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May 6, 2024

Inequality
A Conversation with Dr. Geeta Rao Gupta, Ambassador-at-Large for Global Women’s Issues, U.S. Department of State

A discussion with Ambassador Rao Gupta on women’s political representation, violence against women, and new U.S. policy initiatives to advance gender equality and UN Resolution 1325 on Women, Peace, …

Ambassador at Large for Global Women’s Issues at the Department of State, Geeta Rao Gupta, speaks at the COP28

July 5, 2023

Middle East and North Africa
The Missing U.S. Ambassadors in the Middle East

The United States may soon be without ambassadors in Egypt, Kuwait, Oman, the UAE, Lebanon, Israel, and Jordan. 

May 23, 2024

Democratic Republic of Congo
A Puzzling Attempted Coup in the DRC

A clumsy coup d’état attempt in the Democratic Republic of Congo reveals the underlying fragility of U.S.-DRC relations.  

The Congolese Republican Guard and police block a road around the scene of an attempted coup d'etat in Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of Congo on May 19, 2024.

May 21, 2024

Kenya
A Preview of Kenya’s State Visit

During Kenya’s state visit, the United States should work toward building a more resilient model of U.S.-Africa partnerships.

Kenya's President William Ruto addresses the nation following heavy rains and subsequent flooding in the country, at the State House in Nairobi, Kenya on May 3, 2024.

August 11, 2020

Tanzania
U.S. Ambassadors and African Diplomacy

In most African countries, the U.S ambassador plays a crucial role in managing the U.S. bilateral relationship with the host country. Hence, the importance of the arrival in Tanzania of Dr. Donald  J. Wright, MD.

Gray car drives past pale concrete building flying U.S. flag at half mast. It is the U.S. Embassy in Johannesburg, South Africa.

June 25, 2019

Nigeria
The Potential U.S. Ambassadors to Nigeria and South Africa

Nigeria and South Africa have been the two African countries of greatest strategic importance to the United States. They are the two largest economies on the continent, and a major venue for U.S. investment. Historically, the United States and Nigeria have cooperated on African issues of mutual concern.

US Representative to the African Union Mary Beth Leonard looks on during a joint press conference with Assistant Secretary of State for African Affairs and US ambassador to Ethiopia at the US Embassy in Addis Ababa, on November 30, 2018