For the first time ever, a U.S. Congressional panel held an African diplomatic meeting this week featuring African ambassadors discussing security issues. Chaired by Rep. Chris Smith, the U.S. House Subcommittee on Africa, Global Health, Global Human Rights and International Organizations heard presentations from four African ambassadors on terrorism, drugs and international crime, piracy and other issues.

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African Envoys Testify to U.S. Congress

A U.S. Congressional panel hosted an African diplomatic meeting this week and heard testimony delivered by four African ambassadors from the countries of Mauritius, Mali, Zambia, ... Read more »

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