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  3. On October 12, the UN Security Council adopted a resolution to givng Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon 45 days to help Mali, the West Africans and the African Union develop plans to recover the occupied territory.

    Another resolution authorizing deployment and backing of the African peacekeeping force would have to come later, after Ban sends specific recommendations to the Security Council.
  4. Another good article that outlines the administration's view for a broader solution in Mali, "one of the most complex and difficult situations in Africa today."

    What do you think? Do you agree with our point of view? What will bring a solution to Mali and the region?
  5. In this article on the situation in Mali, Assistant Secretary Carson explains "we want to make sure that it is an African-led international response, and also be very clear that whatever is done out there should in fact be well planned, well organized and well financed."
  6. Here's a question from Innovation Generation: Are there role models in science and technology for girls in your community? What do they do? Are you one?
    Are there role models in science and technology for girls in your community? What do they do?
    Photo: Are there role models in science and technology for girls in your community?  What do they do?
  7. People around the world are celebrating the International Day of the Girl Child. Here are photos from our embassy in Kigali. Are you celebrating the International Day of the Girl Child?
    Here are photos from today's event hosted by the Girl Guides of Rwanda at Camp Kigali School, funded by the U.S. Embassy. Happy International Day of the Girl Child!
    Photo: Here are photos from today's event hosted by the Girl Guides of Rwanda at Camp Kigali School, funded by the U.S. Embassy.  Happy International Day of the Girl Child!
  8. Today is the inaugural International Day of the Girl Child. Click the link below to see new public and private initiative that support girls around the world.
  9. We are back and we will be making some changes to the page. Less SPAM, more discussion, more policy. Stay tuned!

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