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U.S. DEPARTMENT of STATE
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06/26/2026 11:12 AM EDT
Thomas "Tommy" Pigott, Spokesperson Sanctioning the Networks Fueling Sudan’s WarToday, the United States is taking further action against those responsible for perpetuating violence, obstructing peace efforts, and fueling the war in Sudan. We are sanctioning eight individuals and entities prolonging the devastating conflict through procurement and recruitment operations. These networks supply weapons, explosives, and foreign fighters to both the Sudanese Armed Forces and the Rapid Support Forces. Their support has prolonged a conflict that has created the world’s worst humanitarian crisis and provided space for terrorist groups to operate. We are also imposing a second round of sanctions on Sudan pursuant to the Chemical and Biological Weapons Control and Warfare Elimination Act (CBW Act). These sanctions include opposing loans or financial or technical assistance to Sudan from international financial institutions, further export restrictions by the Commerce Department, and a bar on Sudanese state-owned air carriers from operating in the United States. The Trump Administration remains committed to a lasting peace in Sudan. We call on the warring parties to agree to and comply with a humanitarian truce to end the atrocities and alleviate the immense suffering of the Sudanese people. The United States also calls for an end to all external support to the belligerents and urges all our partners to press for a comprehensive cessation of hostilities and increased, unhindered humanitarian access. Today’s action is being taken pursuant to the authorities under Executive Order (E.O.) 14098 and Section 307 of the Chemical and Biological Weapons Control and Warfare Elimination Act of 1991 (P.L. 102-182). For more information on today’s action, please see the Department of the Treasury’s press releases.
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Friday, June 26, 2026
Sanctioning the Networks Fueling Sudan’s War
Thursday, June 25, 2026
Madagascar Independence Day
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U.S. DEPARTMENT of STATE
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06/26/2026 12:01 AM EDT
Marco Rubio, Secretary of State Madagascar Independence DayOn behalf of the Government of the United States of America, I extend my congratulations to the people of Madagascar as you celebrate your 66th anniversary of independence. The United States values our expanding partnership across health, humanitarian assistance, and economic development. These efforts reflect our sustained commitment to Madagascar’s people and our shared vision for a prosperous future. We believe Madagascar’s rich natural endowments, developed responsibly and transparently, can deliver lasting prosperity for the Malagasy people. The United States stands ready to deepen this partnership in the years ahead.
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United States Sanctions Networks Fueling Conflict and Mineral Theft in Eastern DRC
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U.S. DEPARTMENT of STATE
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06/25/2026 02:44 PM EDT
Thomas "Tommy" Pigott, Spokesperson United States Sanctions Networks Fueling Conflict and Mineral Theft in Eastern DRCToday, the United States is taking action against networks smuggling conflict minerals out of the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) to support the Rwanda-backed M23 armed group. The two individuals and four entities sanctioned in this action include Gasabo Gold Refinery LTD and its chairman Jean Malic Kalima, along with three other Rwandan mining companies. M23 and its backers exploit the DRC’s vast mineral resources — wealth that rightfully belongs to the Congolese people — to fund weapons, pay fighters, and sustain a destabilizing insurgency that has triggered a severe humanitarian crisis. Today’s action directly supports implementation of the Washington Accords for Peace and Prosperity, the historic agreement President Trump brokered between the DRC and Rwanda. The Accords chart a new course for Africa’s Great Lakes region, including through transparent, traceable, and fully licit mineral supply chains outlined in the Regional Economic Integration Framework. Ensuring the region’s mineral wealth drives growth rather than violence will unlock greater opportunity for legitimate companies to invest in the region and will secure access to critical minerals vital to U.S. industries. The United States calls on all actors to halt the illicit trade of conflict minerals, which finances armed groups, enables forced and child labor, and perpetuates sexual violence in mining communities. All mineral supply chain actors, including end-users and financial institutions, should ensure they consistently implement responsible practices and leverage their role to incentivize development of a fully licit, transparent minerals sector. These designations are the latest in a series of U.S. actions, including sanctions on conflict mineral traffickers in August 2025, that demonstrate the United States will impose consequences on those who profit from eastern DRC’s suffering. The United States remains committed to a peaceful and prosperous Great Lakes region with a minerals sector free of illicit flows or conflict financing, that contributes to local economic growth and secure, fully licit global supply chains and markets. Today’s action is being taken pursuant to the authorities under Executive Order (E.O.) 13413, as amended. For more information on today’s action, please see the Department of the Treasury’s press release.
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Wednesday, June 24, 2026
Mozambique National Day
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U.S. DEPARTMENT of STATE
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06/25/2026 12:01 AM EDT
Marco Rubio, Secretary of State Mozambique National DayOn behalf of the people of the United States, I extend congratulations to the people of Mozambique as you celebrate your independence day. The United States and Mozambique share a mutually beneficial relationship with real opportunities in energy development, agricultural innovation, mineral resources, digital infrastructure, and trade expansion. Through concrete collaboration, we can build greater prosperity and security for both our nations—advancing shared interests that benefit American and Mozambican families. As you commemorate this important occasion, we look forward to continued cooperation and shared success in the years ahead.
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Joint Statement on the Sixth Joint Oversight Committee for the Peace Agreement Between the Democratic Republic of the Congo and the Republic of Rwanda
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U.S. DEPARTMENT of STATE
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06/24/2026 06:05 PM EDT
Office of the Spokesperson Joint Statement on the Sixth Joint Oversight Committee for the Peace Agreement Between the Democratic Republic of the Congo and the Republic of RwandaThe text of the following statement was released by the Governments of the United States of America, the Democratic Republic of the Congo, the Republic of Rwanda, the State of Qatar, the Republic of Togo (as the African Union mediator), and the African Union Commission on the occasion of the sixth Joint Oversight Committee held this week in London, England. Begin text: On June 24, 2026, representatives from the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) and the Republic of Rwanda, along with the United States, the State of Qatar, the Republic of Togo (as the African Union mediator), and the African Union Commission met in London for the sixth meeting of the Joint Oversight Committee (JOC). Taking stock of developments since the last meeting, the JOC expressed serious concern over the escalating fighting, the impact of drone strikes on civilians and the peace process, and the deepening humanitarian situation in eastern DRC, including the ongoing Ebola outbreak. The JOC agreed on the urgent need for actions that make the ceasefire effective. The DRC updated on its work to neutralize the FDLR, and Rwanda updated on the process of its disengagement of forces/lifting of defensive measures. The DRC and Rwanda committed to:
The DRC and Rwanda expressed gratitude to the United States, Qatar, Togo, and the African Union Commission for their continued contributions to the peace process and thanked the United Kingdom for hosting this meeting in London. The next meeting of the JSCM will take place within the next 15 days. End text.
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Sanctioning the Networks Fueling Sudan’s War
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