| | Bureau of African AffairsThe Bureau of African Affairs, headed by Constance Berry Newman, advises the Secretary and guides the operation of the U.S. diplomatic establishment in the countries of Sub-Saharan Africa. Former Assistant Administrator for Africa of the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), Ms. Newman was sworn in on June 24, 2004. She has extensive experience managing public and private organizations as well as international experience throughout the world. [more]
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 Ambassador John Danforth (right) with Ambassador William Bellamy (center) at the reception they hosted in honor of 2004 Nobel Peace Prize winner Wangari Maathai (left) and the Permanent Representatives of the UN Security Council, who were in Nairobi, Kenya for the special UNSC session on Sudan that took place Nov. 18-19. Embassy Nairobi Photo.
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Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary Ranneberger's remarks on U.S. policy, North-South Peace Accord. Darfur, and other peace efforts
Conflict in Rwanda and the Democratic Republic of Congo
The U.S. is profoundly concerned about the situation in eastern Congo, specifically the reports of Rwandan units operating there.
 President and Nigerian President Discuss AIDS, African Union
President Bush (Dec 2): "I'm looking forward to working with you over the next years to strengthen our relationship, to work on a prosperous continent of Africa, to work with you on implementing our strategy to help defeat the pandemic of HIV/AIDS." [full text]
UNAIDS Epidemic Update 2004
The annual AIDS epidemic update reports on the latest developments in the global HIV/AIDS epidemic. With maps and regional summaries, the 2004 edition provides the most recent estimates of the epidemic's scope and human toll, explores new trends in the epidemic's evolution, and features a special section on women and AIDS.
 Peace Efforts in Sudan
Led by Ambassador John Danforth, the UN Security Council convened in a highly symbolic step in neighbouring Kenya and receiving pledges from the parties.
Deputy Spokesman Ereli (Nov. 19): "The United States welcomes the signing of a declaration between the Government of Sudan and the Sudan People's Liberation Movement, and the passage of United Nations Security Council Resolution 1574." [full text; DSL/Cable; dial-up; audio] [Read press statement]
Uganda: North Uganda and the LRA
The U.S. is greatly concerned by the on-going humanitarian crisis in northern Uganda which is resulting from the actions of the Lord's Resistance Army (LRA). |
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