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Kenya Considering Leading a Multinational Force in Haiti
By State Newswire | Aug 2, 2023
News Release: The United States commends the Government of Kenya for responding to Haiti’s call and for considering to serve as the lead nation for a multinational force in Haiti to assist in addressing insecurity caused by gang violence. The United States looks forward to working with partners of Haiti to advance this process successfully, including through a UN Security Council Resolution authorizing a multinational force to Haiti.
Kenya Considering Leading a Multinational Force in Haiti
By State Newswire | Aug 2, 2023
Release: The United States commends the Government of Kenya for responding to Haiti’s call and for considering to serve as the lead nation for a multinational force in Haiti to assist in addressing insecurity caused by gang violence. The United States looks forward to working with partners of Haiti to advance this process successfully, including through a UN Security Council Resolution authorizing a multinational force to Haiti.
New PEPFAR Initiative: Safe Births, Healthy Babies
By State Newswire | Aug 2, 2023
Release: In 2024, the U.S. President’s Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR) intends to, subject to availability of appropriated funds and completion of congressional notification procedures, launch the Safe Births, Healthy Babies Initiative - a two-year $40 million PEPFAR effort to accelerate progress to eliminate mother-to-child transmission (MTCT) in PEPFAR supported high HIV burden countries.
Joint Statement on Working Group on African and Global Issues
By State Newswire | Aug 2, 2023
Release: The text of the following statement was released by the Governments of the United States of America and South Africa on the occasion of the South Africa - United States Working Group on African and Global Issues (WGAGI) in Pretoria on July 31.
Designating Leaders and Financial Facilitators of ISIS and al-Qa’ida Cells in Maldives
By State Newswire | Aug 2, 2023
Release: Today, the United States is designating Maldivian supporters of ISIS and al-Qa’ida, including 18 ISIS and ISIS-Khorasan (ISIS-K) facilitators and two al-Qa’ida operatives, along with 29 associated companies.
LGBTQI+ Special Envoy Stern’s Travel to Mauritius and South Africa
By State Newswire | Aug 2, 2023
Release: Jessica Stern, U.S. Special Envoy to Advance the Human Rights of Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer, and Intersex (LGBTQI)+ Persons, will travel to Africa, including Mauritius and South Africa, from August 2-11.
LGBTQI+ Special Envoy Stern’s Travel to Mauritius and South Africa
By State Newswire | Aug 2, 2023
Release: Jessica Stern, U.S. Special Envoy to Advance the Human Rights of Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer, and Intersex (LGBTQI)+ Persons, will travel to Africa, including Mauritius and South Africa, from August 2-11.
Special Envoy Fowler’s Remarks at the UN Food Systems Summit +2 Stocktaking Moment
By State Newswire | Aug 2, 2023
Release: Dr. Cary Fowler: I think my starting point would be to mention, what I think is the starting point of everyone in the room, which is that our goal is to promote agricultural systems that provide good nutrition for everyone all year round. So, what is good nutrition really mean?
LGBTQI+ Special Envoy Stern’s Travel to Mauritius and South Africa
By State Newswire | Aug 2, 2023
News Release: Jessica Stern, U.S. Special Envoy to Advance the Human Rights of Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer, and Intersex (LGBTQI)+ Persons, will travel to Africa, including Mauritius and South Africa, from August 2-11.
Secretary Blinken to Deliver Remarks at the UN Security Council
By State Newswire | Aug 2, 2023
News Release: Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken will chair and deliver remarks at a UN Security Council open debate on famine and conflict-induced global food insecurity at 10:00 a.m. EDT Thursday, Aug. 3, from UN Headquarters in New York City. The Secretary will also have a meeting with United States Ambassador to the United Nations Linda Thomas-Greenfield while he is in New York.
2023 Investment Climate Statements Released
By State Newswire | Aug 2, 2023
Release: The Department of State released the 2023 Investment Climate Statements today. The reports help U.S. companies make informed business decisions by providing up-to-date information on the investment climates of more than 165 countries and economies that are current or potential markets for U.S. companies.
Benin National Day
By State Newswire | Aug 2, 2023
News Release: On behalf of the United States of America, I would like to congratulate the people of Benin on marking 63 years of independence.
Secretary Blinken’s Call with Nigerien President Mohamed Bazoum
By State Newswire | Aug 2, 2023
Release: Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken spoke today with Nigerien President Mohamed Bazoum. The Secretary conveyed the continued unwavering support of the United States for President Bazoum and Niger’s democracy. He underscored that the United States rejects efforts to overturn the constitutional order...
Kenya Considering Leading a Multinational Force in Haiti
By State Newswire | Aug 2, 2023
Release: The United States commends the Government of Kenya for responding to Haiti’s call and for considering to serve as the lead nation for a multinational force in Haiti to assist in addressing insecurity caused by gang violence. The United States looks forward to working with partners of Haiti to advance this process successfully, including through a UN Security Council Resolution authorizing a multinational force to Haiti.
Countering Hizballah Through International Law Enforcement Cooperation
By State Newswire | Aug 2, 2023
Release: The United States Leads Multilateral Efforts on Countering Hizballah’s Global Terrorist and Other Illicit Activities.
Benin National Day
By State Newswire | Aug 2, 2023
Release: On behalf of the United States of America, I would like to congratulate the people of Benin on marking 63 years of independence.
Secretary Blinken’s Call with African Union Commission Chairperson Faki About the Attempted Takeover in Niger
By State Newswire | Aug 2, 2023
Release: The below is attributable to Spokesperson Matthew Miller.
Designating Leaders and Financial Facilitators of ISIS and al-Qa’ida Cells in Maldives
By State Newswire | Aug 2, 2023
Release: Today, the United States is designating Maldivian supporters of ISIS and al-Qa’ida, including 18 ISIS and ISIS-Khorasan (ISIS-K) facilitators and two al-Qa’ida operatives, along with 29 associated companies.
New PEPFAR Initiative: Safe Births, Healthy Babies
By State Newswire | Aug 2, 2023
News Release: In 2024, the U.S. President’s Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR) intends to, subject to availability of appropriated funds and completion of congressional notification procedures, launch the Safe Births, Healthy Babies Initiative - a two-year $40 million PEPFAR effort to accelerate progress to eliminate mother-to-child transmission (MTCT) in PEPFAR supported high HIV burden countries.
Meeting of U.S. Officials with Taliban Representatives
By State Newswire | Aug 1, 2023
Release: On July 30 and 31, Special Representative for Afghanistan Thomas West, alongside Special Envoy for Afghan Women, Girls, and Human Rights Rina Amiri, and Chief of the U.S. Mission to Afghanistan based in Doha Karen Decker, led a U.S. delegation to continue discussions regarding critical interests with senior Taliban representatives and technocratic professionals in Doha, Qatar.