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Somalia: President Yusuf Resigns
(Dec. 29): We support and respect President Yusuf’s decision to resign as President of the Transitional Federal Government (TFG) and welcome his commitment to continue supporting the Djibouti peace process Full Text
African Union Actions Regarding Mauritania and Guinea
(Dec. 29): We support the strong leadership shown by the African Union in addressing the crisis in Mauritania created by the coup d’etat of August 6, 2008. Full Text
In Zimbabwe, No End to Suffering
(Dec. 23): The Mugabe regime continues to impede humanitarian access, despite warnings that over 5 million Zimbabweans may go hungry in the coming months and a cholera epidemic that has already afflicted tens of thousands. Fact Sheet
Mauritanian President's "Release"
(Dec. 22): The U.S. notes the reported "release" of Mauritania's elected President Abdallahi. Full Text
Disappearance of Robert Fowler in Niger
(Dec. 17): The United States Department of State expresses its grave concern about the disappearance in Niger of UN Secretary General Special Envoy to Niger Robert Fowler, his Canadian assistant Louis Guay, and their driver. Full Text
Combating the Scourage of Piracy
(Dec. 16): "I would like to announce that the U.S. intends to work with partners to create a Contact Group on Somali piracy." Full Text
Situation in Somalia
(Dec. 16): "We talked a good deal about the need for coordination on intelligence, on information sharing. The United States is going to lead a Contact Group on Piracy on the Somali Coast." Full Text
Taken Question: Replacement of African Union Mission to Somalia with a Multinational Force
(Dec. 12): Question: What does the United States think of Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon’s suggestion to replace the African Union Mission to Somalia (AMISOM) with a multinational force? Full Text
Special Briefing on Zimbabwe
(Dec. 11): Director of U.S. Foreign Assistance and USAID Administrator Henrietta Fore and Ambassador to Zimbabwe James McGee held a special briefing to discuss the humanitarian and political crises in Zimbabwe. Full Text | Notice to the Press
Taken Question: U.S. Efforts at the UN Concerning Somali Piracy
(Dec. 11): Question: What is the status of current U.S. efforts at the UN concerning Somali piracy? Have there been any discussions on a land-based effort? Full Text
Special Briefing on Zimbabwe
(Dec. 10): Director of U.S. Foreign Assistance and USAID Administrator Henrietta Fore and Ambassador to Zimbabwe James McGee will hold a special briefing to discuss the humanitarian and political crises in Zimbabwe. Full Text
Zimbabwe Blog: Time for Mugabe to Go
(Dec. 10): Ambassador McGee blogged today on the dire humanitarian crisis happening in Zimbabwe. Full Text
International Human Rights Day Awards Ceremony
(Dec. 8): "The Diplomacy for Freedom Award" is given annually to a U.S. Head of Mission for his or her work to end tyranny and promote democracy. This year’s honoree is James D. McGee, our Ambassador to Zimbabwe." Full Text
Secretary Rice Remarks on Zimbabwe
(Dec. 5): During a press conference in Copenhagen, Secretary Rice gives remarks on the situations in Zimbabwe. View the video excerpt
Deputy Secretary's Call to Mauritanian President
(Dec. 2): Deputy Secretary Negroponte called President Abdallahi this morning to affirm U.S. support for his immediate restoration to power and Mauritania’s return to constitutional rule. Full Text
 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.
(Oct. 3) Event: National Museum of African Art
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Combating the Scourage of Piracy
