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The U.S. Ambassador to the Republic of South Africa Cameron R. Hume
"We [The United States and South Africa] share similar commitments to democracy, to a free market economy, and to seeking a better future for all our citizens. South Africa by virtue of its human and material potential, has an important leadership role to play, particularly in its immediate region and throughout Africa. It is in our interest to work toward a real partnership with the government and people of South Africa and in addressing many of these issues." ... [Read More]
Background Notes Archive - Near East and North Africa
U.S. Department of State ______________________________________________________ The State Department does not guarantee the authenticity of documents on the Internet. If for legal or other reasons you require the original version of a document in hard copy, please contact the Office of Public Communication, Bureau of Public Affairs. Note that State Department information is not copyrighted unless indicated and can be reproduced without consent. Citation of source is appreciated. Permission to reproduce any copyrighted material (including photos or graphics) must be obtained from the original source. ______________________________________________________BACKGROUND NOTES: TUNISIAPUBLISHED BY THE BUREAU OF PUBLIC AFFAIRSU.S. DEPARTMENT OF STATEJULY 1994Official Name: Republic of TunisiaPROFILEGeographyArea: 163,610 sq. km. (63,378 sq. mi.), slightly smaller than Missouri. Cities: Capital--Tunis (pop. about 1 million). Other city--Sfax (500, ... [Read More]
Young Students in New York, Algiers Meet via Videoconference - US Department of State
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Algeria
Algeria is a multi-party republic based on a constitution and a presidential form of government. The head of state is elected by popular vote to a 5-year term. The President has the constitutional authority to appoint and dismiss cabinet members, as well as the prime minister, who acts as the head of the Government. The president also serves as Commander in Chief of the Armed Forces. President Bouteflika, elected in 1999 in an uncontested election, completed a full term in office, the first president to do so since the adoption of the multi-party system in 1989. In Algeria's first democratic, contested presidential elections, he was re-elected in April from among five other candidates while the military remained neutral. The security apparatus comprises the army, consisting of ground, naval, and air defense forces; the national gendarmerie; the national police; communal guards; and local self-defense forces. All of these elements ... [Read More]
U.S. LIVE 8 Attendees Show Support for Africa- U.S. Department Of State
Several attendees told the Washington File that the chance to gain the attention of world leaders in support of Africa brought them to the LIVE 8 concert in Philadelphia. One of nine concerts held worldwide to promote aid for Africa, the Philadelphia venue was one of the largest, with organizers estimating the crowd reached 1 million people. ... “Our generation is interested in getting more involved,” said actress Natalie Portman. “I hope the leaders are watching because this is showing that this [debt relief for Africa] is what people want,” she said. Portman later told the crowd about her work with FINCA International, a charitable organization that provides financial services to the world’s poorest families, including those in African communities, by providing “small loans to people who are underprivileged … and don’t have access to capital.” ... [Read More]
Algeria
COUNTRY DESCRIPTION: Algeria is the second largest country in Africa, with over four-fifths of its territory covered by the Sahara desert. The country has a population of 33 million people mainly located on the northern coast. Algeria is a multi-party, constitutional republic. Facilities for travelers are available in populated areas, but sometimes limited in quality and quantity. Read the Department of State Background Notes on Algeria at http://www.state.gov/r/pa/ei/bgn/8005.htm for additional information. ... [Read More]
Tips for Travelers to the Middle East and North Africa
August 2001 The information in this publication is in the public domain and may be reproduced without permission. When this material is reproduced, the Department of State would appreciate receiving a copy at: CA/P, U.S. Department of State, Washington, DC 20520-4818. [Read More]
Calendar of Events
Algiers, AlgeriaMiddle East and North Africa Labor Dialogue (DOL) ... Middle East and North Africa (USPTO) ... Food and Drug Administration Workshop ... [Read More]
The United States Diplomatic Mission to Nigeria: Abuja To Host Regional Food Security MeetingDecember 11-12
Prepared by NEPAD with the participation of stakeholders on the continent and the technical support of FAO, the Comprehensive Africa Agriculture Development Program was adopted by African Ministers of Agriculture and endorsed by the Implementation Committee of NEPAD alongside the World Food Summit: Five Years Later (10-13 June 2002). The CAADP focuses on three priority areas where increased investments would help improve Africa's agriculture, food security and trade balance: ... [Read More]
Algeria (12/04)
Algeria has taken the lead in working on issues related to the African Continent. Host of the OAU Conference in 2000, Algeria also was key in bringing Ethiopia and Eritrea to the peace table in 2000. It has worked closely with its African neighbors to establish the New African Partnership. Algeria has taken a lead in reviving the Union of the Arab Maghreb with its neighbors. ... Trade: Exports(2004 est.) $25 billion: petroleum, natural gas, and petroleum products 97%. Partners (2004 est.)--U.S.18.2%, Italy 16.1%, France 11.4%, Spain 4.7 Imports--$12.3 billion (f.o.b., 2003 est.): capital goods, food and beverages, consumer goods. Partners (2003 est.)--France 22.5%, U.S. 9.6%, Italy 9.5%, Germany 6.5%, Spain 5.2%, Turkey 4.1%, Canada 3.1%. ... [Read More]
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