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Kenyan Unity Agreement Praised by United States

Charles W. Corey — Fri, 29 Feb 2008 13:44:55 GMT

The United States congratulates Kenyan leaders for reaching a power-sharing accord that ends months of civil strife that nearly destroyed the country's society and economy. Kenya has been a long-time democratic ally of the United States and a nation that could be turned to for aid in efforts to resolve other crises in Africa.

Bush Urges Congress To Double U.S. Aid to Africa

Charles W. Corey — Tue, 26 Feb 2008 17:53:37 GMT

Since taking office in 2001, the Bush administration has doubled U.S. aid to Africa in a move viewed as the single largest development undertaking since the reconstruction of postwar Europe under the Marshall Plan. But before leaving office, the president would like to see U.S. aid to the continent doubled again.

No Excuse for Further Delay in Kenya, Rice Says

Charles W. Corey — Tue, 26 Feb 2008 17:34:57 GMT

Amid continued deadlock and the threat of renewed violence in Kenya, the United States joins the international community and the Kenyan people in urging President Kibaki and his political rival Raila Odinga to honor their pledge to conclude a power-sharing agreement. “I am disappointed by the failure of leadership,” says Secretary Rice.

New U.S. Military Command Responds to African Requests

Charles W. Corey — Mon, 25 Feb 2008 17:30:53 GMT

The new U.S. Africa Command is not about militarizing the continent or its island nations in any way, says General William "Kip" Ward. Rather, the command -- which is similar to ones that already exist for Europe, the Middle East and South Asia, the Pacific and the Americas -- is to work with sovereign nations in support of mutual goals.

Bush Pledges 1 Million Schoolbooks for Liberian Children

Charles W. Corey — Thu, 21 Feb 2008 16:54:12 GMT

On the final stop of his five-nation Africa tour, President Bush tells the Liberian people that the United States stands with them and will help them recover from decades of civil war. As part of that effort, he pledges 1 million textbooks for Liberian schools and locally made school desks and seating for 10,000 Liberian schoolchildren.

Bush Explains Focus of Africa Military Command

Charles W. Corey — Wed, 20 Feb 2008 13:28:20 GMT

In Ghana, President Bush explains how the new Africa Command (AFRICOM) is a part of his administration’s strategy “to support African leaders to deal with Africa’s problems.” He says AFRICOM will not involve adding new military bases on the continent. He also announces a health initiative for neglected tropical diseases.