US government agency that issues travel advisories, processes visas, and conducts diplomatic negotiations on matters including terrorism, regional security, and bilateral relations.
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… The US State Department said the two discussed the "US-Russia relationship and the need to end the Russia-Ukraine war" during the meeting, without providing further details.They were also expected to discuss the conflict in the Middle East, which has seen Moscow condemn Washingto …
US, Russia diplomats discuss Ukraine war in ManilaCapital News
… The government was accused of blocking food aid to the region – an allegation it denied. “The risks are real and are driven by both sides,” Cameron Hudson, an Africa analyst who once worked for the US State Department, told the BBC. …
Ethiopia PM’s party wins landslide as fears grow of new conflictCitizen Digital
… The US State Department had offered a $5 million reward for information leading to his arrest or conviction. …
US-Venezuela operation kills leader of Tren de Aragua gangCitizen Digital
… The US State Department had offered a $5 million reward for information leading to his arrest or conviction.
Trump says US strike has killed leader of Tren de Aragua gangCitizen Digital
… A US State Department official told AFP late Tuesday that the referee was "associated with suspected members of terrorist organizations", therefore "making the traveler ineligible for admission to the United States". …
'I'll be at next World Cup' in 2030: Somali referee barred from USCitizen Digital
… here have been some officials that have been denied, and for good reason." window._taboola = window._taboola || []; _taboola.push({ mode: 'thumbnails-m', container: 'taboola-mid-article-thumbnails', placement: 'Mid Article Thumbnails', target_type: 'mix' }); A US State Department …
White House World Cup chief defends visa ban for Somali referee, IraniansThe Standard
… Artan, voted Africa's top men's referee last year, insisted he had the correct visa to enter the United States but he was turned back at Miami International Airport and then put on a flight back to Turkey at the weekend.A US State Department official said the referee was "associa …
FIFA boss Infantino says case of Somali referee 'unfortunate'Citizen Digital
… The US State Department then weighed in on Thursday condemning what it said was "ideological conditioning and two-tiered policing" that had led to the case. …
US VP Vance blames British student's murder on migrant 'invasion'The Standard
… On May 21, 2026, the US State Department designated Tanzanian Police Force Senior Assistant Commissioner Faustine Jackson Mafwele under Section 7031(c), citing his alleged involvement in gross violations of human rights against Atuhaire and Mwangi. …
It's shameful for the government to ignore the cries of Kenyans abused abroadThe Standard
Audio By VocalizeSudan's human rights situation has deteriorated sharply since war erupted in April 2023, with the US State Department documenting torture, arbitrary detention and security laws weaponised against civilians. …
Human rights report details Darfur expatriate's 10-year Sudan sentenceUS Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov met in Manila on the sidelines of an ASEAN summit to discuss the Ukraine war and US-Russia relations, with both officials expressing openness to dialogue despite stalled peace efforts.
23 July 2026 · The Standard →
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov met in Manila on the sidelines of an ASEAN summit to discuss the Ukraine war and US-Russia relations, with both officials expressing openness to dialogue despite stalled peace efforts.
23 July 2026 · The Standard →
Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed's Prosperity Party won 438 of 501 contested seats in Ethiopia's general election, securing his return to power despite the poll being overshadowed by conflict, accusations of repression, and limited opposition participation. Security experts warn of risks of renewed war and ongoing deadly insurgencies in Amhara and Oromia regions, with 143 polling stations unable to open on election day due to safety concerns.
22 June 2026 · Capital News →
Hector Rusthenford Guerrero Flores, alias 'Nino Guerrero,' the leader of the transnational gang Tren de Aragua, was killed in southeastern Bolivar state, Venezuela in a joint US-Venezuela operation that US President Donald Trump described as a swift and lethal strike coordinated with Venezuelan authorities.
14 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
President Trump announced that US Southern Command executed Nino Guerrero, leader of the transnational Tren de Aragua gang, in a strike coordinated with Venezuela's interim leadership. Trump stated the operation ensures the gang has no safe haven in Venezuela or elsewhere.
13 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Somali referee Omar Artan, selected as the first Somali to officiate at the World Cup finals, was barred from entering the United States and returned to Mogadishu, where he pledged to participate in the next World Cup in 2030 despite the rejection.
10 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The head of the White House Task Force for the World Cup defended the decision not to grant visas to a Somali referee and some Iranian team support staff. A US State Department official said the referee was "associated with suspected members of terrorist organizations," making him ineligible for US entry.
10 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
FIFA president Gianni Infantino described as "unfortunate" the case of Somali referee Omar Artan, who was refused entry to the United States at Miami International Airport. The US State Department said Artan was "associated with suspected members of terrorist organizations," making him ineligible for admission.
10 June 2026 · The Standard →
US Vice President JD Vance blamed Britain's handling of 18-year-old Henry Nowak's murder—stabbed by Vickrum Digwa in Southampton in December—on what he called civilizational decline from an "invasion" of migrants, drawing swift rebuke from British Prime Minister Keir Starmer's office for attempting to interfere in British democracy.
7 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
An opinion piece argues that Kenya should have been the first to respond when activist Boniface Mwangi alleged detention, torture, and sexual assault in Tanzania in 2025, rather than waiting for the US State Department to act. The author contends that a government valuing its citizens must protect their safety and dignity regardless of where they are.
5 June 2026 · The Standard →
The Darfur Victims Support Organisation has alleged that Omar Mohammed Omar Daris, a 33-year-old Kuwaiti-based trucking manager, was arrested at Port Sudan International Airport in March 2024, subjected to torture, and convicted under terrorism and crimes-against-state charges, with the organisation claiming his social media calls for peace were treated as evidence of political opposition.
25 May 2026 · The Standard →
The US State Department advised Americans not to travel to the Democratic Republic of Congo, South Sudan, or Uganda due to an Ebola outbreak, issuing a "Level 4: Do Not Travel" advisory. The CDC also suspended some visa processing and said non-US passport holders who traveled to these countries in the last 21 days would be restricted from entering the US.
19 May 2026 · The Standard →
US President Donald Trump announced that American and Nigerian forces have killed Abu-Bilal al-Minuki, the second in command of ISIS globally, in a jointly planned operation. Trump said al-Minuki had been under US sanctions since 2023 and was described as the most active terrorist in the world.
16 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
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 →
US President Donald Trump called Iraqi Prime Minister-designate Ali al-Zaidi to congratulate him on his nomination and extended a formal invitation to visit Washington following the formation of the government. The two discussed strategic bilateral relations and regional stability cooperation.
30 April 2026 · The Standard →
The US will release a limited number of commemorative passports featuring President Donald Trump's portrait as part of celebrations for the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence in July. The passports will be available to any American citizen applying at the Washington Passport Agency for as long as supplies last.
29 April 2026 · Capital News →