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U.S. Special Envoy to Sudan General Scott Gration (January 26, 2010) This past week was a time to reflect and a time to listen. Since the rollout of the U.S. strategy on Sudan, we have been charging full speed ahead to implement the strategy and achieve progress in Sudan. This past week, however, was a time for us to take a moment to reflect. I met with leading Sudan activists, operational NGOs, and representatives from the Darfuri diaspora to continue our dialog. I also wanted to hear from them about their thoughts, ideas, and concerns about Sudan and about our efforts to implement the U.S. strategy to save lives and achieve meaningful progress on the ground. On January 20th, I met with leaders from four leading Sudan activist organizations—the Save Darfur Coalition, the Enough Project, the Genocide Intervention Network, and Humanity United. I took their questions on a variety of issues, including the April elections, voter registration, the U.S. Sudan policy and its first quarterly review, among other issues. Then, on January 21st, I participated in a roundtable discussion with around thirty representatives of NGOs that are operational on the ground in Sudan. Also on the panel with me were Save Darfur President, Jerry Fowler, and Edward Thomas from Chatham House. The discussion centered around finding the best way forward in dealing with the myriad issues facing Sudan. And on Tuesday, January 26, I met with a group of Darfuri diaspora representatives at the United States Institute for Peace (USIP) to listen to their ideas and to discuss the path forward in Darfur. They shared insightful comments and constructive ideas about the best way to achieve a just peace, justice, and stability for the people of Darfur. These discussions were invaluable. The insights from those present were helpful and informative, and I will keep their thoughts, concerns, and suggestions in mind as we press forward in implementing the U.S. strategy to bring peace, stability, and prosperity to the people of Sudan. I look forward to continuing an open and fruitful dialog with all those who are passionate about bringing peace to Sudan. Thank you for your continued interest, Scott. Assistant Secretary of State for African Affairs Johnnie Carson’s Travel: U.S. Assistant Secretary for African Affairs Johnnie Carson is traveling to Spain, Ethiopia, Ghana, Togo, Benin, and Nigeria from January 26 to February 10. Assistant Secretary Carson will begin his travel in Madrid, Spain where he has meetings scheduled with counterparts from the European Union. Spain holds the Presidency of the EU. Assistant Secretary Carson will go to Addis Ababa, Ethiopia for the African Union Summit. The U.S. delegation is being led by Under Secretary Maria Otero. In addition to the Summit activities, the U.S. delegation will have a number of bilateral discussions with African leadership. Following the Summit, Assistant Secretary Carson will travel to West Africa beginning in Ghana where he will confer with President Mills, meet with representatives of the business community, and deliver remarks at a regional USAID conference in Accra. In Togo, he is scheduled to meet with President Faure, Prime Minister Houngbo, and Foreign Minister Esaw. Similarly, the Assistant Secretary has meetings in Benin planned with President Yayi and Foreign Minister Ehouzou. During his trip to Nigeria, Assistant Secretary Carson will visit Lagos and Abuja. In Lagos he will meet with members of civil society and representatives of the state government. Bilaterals with Vice President Goodluck Jonathan and Foreign Affairs Chief Ojo Maduekwe will highlight the Abuja portion of the trip. U.S. Welcomes Chad-Sudan Engagement: The United States welcomes the continued engagement between Chad and Sudan to normalize relations as discussed during meetings last week with Chadian Foreign Minister Moussa Faki and Sudanese Presidential Advisor Dr. Ghazi Salahuddin... (more) President Obama on Afghanistan: "To address these important issues, it's important to recall why America and our allies were compelled to fight a war in Afghanistan in the first place. " (more)  | | Amb. Nigro & his guests |
On November 5, 2009, Ambassador Louis Nigro joined his French Counterpart, Benoit Foucher at the French Cultural Center where they presided over the opening ceremony of the “Quinzaine Americaine.” This activity which includes a photograph exhibit and a film festival, is an unprecedented collaborative effort by the two diplomatic missions to showcase their excellent relations and give their top-notch contacts in particular and the Chadian public in general, the opportunity to sample American culture through visual arts. During the two week-long...(more) -------- President Obama extends best wishes to Muslims in America and around the world"On behalf of the American people – including Muslim communities in all fifty states – I want to extend best wishes to Muslims in America and around the world. Ramadan Kareem. Ramadan is the month in which Muslims believe the Koran was revealed to the Prophet Muhammad, beginning with a simple word – iqra. It is therefore a time when Muslims reflect upon the wisdom and guidance that comes with faith, and the responsibility that human beings have to one another, and to God." (more)
The U.S. Government supports peace and Developement in ChadThe Limited Scope Grant Agreement between the Government of the Republic of Chad and the Government of the United States represented by the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) signed in 2005 was amended to provide and increase in grant funding of $14.280.000 (fourteen millions two hundred and eighty thousand U.S. dollars). This additional funding will be used to promote peace and stability in Chad, especially to support activities in the area of community development, to mitigate tensions between host and refugee communities, and to improve environment for credible elections. The ceremony took place on Spetember 30, 2009 at the Ministry of Planning in N'Djamena. Chargé d'Affairs, Sue Bremner, signed the document on behalf of the US Government. On the Chadian side, the agreement was signed by Mr. Mahamat Ali Hassane, Acting Minister of Planning.
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