U.S. Department of State turns 230
The U.S. Department of State reached a milestone of 230 years of diplomacy on July 27. It is America’s oldest executive agency, created in 1789…
Chargé Samuel Watson meets with the 2019 Mandela Washington Fellows
The 2019 Mandela Washington Fellowship program selected five candidates from Gabon and three from Sao Tome and Principe. The group of eight young leaders join…
Principe School Ribbon Cutting
On 17 June 2019, Chargé d’Affaires Samuel Watson traveled to the island of Principe to meet with the President of the Regional Government of Principe,…
The US Coast Guard Cutter THETIS conducts maritime security drills in Sao Tome and Principe
The US Coast Guard Cutter (USCGC) THETIS conducted a week-long maritime security engagement in Sao Tome and Principe (STP) from March 31 to April 6.…
Demonstration Alert – U. S. Embassy Libreville, Gabon (April 30, 2019)
Location: Libreville, Gabon Event: In honor of Labor Day, a government-sponsored parade is expected to take place on May 1 on the Boulevard Triomphal. Police will…
Security Alert – U.S. Embassy Libreville, Gabon
Following the student demonstrations since April 8, 2019, the Gabonese government announced on April 10 that secondary public schools would be closed until further notice.…
Exit Visas No Longer Required
U.S. Embassy Libreville has confirmed that exit visas for U.S. citizens with residence permits (cartes de séjour) are no longer required. Short-term visitors to Gabon…
Security Alert – U.S. Embassy Libreville, Gabon (January 7, 2019)
Location: Countrywide Event: In light of recent anti-government activity, the U.S. Embassy has requested that Embassy personnel restrict their movements to the area north of…
Security Alert U.S. Embassy Libreville, Gabon
Location: Gabon Event: Possible anti-government military activity underway. According to media reports, possible anti-government military activity is underway in Gabon. There are reports of shots…
Security Alert U.S. Embassy Libreville, Gabon release date
Location: Gabon Event: Possible anti-government activity. Following media reports of anti-government activity and gunshots fired in Libreville early this morning, the Embassy has advised the…
Security Alert U.S. Embassy Libreville, Gabon release date
Location: Gabon Event: Possible anti-government military activity underway. According to media reports, possible anti-government military activity is underway in Gabon. There are reports of shots…
President Donald J. Trump’s Africa Strategy Advances Prosperity, Security, and Stability
” We hope to extend our economic partnerships with countries who are committed to self-reliance and to fostering opportunities for job creation in both Africa…
Restoring the Role of the Nation-State in the Liberal International Order
Michael R. Pompeo Secretary of State German Marshall Fund Brussels, Belgium December 4, 2018 Thank you, Ian, for the kind introduction. Good morning to…
Vendors Day Invitation
Please view the invitation here (PDF 403 KB).
Demonstration Alert – U.S. Embassy, Libreville, Gabon (October 8, 2018)
Demonstration Alert – U.S. Embassy, Libreville, Gabon (October 8, 2018) Location: Sao Tome, Sao Tome and Principe Event: A large crowd gathered in the city…
Counter illicit trafficking training enhances partnerships, protects wildlife
LOANGO, Gabon — According to the U.S. State Department, wildlife trafficking, illegal poaching, and transit and trade of natural resources generates more than $10 billion…
Joint Statement
Joint statement of the United Nations, the Economic Community of Central African States, the International Organization of La Francophonie, the European Union and the United…
Apply to be a 2019 Mandela Washington Fellow
Applications are now open for the 2019 Mandela Washington Fellowship. Fellows will receive six weeks of training and mentoring at partner universities and colleges across…
