| |  Bureau of African Affairs Assistant Secretary Jendayi Frazer leads the Bureau of African Affairs, the division of the Department of State that advises the Secretary about sub-Saharan Africa. Dr. Frazer believes that we are living in an historic window of opportunity. For example, in the last five years, we have seen belligerence yield to negotiation in six contentious settings: Angola, Burundi, Democratic Republic of Congo, Liberia, Sierra Leone, and the North-South element of the Sudan crisis. Formerly divided by conflict, Burundi now has an elected government up and running. The Democratic Republic of Congo has similarly moved beyond transition to successfully hold its first national election in more than 40 years. This is an historical shift. In the years ahead, African leaders face three key challenges: consolidating democratic gains, expanding economic growth, and stemming the spread of HIV/AIDS.
Africa on Video - Learn more about current U.S. policy on Africa
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 50th Anniversary of the Bureau of African Affairs
September 2008 marks the 50th anniversary of the creation of the bureau of African Affairs. Visit this page for more updates on the history and events planned during the next couple of months. State Magazine article
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 Remarks with Secretary Rice and Ghanaian President Kufuor
(Sept. 15): "We welcome you here because Ghana has made good choices about governance and democracy and fighting corruption and providing for its people. And the United States of America has been proud to be your partner and at your side." Full text
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Attacks on Kalma Camp, Darfur
(Aug. 25): We are concerned by indiscriminate weapons fire by Sudanese government forces on the Kalma internally displaced persons camp in South Darfur, Sudan. Learn More
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Somalia -- August 18 Djibouti Agreement
(Aug. 21): The United States welcomes the implementation phase of a process begun by the Transitional Federal Government and the Alliance for the Re-liberation of Somalia to promote peace and stability in Somalia. Learn More
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2007 Human Rights Report
Secretary Rice: "A nation’s path to a future of human rights protected by law is neither smooth nor straight. Along the way, there are bound to be stumbles and setbacks. Even under the best of circumstances, it is not easy to transform democratic ideals into effective democratic institutions. Yet despite every challenge, the courageous champions of human rights persevere. They are an inspiration to their fellow citizens and to all of us. The high standard that they set continues to give hope to people everywhere who work peacefully for their liberty, their dignity, and their rights." Human Rights Report, 2007 | AFRICA Only
Trafficking in Persons: Interim Assessments
The report covers 37 African countries which can be viewed here. 2008 Report | 2008 TIP Briefing
Advancing Freedom and Democracy Reports, May 2008 | AFRICA ONLY
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Africa's Hot News! Check out news on Malawi, Zambia, Tanzania. Watch the Daily Press Briefing and read other releases on Africa.
Remarks with Secretary Rice and Ghanaian President Kufuor
(Sept. 15): "We welcome you here because Ghana has made good choices about governance and democracy and fighting corruption and providing for its people. And the United States of America has been proud to be your partner and at your side." Full text
M.O.U. Signing Between Malawi, Rodale Institute, and Women's Campaign International
(Sept. 11): The MOU facilitates the advancement of an innovative multi-sector partnership that addresses some of today’s most critical issues – food security, women’s empowerment and economic and environmental sustainability. Learn More
U.S. Ambassadors Fund for Cultural Preservation Awards for 2008 Support for Cultural Preservation in 59 Countries
(Sept. 11): This year, the Fund will support 68 projects in 59 countries, ranging from the restoration of historic buildings to the documentation of traditional forms of music. Learn More
African Affairs Bureau Marks 50th Anniversary
 The AF Bureau is 50 years old this year. Its story is one of support for the U.S. ideal of equality, domestically and overseas.
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