Joint Statement on the Global Coalition to Defeat Daesh/ISIS Africa Focus Group Meeting
The text of the following statement was released by the Governments of the United States of America and the Italian Republic, the Kingdom of Morocco, and the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia on the occasion of the Global Coalition to Defeat Daesh/ISIS Africa Focus Group Upon invitation of the Republic of Benin, the Global Coalition to […]
U.S. Department of State Announces Increased Reward Offer for Information Leading to the Arrest and/or Conviction of Haitian Gang Leader
The State Department is announcing a reward offer increase of up to $2 million for information leading to the arrest and/or conviction of Haitian national Vitel‘homme Innocent for conspiring to participate in or attempting to participate in transnational organized crime. This announcement coincides with the FBI announcement of Innocent’s addition to the FBI’s Ten Most Wanted […]
Third Annual Meeting of States of the Caribbean Firearms Roadmap
From November 14-15, U.S. officials participated in the third annual meeting of states under the auspices of the Caribbean Firearms Roadmap . In the meeting, states addressed sustainable Caribbean priority actions on the illicit proliferation of firearms and ammunition across the Caribbean by 2030. Saint Lucia hosted the meeting in coordination with the CARICOM Implementation Agency for […]
Bureau of Conflict and Stabilization Operations Launches Academic Partnership Initiative with Eight Universities
The U.S. Department of State’s Bureau of Conflict and Stabilization Operations launched a new partnership between the Department of State and a number of universities focusing on conflict anticipation and prevention. Under the Academic Centers of Conflict Anticipation and Prevention (ACCAP) initiative, universities will collaborate on research, analysis, and data that will enhance the Department of State’s ability to […]
National Academic Partnership Initiative Focused on Conflict Anticipation and Prevention
On November 9, the U.S. Department of State’s Bureau of Conflict and Stabilization Operations (CSO) launched a new national academic partnership initiative focused on conflict anticipation and prevention. Through the Academic Centers of Conflict Anticipation and Prevention (ACCAP) initiative, universities will collaborate with CSO on research, analysis, and data that will enhance the Department of […]
United States Ambassador-at-Large Cindy Dyer’s Travel to Cambodia
U.S. Ambassador-at-Large to Monitor and Combat Trafficking in Persons Cindy Dyer will travel to Cambodia November 15-17 to meet with a wide range of government and civil society stakeholders on efforts to combat human trafficking in Cambodia and the region. The trip will serve as an opportunity for information sharing and coordination on anti-trafficking efforts. Ambassador Dyer […]
Acting Special Coordinator for the Partnership for Global Infrastructure and Investment Matza’s Travel to San Francisco
Acting Special Coordinator for the Partnership for Global Infrastructure and Investment (PGI) Helaina Matza will travel to San Francisco November 15-16 to participate in meetings during Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Economic Leaders’ Week. In San Francisco, she will advance ongoing PGI-led efforts to advance investment in quality, sustainable infrastructure opportunities in the Indo-Pacific. Acting […]
New Partnership with the Philippines to Explore Semiconductor Supply Chain Opportunities
The U.S. Department of State will collaborate with the Government of the Philippines to explore opportunities to grow and diversify the global semiconductor ecosystem under the International Technology Security and Innovation (ITSI) Fund, created by the CHIPS Act of 2022. This partnership will help create a more resilient, secure, and sustainable global semiconductor value chain. The initial […]