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Celebrating America’s 243rd Birthday

Celebrating America’s 243rd Birthday

243 years ago we were just 13 colonies determined to break free from Britain’s rule and embark on the great experiment of Democracy.” – Ambassador Cloud #SharedProsperity #SharedSecurity #SharedHealth

UNAIDS Executive Director Gunilla Carlsson visits Tebelopele

UNAIDS Executive Director Gunilla Carlsson visits Tebelopele

Ambassador Cloud reaffirmed the commitment of the U.S. and Botswana governments to achieve HIV epidemic control. Tebelopele engages community health workers to ensure linkage to care is provided in a safe manner as quickly as possible to support the goal of same-day initiation. #SharedHealth

Nineteen Batswana Mandela Washington Fellows Depart for United States

Nineteen Batswana Mandela Washington Fellows Depart for United States

During this program, all Fellows will hone their skills at a U.S. higher education institution for six weeks, then participate in a three-day Summit experience in Washington, D.C. with leaders from the public and private sectors. Follow their journey on our social media!

Ambassador Cloud Attends The Elephant Summit 2019

Ambassador Cloud Attends The Elephant Summit 2019

Botswana is hosting an elephant summit in Kasane on May 7 with heads of state from the Kavango – Zambezi (KAZA) region (Angola, Botswana, Namibia, Zambia, and Zimbabwe). The event will include presentations on the status of elephant populations in KAZA and best practices to manage them sustainably.

  
  • Celebrating America’s 243rd Birthday
  • UNAIDS Executive Director Gunilla Carlsson visits Tebelopele
  • Nineteen Batswana Mandela Washington Fellows Depart for United States
  • Ambassador Cloud Attends The Elephant Summit 2019

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Community project to raise awareness of human trafficking in Botswana

29 March, 2019 | Alumni, Ambassador, Human Rights, News, TTIP

Thank you so much to the Mandela Washington Fellows for the invitation to offer closing remarks.  I am so pleased to support our incredible Fellows…

PEPFAR and BONEPWA+ Launch the Treat All Champions Campaign

PEPFAR and BONEPWA+ Launch the Treat All Champions Campaign

10 April, 2018 | Health Issues, News, PEPFAR, President of the United States

In November 1993, Mr. David Ngele became the first Motswana to openly disclose he was living with HIV. Over the past 25 years, a few…

USAID Opens New Southern Africa Trade and Investment Hub Office

USAID Opens New Southern Africa Trade and Investment Hub Office

23 August, 2017 | Ambassador, Business, News, Trade, U.S. & Botswana

It is wonderful to be here to celebrate the beginning of a new era for USAID’s Southern Africa Trade & Investment Hub . And what…

Ambassador Miller On Wildlife Trafficking

Ambassador Miller On Wildlife Trafficking

8 August, 2017 | Ambassador, Environment, News

Thank you for joining us at the conclusion of what has been a series of very informative meetings here in Kasane.  We deeply appreciate the…

Fulbright Teacher Exchange Alumni Event

Fulbright Teacher Exchange Alumni Event

14 July, 2017 | Alumni, Ambassador, Education, News

It is my pleasure to be here this morning because education is very close to my heart and opens doors to many opportunities.  I was…

Ambassador Miller

Presidential Proclamation – Religious Freedom Day, 2017

23 January, 2017 | Ambassador, Human Rights, News, President of the United States

Presidents of the United States have proclaimed January 16 National Religious Freedom Day since 1993. On this day, the U.S. government reconfirms its pledge to…

President Donald J. Trump

Quotes on 2016 U.S. Presidential Election

12 November, 2016 | Former U.S. Government Leaders, News, President of the United States, Speeches, U.S. Secretary of State

Victory Speech by President-Elect Trump I pledge to every citizen of our land that I will be president for all of Americans, and this is…

New Directions in Global Health

New Directions in Global Health Seminar

19 October, 2016 | Ambassador, President of the United States, Speeches

Dumelang! I am excited to open the newest installment of the New Directions program. I understand nearly half of Botswana’s population lives within one hundred…

Gender Based Violence and Human Trafficking Forum

Gender Based Violence and Human Trafficking Forum

14 October, 2016 | Ambassador, Former U.S. Government Leaders, Gender Issues, Human Rights, President of the United States, Speeches

Ministers, Justices, Attorney Generals, Police Commissioners, Inspector Generals and law enforcement professionals, it is my honor to be here today for this high-level forum. It…

Tuberculosis Lab Reopening

Tuberculosis Lab Relaunch Ceremony

14 October, 2016 | Ambassador, Health Issues, PEPFAR, President of the United States, Speeches, U.S. & Botswana

Good morning. It is wonderful to be here to celebrate the reopening of Botswana’s National Tuberculosis Reference Laboratory. This facility is crucial to the diagnosis…

Peace Corps National Museum Exhibition Opening

Peace Corps National Museum Exhibition Opening

3 October, 2016 | Ambassador, Art & Culture, Speeches, U.S. & Botswana

Today, we celebrate the power of a simple idea – that by working hand in hand with communities across the world, we can make a…

Assistant Secretary Linda Thomas-Greenfield's Visit

Assistant Secretary Linda Thomas-Greenfield’s Visit

1 October, 2016 | Ambassador, Former U.S. Government Leaders, President of the United States, Speeches, U.S. & Botswana, U.S. Secretary of State

Thank you for coming to this very special Bot50 celebration event. It is my honor today to congratulate Botswana on fifty years of independence. From…

Dancing to Connect Performance with Battery Dance & Mophato Theater

Dancing to Connect Performance with Battery Dance & Mophato Theater

24 September, 2016 | Ambassador, Art & Culture, Speeches

Thank you for coming to this very special Bot50 celebration event. We are proud of the 50-year relationship between the United States and Botswana, and…

USAID’s Maatla Project Closing Celebration

USAID’s Maatla Project Closing Celebration

15 September, 2016 | Ambassador, Health Issues, President of the United States, Speeches, U.S. & Botswana

It is with great pleasure that I participate in tonight’s ceremony celebrating the Maatla project. I have enjoyed listening to partners reflect on project achievements…

AWEP Botswana Chapter National Capacity Building Workshop

AWEP Botswana Chapter National Capacity Building Workshop

13 September, 2016 | Ambassador, Business, Former U.S. Government Leaders, President of the United States, Speeches

Thank you for inviting me to speak at this event. I am pleased to be part of this exciting journey to kick-start the National Capacity…

Diplomatic Security Service Centennial

Diplomatic Security Service Centennial

26 August, 2016 | Ambassador, Speeches, U.S. & Botswana

It is an honor to stand before you today to celebrate 100 years of the Diplomatic Security Service – the law enforcement and security arm…

YALI Welcome Back Reception

YALI 2016 Welcome Back Reception

25 August, 2016 | Ambassador, Former U.S. Government Leaders, President of the United States, Speeches, U.S. & Botswana

Thank you for coming to this reception to celebrate the return of twenty-four of our twenty-six Mandela Washington Fellows!  Two Fellows remain in the US…

Botswana HIV Clinicians Society Conference

Botswana HIV Clinicians Society Conference

24 August, 2016 | Ambassador, President of the United States, Speeches

Congratulations to the Botswana HIV Clinicians Society on hosting the 6th Botswana International HIV Conference. The U.S. government is proud to support this effort and…

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