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American Corners Trip from August 11 to 15, 2009
The Public Diplomacy team conducted an outreach tour to highlight how the visits of President Obama and Secretary of State Clinton underscore the importance of the U.S. relationship with Africa.
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President Obama visits Ghana
Well, part of the reason is because that Ghana has now undergone a couple of successful elections in which power was transferred peacefully,even a very close election. I think that the new President, President Mills, has shown himself committed to the rule of law, to the kinds of democratic commitments...
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Ambassador and Embassy Staff Visit Local Orphanage
Ambassador Bernadette Allen, Deputy Chief of Mission Eric Whitaker, and many other Embassy colleagues visited a local orphanage on June 27 and July 11, 2009 to share a meal, play games, and distribute tote bags, t-shirts, and soccer balls.
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The East and Central Africa (ECA) Global Competitiveness Hub, one of four such U.S.-sponsored African trade
A U.S. specialty food development company is helping African countries develop higher-end products.
Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton is putting a spotlight on food security and partnerships
Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton’s August 4–14, 2009.
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MORE NEWS FROM THE EMBASSY
75,000 Arabic books donated to the Minister of National Education
On June 3, 2009, Ambassador Bernadette M. Allen proceeded with the formal donation of 75,000 Arabic books to the Minister of National Education. The books were purchased through a partial grant of 85,000 USD. Another partial grant of 16,000 USD was awarded to the NGO ONPCB to carry out the distribution of these books
$100,000 USD grant allows for new equipment to IFTIC
On May 29, 2009, Ambassador Bernadette M. Allen proceeded with the formal dedication of equipment provided to IFTIC (the Institute of Journalism in Niger) funded by the Embassy through a grant of 100,000 USD. The Secretary General of the Ministry of Communication, the Director General of IFTIC among many other high ranking staff attended.
Imam Bakhach shares experiences of Islam in America
At the invitation of U.S. Embassy Niamey, Imam Moujahed Mouhammad Bakhach visited Niger from April 21- May 1, where he offered presentations on the topic of Islam in America in Niger’s Hausa-speaking eastern cities of Niamey, Tahoua, Maradi, Zinder, Konni, and Kiota. He also addressed the congregations at Friday mosque in Tahoua, University mosque.
Commemoration of the Nigerienne Women day
On May 14, 2009, in Commemoration of the Nigerienne Women day, Embassy Niamey sponsored a speaker presentation at the American Cultural Center with guest speaker Mrs. Maiga Zeinabou Labo, Jurist, and member of the Nigerien Association of Female Jurists (AFJN) on Women and the judiciary system.
WAKE: Women’s Voice 2009 – The Third Annual Young Women’s Music Contest
In celebration of National Women’s History Month, the American Cultural Center at U.S. Embassy in Niamey sponsored the third annual young women’s music contest. WAKE, Women’s Voice 2009, took place on March 28, 2009. The American Cultural Center Collaborated with the Nigerien National Music Institute (CFPM) to create a successful music contest.
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