Africa Regional Media Hub
Increasing official U.S. voices and faces in the African media
The Africa Regional Media Hub, in Johannesburg, South Africa, is part of the U.S. Department of State’s Bureau of Public Affairs and works to connect U.S. policy makers and experts with media in sub-Saharan Africa. As part of the Office of International Media Engagement, we work in collaboration with Public Affairs offices at U.S. Embassies throughout Africa.
The Africa Hub conducts and arranges interviews and media briefings with U.S. officials on regional and multilateral policy issues with media in sub-Saharan Africa. Africa Hub events are interactive, using available technology, and provide an opportunity for the African media to interact directly with U.S. officials. The Africa Hub also provides opportunities for arranging media interviews with U.S. officials in Washington and who are visiting or transiting South Africa. The Africa Hub produces content, such as video and audio podcasts and transcripts, for placement with African television and radio broadcasters and other media.
- We conduct regular briefings with U.S. officials via telephonic press conference calls and ‘virtual‘ briefings via the Live@State platform. Please email us at afmediahub@state.gov to receive our media advisories and a schedule of upcoming events.
- If you are a radio reporter: We can record broadcast-quality radio interviews and send the audio files via the Internet.
- If you are a print journalist: We can arrange telephone interviews with U.S. Government policymakers traveling in the region or in Washington, DC.
- If you are a TV or multimedia/online journalist: We provide broadcast-quality video clips on our website. We can also help arrange for interviews with U.S. officials via studios in Washington, DC or at our other regional media hubs and upload video for you to download in a variety of formats and resolutions.
News and interviews
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Briefing on the Upcoming Kenyan elections by Assistant Secretary Johnnie Carson
These elections are vitally important. The choices that Kenyans make on March 4 will affect the stability, prosperity and reputation of Kenya for many years to come.
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President Obama calls on all Kenyans to commit to free, fair and peaceful elections
February 5, 2013: "This is a moment for the people of Kenya to come together, instead of tearing apart. If you do, you can show the world that you are not just members of a tribe or ethnic group, but citizens of a great and proud nation."
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U.S.-Africa Partnership: The Last Four Years and Beyond
01/29/2013- Ass Sec Johnnie Carson posts on DipNote blog: "After more than 40 years of experience in Africa -- and the ebbs and flows of hope and conflict -- I've become ever more optimistic about Africa's future. As those of you who know me are aware, I like to base my conclusions on analysis and factual observations."
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'The United States – Africa Partnership: The Last Four Years and Beyond'
01/16/2012: U.S. Department of State’s Assistant Secretary of State for African Affairs, Ambassador Johnnie Carson, delivering a major address at the Wilson Center on U.S. Foreign Policy as it relates to the continent.
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Rewards for Justice – Reward Offers in USAID Murders Case
01/16/2012: Briefing by Assistant Director for Threat Investigations and Analysis, Bureau of Diplomatic Security, Robert A. Hartung and Earl W. Gast, Assistant Administrator for Africa with the U.S. Agency for International Development
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Temporary Suspension of U.S. Embassy Bangui Operations
The U.S. Embassy in Bangui temporarily suspended its operations on December 28 as a result of the present security situation in the Central African Republic (CAR). We have not suspended diplomatic relations with the Central African Republic.
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French language briefing with Deputy Assistant Secretary Michael Pelletier on U.S. policy towards Africa
December 18, 2012: Deputy Assistant Secretary of State for Public Diplomacy and Public Affairs Michael Pelletier discusses .S. policy towards Africa and the ongoing American commitment to strengthening democratic institutions, spurring economic growth, trade, and investment, advancing peace and security, and promoting opportunity and development in the region.
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Briefing on "Building Resilience" with USAID Assistant Administrator Nancy Lindborg
USAID Assistant Administrator Nancy Lindborg discusses USAID’s new guidance to steer Agency efforts to build resilience and help vulnerable communities move from cycles of crisis to a pathway toward development.
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“Addressing Developments in Mali: Restoring Democracy and Reclaiming the North.” - Assistant Secretary Johnnie Carson
Testimony by Assistant Secretary Johnnie Carson, Bureau of African Affairs, U.S. Department of State - Senate Committee on Foreign Relations, Subcommittee on African Affairs, December 5, 2012
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Joint Statement on the Third Annual U.S.-A.U. High Level Meeting
The United States and the African Union (AU) met on November 28 and 29, 2012 in Washington for the third annual U.S.-AU High Level Meetings. The discussions focused on how the AU and the United States can work together to address challenges and opportunities of mutual interest in order to promote global peace and development.
Highlight
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Briefing on the upcoming Kenyan elections
02/07/2013: "The choices that Kenyans make on March 4 will affect the stability, prosperity and reputation of Kenya for many years to come." Assistant Secretary Johnnie Carson
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President Obama's election message to all Kenyans
02/05/2013: "This is a moment for the people of Kenya to come together, instead of tearing apart. If you do, you can show the world that you are not just members of a tribe or ethnic group, but citizens of a great and proud nation." -
01/16/2012 'The United States – Africa Partnership: The Last Four Years and Beyond' - Department of State’s Assistant Secretary of State for African Affairs, Ambassador Johnnie Carson addresses at the Wilson Center. Available as Transcript and Webcast
Multimedia Library
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Podcasts
The Africa Media Hub conducts and arranges interviews, media briefings & media round-tables with principals and specialists from U.S. government and non-government institutions on policy issues relevant to an African audience.
Most are interactive, using available technology, and provide an opportunity for the African media and other interest groups to interact and ask questions.
Contact the Media Hub
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- Carrie Denver, Director
- Buhle Makamanzi, Deputy Director
Email: afmediahub@state.gov