Dana*, an 11-year-old living in Kenya with her widowed mother and four siblings, was 9 years old when a male neighbor lured her into his house with the promise of a sugary treat. He then locked the door and… more
Just hours before embarking on his first official visit to Sub-Saharan Africa , Secretary Tillerson today, delivered remarks about the United States relationship with Africa. Secretary Tillerson underscored… more
The Lake Kivu region in eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) has been called “a paradise for coffee” due to its perfect location for farming coffee: latitude, altitude, and rainfall. Tragically, the… 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
The U.S. Embassy in Togo brought the movie Black Panther to a theater in Lomé and launched a new super hero comic book it created with young Togolese illustrators. more
Persecution, repression, and discrimination are a daily reality for members of religious minority communities in too many countries around the world. In response, the United States is advocating for the rights… more
Around the world, the United Nations deploys nearly 100,000 uniformed peacekeepers to help stabilize conflict-affected countries, maintain peace and security, and protect civilians. UN policies require all… more
Today, the United States recognizes women across the globe who have been affected by the harmful practice of female genital mutilation/cutting (FGM/C) which has broad implications for the health and human… more
