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Published on May 23, 2012 - 16:10 GMT

Africa: The State Department Partners with the Organization for Economic and Cooperative Development to Support Middle East and ...

Fact Sheet Office of the Spokesperson Washington, DC May 23, 2012 .addthis_toolbox.addthis_pill_combo_style a {margin: 0px 2px 0px 2px;} The State Department, through its office of the U.S. – Middle East Partnership Initiative (MEPI), …

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Published on May 22, 2012 - 01:10 GMT

Africa: President Joyce Banda's First Six Weeks

Press Statement Mark C. Toner Acting Spokesperson , Office of the Spokesperson Washington, DC May 21, 2012 .addthis_toolbox.addthis_pill_combo_style a {margin: 0px 2px 0px 2px;} The United States commends the bold actions taken by …

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Published on May 19, 2012 - 02:10 GMT

Africa: Cameroon National Day

Remarks Hillary Rodham Clinton Secretary of State Washington, DC May 18, 2012 .addthis_toolbox.addthis_pill_combo_style a {margin: 0px 2px 0px 2px;} On behalf of President Obama and the people of the United States, I am delighted to …

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Published on May 17, 2012 - 12:10 GMT

Africa: Countering Narcotics Threats in West Africa

Testimony William R. Brownfield Assistant Secretary , Bureau of International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs Statement before the Senate Caucus on International Narcotics Control Washington, DC May 16, 2012 .addthis_toolbox.addthis_pill_ …

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Published on May 11, 2012 - 22:12 GMT

Africa: The Political and Security Situation in Mali

Press Statement Victoria Nuland Department Spokesperson , Office of the Spokesperson Washington, DC May 11, 2012 .addthis_toolbox.addthis_pill_combo_style a {margin: 0px 2px 0px 2px;} The United States is deeply concerned about the …

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Published on May 11, 2012 - 13:12 GMT

Africa: South Africa Freedom Day

Remarks William J. Burns Deputy Secretary Fairmont Hotel Washington, DC May 10, 2012 .addthis_toolbox.addthis_pill_combo_style a {margin: 0px 2px 0px 2px;} Ambassador Rasool, Senator Lugar, Representative Dellums and other …

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Published on May 10, 2012 - 12:12 GMT

Africa: LIONS@FRICA Partnership to Promote African Innovation and Entrepreneurship

Media Note Office of the Spokesperson Washington, DC May 10, 2012 .addthis_toolbox.addthis_pill_combo_style a {margin: 0px 2px 0px 2px;} Today at the World Economic Forum on Africa in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, high-level representatives …

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Published on May 9, 2012 - 22:11 GMT

Africa: ICTR Judgment Against Perpetrators of Genocide in Rwanda

Press Statement Victoria Nuland Department Spokesperson , Office of the Spokesperson Washington, DC May 9, 2012 .addthis_toolbox.addthis_pill_combo_style a {margin: 0px 2px 0px 2px;} The United States welcomes the May 8, 2012 …

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Published on May 3, 2012 - 23:12 GMT

Africa: Somalia Political Process

Press Statement Mark C. Toner Deputy Spokesperson , Office of the Spokesperson Washington, DC May 3, 2012 .addthis_toolbox.addthis_pill_combo_style a {margin: 0px 2px 0px 2px;} Less than four months remain for Somali leaders to …

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Published on May 1, 2012 - 12:10 GMT

Africa: Attack on Church Services at Bayero University in Kano, Nigeria

Press Statement Hillary Rodham Clinton Secretary of State Washington, DC May 1, 2012 The United States strongly condemns the recent attacks on innocent civilians in Nigeria, including yesterday's disgraceful assault during church services at Bayero …

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Published on April 30, 2012 - 21:10 GMT

Africa: Good Practices in the Processing of Uranium Ore Concentrate

Remarks Ambassador Bonnie D. Jenkins Coordinator for Threat Reduction Programs IAEA Regional Seminar Windhoek, Namibia April 23, 2012 Good morning. I want to thank the Government of Namibia and the International Atomic Energy Agency for hosting …

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Published on April 30, 2012 - 18:10 GMT

Africa: The LRA, Boko Haram, Al-Shabaab, AQIM, and Other Sources of Instability in Africa

Testimony Don Yamamoto Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary , Bureau of African Affairs Before the House Foreign Affairs Committee Washington, DC Full Statement Submitted April 25, 2012 Thank you very much Madame Chairman and Members of the …

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Published on April 27, 2012 - 20:11 GMT

Africa: International Security and Nonproliferation Bureau Hosts Kenyan Delegation

Media Note Office of the Spokesperson Washington, DC April 27, 2012 MEDIA NOTE Assistant Secretary of State Thomas M. Countryman welcomes a senior-level Kenyan delegation to Washington, D.C. from April 30 – May 5, 2012 for a Legal- …

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Published on April 27, 2012 - 12:12 GMT

Africa: Togo National Day

Press Statement Hillary Rodham Clinton Secretary of State Washington, DC April 27, 2012 On behalf President Obama and the people of the United States, I am delighted to send best wishes to the people of Togo as you celebrate the 52nd anniversary of …

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Published on April 24, 2012 - 00:10 GMT

Africa: Sports Visitors from Kenya and Nigeria To Participate in Track & Field Program

Media Note Washington, DC April 23, 2012 The U.S. Department of State’s Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs announced today a track and field Sports Visitors exchange that brings 13 youth athletes and two coaches from Kenya and Nigeria to …

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Published on April 17, 2012 - 18:12 GMT

Africa: Zimbabwe National Day

Press Statement Hillary Rodham Clinton Secretary of State Washington, DC April 17, 2012 On behalf of President Obama and the people of the United States, I am delighted to send best wishes to the people of Zimbabwe as you celebrate the 32nd anniversary …

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Published on April 11, 2012 - 19:11 GMT

Africa: Nigeria, One Year After Elections

Remarks Johnnie Carson Assistant Secretary , Bureau of African Affairs As Prepared Center for Strategic and International Studies Washington, DC April 9, 2012 var runVideo_1460401_pre = function() { if (typeof …

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Published on April 10, 2012 - 22:17 GMT

Africa: Los Angeles-based Dance Company Jazz Tap Ensemble Tours Africa With U.S. Department of State's DanceMotion USA(SM)

Media Note Office of the Spokesperson Washington, DC April 10, 2012 The U.S. Department of State’s Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs and the Brooklyn Academy of Music will send Jazz Tap Ensemble, a Los Angeles-based dance company, to the …

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Published on April 9, 2012 - 21:10 GMT

Africa: New President of Malawi

Press Statement Victoria Nuland Department Spokesperson , Office of the Spokesperson Washington, DC April 9, 2012 The United States congratulates Joyce Banda on becoming the new president of Malawi and looks forward to continued partnership with the …

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Published on April 7, 2012 - 23:10 GMT

Africa: Commemoration of 18th Anniversary of the 1994 Rwandan Genocide

Press Statement Hillary Rodham Clinton Secretary of State Washington, DC April 7, 2012 Today we remember and honor the lives lost and families destroyed on that tragic day 18 years ago in Rwanda. The United States stands in solidarity with the Rwandan …

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