Bureau of African Affairs

Date: 06/23/2010 Description: Official portrait: Assistant Secretary for African Affairs Johnnie Carson - State Dept Image
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Assistant Secretary Johnnie Carson leads the Department of State’s Bureau of African Affairs, the division in the Department focused on the development and management of U.S. policy concerning the continent.

There are five pillars that serve as the foundation of U.S. policy toward Africa:
1) Support for democracy and the strengthening of democratic institutions on the continent, including free, fair, and transparent elections.
2) Supporting African economic growth and development.
3) Conflict prevention, mitigation, and resolution.
4) Supporting Presidential initiatives such as the Global Health Initiative, Feed the Future, and the Global Climate Change Initiative.
5) Working with African nations on transnational issues such as drug smuggling, money laundering, illicit arms, and trafficking in persons.  More»

A Comprehensive Multi-year Strategy To Counter the Lord's Resistance Army

The United States comprehensive, multi-year strategy seeks to help the Governments of Uganda, C.A.R., the D.R.C., and South Sudan as well as the African Union and United Nations to mitigate and end the threat posed to civilians and regional stability by the LRA.  Fact Sheet»

Date: 05/15/2012 Description: Secretary of State Hillary Clinton greeting the 2012 AWEP participants in the Treaty Room at the State Department in Washington, DC. - State Dept Image Continued Training for AWEP Alumnae in Kenya
The U.S. Department of State and the Vital Voices Global Partnership will conduct follow-on training in Nairobi, Kenya for the 2012 African Women’s Entrepreneurship Program (AWEP) International Visitor Leadership Program (IVLP) alumnae, October 15-19, 2012.  Full Text»  AWEP» 
 

Date: 03/27/2012 Description: Map of Somalia © CIA World Fact Book Appointment of New Somalia Prime Minister
Oct. 10: The United States welcomes the October 6 appointment of Somalia’s new Prime Minister designate, Mr. Abdi Farah Shirdon by President Hassan Sheikh Mahamud. We look forward to Mr. Shirdon’s selection of a new Cabinet and the presentation of the new government to Parliament for review and endorsement in accordance with Somalia’s new provisional Constitution.  Full Text»

 

Remarks on Sudan, South Sudan, and Abeyi
Ambassador Rice (Oct. 4): "Last week was indeed a moment worth applauding. But the success of these agreements depends fully on the willingness and readiness of the two parties to implement them faithfully and with a sense of urgency, and to use the positive momentum that came out of last week’s agreements to address those remaining issues on which they failed to agree." Full Text»

Date: 06/21/2012 Description: Atmosphere at espnW's unveiling the world's largest photo mosaic of female athletes upon the Washington, DC Newseum. (Photo by Paul Morigi/Invision for espnW/AP Images) © AP ImageHonoring the Women of the U.S. Department of State and espnW Global Sports Mentoring Program
Oct. 4: The Department and espnW celebrated the end of the first month-long mentoring session with a luncheon highlighting 17 emerging leaders and their mentors from countries including Kenya, Nigeria, Rwanda, Zambia, and Zimbabwe.  More»

Date: 02/28/2011 Description: Secretary Clinton took questions from the press after addressing the Human Rights Council. Photo by Eric Bridiers (official photographer for this visit). - State Dept Image Accomplishments at the Human Rights Council 21st Session
Oct. 3: The resolution, which passed by consensus with more than 60 co-sponsors, reaffirms the importance of respect for the rights of peaceful association and assembly and human rights as essential components of democracy in countries such as Mali, Nigeria, and Sudan.  Full Text»

UN Secretary General Meeting on Sahel
Secretary Clinton (Sept. 26): "The United States has already provided more than $378 million to meet the escalating humanitarian needs in the Sahel, and we call on all parties to ensure unhindered access so that emergency aid meets those who need it most."  Full Text» Trip Page» Remarks on Mali»

Conversations With America
Assistant Secretary Carson (Sept. 14): "As people well know, instability, civil war, civil strife destroys the lives of people, undermines economic development, and robs countries and citizens of opportunity. And so the third pillar was to do as much as we could to continue our efforts to promote peace and stability."  Full Text»

Assessing U.S. Policy on Peacekeeping Operations in Africa

Assistant Secretary Carson (Sept. 14): "If we are to assist our African partners in achieving a more democratic, prosperous, stable, and secure Africa, we must address these conflicts. Conflict destabilizes states and borders, stifles economic growth and investment, and robs young Africans of the opportunity for an education and a better life. To address these conflicts, we need well-resourced UN, African Union (AU), and regional peacekeeping operations. That is why the topic of this hearing is so vitally important." Full Text»

Assistant Secretary Brimmer (Sept. 14): "These peacekeeping missions serve critical purposes: supporting a new country in South Sudan; helping run elections in Liberia; promoting stability in Cote d’Ivoire; trying to stem renewed violence in eastern Congo. These missions are challenging and risky, but they unquestionably contribute to peace and stability across the continent." Full Text»

Somalia Presidential Elections
Spokesperson Nuland (Sept. 11): "The United States congratulates Hassan Sheikh Mohamoud, who was elected President of the Federal Republic of Somalia yesterday, and we look forward to working with him. This presidential election was the final step in the roadmap to end the transition which marks the end of the Transitional Federal Government in Somalia. It’s also a hopeful sign of a new era of Somali governance." Full Text»  More»

United States-South Africa Partnership: Going Global
Secretary Clinton (Aug. 8): "We launched a new $7.5 million public-private partnership to improve teacher quality that brings together our governments, foundations, and businesses. We announced the start of an opportunity grants program that will help disadvantaged South African students study in the United States." Full Text» Trip Page»


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