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Published on November 15, 2013 - 20:03 GMT

Africa: FY 2014 Funding Opportunity Announcement for NGO Programs Benefiting Refugees in Rwanda and Tanzania

Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance (CFDA) number: 19.517 - Overseas Refugee Assistance Programs for Africa Announcement issuance date: Thursday, November 14, 2013 Proposal submission deadline: Friday, December 13, 2013 at 12:00 p.m. (noon) EST. …

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Published on November 13, 2013 - 21:14 GMT

Africa: Background Briefing on Designation of Boko Haram and Ansaru as Foreign Terrorist Organizations and as Specially Designated ...

MODERATOR: Good afternoon, everyone. Thank you for joining us for today’s call. Our participants today are [Senior Administration Official One]. And also briefing today is [Senior Administration Official Two]. This is just a reminder, this call is on …

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Published on November 13, 2013 - 01:15 GMT

Africa: Assistant Secretary Richard To Travel to United Kingdom and Ethiopia

Assistant Secretary for the Bureau of Population, Refugees, and Migration Anne C. Richard will travel to London, United Kingdom and Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, November 12-21. While in London, Assistant Secretary Richard will attend the Protecting Girls and …

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Published on November 13, 2013 - 01:14 GMT

Africa: The Bureau of Overseas Buildings Operations Announces the Construction Award for a Rainwater Storage System at the U.S. ...

The Department of State’s Bureau of Overseas Buildings Operations (OBO) announces the construction award, through best value determination, of a new rainwater capture and storage system at the U.S. Embassy in Freetown, Sierra Leone to Pernix Serka Joint …

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Published on November 8, 2013 - 22:18 GMT

Africa: FY 2014 Funding Opportunity Announcement for NGO Programs Benefiting Refugees in Ethiopia and Kenya

Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance (CFDA) number: 19.517 Announcement Issuance Date: Thursday, November 7, 2013 Proposal submission deadline: Tuesday, December 10, 2013 at 12:00 p.m. EST (noon Washington, DC time). Proposals submitted after this …

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Published on November 6, 2013 - 23:28 GMT

Africa: Briefing On the Kampala Talks and the Situation in the Great Lakes Region

MODERATOR: Good morning, everyone. We’re pleased today to have Special Envoy for the Great Lakes Region of Africa and the Democratic Republic of the Congo Russ Feingold, who will brief us on the Kampala talks and the situation in the Great Lakes region. …

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Published on October 30, 2013 - 18:10 GMT

Africa: Eighth Annual Trans-Sahara Counterterrorism Partnership Conference

I want to extend my warm welcome to all of you, especially those of you who traveled here from our Embassies and from AFRICOM. With us today, we have ambassadors, generals, aid mission directors, law enforcement specialists, and public diplomacy officers. …

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Published on October 28, 2013 - 16:42 GMT

Africa: Opening Ceremonies of the Department of State Model UN Conference

Thank you, Shelly for that wonderful introduction, and also to Congressman Davis for allowing me to speak at this illustrious event. I am delighted to have the opportunity to speak with all of you this afternoon. Model UN is an excellent way for students …

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Published on October 25, 2013 - 22:48 GMT

Africa: Renewed Fighting in Eastern DRC

The United States is deeply concerned by reports of renewed fighting between the M23 armed group and the armed forces of the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) in eastern Congo, with reports of casualties and of hundreds of families forced to flee the …

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Published on October 24, 2013 - 12:51 GMT

Africa: Zambia National Day

On behalf of President Obama and the people of the United States, I am delighted to send best wishes to the people of Zambia as you commemorate the 49th anniversary of your independence on October 24. The partnership between our nations is grounded in …

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Published on October 24, 2013 - 12:50 GMT

Africa: Summit Between the Presidents of Sudan and South Sudan

The United States welcomes the continuing engagement of the Presidents of Sudan and South Sudan, who met in Juba yesterday to improve bilateral cooperation and make progress in implementing the September 27, 2012 agreements for resolving issues stemming …

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Published on October 22, 2013 - 23:22 GMT

Africa: Release of United States African Development Foundation Data on the Foreign Assistance Dashboard

The Department of State and the United States African Development Foundation (USADF) are pleased to announce that data for USADF is now available on the Foreign Assistance Dashboard (www.foreignassistance.gov). The addition of USADF budget, obligation, …

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Published on October 18, 2013 - 21:34 GMT

Africa: Sudan Takes Improved Steps To Assist Refugees

The United States welcomes Sudan’s decision to issue work permits to some 30,000 refugees in eastern Sudan. Sudan currently hosts more than 125,000 refugees from Eritrea and Chad, of whom 80,000 are Eritreans in protracted situations, having arrived in …

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Published on October 16, 2013 - 15:36 GMT

Africa: Uganda

More information about Uganda is available on the Uganda Page and from other Department of State publications and other sources listed at the end of this fact sheet. U.S.-UGANDA RELATIONS The United States established diplomatic relations with Uganda in …

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Published on October 15, 2013 - 23:58 GMT

Africa: Death of Peacekeepers in Darfur

On Sunday morning, unidentified gunmen attacked and killed three Senegalese peacekeepers participating in the joint United Nations-African Union Hybrid Mission in Darfur (UNAMID). One other peacekeeper from Senegal was injured. This attack comes just two …

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Published on October 11, 2013 - 19:20 GMT

Africa: Equatorial Guinea National Day

On behalf of President Obama and the people of the United States, I offer best wishes to the people of Equatorial Guinea as you celebrate your National Day on October 12. The United States and Equatorial Guinea share many binding ties. Our close …

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Published on October 9, 2013 - 18:31 GMT

Africa: Uganda National Day Message

On behalf of President Obama and the people of the United States, I congratulate the people of Uganda as you celebrate the 51st anniversary of your independence on October 9. On this day, we recognize and applaud the progress Uganda has achieved since its …

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Published on October 9, 2013 - 00:05 GMT

Africa: Security and Governance in Somalia: Consolidating Gains, Confronting Challenges, and Charting the Path Forward

Good afternoon, Chairman Coons, Ranking Member Flake, and distinguished Members of the Committee. It is my pleasure to appear before you today to talk about Somalia, which, during my tenure as Assistant Secretary of State for African Affairs, will remain …

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Published on October 3, 2013 - 23:38 GMT

Africa: Lesotho National Day Message

On behalf of President Obama and the people of the United States, I congratulate the people of Lesotho as you celebrate your National Day this October 4. Lesotho is a longstanding friend and partner of the United States. Together, our countries are …

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Published on October 1, 2013 - 22:17 GMT

Africa: Key U.S. Outcomes at the UN Human Rights Council 24th Session

The outcomes of the 24th Session of the Human Rights Council (HRC) underscored the importance of robust U.S. engagement at the Council, where the United States continues to work with a diverse range of countries from all regions to address urgent human …

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