Clinton calls killings, rapes by Guinea troops 'criminality of the greatest degree'October 6th, 2009 Clinton: government violence in Guinea criminalWASHINGTON — Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton is calling violence by Guinea's government "criminality of the greatest degree."
Clinton told reporters Tuesday that the government of Capt. Moussa "Dadis" Camara should apologize to its people and give up power.
Clinton discusses battling drug violence, organized crime with Mexican foreign ministerSeptember 26th, 2009 Clinton discusses fight against drugs with MexicoNEW YORK — U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton and Mexican Foreign Minister Patricia Espinosa have vowed to "keep strengthening" cooperation in the fight against drug violence and organized crime that spills across their countries' common border.
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.
Clinton to wrap up Africa tour in Cape VerdeAugust 14th, 2009 NAIROBI/PRAIA - US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton was due to wrap up her seven-nation Africa tour in the tiny archipelago nation of Cape Verde Friday. Clinton was on the last day of an 11-day tour aimed at highlighting the Obama administration's commitment to the continent and promoting better governance.
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 presses Nigeria on corruption, sectarian violenceAugust 12th, 2009 Clinton presses Nigeria on graftABUJA, Nigeria — U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton on Wednesday urged oil-rich Nigeria to embrace broad political reform and ease tensions that have led to sectarian violence and disrupted energy production in the Niger Delta.
Clinton urges Nigeria to embrace reforms, points to corruption as undermining its gov'tAugust 12th, 2009 Clinton says corruption undermines Nigeria's gov'tABUJA, Nigeria — U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton on Wednesday said corruption has undermined the legitimacy of Nigeria's government and urged the oil-rich nation to embrace broad political reform and ease sectarian tensions.
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.
Nigeria police investigating Islamist violence that killed 700August 3rd, 2009 MAIDUGURI, Nigeria — Police in northern Nigeria say they're investigating how a homegrown Islamic sect unleashed a wave of violence that left more than 700 people dead in clashes last week. Borno state police spokesman Isa Azaza says police are holding 20 men suspected to be members of the Boko Haram sect.
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).
A look at NigeriaJuly 28th, 2009 A look at NigeriaA look at Nigeria, which has been hit by a bloody wave of Islamic militant attacks on police. GEOGRAPHY: Twice the size of California, with an area of nearly 360,000 square miles.
What Clinton wrote in Taj hotel's 26/11 tribute bookJuly 18th, 2009 MUMBAI - Visiting US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton wrote a touching message in the tribute book for 26/11 terror attack victims at the Taj Mahal Palace & Tower Hotel here Saturday morning. "Americans share solidarity with this city and nation," she wrote.
Hillary Clinton to discuss ways to enhance US-India strategic partnership(Update-Clinton)July 15th, 2009 WASHINGTON - A spokesman for the U.S. State Department has said that Secretary of State Hillary Clinton will discuss ways to enhance the US-India strategic partnership during her five day visit to India from July 17 to 23.
Clinton assures nervous Iraqis of US support amid troop drawdown, violenceApril 25th, 2009 Clinton assures Iraq of US supportBAGHDAD — U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton on Saturday assured Iraq that the Obama administration would not abandon the country even as it presses ahead with plans to withdraw American troops amid a recent surge in violence.