Secretary Blinken’s Call with Senegalese President Sall READOUT OFFICE OF THE SPOKESPERSON JUNE 7, 2023 The following is attributable to Spokesperson Matthew Miller: Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken spoke with Senegalese President Macky Sall today. Secretary Blinken and President Sall discussed the political situation and recent unrest in Senegal. Secretary Blinken expressed his condolences for those killed and injured during the recent violence. The Secretary …
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By U.S. Mission to The African Union | 7 June, 2023 | Topics: Africa, News, Political Affairs, Press Releases, Public Affairs, U.S. & The African Union, U.S. Mission to The African Union
U.S. Measures in Response to the Crisis in Sudan As directed by the President in his May 4 Executive Order, today we are holding accountable the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF), Rapid Support Forces (RSF), and entities under their control for actions that threaten the peace, security, and stability of Sudan. The United States is implementing three specific measures to promote accountability for the …
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By U.S. Mission to The African Union | 1 June, 2023 | Topics: Africa, News, Political Affairs, Press Releases, U.S. & The African Union, U.S. Mission to The African Union
On the Unrest in Senegal PRESS STATEMENT MATTHEW MILLER, DEPARTMENT SPOKESPERSON JUNE 3, 2023 As a strong friend and partner to Senegal, the United States is troubled and saddened by the violence and damage we have witnessed in many parts of the country. We offer our deep condolences to the families and friends of those who have died, and we wish a fast and …
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By U.S. Mission to The African Union | 3 May, 2023 | Topics: Africa, News, Political Affairs, Press Releases, Public Affairs, U.S. & The African Union, U.S. Mission to The African Union
World Press Freedom Day PRESS STATEMENT ANTONY J. BLINKEN, SECRETARY OF STATE MAY 3, 2023 On the 30th annual World Press Freedom Day, the United States extends our deep gratitude to the remarkable journalists and media professionals around the world whose work ensures the flow of information and ideas that form the lifeblood of free and open societies. Today we also reflect on the tremendous sacrifice paid by so …
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By U.S. Mission to The African Union | 3 May, 2023 | Topics: Africa, News, Press Releases, Public Affairs, U.S. & The African Union, U.S. Mission to The African Union
Statement by Ambassador Linda Thomas-Greenfield on World Press Freedom Day United States Mission to the United Nations Office of Press and Public Diplomacy For Immediate Release May 3, 2023 This year marks the 30th anniversary of World Press Freedom Day and a lot has changed in three decades. We’ve seen the rise of global networks and a revolution in news reporting brought on by …
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By U.S. Mission to The African Union | 3 May, 2023 | Topics: Africa, News, Press Releases, Public Affairs, U.S. & The African Union, U.S. Mission to The African Union
By U.S. Mission to The African Union | 22 April, 2023 | Topics: Africa, News, Political Affairs, Press Releases, Public Affairs, Speeches, U.S. & The African Union, U.S. Mission to The African Union
G7 Japan 2023 Foreign Ministers’ Communiqué (Section 10 G7-Africa Partnership) MEDIA NOTE OFFICE OF THE SPOKESPERSON APRIL 18, 2023 The text of the following communiqué was released by the G7 foreign ministers of Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, the United Kingdom and the United States of America and the High Representative of the European Union. I. INTRODUCTION We, the G7 Foreign Ministers of Canada, France, …
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By U.S. Mission to The African Union | 19 April, 2023 | Topics: Africa, News, Political Affairs, Press Releases, Public Affairs, U.S. & The African Union, U.S. Mission to The African Union
Statement on Arrests of Political Opponents in Tunisia PRESS STATEMENT VEDANT PATEL, PRINCIPAL DEPUTY SPOKESPERSON APRIL 19, 2023 The arrests by the Tunisian government of political opponents and critics are fundamentally at odds with the principles Tunisians adopted in a constitution that explicitly guarantees freedom of opinion, thought, and expression. The arrest on Monday of former Speaker of Parliament Rached Ghannouchi, the closure of the Nahda party headquarters, …
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By U.S. Mission to The African Union | 19 April, 2023 | Topics: Africa, News, Political Affairs, Press Releases, Public Affairs, U.S. & The African Union, U.S. Mission to The African Union
Secretary Blinken’s Calls with General Abdel Fattah al Burhan, Commander of the Sudanese Armed Forces, and Mohamed Hamdan Dagalo, Commander of the Rapid Support Forces READOUT OFFICE OF THE SPOKESPERSON APRIL 17, 2023 The below is attributable to Principal Deputy Spokesperson Vedant Patel: Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken spoke separately today with General Abdel Fattah al Burhan, Commander of the Sudanese Armed Forces, and General Mohamed Hamdan Dagalo, Commander of the Rapid Support Forces, and underscored the urgency of reaching a ceasefire to …
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By U.S. Mission to The African Union | 17 April, 2023 | Topics: Africa, News, Press Releases, U.S. & The African Union, U.S. Mission to The African Union
Update on the Situation in Sudan PRESS STATEMENT ANTONY J. BLINKEN, SECRETARY OF STATE APRIL 15, 2023 I welcomed the opportunity April 15 to consult with Faisal bin Farhan al-Saud, Foreign Minister of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, and Abdullah bin Zayed al-Nahyan, Foreign Minister of the United Arab Emirates, about the dangerous fighting between the Sudanese Armed Forces and the Rapid Support Forces, which threatens the …
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By U.S. Mission to The African Union | 15 April, 2023 | Topics: Africa, News, Political Affairs, Press Releases, U.S. & The African Union, U.S. Mission to The African Union, U.S. Secretary of State
State Department Partners with Africa Fintech Summit MEDIA NOTE OFFICE OF THE SPOKESPERSON APRIL 10, 2023 Officials from the Department of State will highlight the U.S. commitment to supporting Africa’s digital transformation at the Africa Fintech Summit on April 12 at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center in Washington, D.C. The Department is a partner of the biannual event, which this year will focus on fintech regulatory …
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By U.S. Mission to The African Union | 11 April, 2023 | Topics: Africa, News, Press Releases, Public Affairs, Science & Tech, U.S. & The African Union, U.S. Mission to The African Union
Statement by Ambassador Linda Thomas-Greenfield on Kwibuka 29 United States Mission to the United Nations Office of Press and Public Diplomacy For Immediate Release April 7, 2023 Twenty-nine years ago, an unimaginable horror occurred. During 100 days of terror in Rwanda, hundreds of thousands of Tutsi were murdered in a genocide – violence incited by hate speech that was directed at minority …
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By U.S. Mission to The African Union | 10 April, 2023 | Topics: Africa, News, Political Affairs, Press Releases, Public Affairs, Speeches, U.S. & The African Union, U.S. Mission to The African Union
Remarks by Vice President Harris in Moderated Conversation Following Her Historic Trip to Africa National Museum of African American History and Culture Washington, D.C. 4:39 P.M. EDT THE VICE PRESIDENT: Good afternoon, everybody. (Laughs.) AUDIENCE: Good afternoon! MS. NABONGO: Good afternoon. THE VICE PRESIDENT: Good afternoon. MS. NABONGO: It’s so nice to see you in D.C. — THE VICE PRESIDENT: I know. MS. NABONGO: — after seeing you …
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By U.S. Mission to The African Union | 7 April, 2023 | Topics: Africa, News, Press Releases, Public Affairs, Speeches, U.S. & The African Union, U.S. Mission to The African Union, Vice President of the United States
Remarks by Vice President Harris in Meeting with Private Sector and Philanthropic Leaders on Digital Inclusion in Africa THE VICE PRESIDENT: Well, good afternoon, everyone. And again, thank you all, these extraordinary global leaders, for coming together around this table for a very important discussion and for combining our resources, both intellectual, mental, and — and in terms of the work that we each do. I’m very much looking forward to the …
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By U.S. Mission to The African Union | 3 April, 2023 | Topics: Africa, Environment, News, Press Releases, Public Affairs, Speeches, U.S. & The African Union, U.S. Mission to The African Union
FACT SHEET: Vice President Harris Announces Over $7 Billion in Private Sector and U.S. Government Commitments to Promote Climate Resilience, Adaptation, and Mitigation across Africa In Lusaka, Zambia, in response to Vice President Kamala Harris’s call for the private sector to promote and enhance climate resilience, adaptation and mitigation across Africa, the private sector made over $7 billion in new commitments. Additionally, the U.S. Government is announcing new federal funding and initiatives to expand access to climate information services and …
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By U.S. Mission to The African Union | 3 April, 2023 | Topics: Africa, Environment, Fact Sheets, News, Press Releases, Public Affairs, U.S. & The African Union, U.S. Mission to The African Union
Remarks by Vice President Harris on Increasing Climate Resilience, Adaptation, and Mitigation Across Africa Panuka Farm Lusaka, Zambia THE VICE PRESIDENT: Well, thank you, Bruno. I really appreciate the name “Panuka” and that it is about “be clever,” because, really, isn’t that at the heart of what we want people to do? Which is to use their imagination, use your vision, and be encouraged to use it in a …
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By U.S. Mission to The African Union | 3 April, 2023 | Topics: Africa, Environment, News, Press Releases, Speeches, U.S. & The African Union, U.S. Mission to The African Union
As President Biden has often said, we are now in the early years of what will be a decisive decade – especially on climate. The choices that we make today, and the remainder of this decade will determine the fate of our forests and our oceans, of our weather, of our food supply. Today’s youth …
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By U.S. Mission to The African Union | 31 March, 2023 | Topics: Africa, Chargé D’Affaires, Environment, News, Press Releases, Public Affairs, U.S. & The African Union, U.S. Mission to The African Union
Secretary Blinken’s Meeting with African Union Commission Chairperson Faki READOUT OFFICE OF THE SPOKESPERSON MARCH 16, 2023 The following is attributable to Spokesperson Ned Price: Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken today met with African Union Commission Chairperson Moussa Faki Mahamat to discuss follow up to the U.S.-Africa Leaders Summit and ways to further deepen the partnership between the United States and the African Union. During the meeting, …
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By U.S. Mission to The African Union | 17 March, 2023 | Topics: Africa, News, Political Affairs, Press Releases, Public Affairs, U.S. & The African Union, U.S. Mission to The African Union, U.S. Secretary of State
Congratulations to the African Union (AU) on the conclusion of a successful Summit! The United States recognizes President Tshisekedi’s leadership over the last year and welcomes President Sall’s tenure at the helm of the Assembly. This year marks twenty years since the founding of the AU and nearly seventy years since its predecessor, the Organization for African …
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By U.S. Mission to The African Union | 7 February, 2022 | Topics: Africa, News, U.S. & The African Union
Addis Ababa, 23 September 2021—Today, during a high-level event on COVID-19, on the margins of the UN General Assembly, the Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC), the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) and the U.S. Mission to the African Union (USAU) called on partners and governments to …
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By U.S. Mission to The African Union | 23 September, 2021 | Topics: Africa, Ambassador, News, Press Releases, U.S. & The African Union | Tags: Vaccine
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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By U.S. Mission to The African Union | 30 July, 2021 | Topics: Africa, Alumni, Exclude, Gender Issues, U.S. & The African Union
ATTN: U.S. Mission to the African Union Launches Intellectual Property Rights Forum DATE: May 18, 2021 3:30pm – 6pm Ethiopia Time LOCATION: Virtual MEMO: An initiative hosted by the U.S. Mission to the African Union and the Global Startup Ecosystem (GSE) The U.S. Mission to the African Union is pleased to announce the launch of the first Intellectual Property Rights Forum …
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By U.S. Mission to The African Union | 17 May, 2021 | Topics: Africa, Alumni, Ambassador, Art & Culture, Commercial Affairs, Economic Affairs, News, Press Releases, U.S. & The African Union | Tags: IPR, Trade
Jessye Lapenn U.S. Ambassador to the African Union at the African Union Peace and Security Council Open Session on Hate Crimes and Fighting Genocide Ideology in Africa April 12, 2021 (As delivered) Distinguished Chairperson, Excellencies, and Colleagues, thank you for the opportunity to speak on this important topic, Hate Crimes and Fighting Genocide Ideology in Africa. This …
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By U.S. Mission to The African Union | 12 April, 2021 | Topics: Africa, Ambassador, News, Political Affairs, Speeches, U.S. & The African Union, U.S. Mission to The African Union | Tags: Hate crimes, peace and security
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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By U.S. Mission to The African Union | 11 March, 2021 | Topics: Africa, Gender Issues, News | Tags: Photo contest, Women Empowerment
The U.S. Mission to the African Union joins with the people of the United States, Africa, and the world in condemning the killing of George Floyd in Minneapolis, MN on May 25, 2020. The officer involved in Mr. Floyd’s death has been arrested for murder and manslaughter and the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the District …
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By U.S. Mission to The African Union | 2 June, 2020 | Topics: Africa, News, Press Releases, U.S. Mission to The African Union
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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By U.S. Mission to The African Union | 25 May, 2020 | Topics: Africa, Ambassador, Exclude, News, Speeches, U.S. & The African Union | Tags: Africa Day
By U.S. Mission to The African Union | 3 April, 2020 | Topics: Africa, Health Issues, News | Tags: COVID19
The United States is Leading the Humanitarian and Health Assistance Response to COVID-19 The U.S. government is leading the world’s humanitarian and health assistance response to the COVID-19 pandemic. We are mobilizing all necessary resources to respond rapidly, both at home and abroad. As part of this comprehensive and generous U.S. response, the State Department …
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By U.S. Mission to The African Union | 27 March, 2020 | Topics: Africa, Health Issues, News | Tags: Factsheet
By U.S. Mission to The African Union | 19 February, 2020 | Topics: Africa, Business, Economic Affairs, News, Speeches
By U.S. Mission to The African Union | 19 February, 2020 | Topics: Africa, Press Releases, U.S. & The African Union
The African Union Commission (AUC) and the United States convened for the 7th Annual AUC – U.S. High-Level Dialogue, led by Ambassador David Hale, Under Secretary of State for Political Affairs, and Ambassador Smaїl Chergui, AU Commissioner for Peace and Security, on November 15, 2019, in Washington, D.C. The AUC and the United States reaffirmed …
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By U.S. Mission to The African Union | 19 November, 2019 | Topics: Africa, Ambassador, Economic Affairs, News, Press Releases, U.S. & The African Union | Tags: Security, Trade
Remarks for National Day 2019 (243rd Independence Day) “U.S. Support for Economic Integration in Africa” May 7, 2019 Excellencies, Your Excellency Kwesi Quartey, Deputy Chairperson of the African Union Commission, former Prime Minister of Ethiopia Hailemariam Desalegn, fellow members of the diplomatic corps, distinguished guests, ladies and gentlemen – Good evening! Together with Ambassador …
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By U.S. Mission to The African Union | 8 May, 2019 | Topics: Africa, Ambassador, Speeches
AFRICAN UNION COMMISSION AND THE UNITED STATES COMMIT TO ADVANCE WOMEN’S ECONOMIC EMPOWERMENT AND ENTREPRENEURSHIP Joint Communique Addis Ababa,15 April 2019: Amb. Kwesi Quartey, Deputy Chairperson of the African Union Commission (AUC), received Ivanka Trump, Advisor to the President of the United States of America (USA), at the African Union Headquarters in Addis Ababa, …
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By U.S. Mission to The African Union | 15 April, 2019 | Topics: Africa, Business
Statement by the United States to the PSC on the Prevention of the Ideology of Hate, Genocide, and Hate Crimes in Africa April 3, 2019 Excellencies, Good morning. The United States is committed to the prevention of mass atrocities and genocide worldwide. The mass killing of civilians is an affront to our common humanity …
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By U.S. Mission to The African Union | 4 April, 2019 | Topics: Africa, Culture, Human Rights, Speeches
Statement by the United States to the AU’s Peace and Security Council Open Session, “Climate Change Funding in Line with the Africa Adaptation Initiative” February 19, 2019 The United States recognizes the African Union, as the leading regional organization on the continent, has a significant role to play in advancing climate adaptation efforts. We …
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By U.S. Mission to The African Union | 20 February, 2019 | Topics: Africa, Environment, U.S. & The African Union | Tags: Climate change
Remarks by Ambassador Mary Beth Leonard at the opening of the U.S.-Africa Trade and Investment Forum (As Delivered) February 11, 2019 Thank you, Florie. Good evening everyone and welcome to Addis. What an amazing turnout! Your presence here tonight for the launch of the U.S.-Africa Trade and Investment Forum is a testament to the fact …
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By U.S. Mission to The African Union | 13 February, 2019 | Topics: Africa, Business, Speeches
Remarks by Ambassador Mary Beth Leonard at the African Entrepreneur Forum (As Delivered) Opening Session Simien Room, Second Floor February 11, 2019 8:30 a.m. Thank you, Chris. Good morning everyone! For those of you who have traveled from across the continent, welcome to Addis Ababa – the diplomatic capital of Africa! I cannot overstate how …
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By U.S. Mission to The African Union | 13 February, 2019 | Topics: Africa, Business
African Entrepreneur Statement Delivered at U.S.-Africa Trade and Investment Forum Delivered by Selam Wondim CEO, GroHydro Excellency Ministers, Excellency Ambassador Mary Beth Leonard, Ladies and Gentlemen, My name is Selam Wondim, and I am young, ambitious, and ready to transform my country Ethiopia, and the African continent. I am the CEO and co-founder of …
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By U.S. Mission to The African Union | 13 February, 2019 | Topics: Africa, Business, Speeches
Assistant Secretary of State for African Affairs Tibor Nagy’s Opening Remarks U.S.-AU High Level Dialogue African Union Commission, Addis Ababa Thursday, November 29, 2018 8:50 a.m. (As prepared for delivery) Good morning everyone, and I am very pleased to be here in Addis today to join you for this important dialogue. I especially want …
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By U.S. Mission to The African Union | 29 November, 2018 | Topics: Africa, Speeches
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 …
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By U.S. Mission to The African Union | 16 November, 2018 | Topics: Africa, Press Releases | Tags: South Sudan
Remarks by Ambassador Mary Beth Leonard at the Second Annual U.S.-AU CVE Week African Union Commission, Addis Ababa Monday, October 29, 2018 Thank you. Welcome to Addis, Principal Deputy Coordinator for Counterterrorism Alina Romanowski. Good morning, everyone. What a fabulous crowd! It is my distinct honor to be here today to open the Second …
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By U.S. Mission to The African Union | 13 November, 2018 | Topics: Africa, Ambassador, Speeches | Tags: Countering Violent Extremism, CVE, USAU CVE Week 2018
Africa Regional Media Hub Press Briefing on U.S. policy in Africa with Assistant Secretary of State for the Bureau of African Affairs, Tibor P. Nagy, Jr. via Teleconference, Washington, D.C. October 23, 2018 Audio file: OPERATOR: Ladies and gentlemen, thank you for standing by and welcome to the briefing from Assistant Secretary Nagy. At this time all …
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By U.S. Mission to The African Union | 24 October, 2018 | Topics: Africa, News
Remarks Tibor P. Nagy, Jr. Assistant Secretary, Bureau of African Affairs Washington, DC September 17, 2018 Good afternoon distinguished ladies and gentlemen and thank you Mr. Secretary. I am grateful for the many friends, family, and colleagues who are here today – literally from around the nation and the world. And I greatly appreciate the …
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By U.S. Mission to The African Union | 24 September, 2018 | Topics: Africa, Key Officials, News, Speeches
Assistant Secretary, Bureau of African Affairs Term of Appointment: 07/23/2018 to present Ambassador Nagy, a retired career Foreign Service Officer, spent 32 years in government service, including over 20 years in assignments across Africa. He served as the United States Ambassador to Ethiopia (1999-2002), United States Ambassador to Guinea (1996-1999) as well as the Deputy Chief of …
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By U.S. Mission to The African Union | 24 September, 2018 | Topics: Africa, Key Officials
Excellencies, Honorable Guests: Director General Sultan Mohammed of the Ethiopian Geospatial Information Agency (optional: & current Africa Executive Board Chair of the Committee of Experts for the United Nations Global Geospatial Information Management); Director General Kumara Wakjira of the Ethiopian Wildlife Conservation Authority; Director Lee Schwartz of the Department of State’s Office of the Geographer and …
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By taddessem | 26 March, 2018 | Topics: Africa, Deputy Chief of Mission, Speeches | Tags: Combating Wildlife Trafficking, Wildlife
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 …
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By taddessem | 9 March, 2018 | Topics: Africa, Press Releases
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 …
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By taddessem | 9 March, 2018 | Topics: Africa, Alert, Former U.S. Government Leaders, Press Releases | Tags: Rex Tillerson
