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Herman Cohen talked about al Shabaab and the recent bombing in Uganda, what al Shabab is, where it’s operating, its affiliation with al Qaeda, the rise of al Shabaab, and its impact on the r…

Ambassador Herman Cohen talked about conflicts in Africa and their impact on the U.S. role in stabilizing the continent. He also responded to viewer comments and questions. Mr. Cohen was the…

Herman Cohen talked about the civil war in Sudan and the religious conflicts fueling tensions in the nation. He also responded to viewer telephone calls, faxes, and email.

As part of its annual legislative conference, members of the Congressional Black Caucus and others gathered to discussed several conflicts in Africa. One panel focused on the recent unrest i…

Commission members heard testimony from former intelligence officials concerning the necessary role and capabilities of the U.S. intelligence community after the Cold War. Richard Haass test…

The House Foreign Affairs Subcommittee on Africa heard testimonies about the civil war and political conflict in Angola, Zaire, Mozambique, and Somalia.

The House Foreign Affairs Committee heard testimony on U.S. policy in Somalia from representatives of the Departments of State and Defense and foreign aid agencies. Earlier in the month, U.S…

House Foreign Affairs Subcommittee on Africa, heard testimony on the situation in Somalia where civil war and drought have combined to create widespread famine with approximately 2,000 child…

The House Foreign Affairs Subcommittee on Africa and International Policy met to discuss the termination of economic sanctions against South Africa. President Bush announced several weeks ag…

Following a news conference by President Bush on the same topic, Assistant Secretary Cohen answered questions on the technical aspects of lifting sanctions against South Africa.

The House Foriegn Affair Subcommittee on Africa heard testimony on the continuing political upheavals in Ethiopia, and the U.S. policy towards the civil strife and famine in the war-torn cou…

A House Foreign Affairs subcommittee heard testimony on whether the U.S. should continue economic sanctions against South Africa.

The House Foreign Affairs Subcommittee on Africa met to discuss the current political unrest and to consider U.S. policy towards Liberia. Members focused on the goal of creating a new policy…

The Bretton Woods Committee sponsored a symposium examining Africa’s finance and development crisis. This committee was a group of private citizens interested in the work of the Internationa…

The committee heard testimony from the State Department, TransAfrica, and investment banks concerning legislation that would prohibit U.S. depository institutions from providing certain serv…

The Senate Foreign Relations Committee discussed the U.S. policy options in South Africa. In 1986 the U.S. passed a comprehensive anti-apartheid act, which is believed to have helped decreas…

Transafrica held this forum to discuss ending apartheid in South Africa. The forum was attended by members of both the House and the Senate. Also in attendance were the Rev Jesse Jackson and…