MS. BADWI: Hello. I am Zenab Badwi. Welcome to this Hardtalk Special, coming to you from the University of Addis Ababa with the U.S. Secretary of State, John Kerry. As the African Union celebrates 50 years, many are hoping that this golden jubilee will …
SECRETARY KERRY: Thank you very much. Good evening, everybody. The last thing anybody needs is a long speech after a long (inaudible) middle of dinner. So let me just say very, very quickly I want to thank (inaudible) Dlamini Zuma. I thank her for her …
AMBASSADOR BATTLE: Let me, first of all, welcome each of you here. We gather for a number of occasions. One is to remember those persons who lost their lives in Boston and those who were damaged by the events in Boston. We’ve also come to celebrate the …
SECRETARY KERRY: Thank you very much. Good morning, everybody. It’s my privilege to be here at this special celebration of the 50th anniversary of the African Union and its predecessor organization. And I’m very, very pleased to have just met with Prime …
The United States condemns in the strongest terms the vicious terrorist attacks on a Nigerien army facility in Agadez and a uranium mining facility, operated by a French company, in Arlit on May 23. Our thoughts and prayers are with the families of the …
Thank you for that kind introduction. Ambassador Mombuli, Ambassador Baali, Ambassador Odembo, Excellencies, ladies and gentlemen, and all protocol observed, good evening. It is a distinct honor to be here with you this evening to celebrate Africa Day and …
The United States is deeply concerned about the fighting in northeastern Nigeria following President Jonathan’s declaration of a state of emergency in the Borno, Yobe, and Adamawa states. We are also deeply concerned by credible allegations that Nigerian …
As Prepared Thank you Lyal for the kind introduction. I am delighted to be in South Africa again. I visited last fall with Secretary of State Hillary Clinton. What was most striking then, and continues to be the case today, is the extent to which the image …
Thank you. Thank you Principal Daniel and Director Haileselassie. I am delighted to visit this beautiful country. It is my first trip – and I have quickly learned what Ethiopian hospitality is all about. And right now, I am going to ask two people to come …
QUESTION: Could you tell me please what you think about the recent conflict in Cote d'Ivoire and what are your suggestions for sustainable peace? ACTING ASSISTANT SECRETARY YAMAMOTO: Ultimately in any post conflict scenario, there needs to be social …
Under Secretary for Political Affairs Wendy Sherman will present opening remarks to the inaugural session of the U.S.-Liberia Partnership Dialogue, Tuesday, May 7, at the U.S. Institute for Peace. A high-level Liberian delegation, led by Augustine Ngafuan …
Under Secretary of State for Economic Growth, Energy, and the Environment Robert D. Hormats is traveling in South Africa, May 6-10, 2013, to meet with government officials, civil society, advocate for U.S. businesses and investors, and to highlight Africa’ …
Under Secretary for Political Affairs Wendy Sherman will host the inaugural session of the U.S.-Liberia Partnership Dialogue, Tuesday, May 7. She will be joined by a high-level Liberian delegation including the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Minister of …
Good morning. I want to thank Prime Minister Cameron and President Hassan Sheikh for hosting today’s conference on Somalia. When we last met at Lancaster House, the fate of Somalia’s transition was very much in doubt. But thanks to the courageous efforts …
I want to thank you, Minister Ngafuan, for sharing your reflections on the U.S.-Liberia Partnership Dialogue, they were indeed very eloquent. I also as you did want to recognize the hard work of the U.S. Institute of Peace staff, of course its leader …
On behalf of the American people, I extend my best wishes to the people of Togo as they celebrate their independence on April 27. In commemorating this important event, we also celebrate our long history of friendly and productive relations. The United …
On behalf of President Obama and the people of the United States, I congratulate the people of the Republic of South Africa and offer my best wishes as you celebrate Freedom Day April 27. The partnership between the United States and South Africa is …
On behalf of all Americans, I send best wishes to the people of Sierra Leone as they celebrate 52 years of independence on April 27. We congratulate Sierra Leone on having completed last year its third consecutive series of free and fair presidential and …
SECRETARY KERRY: Good morning. I’m very happy to welcome His Excellency, Foreign Minister Ashiru of Nigeria. We have a close association, close working partnership, and Nigeria is a very important leader within the African Union as well as the Economic …
As part of the United States efforts to combat the illegal trade in wildlife and promote conservation, 13 parks and wildlife ministry officials, field agents, and nongovernmental organization leaders from across Africa will visit the United States April 22 …
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