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President emphasizes unity on Holocaust Remembrance Day

Yom HaShoah serves as a reminder of our responsibilities to ourselves and future generations.


West African nations commit to supporting health services for high-risk groups against HIV

Government officials from all 15 ECOWAS member states have pledged to enhance health services for vulnerable populations in West Africa as part of the global effort to end the AIDS epidemic by 2030.


U.S. Ambassador promotes Nebraska beef in Ghana

On April 8, United States Ambassador to Ghana, Gene A. Cretz, hosted a promotional dinner in Accra for U.S. beef.


U.S. reaffirms support on International Roma Day

Today, the international community observes International Roma Day, celebrating the Romani people's cultural heritage while acknowledging the challenges they face.


Menoufia University triumphs in U.S.-backed national practice court contest

Students and professors from seven Egyptian university law faculties participated in a national "practice arbitration" competition, supported by the American Bar Association (ABA) and the U.S. Embassy, on April 3 and 4, 2015.


US condemns Russian shutdown of Crimean Tatar media

The United States has expressed strong disapproval of Russia's actions in Crimea, particularly concerning the shutdown of Crimean Tatar media outlets.


U.S. Embassy condemns terrorist attacks in northern Sinai

The U.S. Embassy in Cairo has issued a statement condemning the terrorist attacks that occurred today in northern Sinai.


U.S.-supported event links Egyptian exporters with local services

The U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) recently organized an event in Cairo aimed at linking Egypt's exporters with local service providers.


NATO seminar addresses implications of Ukraine crisis

In a speech at the Atlantic Council's NATO Transformation Seminar 2015, a speaker addressed the significance of the Ukraine crisis and its broader implications.


US supports expanded role of OSCE monitoring mission in Ukraine

The United States Mission to the OSCE has expressed its support for the Special Monitoring Mission (SMM) in Ukraine, as it enters its second year.


US mission calls out ongoing violations by Russian Federation

The Russia-backed separatists continue to obstruct the Special Monitoring Mission (SMM) from conducting patrols in significant parts of separatist-controlled areas, particularly near the Russian border.


U.S., Egypt open first packhouse for smallholder farmers in Luxor

Luxor, Egypt – The United States Agency for International Development (USAID), in collaboration with Egyptian grantee Blue Moon, LTD and local producer associations, has inaugurated the first packhouse for smallholder farmers in Luxor Governorate.


Statement on Russia's alleged violations of international law

The Russian Federation has been accused of violating international law and OSCE principles, according to a recent statement.


Ukrainian legislature advances steps towards local elections under special status law

The Ukrainian government has advanced its efforts to implement a significant political aspect of the Package of Measures.


US condemns ongoing human rights violations in occupied Crimea

A year has passed since Russian military forces took control of key government buildings and infrastructure in Crimea.


US criticizes Russia for limiting OSCE observer mission on Ukraine border

The United States has expressed regret over Russia's refusal to expand the geographic scope of the Observer Mission on the Russian-Ukrainian border.


U.S. supports OSCE mission extension; criticizes Russian funding stance

The United States has expressed its approval of the year-long extension of the OSCE Special Monitoring Mission (SMM) in Ukraine, while also voicing concerns over Russia's stance on funding.


Joint U.S.-Egypt project discovers ancient tombs in Luxor

A joint U.S.-Egypt archaeological team has uncovered two ancient Egyptian tombs in Luxor, working closely with the Ministry of Antiquities.


OSCE mission faces challenges amid ongoing conflict in Ukraine

SMM patrols in Ukraine are facing significant challenges in their operations due to restrictions on movement.


U.S. urges full OSCE access along entire Russian-Ukrainian border

The United States has reiterated its call for the Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe (OSCE) to be allowed full observation of the entire border between Russia and Ukraine.