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UPDATED: 11 Dec 2008 GMT
  • American Cultural Center Director giving US branded material to participants after his presentation in Zinder American Corners Trip from August 11 to 15, 2009

    The Public Diplomacy team conducted an outreach tour to highlight how the visits of President Obama and Secretary of State Clinton underscore the importance of the U.S. relationship with Africa.

  • President Obama's discusses governance, development and his July 10–11 visit to Ghana. President Obama visits Ghana

    Well, part of the reason is because that Ghana has now undergone a couple of successful elections in which power was transferred peacefully,even a very close election. I think that the new President, President Mills, has shown himself committed to the rule of law, to the kinds of democratic commitments...

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  • Ambassador Allen leads the children in a game of musical chairs. Ambassador and Embassy Staff Visit Local Orphanage

    Ambassador Bernadette Allen, Deputy Chief of Mission Eric Whitaker, and many other Embassy colleagues visited a local orphanage on June 27 and July 11, 2009 to share a meal, play games, and distribute tote bags, t-shirts, and soccer balls.

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