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Published on February 9, 2015 - 14:39 GMT

Africa: FY 2015 Notice of Funding Opportunity for NGO Programs Benefiting Refugees in South Sudan

Funding Opportunity Number: PRM-PRMOAPAF-15-006 Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance (CFDA) number: 19.517 - Overseas Refugee Assistance Programs for Africa Announcement issuance date: Thursday, February 5, 2015 Proposal submission deadline: Tuesday, …

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Published on February 7, 2015 - 00:52 GMT

Africa: U.S. Supports Peaceful, Credible, Timely Elections in Nigeria

The United States reiterates its support for peaceful, free, transparent, and credible electoral processes in Nigeria and renews its calls on all candidates, their supporters, and Nigerian citizens to reject election-related violence. As the Secretary said …

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Published on February 6, 2015 - 22:42 GMT

Africa: U.S. Condemns Terrorist Activities by Boko Haram in Cameroon and Niger

The United States condemns the recent terrorist acts by Boko Haram in Cameroon and Niger in the strongest terms. Boko Haram has perpetrated countless unprovoked attacks on men, women, and children in their homes, schools, places of worship, and businesses. …

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Published on February 5, 2015 - 23:47 GMT

Africa: U.S. Concerns about Reported Extra-Judicial Killings and Detentions in Burundi

The United States is troubled by reports implicating Burundian security forces in the extra-judicial killing of at least two dozen members of a rebel group after they surrendered in Cibitoke Province in early January. The United States calls on the …

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Published on January 30, 2015 - 16:18 GMT

Africa: FY 2015 Notice of Funding Opportunity for NGO Programs Benefiting Nigerian Refugees in Niger

Funding Opportunity Number: PRM-PRMOAPAF-15-005-050779 Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance (CFDA) number: 19.517 - Overseas Refugee Assistance Programs for Africa Announcement issuance date: Thursday, January 29, 2015 Proposal submission deadline: …

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Published on January 30, 2015 - 01:51 GMT

Africa: Welcoming the Start of Military Operations Against the FDLR

The United States welcomes the announcement by the Government of the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) of the start of military operations against the Democratic Forces for the Liberation of Rwanda (FDLR), an armed group that has inflicted …

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Published on January 29, 2015 - 23:34 GMT

Africa: Zone 9 Bloggers Move to Trial on Amended ATP Charges in Ethiopia

The United States is concerned by the Ethiopian Federal High Court’s January 28, 2015, decision to proceed with the trial of six bloggers and three independent journalists on charges under the Anti-Terrorism Proclamation. The decision undermines a free and …

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Published on January 29, 2015 - 00:51 GMT

Africa: Equatorial Guinea: Concerns Regarding Arrests and Continuing Detentions

The United States is deeply concerned by reports of the arrests and indefinite detentions of Equatoguinean citizens protesting the expenditures incurred by the Government of Equatorial Guinea to host the ongoing Cup of African Nations (CAN) football …

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Published on January 28, 2015 - 00:57 GMT

Africa: U.S. Condemns Bombings of Civilian Hospital in Sudan's Southern Kordofan

The United States strongly condemns the January 20 aerial bombing of the Medecins Sans Frontieres (Doctors Without Borders) hospital in Frandala, Southern Kordofan by the Sudan Armed Forces. Targeted attacks by the Government of Sudan against civilians and …

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Published on January 27, 2015 - 23:18 GMT

Africa: Reported Release on Bail of Six Journalists in Eritrea

The United States welcomes reports of six journalists released on bail in Eritrea. We note with deep concern that the government continues to detain other journalists, reportedly as many as 17. We encourage the government to take immediate steps to release …

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Published on January 26, 2015 - 02:49 GMT

Africa: Democratic Republic of Congo - Compromise Electoral Law Adopted

The United States welcomes the Parliament of the Democratic Republic of the Congo's approval of electoral legislation that sets the country on course towards timely elections in line with its Constitution. We applaud the efforts of the National …

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Published on January 25, 2015 - 21:22 GMT

Africa: Remarks at a Press Availability in Lagos, Nigeria

SECRETARY KERRY: Well, good afternoon, everybody. I am really delighted be here in Nigeria. And I was just admiring the extraordinary view and this wonderful location. I’m particularly pleased to be here at this particular moment, just a few weeks before …

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Published on January 25, 2015 - 17:47 GMT

Africa: Zambia Presidential By-Elections

The Government of the United States congratulates the people of the Republic of Zambia for conducting another democratic election. Facing significant logistical challenges, Zambians went to the polls to uphold their democratic traditions. We acknowledge …

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Published on January 21, 2015 - 01:59 GMT

Africa: Transfer of Dominic Ongwen to the International Criminal Court

The United States welcomes the transfer of Dominic Ongwen by Central African authorities to the International Criminal Court (ICC) today. This transfer took place as a result of close cooperation and consultation by the governments of the Central African …

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Published on January 21, 2015 - 00:30 GMT

Africa: U.S. Condemns Violence in Niger

The United States strongly condemns the violence that occurred in Niger on January 16 and 17 during protests against the depiction of the Prophet Mohamed in the French journal Charlie Hebdo, which resulted in the deaths of at least 10 people and the …

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Published on January 17, 2015 - 01:49 GMT

Africa: Convictions in Mauritania of Biram Ould Dah Ould Abeid, Brahim Bilal Ramdhane and Djiby Sow

The United States is closely following the legal proceedings against Biram Ould Dah Ould Abeid, President of the Initiative for the Resurgence of the Abolitionist Movement (IRA), IRA Vice President Brahim Bilal Ramdhane, and Djiby Sow, President of Kawal e …

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Published on January 10, 2015 - 04:15 GMT

Africa: U.S. Condemns Terrorist Attacks in Borno State

The United States condemns the recent escalation of attacks on civilians carried out by Boko Haram, which shows no regard for human life. All those responsible for these recurring terrorist attacks must be held accountable. The United States abhors such …

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Published on January 8, 2015 - 00:08 GMT

Africa: U.S. Welcomes Robust UN Electoral Observation Mission to Burundi

The United States welcomes the start of the UN Electoral Observation Mission to Burundi (MENUB) on January 1. We look forward to continuing our relationship with the Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights as it once again becomes a stand-alone …

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Published on January 6, 2015 - 17:38 GMT

Africa: Associate Protection Officer: Nairobi, Kenya

Application Deadline: January 27th 2015 Applications must be emailed to JPOCoordinator@state.gov by 11:59 p.m. Eastern Standard Time on the date indicated in order to be considered. Thank you. How to Apply: Please note that PRM-sponsored JPO positions are …

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Published on January 6, 2015 - 17:38 GMT

Africa: Associate Regional Protection Officer: Dakar, Senegal

Application Deadline: January 27th 2015 Applications must be emailed to JPOCoordinator@state.gov by 11:59 p.m. Eastern Standard Time on the date indicated in order to be considered. Thank you. How to Apply: Please note that PRM-sponsored JPO positions are …

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