As part of celebrating this year’s Women’s History Month, we highlighted the work of African women who are U.S. program alumni making an impact in their communities. Hyasintha Ntuyeko, Mandela Washington Fellowship alumna from Tanzania This week, we meet Tanzanian Hyasintha Ntuyeko, a social entrepreneur and CEO of Kasole Secrets, a company that brings innovative …
Read More» Today, the African continent celebrates Africa Day, and as the U.S. Ambassador to the African Union (AU) and Permanent Representative to the UN Economic Commission for Africa, I am pleased and honored to commemorate this 57th edition. The AU plays a key role on the continent, and as the first dedicated non-African mission accredited to the …
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Ambassadors and distinguished colleagues, it is my distinct honor to be here today to kick-off fruitful discussions on ways in which the United States and the African Union can collectively work together to prevent and counter the rise of violent extremism in Africa. I would like to extend my appreciation to Director of the African …
Read More» On behalf of the U.S. Mission to the African Union, I would like to personally congratulate you on being selected as a Mandela Washington Fellow. While the road each of you took to arrive at this point in your career may vary greatly, we are all united by our shared vision for Africa—an Africa that …
Read More» General Phiri, General Allyn, Excellency Ghambi, Ambassadors, distinguished guests, ladies and gentlemen. It is my distinct honor to be in Lilongwe, Malawi to participate in the fifth African Land Forces Summit. I would like to personally commend the Malawian Defense Forces for hosting this high level event, bringing together Land Forces Chiefs from across Africa …
Read More» Good morning everyone! I am excited to be here with you today and learn about the work you are doing to address the challenge of ensuring energy access to all in Africa. I am also pleased that you are all alumni of U.S. government exchange programs including the Mandela Washington Fellowship of the Young African …
Read More» Madame Chairperson, Ambassadors, Distinguished guests, ladies and gentlemen, It is my distinct honor to be here today to recognize the many advancements made to address gender inequality in Africa and reflect on what more can be done to realize the aspirations of Agenda 2063 towards empowering and developing women and young girls. I would like …
Read More» Dr. Desta, thank you for asking me to join the live streaming of the museum’s opening. So excited to be here; I was in Washington for several weeks this summer as I prepared for my Senate hearings and eventual arrival to become the U.S. Ambassador to the African Union. The museum’s glorious building was already …
Read More» Distinguished colleagues, good morning. Thank you for the opportunity to speak with you today about the U.S. – AU partnership. Next month, December 22, to be exact, will mark the 10thanniversary of the establishment of the U.S. Mission to the AU. We are indeed proud to have been the first non-African Mission dedicated exclusively to …
Read More» On Wednesday, Chargé d’affaires of the U.S. Mission to the African Union (USAU), Ambasador Susan D. Page hosted an event to recognize the first cohort of Africa CDC Epidemiologists. U.S. CDC is supporting nine Epidemiologists from AU Member States to staff the Africa CDC. The AU, U.S., China, and other partners are collaborating to provide …
Read More» International Visitors Leadership Program (IVLP) participant Mr. Ibraheem Sanusi met with Ambassador Susan D. Page, Chargé D’affaires to the U.S. Mission to the African Union (USAU) to share his experiences on his recent visit to the United States. Mr. Ibrhaeem Sanusi, Governance and Democracy analyst, participated in the IVLP program entitled “Managing Conflicts in a …
Read More» On June 23, recent International Visitors Leadership Program (IVLP) participant Mr. Thiam Nouhou met with Ambassador Susan D. Page, Chargé D’affaires to the U.S. Mission to the African Union (USAU) to share his experiences on his recent visit to the United states. Mr. Thiam Nouhou, Senior Policy Officer at Bureau of Chairperson, participated in the …
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