U.S. Government
Wednesday, August 28, 2013 - 12:50
The United States established diplomatic relations with Somalia in 1960, following its constituent parts' independence from British and Italian administration, respectively. A 1969 coup replaced Somalia's elected government with military rule that reflected both ideological and economic dependence on the Soviet Union. Following war with Ethiopia in the 1970s, Somalia began turning toward the West, including the United States, for international support, military equipment, and economic aid. Civil war in the 1980s led to the collapse of Somalia's central government in 1991.
Wednesday, August 28, 2013 - 12:47
The United States established diplomatic relations with Nigeria in 1960, following its independence from the United Kingdom. Post-independence, the country saw a mix of coups, military rule, assassinations, massacres, civil war, and elections. The 1999 inauguration of a civilian president ended 16 consecutive years of military rule. Following this, the U.S.-Nigerian relationship began to improve, as did cooperation on foreign policy goals such as regional peacekeeping.
Tuesday, August 27, 2013 - 13:17
Today marks the 15th anniversary of al-Qaeda’s terrorist attacks against the U.S. Embassies in Nairobi, Kenya, and Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, which killed innocent Americans and Africans.
Tuesday, August 27, 2013 - 13:03
The United States welcomes the announcement from the Government of Azerbaijan’s Central Election Commission that the date of the presidential election will be October 9, 2013.
Tuesday, August 27, 2013 - 12:58
I think that sometimes it may be that Azerbaijanis do not realize all of the programs that we have between the United States and Azerbaijan. The areas of cooperation serve to strengthen the relationship between the United States and Azerbaijan.
Tuesday, August 27, 2013 - 12:51
According to what RFE/RL has related to me, since this April, its broadcast has been subject to signal interference. I have discussed this issue with Azerbaijani government officials and sought their assistance in resolving this issue.
Tuesday, August 27, 2013 - 12:27
You embraced key reforms in the public, private and social sectors. You developed your strategy as a roadmap to reach your vision for the future of your country. Much remains to be done, but the progress is visible.
Tuesday, August 27, 2013 - 12:20
We are here to celebrate the 237th anniversary of American independence and 21 years of close friendship and cooperation between The United States and the Kyrgyz Republic.
Tuesday, August 27, 2013 - 12:16
Bilateral and regional security cooperation is a key component in our relationship with the Kyrgyz Republic on key security issues such as counterterrorism, counternarcotics, border security, and building peacekeeping capability.
Tuesday, August 27, 2013 - 11:59
While the Government of Kyrgyzstan has made progress towards both physical reconstruction and reconciliation, the situation in the south requires continued efforts to promote accountability, stability, prosperity and unity.