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AFRICA | Partnering for peace and prosperity
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U.S. Welcomes Burkina Faso Students to Washington
For two sixth-grade students from Burkina Faso, a visit to Washington is an opportunity to celebrate International Women’s Day — and have a chance to see the inner workings of the United States government and meet first lady Michelle Obama.
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Women in Cameroon Must Be Economically and Politically Empowered
Cameroonian journalist Henriette Ekwe Ebongo (seated, second from left) says that although many women in Cameroon are economically empowered and active in civil society, they need to enter their country’s male-dominated political sector
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Safe Water Means Better Health in Ghana, Cambodia
According to the World Health Organization, diseases associated with unsafe water claim the lives of about 2 million people worldwide every year. But recently, low-tech ceramic water filters have been saving lives and making people healthier in Ghana and Cambodia.
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President's Forum with Young Africans Leaders
The forum brought together young leaders from various sectors to discuss the future of opportunity in Africa.
Côte d’Ivoire
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Statement by President Obama on Violence in Côte d’Ivoire
President Obama condemns the abhorrent violence against unarmed civilians in Côte d’Ivoire.
Sudan
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President Obama on the Intent to Recognize Southern Sudan
President Obama congratulates the people of Southern Sudan for a successful referendum on independence.
Update: Côte d'Ivoire
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U.S. Wants Era of Bad Elections to End
The United States calls on President Laurent Gbagbo to act like a statesman and hand over power to Alassane Ouattara, who won the second round residential elections in November.
