September 19

• Congo-Kinshasa: Examining the Role of Rwanda in the DRC Insurgency [press release]

  Rwanda's armed interventions in the affairs of its neighbor, the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), were the topic of a congressional hearing held Wednesday by Congressman Chris... Read more »

September 14

• Africa: U.S. House Hearing On Peacekeeping Operations in Africa [press release]

  The state of ongoing peacekeeping operations on the African continent was the topic of a hearing held Thursday by Congressman Chris Smith (NJ-04), chairman of the House... Read more »

• Africa: Assessing U.S. Policy On Peacekeeping Operations in Africa - Smith [document]

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September 12

• Libya: U.S. Representative Smith on Attack on American Diplomats in Libya

  Today we pause to mark the death of the United States Ambassador to Libya, Christopher Stevens, in an unjustified attack on the American Consulate in Benghazi. Also killed were... Read more »

• Egypt: U.S. Representative Bass on Violence in Libya, Egypt [press release]

  Today, U.S. Rep. Karen Bass (D-Calif.), Ranking Member of the House Foreign Affairs Subcommittee on Africa, Global Health and Human Rights made the following statement after the... Read more »

August 2

• Ghana: Congressman Rush Expresses Sympathy in Death of President Mills [document]

  "My wife Carolyn and I send our deepest sympathies and prayers to the Ghanaian people and to the family of President John Atta Mills of Ghana. His death is a tremendous loss.... Read more »

July 11

• Nigeria: U.S. Rep. at Hearing on Policy Toward Nigeria [document]

  Excerpts of Remarks by Chairman Chris Smith at a United States House of Representatives hearing entitled, U.S Policy Toward Nigeria: West Africa's Troubled Titan, July... Read more »

June 8

• Central African Republic: U.S. Representative Hails Passage of Kony Resolution [press release]

  Today, the House Foreign Affairs Committee unanimously passed H. Res. 583, a resolution expressing support for U.S. efforts to assist African forces in the hunt for Joseph Kony,... Read more »

May 29

• Sudan: U.S. Rep. Again Implores Obama to Act on Sudans [press release]

  Rep. Frank Wolf (R-VA) today again implored the Obama Administration to do more to address the looming humanitarian crisis on the border of South Sudan and Sudan. Read more »

May 21

• Africa: U.S. Rep. Announces new Subcommittee Staff Director [press release]

  Today, U.S. Rep. Karen Bass (D-Calif.) announced her new staff director, Eric Williams, who will assist in her new role as the Ranking Member of the House of Representatives... Read more »

May 19

• Ethiopia: U.S. Congressman Queries Ethiopia's G-8 Presence [press release]

  Friday the G-8 leaders will begin a summit at Camp David, MD, with discussions focusing on the global economic recovery and food security in the developing world, with President... Read more »

May 17

• Africa: U.S. Looks to cut Non-Humanitarian Aid to Nations That Host Bashir

  As part of an ongoing effort to bring Sudanese President Omar Bashir to justice, the House Appropriations Committee today adopted an amendment cutting off non-humanitarian aid to... Read more »

May 16

• Africa: Lawmakers Discuss Export Bill at 49th Africa Day Commemoration [press release]

  Today, in observance of the 49th anniversary of Africa Day, U.S. Rep. Karen Bass (D-Calif.), the Ranking Member on the House Foreign Affairs Subcommittee on Africa, Global Health... Read more »

April 27

• Africa: U.S. Rep. Bass on Taylor Verdict [press release]

  Today, U.S. Rep. Karen Bass, senior Democrat on the House Foreign Affairs Subcommittee on Africa, Global Health and Human Rights made the following statement in response to the... Read more »

• Africa: Three Cheers - 'Foreign Intrigue Blog' [document]

  News this morning that an international court has convicted former Liberian president Charles Taylor of wars crimes for his brutal atrocities in neighboring Sierra Leone. It was a... Read more »

• Africa: Jackson Expresses Satisfaction in the Conviction of War Criminal Charles Taylor

  Following nine years of legal proceedings at the International Criminal Court, former Liberian President Charles Taylor was found guilty on eleven counts of war crimes and crimes... Read more »

April 26

• Africa: U.S. Representative on Charles Taylor Verdict

  The Special Court for Sierra Leone sitting in The Hague rendered a "clear and just verdict" today in the case of notorious human rights offender Charles Taylor, said Rep. Chris... Read more »

• Liberia: U.S. Representative Wolf's Statement On Conviction of Charles Taylor [press release]

  Rep. Frank Wolf's (R-VA) statement on the conviction of Charles Taylor, the former president of Liberia who masterminded Sierra Leone's civil war in the 1990s: Read more »

April 25

• Central Africa: U.S. Representative: America Must Remain Committed to Ending Kony 'Campaign of Evil' [press release]

  U.S. Rep. Ileana Ros-Lehtinen (R-FL), Chairman of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, questioned Obama Administration officials on the status of Joseph Kony and his Lord's... Read more »

April 18

• Africa: U.S. Congress Holds Hearing on Export Bill [press release]

  "The Increasing American Jobs Through Greater Exports to Africa Act"—new legislation to support U.S. jobs by growing U.S. exports to Africa—was the focus of federal and... Read more »

April 17

• Africa: Testimony of Reginald Maynor, Director International Division Luster Products Inc. [document]

  Following is testimony of Reginald Maynor, Director International Division Luster Products Inc., before the House Subcommittee on African, Global Health and Human Rights: Read more »

• Africa: Continent's Middle Class Represents Opportunity for U.S. Businesses - Trade Official [document]

  Statement of Florizelle Liser, Assistant U.S. Trade Representative for Africa, Office of the U.S. Trade Representative, before the House Subcommittee on Africa, Global Health... Read more »

• Africa: Chairman's Opening Remarks at U.S. Hearing on Increasing Exports to Continent [document]

  Following are excerpts of remarks by United States Representative Chris Smith, chairman of the House Subcommittee on Africa, Global Health and Human Rights: Read more »

• Africa: Actor Isaiah Washington Says 'Increasing American Jobs Through Exports to Africa' Legislation Will Boost Diaspora Engagement [document]

  Following is testimony of Isaiah Washington, Founder of the Gondobay Manga Foundation, before the House Subcommittee on Africa, Global Health and Human Rights: Read more »

March 23

• Africa: U.S. Bill Aims to Create Jobs for 'Growth on Both Continents'

  Today, U.S. Rep. Bobby L. Rush (D-IL) is proud to join with U.S. Rep. Chris Smith (R-NJ) in the introduction of bipartisan legislation entitled, The Increasing American Jobs... Read more »