2019 YALI IMPACT SYMPOSIUM Yaounde National Congress Hall – November 16, 2019 Theme: The Role of Youth in Peacebuilding and the Sustainable Development of Cameroon Remarks by Ambassador Peter Barlerin Hello and welcome to the 2019 YALI Impact Symposium. I would like to express my gratitude to Minister Mounouna Foutsou, as well as to other …
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On December 10, the U.S. Embassy marked International Human Rights Day and the conclusion of the 16 Days Against Gender-Based Violence campaign by hosting a discussion with acclaimed Cameroonian author Djaili Amadou Amal about her advocacy for women and girls’ rights in the Sahel region. Mrs. Amal highlighted how socio-cultural and economic constraints lead to …
Read More» UNITED STATES EMBASSY YAOUNDE PRESS RELEASE United States Welcomes Dropping of Charges against Political Opposition Saturday, October 5, 2019 The United States Embassy welcomes the decision to drop charges against Maurice Kamto and other members and supporters of the Cameroon Renaissance Movement (MRC) arrested following election protests earlier this year. Their release from prison today is a constructive step toward relieving political tensions and affirming …
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Keeping media outlets alive and profitable is a pressing issue for publishers, managers, and journalists in Cameroon. Responding to this issue in light of the importance of a strong and independent press for a healthy society, the U.S. Embassy recently sent 10 media professionals to the United States for in-depth training on the business of …
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Cameroon’s 2019 Mandela Washington Fellows, recently returned from a rigorous, six-week leadership training experience in the United States as part of the Youth African Leaders Initiative (YALI), visited the Embassy September 26th. The 18 fellows, who participated with counterparts from across the continent, presented the highlights of their time in the U.S., emphasizing the practical …
Read More» The Charge d’Affaires’ Speech during the Closeout Ceremony of the USAID PREDICT Project Tuesday, Sept 24, 2019 Your Excellency the Minister of Livestock, Fisheries, and Animal Industries; Coordinator of the Technical Committee of the National Program for the Control of Emerging and Re-emerging Zoonoses; Representatives of the “One Health” ministerial departments; Representatives of national and …
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Workshop on Prevention of Violent Extremism The United States Embassy September 23, 2019 Representatives of the Government, Members of the Diplomatic Community, Members of the Civil society and International Community, Distinguished Guests, Ladies and Gentlemen, It is an honor to be part of this important event. Let me begin by thanking UNDP for organizing this …
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