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Source: United States Agency for International Development (USAID) | Apr 26, 2024

Administrator Samantha Power Concludes Her Visit to Angola

The Administrator, Deputy Secretary, and U.S. Ambassador Tulinabo S. Mushingi were the highest ranking U.S. government officials to go from Luanda

On April 25, Administrator Samantha Power and Deputy Secretary of State for Management and Resources Richard Verma concluded a three day trip to Angola with a visit to Benguela Province and the Port of Lobito. The Administrator, Deputy Secretary, and U.S. Ambassador Tulinabo S. Mushingi were the highest ranking U.S.…

Source: U.S. Embassy in Sierra Leone | Apr 26, 2024

Ambassador Bryan Hunt joined President Julius Maada Bio and senior government officials to launch Sierra Leone’s National Malaria Vaccines Campaign

The campaign supported by the U.S. Government through USAID aims to prevent malaria in children and help reach Zero Malaria in the country

To celebrate World Malaria Day, Ambassador Bryan Hunt today joined President Julius Maada Bio and senior government officials to launch Sierra Leone’s National Malaria Vaccines Campaign. The campaign supported by the U.S. Government through USAID aims to prevent malaria in children and help reach Zero Malaria in the country. With…

Source: United States Agency for International Development (USAID) | Apr 25, 2024

United States Agency for International Development (USAID) Launches New Partnerships to Support Malaria Prevention, Strengthen Infrastructure, and Bolster Food Security in Angola

USAID-led U.S. President’s Malaria Initiative (PMI) is expanding geographic coverage for malaria prevention and control activities in Angola, to include the province of Moxico

During her trip to Angola, Administrator Samantha Power announced expanding partnerships that reflect the deepening relationship between the United States and Angola. At Angola’s Instituto Nacional de Investigação em Saúde (National Health Research Institute) Administrator Power announced that USAID-led U.S. President’s Malaria Initiative (PMI) is expanding geographic coverage for malaria…

Source: U.S. Embassy in Niger | Apr 25, 2024

On the Withdrawal of United States Troops from Niger

The United States is proud of the security cooperation and shared sacrifice of U.S. forces and Nigerien forces, a partnership which effectively contributed to stability in Niger and the region

As part of ongoing U.S. government negotiations with the National Council for Safeguarding the Homeland (CNSP), U.S. Ambassador to Niger Kathleen FitzGibbon and Major General Kenneth Ekman, Director of Strategy, Engagement and Programs for U.S. Africa Command, will meet with CNSP officials in Niamey on April 25 to initiate discussions…

Source: President of the Republic of Kenya | Apr 25, 2024

Kenya is Open for Trade and Investment, President Ruto tells American Investors

The country has undertaken radical, but attractive transformation measures in the trade and investment regime, including creating Special Economic Zones

Kenya is offering robust opportunities for trade and investments to local and global companies and businesses, President William Ruto has said. He said the country has undertaken radical, but attractive transformation measures in the trade and investment regime, including creating Special Economic Zones. “All major brands in need of an…

Source: U.S. Embassy in Uganda | Apr 25, 2024

World Malaria Day: United States (U.S) Mission Uganda Strengthens Fight against Malaria

Launched in 2005, the U.S. President’s Malaria Initiative (PMI) supports implementation of malaria prevention and treatment measures as well as cross-cutting interventions

Today U.S. Mission Uganda observes World Malaria Day to reaffirm our commitment to support Ugandans in the fight against malaria. Through the U.S. President’s Malaria Initiative (PMI) and other collaborations, we are working closely with local partners to eliminate malaria and improve health outcomes. Launched in 2005, the U.S. President’s…

Source: U.S. Embassy in Ghana | Apr 25, 2024

United States Supports Ghanaian Partners to Protect Intellectual Property

Ghana is a leading signatory to intellectual property treaties among Middle Eastern and African nations

The U.S. Embassy together with the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) is convening Ghanaian judges, customs officials, and law enforcement officers to promote protection and enforcement of intellectual property and legitimate international trade in advance of World Intellectual Property Day on April 26. The two intellectual property enforcement workshops…

Source: World Food Programme (WFP) | Apr 25, 2024

World Food Programme (WFP) welcomes United States announcement of substantial resources to tackle extraordinary levels of global humanitarian need

With famine now a real and dangerous threat in the Gaza Strip and Sudan, and millions driven into hunger in countries such as Haiti and Ukraine, an accelerated response to food insecurity has never been so urgent

The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) welcomes the announcement of supplemental emergency humanitarian assistance from the United States government which will be critical in preventing famine and saving millions of lives. “I thank the United States Administration and lawmakers from across the aisle in Congress for their strong bipartisan…

Source: U.S. Department of State | Apr 24, 2024

The United States Calls for an Immediate Cessation of Attacks in El Fasher, North Darfur, Sudan

The United States is deeply troubled by credible reports that the RSF and its affiliated militias have razed multiple villages west of El Fasher

The United States calls on all armed forces in Sudan to immediately cease attacks in El Fasher, North Darfur. We are alarmed by indications of an imminent offensive by the Rapid Support Forces and its affiliated militias. An offensive against El Fasher city would subject civilians to extreme danger, including…

Source: International Rescue Committee (IRC) | Apr 24, 2024

International Rescue Committee (IRC) Welcomes Passage of United States (US) Humanitarian Aid, Supporting Communities on the Frontlines of Crisis in Ukraine, Gaza and Globally

Amid ongoing challenges such as the latest wave of missile strikes in Ukraine, spiraling conflict in Sudan, and imminent famine in Gaza which continue to uproot and destroy lives, U.S. assistance remains essential

The International Rescue Committee (IRC) welcomes the passage of a $9 billion global humanitarian aid package that will avoid sharp U.S. cuts in the midst of near record humanitarian need and displacement. The package will save lives and help drive solutions to support people facing armed conflict, economic turmoil, and…

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