cabinet Secretary for Foreign Affairs Ambassador Raychelle Omamo, affirming our strategic partnership with Kenya. The Secretary and representatives of the Kenyan government discussed our shared interests as members of the UN Security Council, including addressing regional security issues such as Ethiopia, Somalia, and Sudan. The Secretary advanced U.S.-Kenyan cooperation on ending COVID-19, improving clean energy access, and protecting the environment. The Secretary underscored U.S. support for a peaceful and inclusive Kenyan election in 2022.
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Secretary Blinken then traveled to Abuja, where he met with President Muhammadu Buhari, Vice President Yemi Osinbajo, and Foreign Minister Geoffrey Onyeama and discussed furthering cooperation on global health security, expanding energy access and economic growth, and revitalizing democracy. The Secretary delivered a speech on U.S.-Africa policy in the capital of Africa’s largest democracy. Additionally, the Secretary engaged with Nigerian entrepreneurs in the digital sector.
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The Secretary concluded his trip in Dakar, where he met with President Macky Sall and Foreign Minister Aïssata Tall Sall to reaffirm the close partnership between our two countries. Given President Sall’s upcoming African Union chairmanship, Secretary Blinken looked forward to discussing regional issues and shared values. The Secretary engaged in events that highlight America’s strong commercial relationship with Senegal, amplified the role of female Senegalese entrepreneurs, and showcased the U.S. partnership to combat the COVID-19 pandemic.
Senegal
- November 20, 2021 Secretary Antony J. Blinken with Alassane Samba Diop and Mamadou Ibra Kane of E-Media Group
- November 20, 2021 Secretary Antony J. Blinken And Senegalese Foreign Minister Aïssata Tall Sall Before Their Meeting
- November 20, 2021 Secretary Antony J. Blinken at a Meet and Greet with U.S. Embassy Personnel and Families
- November 20, 2021 Secretary Antony J. Blinken at the Institute Pasteur of Dakar
- November 20, 2021 Secretary Antony J. Blinken and Senegalese Foreign Minister Aïssata Tall Sall at a Joint Press Availability
- November 20, 2021 Secretary Blinken’s Meeting with Senegalese President Sall
- November 20, 2021 Secretary Antony J. Blinken with U.S. Ambassador to Senegal and Guinea-Bissau Tulinabo S. Mushingi and Senegalese Economy Minister Amadou Hott at a Women’s Economic and Digital Roundtable
- November 20, 2021 Secretary Antony J. Blinken with U.S. Ambassador to Senegal and Guinea-Bissau Tulinabo S. Mushingi and Senegalese Economy Minister Amadou Hott at an MOU Signing with U.S. Companies
- November 19, 2021 The United States and Senegal: 60 Years of Partnership
Nigeria
- November 19, 2021 Secretary Antony J. Blinken with Maupe Ogun-Yusuf of Channels TV
- November 19, 2021 Secretary Antony J. Blinken with Stephanie Busari of CNN International
- November 19, 2021 Secretary Antony J. Blinken at an Innovation Exhibition
- November 19, 2021 Secretary Antony J. Blinken to Mission Nigeria Staff
- November 19, 2021 Secretary Antony J. Blinken at a Discussion with Civil Society
- November 19, 2021 Secretary Antony J. Blinken with Anne Soy of BBC Africa
- November 19, 2021 The United States and Africa: Building a 21st Century Partnership
- November 18, 2021 Secretary Blinken’s Meeting with Nigerian President Buhari
- November 18, 2021 Secretary Antony J. Blinken Remarks at the Signing Ceremony for $2.1 Billion Development Assistance Agreement with Nigerian Vice President Yemi Osinbajo and Nigerian Foreign Minister Geoffrey Onyeama
- November 18, 2021 Secretary Antony J. Blinken and Nigerian Foreign Minister Geoffrey Onyeama at a Joint Press Availability
- November 18, 2021 The United States and Nigeria: Strategic Partners
Kenya
- November 18, 2021 Secretary Antony J. Blinken with Linus Kaikai of Citizen TV
- November 18, 2021 Secretary Antony J. Blinken to Mission Kenya Staff
- November 18, 2021 Secretary Antony J. Blinken at an Ocean Plastics Event
- November 17, 2021 Secretary Blinken’s Meeting with IGAD Executive Secretary Workneh Gebeyehu
- November 17, 2021 Secretary Antony J. Blinken at Launching of National Geographic Kids Africa
- November 17, 2021 Secretary Antony J. Blinken and Kenyan Cabinet Secretary of Foreign Affairs Raychelle Omamo at a Joint Press Availability
- November 17, 2021 Secretary Antony J. Blinken Remarks at Bilateral Strategic Dialogue with Kenyan Cabinet Secretary of Foreign Affairs Raychelle Omamo
- November 17, 2021 The U.S. Department of State, U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), The Walt Disney Company, and WildlifeDirect Launch National Geographic Kids Africa
- November 17, 2021 Joint Statement on the Second Kenya-U.S. Bilateral Strategic Dialogue
- November 17, 2021 Secretary Antony J. Blinken Remarks at a Roundtable with Civil Society
- November 16, 2021 The United States and Kenya: Strategic Partners
Trip Preview
Public Schedule
- November 20, 2021 Public Schedule – November 20, 2021
- November 19, 2021 Public Schedule – November 19, 2021
- November 18, 2021 Public Schedule – November 18, 2021
- November 17, 2021 Public Schedule – November 17, 2021
- November 16, 2021 Public Schedule – November 16, 2021
- November 15, 2021 Public Schedule – November 15, 2021