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The United States Sanctions Three Individuals for Threatening Peace in South Sudan

Today, the United States imposed sanctions on three individuals for their roles in the conflict in South Sudan. Israel Ziv and Obac William Olawo were designated by the Department of Treasury’s Office of Foreign Asset Control (OFAC) for being leaders of entities whose actions expanded or extend the conflict in South Sudan. Gregory Vasili was ...

By U.S. Mission to The African Union | 17 December, 2018 | Topics: News, Press Releases

Signing of Memorandum of Cooperation between the United States Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the African Union Commission

Today at African Union Commission Headquarters in Addis Ababa, the United States and the African Union Commission signed a Memorandum of Cooperation (MOC) that reaffirms commitment to the Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC). The MOC deepens the existing partnership between the U.S. CDC and Africa CDC by enhancing cooperation in surveillance, ...

By U.S. Mission to The African Union | 30 November, 2018 | Topics: Press Releases

African Union Commission and the United States Commit to Advance Efforts Towards Stability and Development in Africa

Joint Communique November 29, 2019 Addis Ababa, Ethiopia: The African Union (AU) Commission and the United States of America convened the 6th annual High Level Dialogue at the African Union Headquarters, Addis Ababa. Led by the African Union Commission Deputy Chairperson Amb. Kwesi Quartey and the Assistant Secretary of State for African Affairs Tibor Nagy, ...

By U.S. Mission to The African Union | 30 November, 2018 | Topics: Press Releases

Troika Intervention at the IGAD Council of Ministers’ Meeting on South Sudan

PRESS RELEASE November 16, 2018 Troika Intervention at the IGAD Council of Ministers’ Meeting on South Sudan The following statement was issued jointly by the Governments of the United States, United Kingdom, and Norway. The members of the Troika (the United States, Norway, and the United Kingdom) welcome the progress that has been made ...

By U.S. Mission to The African Union | 16 November, 2018 | Topics: Africa, Press Releases | Tags: South Sudan

Press Release: Secretary Tillerson’s Meeting with African Union Commission Chairperson Moussa Faki Mahamat

U.S. DEPARTMENT OF STATE Office of the Spokesperson For Immediate Release READOUT March 8, 2018 Secretary Tillerson’s Meeting with African Union Commission Chairperson Moussa Faki Mahamat The following is attributable to Spokesperson Heather Nauert Secretary Rex Tillerson met with AUC Chairperson Moussa Faki today to reaffirm the United States’ and AU’s mutual respect and strong ...

By taddessem | 9 March, 2018 | Topics: Africa, Press Releases

High Level Meeting Between the AUC Chairperson and U.S. Secretary of State Joint Communique

HIGH LEVEL MEETING BETWEEN AUC CHAIRPERSON AND U.S. SECRETARY OF STATE Joint Communique Addis Ababa (8 March 2018): African Union (AU) Commission Chairperson Moussa Faki Mahamat today hosted U.S. Secretary of State Rex Tillerson at the AU Headquarters in Addis Ababa. Both sides reaffirmed their strong commitment to the shared goal of a stable and ...

By taddessem | 9 March, 2018 | Topics: Africa, Alert, Press Releases, Secretary Rex Tillerson

USAU Recognizes Africa CDC Fellows

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 ...

By U.S. Mission to The African Union | 1 August, 2016 | Topics: Press Releases

IVLP Debrief with Ibraheem Sanusi

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 ...

By U.S. Mission to The African Union | 1 August, 2016 | Topics: International Visitors Leadership Program (IVLP), Press Releases

IVLP Debrief with Thiam Nouhou

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 ...

By U.S. Mission to The African Union | 24 June, 2016 | Topics: International Visitors Leadership Program (IVLP), Press Releases

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