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Wednesday, August 7, 2013 - 09:40
The Commander of U.S. Africa Command General David Rodriguez traveled to South Africa to observe training events, which took place August 1-2, 2013, as part of Shared Accord 13.
Wednesday, August 7, 2013 - 11:19
Principal Deputy Press Secretary Josh Earnest addresses Mideast peace talks, military and economic assistance to Egypt in light of ongoing violence in the country, and domestic economic issues.
Wednesday, August 7, 2013 - 11:44
The United States joins the Office of the UN High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) in urging the Government of Sudan to immediately renew the necessary work permits for twenty UNHCR international staff providing humanitarian assistance and protection to hundreds of thousands of people displaced by the conflict in Darfur.
Wednesday, August 7, 2013 - 11:47
The U.S. Department of State announced today an upcoming sports envoy program to empower youth in Luanda, Angola. In partnership with the Women’s National Basketball Association (WNBA) and the National Basketball Association (NBA), Ticha Penicheiro and Cedric Ceballos, will travel to Luanda to engage with underserved youth both on the court and in the community. This program builds on the U.S. global commitment to empower young people to serve as economic and civic actors in their communities.
Wednesday, August 7, 2013 - 11:48
On behalf of President Obama and the people of the United States, I congratulate the people of Côte d’Ivoire as you celebrate your independence on August 7.
Wednesday, August 7, 2013 - 11:52
U.S. Soldiers and Airman volunteered with South African Medical Health Services members to paint a local school in celebration of Nelson Mandela's birthday during the Humanitarian and Civic Assistance (HCA) portion of Shared Accord 13, July 26.
Wednesday, August 7, 2013 - 11:53
Press Secretary Jay Carney addresses the Snowden affair, security and surveillance, security in Afghanistan and Yemen, and the unwillingness of Syria to cooperate concerning U.N. chemical investigation.
Wednesday, August 7, 2013 - 11:54
Gulf of Guinea nations held a planning conference July 23-25 to set in motion objectives and initial concepts for what will be the fourth iteration of Obangame Express, a multinational maritime exercise which is set to take place in spring 2014.
Wednesday, August 7, 2013 - 12:15
President Obama and President Hadi of Yemen discuss their bilateral talks, which focused on Yemen's national dialogue conference, U.S.-Yemen partnership on counterterrorism, and the future of the Middle East as a region.
Wednesday, August 7, 2013 - 12:30
Pentagon Press Secretary George Little addresses Secretary Hagel's conversation with Egyptian Defense Minister Al-Sisi on the need for restraint by Egyptian security forces in dealing with public protests.