Washington, DC - The United States strongly condemns al-Shabaab’s terrorist attacks against the Siyad Hotel, Weheliye Hotel, and an African Union Mission to Somalia (AMISOM) position in Mogadishu, yesterday.

Los Angeles, California - Middle East and Africa (MEA) smartphone shipments are set to total 155 million units in 2015 after increasing 66% year on year during the first quarter to reach more than 36 million units, according to the latest figures announced today by global technology consulting firm International Data Corporation (IDC).

Washington, DC - On the 20th anniversary of the Srebrenica Genocide, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) participated in an event in Washington, D.C., hosted by the Advisory Council for Bosnia and Herzogovina, to stand in solidarity with the victims and survivors.

Washington, DC - The United States is deeply concerned by reports that fighting has broken out in several areas of Burundi and by recently broadcast remarks by Burundians threatening to use force against the Government of Burundi.

New York - United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon today called upon the international community to show continued solidarity with Guinea, Liberia and Sierra Leone in their efforts to recover from the devastating effects of Ebola.

Washington, DC - Secretary of State John Kerry: "On behalf of President Obama and the people of the United States, I offer our best wishes to the people of Mongolia as you celebrate your National Day on July 11.