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President Museveni hails Zanzibar on unity

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By Godfrey Olukya 13-1-2014Uganda's president Yoweri Museveni has hailed the people of the Revolutionary Government of Zanzibar, Pemba and the Republic of Tanzania for their unity, chasing away bad leaders and for supporting Uganda…

Liberia to be supported by ECOWAS

Basidia M. Drammeh Jan 13, 2014 0

By Godfrey Olukya 13-1-2014ECOWAS has pledged its support for Liberia Government's six year Agenda for Transformation (AFT) 2012-2017 and the National Framework Vision 2030 aimed at consolidating peace and stability and making…

International Space Exploration Forum Summary

Basidia M. Drammeh Jan 10, 2014 0

Media Note

Office of the Spokesperson

Washington, DC

January 10, 2014

On January 9, representatives from over 30 countries met at the Department of State for the International Space Exploration

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The Situation in South Sudan

Basidia M. Drammeh Jan 9, 2014 0

Testimony

Linda Thomas-Greenfield

U.S. Senate Committee on Foreign Relations

Washington, DC

January 9, 2014

IntroductionChairman Menendez, Ranking Member Corker, Members of the Senate

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Google+ Hangout on How Young People are Transforming the Health World

Basidia M. Drammeh Jan 9, 2014 0

Remarks

Zeenat Rahman

Barbara Bush, co-founder of Global Health Corps

Washington, DC

January 8, 2014

This video is available with captions on YouTube.MS. RAHMAN: Good morning,

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Red Cross boss concerned about situation in South Sudan

Basidia M. Drammeh Jan 9, 2014 0

By Godfrey Olukya 9-1-2014The president of the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC), Peter Maurer, has completed a three-day visit to South Sudan. In addition to holding official meetings, he met with internally…

Tanzanian President Jakaya Kikwete to speak at Agribusiness East Africa in Dar es Salaam in January

Basidia M. Drammeh Jan 9, 2014 0

By Godfrey Olukya 9-1-2014 Tanzanian President Jakaya Kikwete will deliver the opening keynote address at the Agribusiness East Africa conference in Dar es Salaam on Tuesday, 28 January, and share the Tanzanian government’s vision for the…

No Lost Generation” Initiative

Basidia M. Drammeh Jan 8, 2014 0

Special Adviser on Global Youth Issues Zeenat Rahman to Represent U.S. Department of State for the "No Lost Generation" Initiative

Media Note

Office of the Spokesperson

Washington, DC

January 8, 2014

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The Clash of the Democratic Titans and Its Collateral Damage

Basidia M. Drammeh Jan 8, 2014 0

What You Should Know By Senator Rev. Rubén Díaz District 32, Bronx County, New York 718-991-3161You should know that all the newspapers, all the reporters, all the political blogs and political pundits are talking about the…

Secretary of State John Kerry Hosts the Unaccompanied Tour Families Holiday Reception

Basidia M. Drammeh Jan 7, 2014 0

Remarks

John Kerry Secretary of State

William J. Burns Deputy Secretary of State

Ben Franklin Room

Washington, DC

January 7, 2014

DEPUTY SECRETARY BURNS: Good afternoon, everybody and

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Remarks With Republic of Korea Foreign Minister Yun Byung-se After Their Meeting

Basidia M. Drammeh Jan 7, 2014 0

Remarks

John Kerry Secretary of State

Treaty Room

Washington, DC

January 7, 2014

SECRETARY KERRY: Good afternoon, everybody. Thank you for waiting a moment. I apologize for being a little bit late.

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Germany gives aid to embattled South Sudan

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By Godfrey Olukya 7-1-2014The government of Germany has provided 495,000 euros to supply humanitarian aid to people in South Sudan driven from their homes by the current fighting in the country.German's foreign…

Terrorist Designation of Qari Saifullah

Basidia M. Drammeh Jan 7, 2014 0

Media Note

Office of the Spokesperson

Washington, DC

January 7, 2014

The Department of State has designated Qari Saifullah as a Specially Designated Global Terrorist under Executive Order (E.O.)

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The Syrian Refugee Crisis

Basidia M. Drammeh Jan 7, 2014 0

Testimony

Anne C. Richard Assistant Secretary, Bureau of Population, Refugees, and Migration

Statement Submitted for the Record to the Senate Committee on the Judiciary, Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights and

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SOUTH SUDAN REFUGEES: GOVERNMENT AND PARTNERS IN JOINT ASSESSMENT

Basidia M. Drammeh Jan 6, 2014 0

By Godfrey Olukya 6-1-2014Over 10,000 South Sudanese refugees are reported to have crossed into Uganda over the three weeks in which fighting between government troops and rebels has been taking place in South Sudan.The…

COMMUNITY PEACE PATROL OFFICERS

Basidia M. Drammeh Jan 5, 2014 0

COMMUNITY PEACE PATROL OFFICERS 2006 Westchester Avenue, Bronx, NY 10462 www.peacepatrol.org Seeking sponsors for CPPO Patrol Uniforms. To all peace lovers:With the alarming increase in juvenile suicide, homicide, gang…

Remarks With Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Saud al-Faisal After Meeting With Saudi King Abdullah bin…

Basidia M. Drammeh Jan 5, 2014 0

Remarks

John Kerry

King Khalid International Airport

Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

January 5, 2014

FOREIGN MINISTER SAUD: I’d like first of all to welcome John and his colleagues for this visit. As you

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Remarks at Solo Press Availability

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Remarks

John Kerry

David Citadel Hotel

Jerusalem

January 5, 2014

SECRETARY KERRY: Good morning to everybody. This has been a productive couple of days with very, very intensive talks. And though we’re not done yet

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Remarks With Lead Negotiator for the Palestinian Authority Saeb Erekat After Meeting With…

Basidia M. Drammeh Jan 4, 2014 0

Remarks

John Kerry

Muqata'a Presidential Compound

Ramallah

January 4, 2014

Mr. EREKAT: I think this is the 21st meeting between President Abbas and Secretary Kerry. It was a sleepless night last night and…

Background Briefing on Secretary Kerry’s Trip to Jerusalem and Ramallah

Basidia M. Drammeh Jan 2, 2014 0

Special Briefing

Senior State Department Official

Via Teleconference

January 2, 2014

MODERATOR: So just for the purposes of the transcript this is a background briefing with a Senior State

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State of emergency declared in South Sudan

Basidia M. Drammeh Jan 2, 2014 0

By Godfrey Olukya 2-1-2014 While appearing on state television last evening, the president of South Sudan Salva Kiir Mayardit has declared a state of emergency in Jonglei and Unity states.This comes after over two weeks of…

Hon. Michael Bloomberg

Basidia M. Drammeh Jan 1, 2014 0

While we democratically transit from one administration to another (democratic, republican or Independence), and listen to almost identical lofty rhetoric, inspirational quotes, administrative ideology and the usual promises made…

2013 U.S. – Russia Bilateral Presidential Commission Annual Report to the Presidents

Basidia M. Drammeh Dec 27, 2013 0

Media Note

Office of the Spokesperson

Washington, DC

December 27, 2013

As coordinators of the U.S. – Russia Bilateral Presidential Commission (BPC), Secretary of State John Kerry and Russian

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Terrorist Attack and Assassination of Mohamad Chatah

Basidia M. Drammeh Dec 27, 2013 0

Press Statement

John Kerry Secretary of State

Washington, DC

December 27, 2013

On behalf of President Obama and the United States, I condemn in the strongest possible terms today's abhorrent

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Violence in the Central African Republic

Basidia M. Drammeh Dec 26, 2013 0

Press Statement

John Kerry

Washington, DC

December 26, 2013

The United States is alarmed by the December 24 and 25 attacks in the Central African Republic (C.A.R.) by both Seleka and Anti-Balaka

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Iraq: Decade of U.S. Support for Conventional Weapons Destruction Saves Lives and Builds Capacity

Basidia M. Drammeh Dec 26, 2013 0

Fact Sheet Office of the Spokesperson Washington, DC December 26, 2013In 2013, we mark ten years of U.S. Government assistance to Iraq for Conventional Weapons Destruction, including Humanitarian Mine Action, and…

The Amar Diarrassouba Life-Saving Truck Guard Law

Basidia M. Drammeh Dec 23, 2013 0

WHAT YOU SHOULD KNOW By Senator Rev. Rubén Díaz 32nd Senatorial District, Bronx County, New York Tel. 718-991-3161Justice for Noshat’s MotherYou should know that while many New Yorkers are preparing for joyful family Christmas…