Lomé, Togo 

The United States established diplomatic relations with Togo in 1960 following its independence from a French-administered trusteeship. Several coups and assassinations took place between 1960 and 1967 followed by one man rule until 2005. Today Togo is benefitting from economic growth, gradual democratic reform leading to greater transparency, and a steady professionalization of its security […] 

U.S. Embassy London, The United Kingdom 

London, United Kingdom 

The first, short-lived British colony in Virginia was organized in 1584, and permanent English settlement began in 1607. The United States declared its independence from Great Britain in 1776, and the United Kingdom recognized U.S. independence in 1783. The two countries established diplomatic relations in 1785 when John Adams presented his credentials to King George […] 

U.S. Embassy Luanda, Angola 

Luanda, Angola 

Angola became independent from Portugal in 1975 but saw 27 years of civil war among groups backed at various times by countries that included the United States, the Soviet Union, Cuba, China, and South Africa. The United States established diplomatic relations in 1993. Angola has a strong and capable military. Although the country is sub-Saharan […] 

U.S. Embassy Lusaka, Zambia 

Lusaka, Zambia 

The United States established diplomatic relations with Zambia in 1964 following its independence from the United Kingdom. Zambia saw single-party rule from independence until 1973, when it formally became a one-party state. In 1991, Zambia began adopting multi-party democracy and a more liberalized economy. Zambia’s economic growth has not benefited the many rural and urban […] 

U.S. Embassy Luxembourg