Tag: John Kerry
US commits to more military aid for Nigeria
US Secretary of State John Kerry made "very strong commitments" on ways to ramp up military assistance to help Nigeria defeat the...
Kerry in Nigeria while air force claims top Boko Haram fighters...
Nigeria's air force said it had killed a number of senior Boko Haram fighters and possibly their overall leader and US Secretary...
U.S. seeks progress in deploying new U.N. troops to South Sudan
U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry said on Monday he and regional states were committed to giving momentum to the planned deployment...
Kerry tells South Sudan leaders stick to peace deal or face...
US Secretary of State John Kerry has urged South Sudan's leaders to "get the job done" by fully implementing a peace deal...
Kerry to travel to Kenya, Nigeria and Saudi Arabia
US Secretary of State John Kerry will travel to Kenya, Nigeria and Saudi Arabia next week for talks with senior government officials...
U.S. concerned by Egypt’s investigation of human rights groups
U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry said on Friday he was deeply concerned by the deterioration in the human rights situation in...
Kerry to go to Rome on Sunday for talks on Libya...
U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry will travel to Rome on Sunday to co-chair a meeting with his Italian counterpart Paolo Gentiloni...
US and India will jointly train African peacekeepers
The United States and India have agreed to train troops in six African countries before they are deployed to UN peacekeeping missions,...
Kerry says United States, Egypt return to ‘stronger base’ in ties
The United States and Egypt are returning to a "stronger base" in bilateral ties despite tensions and human rights concerns, U.S. Secretary...
Kerry visits Djibouti, U.S. military base as Yemen conflict drags on
U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry is in Djibouti on Wednesday for talks with the government and to visit a key U.S....
Kerry talks diplomatic ties on surprise visit to Somalia
The United States will begin the process of reestablishing a diplomatic mission in Somalia after a more than 20-year break, John Kerry...
U.S. Secretary of State makes surprise visit to Somali capital
John Kerry made an unannounced visit to Somalia on Tuesday, the first U.S. Secretary of State to visit the Horn of Africa...
Kerry in Kenya to offer help against militants: officials
U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry arrived in Kenya on Sunday to offer help in countering Somali al Shabaab militants who have...
Kerry calls for flexibility in US war powers against Islamic State
Any congressional authorisation of US military force against Islamic State should be flexible and not limit the fight to Iraq and Syria,...
Kerry pushes for Mideast peace, donors pledge $5 billion for Palestinians
U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry called on Sunday for a renewed commitment to achieving Middle East peace, saying a lasting deal...
U.S. says forms “core coalition” to counter Iraq militants
The United States said on Friday it was forming a "core coalition" to battle Islamic State militants in Iraq, calling for broad...
Kerry condemns South Sudan, rebels as deadline passes
The United States on Monday condemned South Sudan's government and rebels for failing to form a transitional government by Sunday's deadline, calling...
U.S., South Sudan prod rebels as peace efforts sputter
South Sudan's President Salva Kiir and U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry both prodded rebels in the African country to engage in...
Kerry calls for halt to ‘dangerous’ Libya violence
U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry on Tuesday called for a halt to "dangerous" levels of violence in Libya after militia clashes...
U.S. warns of South Sudan genocide risk, raises hope of new...
U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry warned on Thursday that South Sudan's conflict could descend into genocide, as he renewed threats of...
U.S. says imposing Egypt’s death sentences would be ‘unconscionable’
The United States escalated its criticism of Egypt on Tuesday over mass trials targeting the Muslim Brotherhood, and said it would be...
U.S. condemns attacks by Boko Haram in Nigeria
U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry on Sunday condemned last week's attacks in Nigeria by the Islamist group Boko Haram and underscored...
Kerry praises Tunisian progress, promises help against militants
U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry on Tuesday praised democratic progress in Tunisia, where the "Arab Spring" began, and offered to help...
Breakthrough deal curbs Iran’s nuclear activity
Iran and six world powers clinched a deal on Sunday to curb the Iranian nuclear programme in exchange for initial sanctions relief,...
Kerry to visit Egypt, tensions high before Mursi trial
U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry will visit Egypt a day before deposed Islamist President Mohamed Mursi goes on trial, the next...
Kerry meets Sudan counterpart on South Sudan, Darfur
Secretary of State John Kerry met his Sudanese counterpart for talks on Monday on the South Sudan peace process and conflict-hit areas...