AFRICA

Amendments

Guinea: condemn assault of women and killing of political protesters, support inquiry into, and prosecution for, violence, and consider punitive measures against officials found to be complicit (S. Res. 345), S664, S674 [22FE]

Uganda: develop a strategy to support efforts to protect civilians and eliminate threat posed by the Lord's Resistance Army and authorize funds for relief, reconstruction, and transitional justice (S. 1067), S1406, S1409, S1411 [10MR]

Articles and editorials

Al-Bashir Executes Martial Law To Silence El Fasher Unity—U.S. and U.N. Unspoken, E808 [11MY]

Gabon's President Meets Clinton, Calls Corruption Africa's Cancer, E1000 [28MY]

Sahara Desert Greening Due to Climate Change?, S4803 [10JN]

U.N. Says Congo Rebels Killed Scores in Village, S3533 [11MY]

Bills and resolutions

al Shabaab (terrorist organization): condemn practice of child conscription in the Horn of Africa (see H. Res. 1596), H6572 [30JY]

Diseases: ensure U.S. global HIV/AIDS assistance prioritizes saving lives by focusing on access to treatment (see S. 3627), S6078 [21JY]

Eritrea: recognize destructive role of the Government and designate as a state sponsor of terrorism (see H. Res. 1708), H7396 [29SE]

Ethiopia: reaffirm U.S. objectives and encourage critical democratic and humanitarian principles and practices (see S. 3757), S6884 [5AU]

Europe: recognize persons of African descent (see H. Res. 1592), H6572 [30JY]

Foreign policy: advance mutual interests of the U.S. and Africa with respect to the promotion of trade and investment and the advancement of socioeconomic development and opportunity (see H.R. 6535), H8598 [16DE]

Goodall, Jane: anniversary of the beginning of scientific research in what is today Gombe Stream National Park in Tanzania (see H. Res. 1543), H5818 [20JY]

Guinea: condemn violent suppression of legitimate political dissent and human rights abuses (see H. Res. 1013), H140 [13JA]

Human rights: recognize plight of people with albinism in East Africa and condemn their murder and mutilation (see H. Res. 1088), H647 [22FE]

Independence: commend anniversary of several nations (see H. Res. 1405), H4022 (see H. Res. 1405), H4084 [27MY]

Malaria Awareness Day: support goals and ideals (see S. Res. 499), S2587 [22AP]

Malawi: address human rights violations and encourage release of individuals detained solely on the basis of sexual orientation (see H. Res. 1335), H3273 [6MY]

Somalia: develop a comprehensive strategy to ensure stability (see S. Res. 573), S5538 [29JN]

South Africa: tribute to successful convictions for human trafficking (see H. Res. 1412), H4023 (see H. Res. 1412), H4084 [27MY]

Sudan: implement Comprehensive Peace Agreement between Sudan and the Sudan People's Liberation Movement/Army and call for urgent and aggressive actions to establish peace in all regions (see S. Res. 404), S393 [1FE]

———implement Comprehensive Peace Agreement between Sudan and the Sudan People's Liberation Movement/Army to help ensure peace and stability (see H. Res. 1588), H6572 [30JY]

———recognize anniversary of signing of Comprehensive Peace Agreement between Sudan and the Sudan People's Liberation Movement/Army and call for urgent and aggressive actions to establish peace in all regions (see H. Res. 1019), H265 [20JA]

Terrorism: recognize the growing threat of al-Qaeda (terrorist organization) and its affiliates (see H. Con. Res. 303), H5985 [22JY]

Uganda: condemn terrorist attacks in Kampala (see H. Res. 1538), H5818 [20JY]

Zimbabwe: facilitate lasting peace, rule of law, democracy, and economic recovery (see H.R. 5971), H6404 (see H.R. 5971), H6456 [29JY]

———update U.S. policy and authorities to help advance a genuine transition to democracy and promote recovery (see S. 3297), S3091 [4MY]

Zimbabwe Democracy and Economic Recovery Act: repeal (see S. 3722), S6883 [5AU]

Letters

Condition U.S. military assistance to Somalia on termination of use of child soldiers: Senator Durbin, S4976 [16JN]

U.S. Policy on Sudan: Representative Wolf, H5979 [22JY]

Messages

Blocking Property of Certain Persons Contributing to the Conflict in Somalia: President Obama, S2237 [13AP], H2477 [13AP]

Continuation of National Emergency Relative to Cote D'Ivoire: President Obama, S435 [2FE], H450 [2FE]

Continuation of National Emergency Relative to Zimbabwe: President Obama, S857 [1MR], H974 [2MR]

National Emergency Relative to the Former Liberian Regime of Charles Taylor: President Obama, S5990 [19JY], H5690 [19JY]

Press releases

Human Rights, Humanitarian and Faith-Based Groups Back Landmark U.S. Legislation To Help Protect Civilians From the Lord's Resistance Army: Several Organizations, H3412 [12MY]

Remarks in House

Bongo Ondimba, Ali: U.S. visit by Gabonese President, E1000 [28MY]

Dept. of Defense: establish monitoring and evaluation metrics for Combined Joint Task Force—Horn of Africa activities, H4053 [27MY]

———extend regulations on contractors performing private security functions in certain countries, H4046 [27MY]

Egypt: protect human rights and freedom of religion, H270 [21JA], E71 [21JA]

Ghailani, Ahmed: verdict in terrorism case, H7566 [18NO]

Goodall, Jane: anniversary of the beginning of scientific research in what is today Gombe Stream National Park in Tanzania (H. Res. 1543), H6008-H6010 [26JY]

Guinea: condemn violent suppression of legitimate political dissent and human rights abuses (H. Res. 1013), H241-H243 [20JA], E89 [26JA]

Human rights: recognize plight of people with albinism in East Africa and condemn their murder and mutilation (H. Res. 1088), H1193-H1195 [9MR]

Independence: commend anniversary of several nations (H. Res. 1405), H5270-H5272 [30JN], E1264, E1269 [1JY], E1312 [14JY], E1342 [15JY]

Malaria Awareness Day: observance, H2894 [27AP]

Malawi: address human rights violations and encourage release of individuals detained solely on the basis of sexual orientation (H. Res. 1335), E782 [6MY]

Morocco: support establishment of the Western Sahara as an autonomous community under Moroccan sovereignty, H8071 [7DE]

Nascent Solutions, Inc.: anniversary, E1025 [8JN]

Office of the Director of National Intelligence: establish a pilot program under the National Security Education Program to identify and develop extensive training programs for high-priority African languages, H852, H853 [25FE], H7305 [29SE]

Rwanda: anniversary of genocide, E742 [4MY]

Somalia: independence anniversary, E1264 [1JY]

South Africa: tribute to successful convictions for human trafficking (H. Res. 1412), H5272-H5275 [30JN], E1268 [1JY], E1298 [13JY], E1344 [15JY]

Sudan: anniversary of Comprehensive Peace Agreement between Sudan and the Sudan People's Liberation Movement/Army, E3 [12JA]

———declaration of martial law in Darfur, E808 [11MY]

———develop comprehensive strategy to address humanitarian crisis in Darfur, H5974 [22JY]

———implement Comprehensive Peace Agreement between Sudan and the Sudan People's Liberation Movement/Army to help ensure peace and stability, H6870-H6875 [22SE]

———implement Comprehensive Peace Agreement between Sudan and the Sudan People's Liberation Movement/Army to help ensure peace and stability (H. Res. 1588), H7052-H7055 [28SE], E1877 [29SE]

———U.S. policy, H4218 [8JN]

Tanzania: condemn murder and mutilation of albinos for body parts and illegal trade of body parts, H45 [13JA], H147 [19JA]

Uganda: condemn pending legislation that criminalizes and punishes homosexuality, E24 [13JA]

———condemn terrorist attacks in Kampala (H. Res. 1538), H6086 [27JY], E1461 [28JY], E1478 [29JY]

———develop a strategy to support efforts to protect civilians and eliminate threat posed by the Lord's Resistance Army and authorize funds for relief, reconstruction, and transitional justice (S. 1067), H3409-H3416 [12MY], E863, E864 [18MY]

Remarks in Senate

Angola: U.S. policy, S5434 [24JN]

Diseases: ensure U.S. global HIV/AIDS assistance prioritizes saving lives by focusing on access to treatment (S. 3627), S6085 [21JY]

Durbin, Senator: report on congressional delegation trip to Africa, S730-S732 [24FE]

Egypt: extension of emergency law, S4141 [24MY]

Foreign policy: democracy efforts and holding of elections in several countries, S938 [2MR]

Foreign trade: improve importation requirement system for conflict diamonds, S6074 [21JY]

Ghailani, Ahmed: verdict in terrorism case, S8010 [18NO]

Guinea: condemn assault of women and killing of political protesters, support inquiry into, and prosecution for, violence, and consider punitive measures against officials found to be complicit (S. Res. 345), S673, S674 [22FE]

———elections, S4934 [15JN]

Malaria Awareness Day: support goals and ideals (S. Res. 499), S2600 [22AP]

Mining and mineral resources: require U.S.-registered companies selling products using columbite-tantalite, coltan, cassiterite, and wolframite to disclose the country-of-origin of such materials to the SEC, S3866 [18MY], S3976 [19MY]

Somalia: condition U.S. military assistance on termination of use of child soldiers, S4976 [16JN]

———develop a comprehensive strategy to ensure stability (S. Res. 573), S7770, S7771 [29SE]

———U.S. policy, S4613 [7JN]

Specter, Senator: report on congressional delegation trip to Cyprus, Syria, India, Afghanistan, and Morocco, S761 [25FE]

Sudan: call for peace in Darfur region, S3534 [11MY]

———implement Comprehensive Peace Agreement between Sudan and the Sudan People's Liberation Movement/Army and call for urgent and aggressive actions to establish peace in all regions, S7737 [29SE]

———implement Comprehensive Peace Agreement between Sudan and the Sudan People's Liberation Movement/Army and call for urgent and aggressive actions to establish peace in all regions (S. Res. 404), S1126 [4MR]

Uganda: develop a strategy to support efforts to protect civilians and eliminate threat posed by the Lord's Resistance Army and authorize funds for relief, reconstruction, and transitional justice (S. 1067), S233 [26JA], S409 [2FE], S822 [26FE], S1258 [8MR], S1409, S1411 [10MR], S3532 [11MY]

———U.S. policy, S6580 [2AU]

Winrock International (organziation): anniversary, S5152 [18JN]

Zimbabwe: update U.S. policy and authorities to help advance a genuine transition to democracy and promote recovery (S. 3297), S3093-S3095 [4MY]

Reports filed

Comprehensive Peace Agreement Between Sudan and the Sudan People's Liberation Movement/Army Implementation and Call for Actions To Establish Peace in all Regions: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (S. Res. 404), S740 [24FE]

Develop a Comprehensive Strategy To Ensure Stability of Somalia: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (S. Res. 573), S7442 [24SE]

Zimbabwe Transition to Democracy and Economic Recovery Act: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (S. 3297) (S. Rept. 111-369), S10303 [15DE]

Statements

Message of Hope and a Call to Action: Sudan Catholic Bishops' Regional Conference, E1558 [10AU]

Texts of

H. Res. 1013, condemn violent suppression of legitimate political dissent and human rights abuses in Guinea, H241 [20JA]

H. Res. 1088, recognize plight of people with albinism in East Africa and condemn their murder and mutilation, H1193 [9MR]

H. Res. 1405, commend independence anniversary of several African nations, H5270 [30JN]

H. Res. 1412, tribute to South Africa for successful convictions for human trafficking, H5272 [30JN]

H. Res. 1538, condemn terrorist attacks in Kampala, Uganda, H6086 [27JY]

H. Res. 1543, anniversary of the beginning of Jane Goodall's scientific research in what is today Gombe Stream National Park in Tanzania, H6008 [26JY]

H. Res. 1588, Comprehensive Peace Agreement between Sudan and the Sudan People's Liberation Movement/Army implementation to help ensure peace and stability, H7052-H7054 [28SE]

S. 1067, Lord's Resistance Army Disarmament and Northern Uganda Recovery Act, S1411 [10MR], H3409-H3411 [12MY]

S. Res. 345, condemn assault of women and killing of political protesters, support inquiry into, and prosecution for, violence, and consider punitive measures against officials found to be complicit in Guinea, S712 [23FE]

S. Res. 404, Comprehensive Peace Agreement between Sudan and the Sudan People's Liberation Movement/Army implementation and call for urgent and aggressive actions to establish peace in all regions, S397 [1FE], S1126 [4MR]

S. Res. 499, support goals and ideals of Malaria Awareness Day, S2595, S2600 [22AP]

S. Res. 573, develop a comprehensive strategy to ensure stability in Somalia, S5544 [29JN], S7770 [29SE]