As President Biden said, the enactment of Uganda’s Anti-Homosexuality Act (AHA) is a tragic violation of universal human rights—one that is not worthy of the Ugandan people, and one that jeopardizes the prospects of critical economic growth for the entire country. On the 75th anniversary of the UN General Assembly’s adoption of the Universal Declaration of Human…
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Letters to the Speaker of the House and President of the Senate on Intent to Terminate the Designation of the Central African Republic, the Gabonese Republic, Niger, and the Republic of Uganda as Beneficiary Sub-Saharan African Countries Under the African Growth and Opportunity Act
Dear Mr. Speaker: (Dear Madam President:) In accordance with section 506A(a)(3)(B) of the Trade Act of 1974, as amended (19 U.S.C. 2466a(a)(3)(B)), I am providing advance notification of my intent to terminate the designation of the Central African Republic, the Gabonese Republic (Gabon), Niger, and the Republic of Uganda (Uganda) as beneficiary sub-Saharan African countries…
Statement from National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan on Ugandan Court Upholding the Anti-Homosexuality Act
The Uganda Constitutional Court’s decision to uphold most aspects of the Anti-Homosexuality Act is deeply disappointing, imperils human rights, and jeopardizes economic prosperity for all Ugandans. While the Court overturned some clauses of the law, in failing to fully overturn the Act, the Court has left LGBTQI+ persons vulnerable to hate-fueled violence, discrimination, persecution, life imprisonment,…
Statement from President Joe Biden on the Enactment of Uganda’s Anti-Homosexuality Act
The enactment of Uganda’s Anti-Homosexuality Act is a tragic violation of universal human rights—one that is not worthy of the Ugandan people, and one that jeopardizes the prospects of critical economic growth for the entire country. I join with people around the world—including many in Uganda—in calling for its immediate repeal. No one should have…
A Proclamation To Take Certain Actions Under the African Growth and Opportunity Act and For Other Purposes
1. In Proclamation 9834 of December 21, 2018, the President determined that the Islamic Republic of Mauritania (Mauritania) was not making continual progress in meeting the requirements described in section 506A(a)(1) of the Trade Act of 1974, as amended (the “Trade Act”), as added by section 111(a) of the African Growth and Opportunity…
Remarks by President Biden Before Marine One Departure
South Lawn 2:40 P.M. EDT Q Mr. President, give us an update on the debt ceiling deal. Are you confident it’ll pass Congress? THE PRESIDENT: Look, you know I never say I’m confident what the Congress is going to do. But I feel very good about it. I’ve spoken with a number of the members. I spoke…
President Biden Announces Key Nominees
WASHINGTON – Today, President Joe Biden announced his intent to nominate the following individuals to serve as key leaders in his administration: Vernelle Trim FitzPatrick, Nominee for Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary to the Gabonese RepublicVernelle Trim FitzPatrick, a career member of the Senior Foreign Service, class of Counselor, currently serves as Office Director for the…
Nominations Sent to the Senate
S. Kato Crews, of Colorado, to be United States District Judge for the District of Colorado, vice Raymond P. Moore, retiring. Vernelle Trim FitzPatrick, of Virginia, a Career Member of the Senior Foreign Service, Class of Counselor, to be Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the United States of America to the Gabonese Republic.…
FACT SHEET: Cancer Moonshot Announces New Actions Aimed to Reduce the Cancer Burden in Africa as Part of the U.S.-Africa Leaders Summit
The Cancer Moonshot highlights bold deliverables and new announcements from U.S. departments and agencies and the private sector of over $300 million to drastically improve cancer outcomes in Africa When President Joe Biden and Dr. Jill Biden reignited the Cancer Moonshot in February, they set ambitious, achievable goals: to reduce the death rate from cancer…
Statement: Special Presidential Representative for U.S.-Africa Leaders Summit Implementation
At the U.S.-Africa Leaders Summit, held from December 13-15, 2022 in Washington DC, President Biden reaffirmed the United States’ commitment to deepen and expand our partnership with African countries to better meet the shared challenges and opportunities of our era. The Summit reaffirmed our resolve to work collaboratively with African governments, businesses, and publics to…
