Posted by DipNote Bloggers on Aug 07, 2009 - 04:21 PM
Secretary Clinton began a seven-nation trip to Africa at the 8th U.S. – Sub-Saharan Africa Trade and Economic Cooperation Forum (known as the AGOA Forum) in Nairobi, Kenya. While in Kenya, Secretary Clinton discussed new approaches to development, including an emphasis on investment and broad-based economic growth.
During the visit to Kenya, the Secretary delivered a speech at the Ministerial Opening Ceremony for the AGOA Forum, participated…
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Posted by DipNote Bloggers on Aug 07, 2009 - 03:41 PM
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The Secretary said, "The social, political and economic marginalization of women across Africa has left a void in this continent that undermines progress and prosperity every day. Yet we know across Africa women are doing the work of a whole continent – gathering firewood, hauling water, washing clothes, preparing…
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Posted by Thomas E. Weinz on Aug 07, 2009 - 03:19 PM
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The USNS Richard E. Byrd crew and PP09 personnel, after several days of relaxation in New Caledonia, are now approaching Honiara, Solomon Islands. New Caledonia is a fascinating, little-known extremity of the French Republic, and most of us took the time to explore areas around Noumea, the capital city. These islands were part of the ancient super continent known as Gondwana, and contain some of the oldest ecosystems in existence; their isolation gives them…
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Posted by DipNote Bloggers on Aug 07, 2009 - 11:40 AM
Following 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 - 11:23 AM
Yesterday, Secretary Clinton participated in a "townterview" conducted by Fareed Zakaria of CNN and Beatrice Marshall of KTN at the University of Nairobi. Secretary Clinton said:
"I noticed the sign as I was driving into the university, 'This is a corruption-free zone,' and I think that ... the goal of the university and the young people here -- civil society, many members of the private sector, and of course, reformers within government at all…
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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 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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