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  • Secretary Clinton held a joint press conference with Ivoirian President Alassane Ouattara following their bilateral talks on January 17, 2012.

    Abidjan Press Conference

    Secretary Clinton held a joint press conference with Ivoirian President Alassane Ouattara following their bilateral talks on January 17, 2012. (For Audio click on Story)

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  • Secretary Clinton attended a workshop for youth, women, and community leaders of Yopougon and Abobo at the Centre de Recherche et d’Action pour la Paix (CERAP) on January 17, 2012.  She is seated here with Rev. Hyacinthe Loua, Director General Centre de Recherche et d’Action pour la Paix (CERAP) and Quentin Kanyatsi, Country Director  Search for Common Ground.

    Workshop on Reconciliation

    Secretary Clinton attended a workshop for youth, women, and community leaders of Yopougon and Abobo at the Centre de Recherche et d’Action pour la Paix (CERAP) on January 17, 2012...

  • Secretary of State Clinton is welcomed by Liberian Foreign Minister Toga Gayewea McIntosh upon arrival in Monrovia January 16 to attend the inauguration of President Sirleaf.



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    Clinton Promotes Democracy in Africa Trip

    Washington — Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton completed a four-nation visit to Africa to promote democracy, good government and economic reforms, and to demonstrate a U.S. commitment to a post-conflict return to peace ...

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  • FULBRIGHT PROGRAMS: U.S. Embassy Abidjan 2013-2014 Competitions

    The U.S. Embassy in Abidjan is pleased to announce the competition for the Fulbright Programs: African Research Scholars (ARS), Junior Staff Development (JSDP) and Hubert H. Humphrey Fellowship (HHH) for the 2013-2014 academic year. The deadline for submitting preliminary applications is Friday, March 7, 2012 ...  

  • Embassy Abidjan Press Statement regarding violence at FPI rally on Saturday

    “The United States strongly condemns the violence that occurred during an FPI rally in Yopougon on Saturday and offers its condolences to the victims. Freedom of assembly and freedom of speech are fundamental democratic rights and it is the responsibility of the Government of Cote d’Ivoire to protect those rights. It is likewise the responsibility of all citizens to respect the rights of others and to participate in the political process in a non-violent manner. Violence is an unacceptable obstacle to the continued progress of Cote D’Ivoire. The US calls on the Government of Cote d’Ivoire to undertake a full and impartial investigation and to take the necessary steps to prevent the recurrence of similar incidents.” 

  • Remarks With President Alassane Ouattara After Their Meeting
    Remarks With President Alassane Ouattara After Their Meeting

    Remarks by Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton - Abidjan, Cote d'Ivoire - January 17, 2012. PRESIDENT OUATTARA: (Via interpreter) Madam Secretary of State Hillary Clinton, first of all, on behalf of the Government and the people of Cote d’Ivoire, and also on my own behalf and on behalf of Mrs. Ouattara, which – who admires the Secretary of State, who would like and to wish you a warm welcome, like we say in Cote d’Ivoire, “Akwaaba.” ... 

  • Remarks at the Youth and Community Leaders Reconciliation Roundtable
    Remarks at the Youth and Community Leaders Reconciliation Roundtable

    First, let me say how honored I am to be here with all of you who are seeking reconciliation and finding common ground. I want to thank Mr. Kanyatsi and your colleagues at Search for Common Ground and Father Loua and everyone here at CERAP. We know how hard it is to overcome differences and to work toward reconciliation. I want to thank you for sharing your stories with us today, and I want to thank those who were in the small play for so strongly illustrating what you are trying to do ... 

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  • Emergency Message to U.S. Citizens: Travel warning and Safety and Security in Cote d’Ivoire (December 16, 2011)

    The Department of State warns U.S. citizens of the...  

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    As Ramadan begins, Michelle and I would like to send our best wishes to Muslim communities in the United States and around the world. Ramadan is a festive time that is anticipated for months by Muslims everywhere. Families and communities share the happiness of gathering together for iftar and prayers. Bazaars light up the night in many cities from Rabat to Jakarta. And here in the United States, Muslim Americans share Ramadan traditions with their neighbors, fellow students, and co-workers... 

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