This Week From Washington
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Rice Highlights “Sea Change” in Africa
There has been a “sea change” in the way Africans approach their own challenges, in America’s approach to the region and in the way the world sees today’s Africa, Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice tells participants at the seventh annual African Growth and Opportunity Act Forum.
Highlights
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United States Reducing Presence in Iraq, Bush Says
The United States and Iraq share the goal of improving security and strengthening the fledgling democracy to the point where U.S.-led coalition forces can leave the country, President Bush says. The president also reviews the situation in Afghanistan, Pakistan, Zimbabwe and Sudan’s Darfur region.
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U.S. Wants Accountability for Perpetrators of Darfur Genocide
The Bush administration will examine closely the charges by the International Criminal Court (ICC) against Sudanese President Omar El-Bashir concerning the genocide in Darfur. Although the United States is not a signatory to the treaty that created the ICC, it supports holding individuals accountable for crimes against humanity.
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The Real Pepsi Challenge: Breaking the Corporate Color Barrier
In the 1940s, Pepsi Cola, an underdog in the “cola wars” among soft-drink companies seeking loyal customers, took a bold step. It hired black salesmen who crisscrossed the country to push Pepsi. The team defined niche marketing for Pepsi Cola and inspired all who aspired to jobs in corporate America.
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Unorthodox U.S. Museums Show Off America’s Lighter Side
The word “museum” usually conjures up visions of cultural treasures or fossils, but some museums in the United States are far more unconventional. America.gov offers a brief survey of some unusual museums that will amuse and surprise visitors of all ages who are willing to stray off the beaten path.
