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The Bureau of African Affairs, headed by Walter H. Kansteiner III, advises the Secretary and guides the operation of the U.S. diplomatic establishment in the countries of Sub-Saharan Africa. We hope you find the page interesting and informative. For additional assistance relating to U.S. foreign policy toward Sub-Saharan Africa, please contact the Bureau of African Affairs' Office of Public Affairs at (202) 647-6609. For Congressional inquiries, please contact the Bureau of African Affairs' Congressional Affairs Officer at (202) 647-6480.
 Assistant Secretary Kansteiner visited Uganda on March 4-5, 2003. He met President Museveni and discussed with him bilateral relations and regional security issues.
 Bureau of African Affairs officials continue their quest to help foster enduring peace, reconciliation, and economic development in Africa. Assistant Secretary Kansteiner explores the planned reopening of a rutile mine that was Sierra Leone's largest taxpayer, private sector employer, and foreign export earner prior to its closing in 1995 during the war.
| | | Highlights | Ethiopia
USAID Information on Drought and Famine
Situation in Africa
May 30 remarks by Ambassador Cunningham.
HIV/AIDS
President Bush signs HIV/AIDS Act. [Secretary Powell's remarks]
From The White House
AIDS: Policy in Focus.
Madagascar
Secretary Powell's remarks with Madagascar's President Marc Ravalomanana after their May 27 meeting.
Liberia
Statement on fighting in Liberia.
Zambia
Updated background note.
Sudan Peace Act
Testimony by Assistant Secretary Kansteiner before the House Subcommittee on Africa. [more]
 Southern Africa Trade Hub for Global Competitiveness
Assistant Secretary Kansteiner visits Gaborone, Botswana to help dedicate the Hub.
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