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Tommy Pigott

Also known as: State Department spokesman Tommy Pigott · U.S. State Department Spokesperson Tommy Pigott

2026-04-282026-07-27

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  1. July 2026
  2. Citizen Digital

    "It is good that he is gone, but he is only one small cog in this irredeemably corrupt institution," State Department spokesman Tommy Pigott said on X.

    ICC prosecutor Karim Khan removed over 'serious misconduct'
  3. Citizen Digital

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    Rubio to visit Southeast Asia in bid to reaffirm partnerships
  4. May 2026
  5. Citizen Digital

    State Department Spokesperson Tommy Pigott, U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio held talks with President William Ruto on the outbreak and ongoing public health response efforts.

    Laikipia MPs oppose planned establishment of Ebola treatment centre in the county
  6. Citizen Digital

    State Department Spokesperson Tommy Pigott, U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio held talks with President William Ruto on the outbreak and ongoing public health response efforts.

    High Court stops Gov't from setting up Ebola quarantine, treatment facility in Kenya
  7. Citizen Digital

    State Department Spokesperson Tommy Pigott, U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio held talks with President William Ruto on the outbreak and ongoing public health response efforts.

    U.S commits Ksh.1.75B to boost Kenya's Ebola preparedness as Ruto, Rubio hold talks
  8. Citizen Digital

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    US underlines 'strong' Vatican ties after Rubio meets pope
  9. Citizen Digital

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    US sanctions DR Congo ex-leader Kabila over rebel ties
  10. April 2026
  11. The Standard

    ho continue to sow instability will be held accountable," Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said in a statement reported first by AFP."Treasury will continue to use its full range of tools to support the integrity of the Washington Accords." State Department spokesman Tommy Pigott

    US sanctions DR Congo ex-leader Kabila over rebel ties
  12. The Standard

    "As the United States celebrates America's 250th anniversary in July, the State Department is preparing to release a limited number of specially designed US passports to commemorate this historic occasion," State Department spokesman Tommy Pigott said.

    Trump to put his picture in US passports
  13. Citizen Digital

    "As the United States celebrates America's 250th anniversary in July, the State Department is preparing to release a limited number of specially designed US passports to commemorate this historic occasion," State Department spokesman Tommy Pigott said.

    Trump to put his picture in US passports

Saturday 25 July

  1. ICC member states vote to dismiss prosecutor Khan

    International Criminal Court member states voted to remove prosecutor Karim Khan following allegations of sexual misconduct against a female staff member. Khan, who denies the allegations, was dismissed by 82 of 125 members for "serious misconduct and a serious breach of duty."

    25 July 2026 · Citizen Digital

Saturday 18 July

  1. US Secretary of State Rubio visits Southeast Asia for partnership talks

    US Secretary of State Marco Rubio is traveling to the Philippines to meet with Southeast Asian counterparts at an ASEAN foreign ministers' meeting in Manila. The trip aims to advance US priorities for a "free and open Indo-Pacific" amid tensions in the Middle East and US concerns about China's alleged election interference.

    18 July 2026 · Citizen Digital

Friday 29 May

  1. Laikipia MPs oppose U.S.-backed Ebola treatment centre plan

    Members of Parliament from Laikipia County have opposed plans to establish a United States-backed Ebola quarantine and treatment facility at the Laikipia Air Base, demanding full government disclosure over the proposed project and questioning why the county was selected.

    29 May 2026 · Citizen Digital

  2. High Court blocks government Ebola facility setup pending hearing

    Kenya's High Court has temporarily stopped the government from establishing or operating any Ebola exposure, quarantine, isolation or treatment facility in Kenya under arrangements with the United States or other foreign governments, and barred admitting Ebola-exposed or infected persons until the case is heard and determined. The conservatory orders were issued after the court certified a petition by the Katiba Institute as urgent.

    29 May 2026 · Citizen Digital

  3. U.S. commits $13.5 million to Kenya's Ebola preparedness

    The United States government has committed $13.5 million toward Kenya's Ebola preparedness efforts as Secretary of State Marco Rubio and President William Ruto discuss the ongoing regional outbreak and public health response, with the U.S. also providing $112 million in bilateral assistance to the regional response.

    29 May 2026 · Citizen Digital

Friday 8 May

  1. US reaffirms strong ties with Vatican after Rubio-Pope meeting

    The US State Department underlined its "strong relationship" with the Vatican after Secretary of State Marco Rubio held talks with Pope Leo XIV, following President Trump's criticism of the pontiff over his comments on Middle East policy.

    8 May 2026 · Citizen Digital

Friday 1 May

  1. US sanctions DR Congo's Kabila for Rwandan rebel ties

    The United States sanctioned former DR Congo President Joseph Kabila on Thursday, citing allegations that he assisted Rwandan-linked rebels who have seized parts of his country. The action follows a peace deal that President Trump announced in December after meeting both countries' leaders.

    1 May 2026 · Citizen Digital

Thursday 30 April

  1. US sanctions DR Congo ex-leader Kabila over rebel support

    The United States imposed sanctions on Joseph Kabila, former president of the Democratic Republic of Congo, accusing him of providing financial and political support to Rwandan-linked rebels responsible for violence and instability in the region. The action follows a peace deal announced by President Trump in December.

    30 April 2026 · The Standard

Wednesday 29 April

  1. US State Department to issue limited Trump-featured passports

    The US State Department announced it will offer limited-edition passports featuring an image of Donald Trump superimposed over the Declaration of Independence to mark the country's 250th anniversary. Trump would be the first sitting US president featured in American travel documents, according to officials.

    29 April 2026 · The Standard

Tuesday 28 April

  1. Trump's image to appear on limited US anniversary passports

    The US State Department will release limited-edition passports featuring President Trump's picture to commemorate the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence in July.

    28 April 2026 · Citizen Digital

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