During the U.S.-Africa Leaders Summit, President Biden reaffirmed the United States’ commitment to working with the African Union and our African partners to accelerate progress toward achieving food security, building stronger food systems and more diversified supply chains, and expanding African countries’ access to agricultural markets. President Biden announced an additional $2.5 billion in emergency …
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By U.S. Embassy Gaborone | January 13, 2023 | Topics: Africa, Fact Sheets, President of the United States | Tags: Food Security, President Biden, U.S. Africa Leaders' Summit, USAID
Promoting gender equity and equality is a cornerstone of U.S. foreign policy in Africa and around the world. Advancing the status of women and girls is not only a matter of human rights, justice, and fairness—it is also a strategic imperative that reduces poverty and promotes sustainable economic growth, increases access to education, improves health …
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By U.S. Embassy Gaborone | January 13, 2023 | Topics: Africa, Fact Sheets, Gender Issues, Human Rights, Vice President of the United States | Tags: DTA, GBV, Health, Human Rights, Peace, U.S. Africa Leaders' Summit, USAID, Vice President Kamala Harris, Women
At the U.S.-Africa Business Forum on December 14 in Washington, DC, as part of the U.S.-Africa Leaders Summit, President Biden announced the launch of a new Digital Transformation with Africa (DTA) initiative. A signature initiative of the Biden-Harris Administration, DTA will expand digital access and literacy and strengthen digital enabling environments across the continent. Working with …
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By U.S. Embassy Gaborone | January 13, 2023 | Topics: Africa, Fact Sheets, Science & Tech, U.S. Agencies | Tags: Africa, Department of Commerce, DFC, DTA, EXIM, Power Africa, The Department of State, USAID, USTDA
During the U.S.-African Leaders Summit, held December 13-15 in Washington DC, the United States affirmed and expanded its enduring partnerships with African governments, the private sector, civil society, and philanthropic actors in recognition of the pivotal role African governments, institutions, and peoples will play in addressing one of the greatest global challenges of our time …
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By U.S. Embassy Gaborone | January 13, 2023 | Topics: Africa, Environment, Fact Sheets | Tags: AWEE, Climate Change, CTEN, Power Africa, PREPARE
The United States Government is proud to work in partnership with governments and institutions in Africa, including the African Union (AU) and Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC), to advance shared public health goals. As we continue to work to end the acute phase of the COVID-19 pandemic, we remain committed to …
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By U.S. Embassy Gaborone | January 13, 2023 | Topics: Africa, Fact Sheets | Tags: Africa CDC, AU, HIV/AIDS, US-Africa
USAID’s VukaNow: Combating Wildlife Crime in Southern Africa Activity, implemented by Chemonics International, is seeking concept papers for implementation of activities designed to address a multi-faceted program that aims to significantly reduce the level of poaching and illegal trade in wildlife through innovative approaches to: enhancing law enforcement capacity, enhancing judiciary systems, minimizing wildlife crimes …
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By U.S. Embassy Gaborone | July 15, 2020 | Topics: Africa, Environment, News, Trade