Posted by DipNote Bloggers on Aug 07, 2009 - 11:40 AM
Follwing a meeting with South African Foreign Minister Maite Nkoana-Mashabane today in Pretoria, South Africa, Secretary Clinton made comments on Zimbabwe and Somalia. Secretary Clinton said:
"We...are attempting to target the leadership of Zimbabwe…
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Posted by DipNote Bloggers on Aug 07, 2009 - 10:35 AM
This video contains snapshots of what it is like to travel with Secretary Clinton.
In this video, the travel team arrives in Nairobi, Kenya August 4, 2009, and attends the 8th African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA) Forum, and Secretary Clinton helps plant a tree at the Kenya Agricultural Research Institute. Stay tuned for more from Secretary Clinton's trip to Africa.
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Posted by DipNote Bloggers on Jul 31, 2009 - 04:47 PM
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The Secretary’s trip follows the themes laid out by President Obama during his visit to Ghana: supporting…
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Posted by Johnnie Carson on Aug 06, 2009 - 08:09 PM
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About the Author: Johnnie Carson serves as Assistant Secretary of State for African Affairs.
Coming back to Kenya is a bit like coming home. After all, I spent four years here (1999-2003) as U.S. Ambassador, and I grew to love the country. It's hard…
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Posted by Robert Wood on Aug 06, 2009 - 06:41 PM
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About the Author: Robert Wood serves as State Department Deputy Spokesman.
The Secretary started her day with a visit to the peace memorial in the heart of Nairobi at the site of the former American Embassy where the Secretary remembered…
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Posted by DipNote Bloggers on Aug 06, 2009 - 05:51 PM
Secretary Clinton met with Somali President Sheik Sharif Sheik Ahmed today in Nairobi, Kenya. Following their meeting, Secretary Clinton said:
"No one knows better than the president the challenges facing Somalia and his people.... The United States is supporting the African Union's commitment through AMISOM; we believe that is exactly the right approach to…
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Posted by Luis CdeBaca on Aug 06, 2009 - 03:42 PM
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Secretary Clinton, who has led the fight against modern-day slavery for over a decade, has introduced a new way forward in tackling this heinous crime. To our three ‘P’ paradigm of prosecution, protection, and prevention, she is adding a fourth ‘P’: partnership.
This includes partnership between governments; between law enforcement and NGOs; between federal, state, and local agencies; and between the public and private sectors. So, we are committed to fostering partnerships…
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Posted by DipNote Bloggers on Aug 06, 2009 - 12:15 PM
Today, U.S. and Kenyan officials remembered the victims of the 1998 Embassy Bombings.
Secretary Clinton, with the help of survivors, placed a wreath at Memorial Park in Nairobi, Kenya to commemorate victims of the August 7, 1998 Embassy Bombings. Following the ceremony, the Secretary said:
"I appreciate greatly the commitment of the Kenyan government to partner with us and other nations and people around the world against the continuing…
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Posted by Sara Devlin on Aug 06, 2009 - 10:01 AM
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About the Author: Sara Devlin serves at the U.S. Embassy in Maseru, Lesotho. She is currently on detail in Nairobi to support the 8th Forum of the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA).
I arrived in Nairobi about two weeks ago to help with the AGOA…
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Posted by DipNote Bloggers on Aug 05, 2009 - 06:57 PM
Today, Secretary Clinton delivered remarks at the 8th Forum of the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA).
This morning, Secretary Clinton spoke to leaders attending the AGOA Forum in Nairobi, Kenya. The Secretary said:
"We believe in…
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