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• Published on January 7, 2017 - 13:52 GMT

  

  South and Central Asia: Under Secretary of State for Political Affairs Thomas Shannon Travels to Afghanistan and Austria

  Under Secretary of State for Political Affairs Thomas Shannon traveled to Kabul, Afghanistan, where he met with President Ashraf Ghani, Chief Executive Abdullah Abdullah, and other senior government officials. Ambassador Shannon underscored the strong …

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• Published on January 4, 2017 - 22:40 GMT

  

  Africa: The United States Urges Momentum in Somalia's Electoral Process

  The United States welcomes the inauguration of Somalia’s new Federal Parliament and congratulates the people of Somalia on yet another step toward political stability. Parliament must now prioritize transparency and timeliness in the election of Speakers …

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• Published on January 4, 2017 - 22:19 GMT

  

  South and Central Asia: Assistant Secretary Biswal Travel to India

  Assistant Secretary of State for South and Central Asian Affairs Nisha Desai Biswal will travel to India on her final visit in her official capacity. She will travel to New Delhi, Bengaluru, Ahmedabad, and Mumbai, India, January 5-12, where she will meet …

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• Published on January 3, 2017 - 22:02 GMT

  

  Africa: On the Murder of a Burundian Government Minister

  The United States strongly condemns the January 1 murder of Emmanuel Niyonkuru, the Burundian Minister of Water, Environment, and Planning. Our thoughts and our prayers are with his family and loved ones at this difficult time. We also offer our heartfelt …

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• Published on January 3, 2017 - 21:43 GMT

  

  Western Hemisphere: Haiti Provisional Electoral Council Publishes Final Presidential Election Results

  Today’s publication in Haiti of the final presidential results represents a positive step for the full restoration of that nation’s democratic institutions. We congratulate President-elect Jovenel Moïse on his first-round victory and look forward to …

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• Published on January 2, 2017 - 16:36 GMT

  

  Africa: The United States Applauds DRC Agreement

  The United States welcomes the December 31 signing of an inclusive political compromise agreement by the Government of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) and opposition party leaders. By paving the way for peaceful, democratic elections in 2017, this …

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• Published on January 2, 2017 - 10:09 GMT

  

  Western Hemisphere: Haiti National Day

  On behalf of President Obama and the people of the United States, I congratulate Haiti and its citizens on this day of national celebration as Haiti marks the 213th anniversary of its independence. Nearly one million people in the United States are of …

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• Published on December 28, 2016 - 22:21 GMT

  

  Africa: Sudan Issues New Humanitarian Directives

  The United States welcomes the Government of Sudan’s recent efforts to improve humanitarian access. Last week, Sudan amended the “Directives and Procedures for Humanitarian Action.” These revised directives represent a significant step toward improving …

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• Published on December 22, 2016 - 08:03 GMT

  Demining and repair initiative restores key irrigation canals, farmland near Mosul

  Participants are clearing the main canal of the northern Al Jazeera irrigation scheme of dirt, stones and debris, which will allow it to again feed small canals throughout the farming landscape. 22 December 2016, Erbil, Iraq - Some 200 000 people from …

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• Published on December 20, 2016 - 16:05 GMT

  Safeguarding of biodiversity must be integrated across agricultural sectors

  Fresh fruits at a stall in a Barcelona market. 20 December 2016, Rome - Governments from 167 countries have given unprecedented recognition to the need to protect biodiversity across the agricultural sectors as a key action to achieve sustainable …

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• Published on December 20, 2016 - 12:15 GMT

  With continued drought, Horn of Africa braces for another hunger season

  Farmers in the Horn of Africa need urgent support to recover from consecutive lost harvests and to keep their breeding livestock healthy and productive at a time that pastures are the driest in years. 20 December 2016, Rome -- Countries in the Horn of …

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• Published on December 16, 2016 - 21:59 GMT

  

  Africa: Final Speech as U.S. Special Envoy

  As Prepared Thank you, Ambassador Carson, for the kind introduction and for your tremendous leadership over the years from inside and outside of government service. Thanks as well to the U.S. Institute for Peace for offering this chance to offer a few …

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• Published on December 16, 2016 - 15:09 GMT

  

  South and Central Asia: Kazakhstan's Independence Day

  On behalf of President Obama and the American people, I am delighted to send best wishes to the people of Kazakhstan as you celebrate your Independence Day and 25th anniversary of independence on this December 16. The United States was the first country in …

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• Published on December 16, 2016 - 11:40 GMT

  Women hold the key to building a world free from hunger and poverty

  Women in Pakistan build their knowledge and skills at an FAO-supported rural livelihoods school. 16 December 2016, Rome - Achieving gender equality and empowering women is not only the right thing to do but is a critical ingredient in the fight against …

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• Published on December 15, 2016 - 23:44 GMT

  

  Africa: Department of State and Partners Announce Third Annual WiSci Girls STEAM Camp in Malawi

  The Department of State, the United Nation Foundation’s Girl Up campaign, and other partners today announced the opening of applications for the third annual Women in Science (WiSci) Girls STEAM Camp at the Malawi University of Science and Technology in …

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• Published on December 15, 2016 - 18:31 GMT

  Rural development is Colombia’s peace dividend, President Santos says

  Colombia President Santos and FAO Director-General Graziano da Silva. 15 December 2016, Rome-Juan Manuel Santos, President of Colombia and winner of the 2016 Nobel Peace Prize, outlined a vision for his country's future after a 50-year civil war, …

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• Published on December 14, 2016 - 10:39 GMT

  Wood production sees growth driven by housing and green energy markets

  A worker building a house out of Oriented Strand Board (OSB). Growth in global wood production was mainly driven by a recovering housing market and an increased demand for biofuels. 14 December 2016, Rome - Global production of all major wood products grew …

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• Published on December 13, 2016 - 16:45 GMT

  FAO opens new subregional office in Lebanon to tackle effects of crises

  Lebanon's Agriculture Minister, Akram Chehayeb, and FAO Director-General José Graziano da Silva 13 December 2016, Beirut - Conflicts in Syria, Iraq and Yemen are the prime culprit behind the doubling of undernourished people in the Near East, FAO …

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• Published on December 13, 2016 - 15:30 GMT

  

  South and Central Asia: Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights and Labor (DRL) Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO): Transitional ...

  This is the announcement of funding opportunity number, DRLA-DRLAQM-16-105. Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance Number: 19.345 Application Deadline: February 13, 2017 A. Project Description The U.S. Department of State, Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights …

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• Published on December 12, 2016 - 20:24 GMT

  

  South and Central Asia: Brussels Conference on Afghanistan: October 4-5, 2016

  Main Outcomes More than one hundred countries and international organizations gathered in Brussels on October 4-5 to renew their partnership with Afghanistan. Building on the commitments made at the 2012 Tokyo Conference and 2014 London Conference, the …

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