Mandela Day, which falls on Nelson Mandela’s birthday, July 18, is one of many ways the world celebrates Mandela’s legacy. This year, would have marked 100 years since his birth. To celebrate this remarkable… more
Did you miss key foreign policy developments this week? Each week, DipNote recaps the latest U.S. Department of State highlights spanning a wide range of global issues, events, and initiatives in one blog post. more
The U.S. Department of State is proud to host the 17th annual African Growth and Opportunities Act Forum, commonly known as AGOA, from July 11-12 in Washington, D.C.Enacted in 2002, AGOA brings together… more
Did you miss key foreign policy developments this week? We’ve got you covered. Each week, DipNote recaps the latest U.S. Department of State highlights spanning a wide range of global issues, events, and… more
We traveled about five hours south from Kigali to Gisagara in the Nyaruguru district to visit the Rural Women Economic Empowerment Project, a joint initiative implemented by WFP-FAO-IFAD and UN Women, with the… more
In the Sahel, terrorists exploit ungoverned spaces and porous borders to attack vulnerable populations. To hinder terrorists' ability to operate in these communities, the Bureau of Counterterrorism (CT) is… more
Did you miss key foreign policy developments this week? Each week, DipNote recaps the latest U.S. Department of State highlights spanning a wide range of global issues, events, and initiatives in one blog post. more
Secretary of State Mike Pompeo extended his best wishes to our Muslim friends and partners celebrating Eid al-Fitr, marking the end of Ramadan. "Eid al-Fitr reminds all of us in the United States and abroad,… more
On UN Peacekeeping Day, a look at how the United States' Global Peace Operations Initiative supports El Salvador and its contribution to the UN peacekeeping mission in Mali. more
