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Assistant Secretary Johnnie Carson leads the Department of State’s Bureau of African Affairs, the division in the Department focused on the development and management of U.S. policy concerning the continent.
There are five pillars that serve as the foundation of U.S. policy toward Africa:
1) Support for democracy and the strengthening of democratic institutions on the continent, including free, fair, and transparent elections.
2) Supporting African economic growth and development.
3) Conflict prevention, mitigation, and resolution.
4) Supporting Presidential initiatives such as the Global Health Initiative, Feed the Future, and the Global Climate Change Initiative.
5) Working with African nations on transnational issues such as drug smuggling, money laundering, illicit arms, and trafficking in persons. More»
The United States comprehensive, multi-year strategy seeks to help the Governments of Uganda, C.A.R., the D.R.C., and South Sudan as well as the African Union and United Nations to mitigate and end the threat posed to civilians and regional stability by the LRA. Fact Sheet»
Continued Training for AWEP Alumnae in Kenya
The U.S. Department of State and the Vital Voices Global Partnership will conduct follow-on training in Nairobi, Kenya for the 2012 African Women’s Entrepreneurship Program (AWEP) International Visitor Leadership Program (IVLP) alumnae, October 15-19, 2012. Full Text» AWEP»
Appointment of New Somalia Prime Minister
Oct. 10: The United States welcomes the October 6 appointment of Somalia’s new Prime Minister designate, Mr. Abdi Farah Shirdon by President Hassan Sheikh Mahamud. We look forward to Mr. Shirdon’s selection of a new Cabinet and the presentation of the new government to Parliament for review and endorsement in accordance with Somalia’s new provisional Constitution. Full Text»
Honoring the Women of the U.S. Department of State and espnW Global Sports Mentoring Program
Oct. 4: The Department and espnW celebrated the end of the first month-long mentoring session with a luncheon highlighting 17 emerging leaders and their mentors from countries including Kenya, Nigeria, Rwanda, Zambia, and Zimbabwe. More»
Accomplishments at the Human Rights Council 21st Session
Oct. 3: The resolution, which passed by consensus with more than 60 co-sponsors, reaffirms the importance of respect for the rights of peaceful association and assembly and human rights as essential components of democracy in countries such as Mali, Nigeria, and Sudan. Full Text»
Assistant Secretary Carson (Sept. 14): "As people well know, instability, civil war, civil strife destroys the lives of people, undermines economic development, and robs countries and citizens of opportunity. And so the third pillar was to do as much as we could to continue our efforts to promote peace and stability." Full Text»
Assessing U.S. Policy on Peacekeeping Operations in Africa
Somalia Presidential Elections
Spokesperson Nuland (Sept. 11): "The United States congratulates Hassan Sheikh Mohamoud, who was elected President of the Federal Republic of Somalia yesterday, and we look forward to working with him. This presidential election was the final step in the roadmap to end the transition which marks the end of the Transitional Federal Government in Somalia. It’s also a hopeful sign of a new era of Somali governance." Full Text» More»