Source: U.S. Embassy in Mozambique |

United States of America: Competitive Recruitment Process Culminates in Key Appointments for Millennium Challenge Account (MCA) – Mozambique Leadership

The MCA is the Accountable Entity designated by the government to implement the Millennium Challenge Corporation (MCC) Compact in Mozambique

The U.S. Embassy in Mozambique congratulates Augusta Maíta who was approved by the Council of Ministers on July 23, 2024, as the Millennium Challenge Account (MCA) – Moçambique Chief Executive Officer (CEO). The MCA is the Accountable Entity designated by the government to implement the Millennium Challenge Corporation  (MCC) Compact in Mozambique. …

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Source: U.S. Embassy in Namibia |

Namibia: United States Government Launches Youth Entrepreneurship Hubs

Reach Namibia and the ALIVE Hubs demonstrate the U.S. Government’s continued commitment to providing health and economic relief to the people of Namibia

The United States Government-funded Reach Namibia project has launched the Adolescent and Youth Livelihoods and Entrepreneurship Accelerator (ALIVE) Hub at Rundu, Kavango East Region. The ALIVE Hub initiative will equip project participants with entrepreneurial skills to establish sustainable businesses.  In collaboration with the Ministry of Sport, Youth and National Services (MSYNS), regional…

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Source: Ministry of Information, Eritrea |

6th Congress of the National Council of Eritrean-Americans Commences

Friends of Eritrea expressed their high regard for their relationship with the Eritrean community and highlighted Eritrea’s growing influence and acceptance on the global stage

The 6th Congress of the National Council of Eritrean-Americans was enthusiastically inaugurated in Washington under the theme “Strengthening Eritrean Values for International Relations.” The congress, attended by over 500 nationals, saw Ms. Lewam Debru, Chairperson of the Organizing Committee, and Ms. Hadinet Keleta, Head of Public and Community Affairs at…

Source: Republic of South Africa: Department of International Relations and Cooperation |

Deputy Minister Botes and his United States counterpart discuss closer South Africa-United States relations

Both Deputy Minister Botes and Deputy Secretary of State Campbell reiterated their commitment to strengthening trade and investment relations

The Deputy Minister of International Relations and Cooperation, Mr Alvin Botes, held a telephonic courtesy call with his US counterpart, Deputy Secretary of State, Mr Kurt M Campbell, yesterday, 23 July 2024. The main purpose of the teleconference was for the Deputy Secretary of State, Mr Campbell, to congratulate Deputy…

Source: U.S. Embassy in South Sudan |

South Sudan: Statement by Deputy Assistant Secretary of State for the Bureau of Population, Refugees, and Migration Elizabeth Campbell

The United States is deeply disappointed by the transitional government’s lack of progress toward creating the conditions necessary for genuine and peaceful elections

National Security Council Special Assistant to the President and Senior Director for Multilateral Affairs Josh Black and I visited Juba, South Sudan from July 16-19 where we met with President Salva Kiir Mayardit, other senior transitional government officials, civil society representatives, United Nations and diplomatic community partners, and humanitarian aid…

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The United States and Africa Women Innovation and Entrepreneurship Forum (AWIEF) launch the 2024 Academy for Women Entrepreneurs Lesotho, Eswatini and South Africa (AWE LESA)

It supports the U.S. National Strategy on Gender, Equity and Equality and reflects the United States' commitment to advancing gender equity and economic prosperity in Southern Africa

The U.S. Mission to South Africa and the Africa Women Innovation and Entrepreneurship Forum (AWIEF) (www.AWIEForum.org) proudly announce the launch of the 2024 Academy for Women Entrepreneurs program in Lesotho, Eswatini and South Africa. The Academy for Women Entrepreneurs (AWE) is an initiative of the U.S. Department of State and…

Source: U.S. Embassy and Consulate in Nigeria |

United States (U.S.) President's Advisory Council on African Diaspora Engagement Concludes Landmark Visit to Nigeria

The delegation engaged in high-level discussions and events in Lagos and Abuja, focusing on strengthening ties between the United States and Nigeria through diaspora-led initiatives

The U.S. President’s Advisory Council on African Diaspora Engagement (PAC-ADE) has successfully completed its first visit to the African continent, marking a significant milestone in U.S.-Africa relations. From July 14-17, the delegation engaged in high-level discussions and events in Lagos and Abuja, focusing on strengthening ties between the United States…

Source: U.S. Embassy in Tanzania |

The Walter Reed Army Institute of Research (WRAIR) – Tanzania Supports Health Information System Data Centre at Lugalo Military College

The data centre will provide real-time data across all the 21 health facilities supported within the TPDF

The Walter Reed Army Institute of Research (WRAIR) – Tanzania Country Director Mark Breda through the Implementing partner HJFMRI last Thursday supported the Tanzania Peoples Defense Forces (TPDF) and launched the Health Information System (HIS) data centre at Lugalo Military College of Medical and Allied Sciences. The data centre will…

Source: U.S. Embassy in Namibia |

United States (U.S.) Government Donates Mobile Intensive Care Unit (ICU) to Walvis Bay State Hospital

The ICU is valued at 20 million Namibian dollars and was funded through the United States Department of Defense’s Overseas Humanitarian Disaster and Civic Aid Program, known as OHDACA

On July 15, 2024, the U.S. Embassy in Namibia participated in a handover ceremony with the Namibian Ministry of Health and Social Services (MoHSS) at the Walvis Bay State Hospital.  In attendance was Mr. Ben Nangombe, Executive Director of the Ministry of Health and Social Services as well as many…

Source: U.S. Embassy in Tanzania |

Empowering Youth and Strengthening Health Services in the Southern Highlands of Tanzania

The programs address the rising HIV incidence among adolescents and youth, which has increased alarmingly in recent years

In early June, a delegation of the American Embassy and the Henry M. Jackson Foundation Medical Research International (HJFMRI) in Tanzania, led by Mark Breda, Country Director of the Walter Reed Army Institute of Research (WRAIR) and Sally Chalamila, Executive Director of HJFMRI in Tanzania, visited key project implementation sites…