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    U.S. Embassy Port Louis, Mauritius

    The United States established diplomatic relations with Mauritius in 1968, following its independence from the United Kingdom. Since then, Mauritius has become one of Africa’s…

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    U.S. Embassy Maputo, Mozambique

    Relations between the United States and Mozambique are strong and improving, as we increase our bilateral cooperation and assistance on issues ranging from countering violent…

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    U.S. Embassy Abidjan, Côte d'Ivoire

    The United States established diplomatic relations with Cote d’Ivoire (then called Ivory Coast) in 1960 following its independence from France. A coup in 1999 ushered in several years of instability. In 2015, Cote d’Ivoire held successful presidential elections, and a new constitution was approved in a nationwide referendum in 2016. With investments…

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    U.S. Embassy Windhoek, Namibia

    U.S.-Namibian relations are friendly. The U.S. participated in the diplomatic efforts to bring about Namibia’s 1990 independence from South Africa and has since provided assistance…

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    U.S. Embassy Malabo, Equatorial Guinea

    The U.S. established diplomatic relations with Equatorial Guinea in 1968, following the country’s independence from Spain. Equatorial Guinea’s President has held office for more than…

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    U.S. Embassy Kigali, Rwanda

    The United States established diplomatic relations with Rwanda in 1962, following its independence from a Belgian-administered trusteeship. From 1990 to 1994, the country experienced civil…

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    U.S. Embassy Libreville, Gabon

    The U.S. established diplomatic relations with Gabon in 1960 following Gabon’s independence from France. Relations between the U.S. and Gabon are excellent. The U.S. applauds…

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    U.S. Embassy Nouakchott, Mauritania

    The United States was the first country to recognize Mauritania’s independence from France in 1960. Since the late 1960s, U.S. cooperation with Mauritania has varied…

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    U.S. Embassy Luanda, Angola

    In 1993, the United States established diplomatic relations with Angola. U.S. foreign policy goals in Angola are to promote and strengthen Angola’s democratic institutions, promote…