Fall of Berlin Wall |
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Fall of Berlin Wall Had Impact on African Continent
Johannesburg — November 9 marks the 20th anniversary of the fall of the Berlin Wall that preceded the collapse of the Soviet Union two years later. The effects of the event were also felt on the African continent, which for decades had been one of the arenas for the conflict between East and West. |
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United States – Botswana Relations |
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Obama Welcomes President of Botswana to White House
Botswana is “extraordinary” success story, Obama says
Washington — Hailing Botswana as “truly one of the extraordinary success stories in Africa,” President Obama welcomed that country’s president, Ian Khama, to the White House for talks November 5. |
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U.S. Position on the Situation in Guinea |
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Now Is the Time for Democracy in Guinea, U.S. Diplomat Says
Senior U.S. diplomat discusses Guinea with international press
Washington — Now is the time for the people of Guinea to elect a democratic government of their choice, a senior U.S. State Department official told reporters October 30. |
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Secretary Clinton’s Visit in Morocco: Forum for the Future and U.S. Support for Civil Society and Commitment to Muslim Communities |
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Forum for the Future and U.S. Support for Civil Society
U.S. partners with countries of broader Middle East and North Africa region
The Forum for the Future is a joint civil society initiative of the countries of the Broader Middle East and North Africa region (BMENA) and the Group of Eight (G8). It brings together leaders from government, civil society and the private sector to exchange ideas and form partnerships to support progress, reform, and expanded opportunities for the people of the region. |
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Secretary Clinton’s Address to Sixth Forum for the Future
Emphasizes jobs, entrepreneurship, science and technology, education
SECRETARY CLINTON: So it is a pleasure to join you for this discussion, and I especially recognize the significance of having governor – government ministers and civil society leaders talking together about these issues of common concern. That may be too rare at sight, but it shouldn’t be, because our goal is to listen, learn, and discover new ways that we can work as partners for the good of the people that we represent. |
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Clinton Reaffirms U.S. Commitment to Muslim Communities
Washington — In a speech to the sixth Forum for the Future, Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton reaffirmed the U.S. commitment to broad engagement with Muslim communities around the world and the equally strong U.S. commitment to comprehensive peace in the Middle East. |
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Initiatives to Bolster Science, Technology in Muslim Communities
Clinton names U.S. science and technology envoys to collaborate on programs
In remarks at the Forum for the Future in Marrakesh today, Secretary Clinton announced new initiatives to bolster science and technology collaboration with Muslim communities around the world. The Secretary named Dr. Bruce Alberts, Dr. Elias Zerhouni, and Dr. Ahmed Zewail as the first three U.S. Science and Technology Envoys and announced that the State Department will expand positions for environment, science, technology, and health officers at U.S. embassies. |
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Global Partnerships to Advance Cairo’s “New Beginning”
Job creation, women’s empowerment, interfaith engagement included
Secretary Clinton delivered a major speech on November 3 in Marrakesh, Morocco at the Forum for the Future, an initiative of the countries of the Broader Middle East and North Africa region (BMENA), the G8 countries, and civil society and private sector groups. She reaffirmed the commitment of the United States to broad engagement with Muslim communities around the world and outlined concrete steps the United States is taking to follow up on the “New Beginning” that President Obama launched in Cairo. Secretary Clinton focused on partnerships to promote civil society, entrepreneurship and economic development, educational opportunity, scientific and technological collaboration, women’s empowerment, and interfaith cooperation. |
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Clinton and Foreign Minister Fassi-Fihri Joint Press Availability
U.S., Morocco share goals of regional security, prosperity and opportunity
FOREIGN MINISTER FASSI-FIRHI: (Via interpreter) In the name of Allah, Most Compassionate, Most Merciful, first of all, I wish to apologize in my name and on behalf of my colleague, the Honorable Secretary of State, for this delay over which we had no control, considering that we have had many bilateral and regional meetings. |
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Clinton’s Interview with Fouad Arif of Al-Aoula Television
Secretary discusses U.S.-Morocco relations, Mideast and regional issues
QUESTION: First of all, on behalf of the Moroccan viewers, Madame Secretary of State, I would like to thank you very much, despite a busy week and a very heavy schedule. My first question is during the past 10 years, His Majesty the King Mohammed VI has initiated reforms across the board – social, economic, human rights, and more specifically, women’s rights. |
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State Department on Civil Society 2.0 Initiative
Initiative to help grassroots organizations use digital technology
In her remarks today to the Forum for the Future, Secretary Clinton announced Civil Society 2.0, which will help grassroots organizations around the world use digital technology to tell their stories, build their memberships and support bases, and connect to their community of peers around the world. |
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Remarks by Secretary Clinton at Civil Society Meeting
Comments on civil society and human development, press freedom, Afghanistan
QUESTION: Do you want to tell us anything, Secretary Clinton, about the importance of these folks you’re meeting with?. |
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Business, Economy and Trade: South Africa / Diasporas’ Contribution to Homelands |
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Remarks on Global Economy and Africa, South Africa’s Promise
United States focuses on infrastructure, agriculture, financial access
Deputy Secretary of the Treasury Neal S. Wolin
University of the Witswatersrand, Johannesburg, South Africa
Remarks as Prepared for Delivery. |
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Diasporas Contribute to Prosperity in Homelands of Those Who Left
Washington — Diaspora communities are potent sources of investment in the countries of origin of people who migrate. |
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Development: Girls’ Education / USAID Support to Fight Pendemic Threats |
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Ambassador Melanne Verveer Answers Questions on Girls’ Education
Question:Look at www.aakewo.com to see what African American women are doing for Kenyan girls and their caregivers. We do this as a cultural reconnection and without [government] funds. [We] set up several libraries last year and supplied girls with sanitary napkins to keep them from missing school each month. — Dawn Mason. |
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U.S.-Sponsored Program Aims to Fight Emerging Pandemic Threats
USAID funds collaborative efforts to identify and block emerging diseases
Washington — The U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) will spend millions of dollars during the next three to five years to combat emerging pandemic threats (EPT) worldwide. Details of the program were announced by the agency November 3. |
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