Young African Leaders Initiative (YALI) Empowers Women

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 …

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Portraits of African Women in Action Photography Contest 2021 Official Rules

U.S. Mission to the African Union Official Photo Contest Rules Portraits of African Women in Action Photography Contest 2021 I. Contest Organizer Portraits of African Women in Action Photography Contest 2021 is organized by the U.S. Mission to the African Union (USAU). II. Description of the Contest Objectives As part of celebrating Women’s History Month, …

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Remarks by Ambassador Jessye Lapenn at the African Union Peace and Security Council (PSC)

Jessye Lapenn  U.S. Ambassador to the African Union at the African Union Peace and Security Council October 17, 2019 (As prepared for delivery)   Good morning Mr. Chairperson, excellencies, ladies and gentlemen. It is my absolute honor and pleasure to address the Council today for the first time since my arrival to Addis as the U.S. …

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Launch of OPIC 2X Africa and African Women’s Economic Empowerment Dialogue

Today, in front of women leaders and entrepreneurs at the UN Economic Commission for Africa (UNECA) in Addis Ababa, Advisor to the President Ivanka Trump and Overseas Private Investment Corporation (OPIC) Acting President and CEO David Bohigian launched OPIC 2X Africa, a W-GDP initiative, which seeks to directly invest $350 million to help mobilize $1 …

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