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POLICY STATEMENT: United States Condemns Military Coup in Mauritania
12:00 AM9/5/2008
The following is a press statement released by the Department of State on September 3, 2008:
The United States strongly condemns the military coup in Mauritania. Furthermore, the United States does not recognize the legitimacy of the
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Rice's Trip Signals New Beginning in U.S.-Libya Relations
12:00 AM9/3/2008
Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice's trip to Libya signifies a new beginning in U.S.-Libyan relations.
"Normalized relations between the two countries enables the expansion of bilateral cooperation in a number of areas, including
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U.S. and Seychelles Militaries Partner for Maritime Training
12:00 AM9/2/2008
U.S. service members from Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa (CJTF-HOA) and USS Halsey reviewed visit, board, search, and seizure (VBSS) tactics with Seychelles Coast Guard personnel at Seychelles Coast Guard headquarters on August 14,
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Liberia's President Johnson-Sirleaf, U.S. General Ward Attend Historic Activation of Liberian Military Unit
12:00 AM9/2/2008
Liberia's new democratic government took an historic step toward establishing its own security August 29, 2008, with the activation of a new infantry battalion trained with the assistance of the United States and the international
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U.S. Africa Command Senior Officials Discuss Lessons Learned, Way Ahead in Joint Force Journal Articles
12:00 AM8/28/2008
A set of U.S. Africa Command-related articles featured in Issue 51 of the Joint Force Quarterly describes the command's progression from its conception to its transition into unified command status, taking into account lessons learned and its
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U.S. AFRICOM, SOUTHCOM Promote new approach to regional challenges
12:00 AM8/27/2008
Along with U.S. Africa Command going fully operational Oct. 1, the Defense Department will reach another milestone as U.S. Southern Command officials complete a major reorganization that also promotes joint, interagency and even private- and
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Detainee Transfer Announced
12:00 AM8/27/2008
The Department of Defense announced today the transfer of two detainees from Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, to Algeria. These detainees were determined to be eligible for transfer following a comprehensive series of review processes.
The
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Newly Constructed Maternity Ward in Tanzania Offers Improved Healthcare to Women and Infants
12:00 AM8/27/2008
U.S. service members and health officials from the U.S. Embassy, together with Tanzanian government officials, dedicated a labor ward and a renovated postnatal building at the Njombe District hospital August 25, 2008.
The hospital additions,
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POLICY STATEMENT: United States Condemns Raid on Darfur Refugee Camp
12:00 AM8/26/2008
Dozens of people were killed and hundreds injured on August 25, 2008 during a raid by Sudanese troops on a Darfur refugee camp.
The United States government has expressed concern about violence against refugees and called on the
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PRESS STATEMENT: Passing of Zambian President Levy Patrick Mwanawasa
12:00 AM8/20/2008
The following is a press statement released by the Department of State on August 19, 2008:
I want to express my deepest sympathy for the untimely death of Zambian President Levy Patrick Mwanawasa. I extend my sincere condolences to his
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Civil Affairs Sailors Work to Improve Humanitarian Effort Outcomes
12:00 AM8/20/2008
The Navy's budding civil affairs force will help sustain U.S. military humanitarian efforts in developing countries, the force's commander told online journalists and bloggers in an August 8, 2008 teleconference.
Many past
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Terrorism Cannot Destroy Strong U.S.-Africa Ties
12:00 AM8/12/2008
The "unspeakable" bombing by al-Qaida of the U.S. embassies in Nairobi, Kenya, and Dar es Salaam, Tanzania 10 years ago strengthened the long-standing ties that bind the American, Kenyan and Tanzanian people, U.S. Secretary of State Condoleezza
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CJTF-HOA Brings Safe Water to Garissa
12:00 AM8/11/2008
Service members with the Combined Joint Task Force - Horn of Africa (CJTF-HOA) joined Kenyan Ministry of Defense personnel, municipality leaders, and residents of the villages of Shabah and Delolo to celebrate the dedication of two new wells on
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U.S. Service Members Complete Largest Medical Training Exercise in Africa
12:00 AM8/11/2008
U.S. service members completed the largest annual humanitarian medical exercise in Africa July 26, 2008 following two-weeks of intense training and clinical visits in villages throughout Mali.
More than 90 service members deployed for
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United States and Burkina Faso Sign Bilateral Agreement to Facilitate Military Cooperation
12:00 AM8/8/2008
A bilateral military agreement between the United States and Burkina Faso became effective on August 6, 2008 following the official signing by United States Marine Major General Anthony Jackson, Director of Operations and Logistics, U.S. Africa
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U.S. and Tanzanian Veterinarians Provide Care to Livestock in Tanzania
12:00 AM8/7/2008
U.S. and Tanzanian veterinarians have been working together to provide animal treatment services in Tanga, Tanzania as part of a veterinary civic action project (VETCAP), July 14-August 9, 2008.
Coordinated by the Combined Joint
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Senior Pentagon, State Department Officials Discuss 'Militarization of Foreign Policy' at Congressional Hearing
12:00 AM8/1/2008
Lack of resources and staffing within civilian agencies hinders their ability to carry out responsibilities, prompting the need for military assistance, emphasized Deputy Secretary of State John D. Negroponte and Undersecretary of Defense for
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U.S. and China in Dialogue about Africa Relations
12:00 AM7/31/2008
The United States and China continue to engage in dialogue over relations in Africa, Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense for African Affairs Theresa Whelan said in testimony before
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Stuttgart Navy, Marine Corps Community Donates Supplies for Wounded Marines and Sailors
12:00 AM7/31/2008
Clothing, books and personal supplies were delivered to Navy and Marine Corps personnel being treated at Landstuhl Regional Medical Center July 30, 2008.
The items were donated by military personnel stationed in Stuttgart, Germany, in
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AFRICA ENDEAVOR Culminates With Resounding Success
12:00 AM7/30/2008
Following six days of testing, refining human interoperability and charting the way ahead, 225 military communicators stood smartly at attention during AFRICA ENDEAVOR 2008 closing ceremonies July 23, 2008 at Nigerian Air Force Base, Abuja.
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