Traveling through 7 African nations, Clinton always in shadow cast by US presidentsAugust 14th, 2009 Presidents past and present shadow Clinton's tourSANTA MARIA, Cape Verde — They followed her every step of the way. From Kenya to Cape Verde, the personalities and policies of the last three American presidents — Bill Clinton, George W.
Clinton wraps up Africa tour, voices optimism and lauds 'tough love' shown by WashingtonAugust 14th, 2009 Clinton: US sent 'tough love' message to AfricaSANTA MARIA, Cape Verde — Winding up an 11-day African tour, U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton said Friday she's optimistic about its future and voiced no regrets about "tough love" messages she gave to government leaders there.
Clinton wraps up Africa tour with praise for Cape VerdeAugust 14th, 2009 Clinton ends Africa tour in Cape VerdeSANTA MARIA, Cape Verde — U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton is wrapping up an 11-day tour of Africa in Cape Verde, praising the island nation for democratic reforms and sound financial policy.
Secretary of State Hillary Clinton presses Nigeria on corruption, sectarian violenceAugust 12th, 2009 Clinton presses Nigeria on corruption, violenceABUJA, Nigeria — U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton is in the Nigerian capital pressing the government of Africa's most populous nation to curb widespread corruption and enact democratic reforms.
Serenaded in South Africa, Hillary Clinton says strained ties between 2 countries on the mendAugust 8th, 2009 Clinton declares US-South Africa ties on the mendCAPE TOWN, South Africa —At a housing project for the homeless she once visited as first lady, U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton basked in the cheers and serenade from an adoring crowd Saturday and pronounced U.S.-South African ties on the mend after years of strain.
Clinton meets new South African President Zuma, then travels to Cape TownAugust 8th, 2009 Clinton, in South Africa, moves to remake tiesCAPE TOWN, South Africa —On a mission to improve ties with Africa's most prosperous nation, U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton met Saturday with South African President Jacob Zuma and later toured a housing project she had visited twice in the past.
Clinton expresses regret that US hasn't joined international war crimes courtAugust 6th, 2009 Clinton suggests US could join war crimes courtNAIROBI, Kenya — U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton says it is a "great regret" that the United States is not a member of the International Criminal Court.
Clinton criticizes Kenya forsays business in Africa cannot grow without improved democracyAugust 5th, 2009 Clinton takes aim at graft, impunity in KenyaNAIROBI, Kenya — U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton criticized Kenya on Wednesday for rampant graft and corruption as she made the case that business and trade across Africa cannot grow without good governance and solid democracy.
Clinton criticizes Kenya corruption, says Africa trade cannot grow without improved democracyAugust 5th, 2009 Clinton takes aim at graft, corruption in KenyaNAIROBI, Kenya — U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton criticized Kenya on Wednesday for rampant graft and corruption as she made the case that business and trade across Africa cannot grow without good governance and solid democracy.
Clinton says business in Africa cannot grow without improved democracyAugust 5th, 2009 Clinton addresses trade meeting in KenyaNAIROBI, Kenya — U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton told a U.S.-Africa trade meeting on Wednesday that business and trade in Africa cannot grow without governments improving democracy.
Clinton to speak at US-Africa trade meeting in KenyaAugust 5th, 2009 Clinton to address trade meeting in KenyaNAIROBI, Kenya — U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton is expected to tell a U.S.-Africa trade meeting that business and trade in Africa cannot grow without governments improving democracy.
Clinton arrives in Kenya at start of seven-nation Africa tourAugust 4th, 2009 Clinton begins Africa tour in KenyaNAIROBI, Kenya — U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton is bringing a message of tough love to Kenya: you are a key American friend in east Africa, but you must rein in graft and follow through on political reform.
Hillary Clinton arrives in Kenya at start of Africa tourAugust 4th, 2009 NAIROBI - US Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton arrived in Kenya Tuesday on the first leg of her Africa tour. Clinton's visit demonstrates the continent is a foreign policy priority for the administration of President Barack Obama, say US officials.
Hillary Clinton to visit Africa next weekJuly 31st, 2009 PRETORIA - US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton will visit South Africa next week as part of her seven-nation tour of Africa, BuaNews Reported. Clinton will begin her tour Aug 5 when she arrives in Nairobi, the Kenyan capital, to attend the 8th US-Sub-Saharan Africa Trade and Economic Cooperation Forum (AGOA Forum).
Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton to visit Kenya, 6 other African nations next weekJuly 28th, 2009 Clinton plans to visit 7 nations in AfricaWASHINGTON — Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton plans to travel to Africa next week on a seven-nation tour aimed at highlighting the Obama administration's commitment to the continent. Clinton is to begin her trip on Aug.