Podcast & webcasts 2013

Remarks, statements & interviews on issues of regional interest, mostly created by the Africa Media Hub and made available as video and sound files

February

• The Crisis in Mali: U.S. Interests and the International Response
  Hearing before the House Committee on Foreign Affairs (02/14/2013). Testimony:
  Johnnie Carson, Assistant Secretary, Bureau of African Affairs, U.S. Department of State.
  Ms. Amanda Dory, Deputy Assistant Secretary for African Affairs, Office of the Secretary of Defense, U.S. Department of Defense 
• Finding a Lasting Solution to Instability in the Democratic Republic of Congo: A Conversation with U.S. Assistant Secretary of State Johnnie Carson
  Over the last decade, the United States and much of the world has reengaged with the government and the people of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) in the hope of promoting security and development. Despite these efforts, the DRC continues to face serious political, security and development challenges. (Brookings Institute, 02/12/2013) 
• The upcoming Kenyan elections: Briefing by Assistant Secretary Johnnie Carson
  "These elections are vitally important to that country's future.  Kenya has been a long standing friend and partner of the United States and probably our closest partner in East Africa..." (02/07/2013) 
• President Obama calls on all Kenyans to commit to free, fair and peaceful elections
  This is a moment for the people of Kenya to come together, instead of tearing apart. If you do, you can show the world that you are not just members of a tribe or ethnic group, but citizens of a great and proud nation. (02/05/2013)

January

• Rewards for Justice – Reward Offers in USAID Murders Case 
  Briefing by Assistant Director for Threat Investigations and Analysis, Bureau of Diplomatic Security, Robert A. Hartung and Earl W. Gast, Assistant Administrator for Africa with the U.S. Agency for International Development (01/09/2013)