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Ambassador Linda Thomas-Greenfield

@USAmbUN

Louisiana cuisinier, mother, wife, and grandma. Thirty-five years in the Foreign Service. Representing America on the world stage as the 31st @USUN Ambassador.

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Headed back home after a jam-packed, successful trip that took me to Ghana and Namibia.

I was proud to lead the U.S. Delegation to the 2023 UN Peacekeeping Ministerial, and to strengthen our relationships with leaders from across the continent.

Headed back home after a jam-packed, successful trip that took me to Ghana and Namibia. I was proud to lead the U.S. Delegation to the 2023 @UNPeacekeeping Ministerial, and to strengthen our relationships with leaders from across the continent.
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While in Namibia, I had the chance to meet with leaders from World Food Programme’s Homegrown School Feeding Project, which helps students access nutritious meals and empowers local farmers.

The United States is proud to be the world’s largest partner to the World Food Program.

While in Namibia, I had the chance to meet with leaders from @WFP’s Homegrown School Feeding Project, which helps students access nutritious meals and empowers local farmers. The United States is proud to be the world’s largest partner to the World Food Program.
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Yesterday, I took part in a signing ceremony for a new public-private partnership to invest in drought relief food aid in Namibia. Together, we can ensure that our food systems are sustainable and resilient.

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A pleasure to meet yesterday with Deputy Prime Minister Nandi-Ndaitwah to talk about energy, food security, and fortifying Namibia’s regional leadership.

A pleasure to meet yesterday with Deputy Prime Minister Nandi-Ndaitwah to talk about energy, food security, and fortifying Namibia’s regional leadership.
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What an honor to take part in the opening of the new U.S. Embassy in Namibia.

This state-of-the art architectural gem draws inspiration from the Kalahari Desert, Damaraland’s sandstone formations, and the Sossusvlei dunes.

It will serve as a platform to advance our shared…

What an honor to take part in the opening of the new U.S. Embassy in Namibia. This state-of-the art architectural gem draws inspiration from the Kalahari Desert, Damaraland’s sandstone formations, and the Sossusvlei dunes. It will serve as a platform to advance our shared…
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The U.S.-Namibia health partnership continues to support HIV prevention and treatment – and build resilient health systems through PEPFAR.

At the Katutura Heath Center, I met with young women and stakeholders who have contributed to our shared success in the fight against HIV.

The U.S.-Namibia health partnership continues to support HIV prevention and treatment – and build resilient health systems through @PEPFAR. At the Katutura Heath Center, I met with young women and stakeholders who have contributed to our shared success in the fight against HIV.
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Chef Chris Williams nailed my gumbo recipe!

It was such fun to engage in gumbo diplomacy – and share the rich cultural history this dish represents with Namibian guests at today’s opening of our new U.S. Embassy.

Chef Chris Williams nailed my gumbo recipe! It was such fun to engage in gumbo diplomacy – and share the rich cultural history this dish represents with Namibian guests at today’s opening of our new U.S. Embassy.
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The United States is the world’s largest peacekeeping capacity-building provider.

Since 2005, we have invested nearly $1.8 billion in assistance.

And yesterday, while in Ghana, I laid out new U.S. commitments that will strengthen international peace and security…

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It’s great to be back in Namibia to participate in our new embassy’s ribbon cutting

Follow along for trip highlights, including a taste of my gumbo!

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Kenya has a long tradition of promoting international peace and security.

Proud to partner with Kenyan leaders to address violence and conflict in Sudan, DRC, and Somalia. And I'm grateful to Kenya for stepping up to lead the Haiti MSS.

Kenya has a long tradition of promoting international peace and security. Proud to partner with Kenyan leaders to address violence and conflict in Sudan, DRC, and Somalia. And I'm grateful to Kenya for stepping up to lead the Haiti MSS.
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The Department of State has determined that the warring parties in Sudan have committed war crimes.

Women and girls have been brutally raped.

Masalit civilians have been hunted down and left for dead in the streets.

The list of horrors go on and on, and there must be accountability.

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This past September, I traveled to the Sudanese border to meet with refugees who fled this senseless fighting – and to make clear that there must be accountability for these horrors.

We will continue to work towards meaningful justice for all victims.

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Great to meet with Nigerian Minister of Defense Mohammed Badaru Abubakar to discuss Nigeria’s support for UN Peacekeeping. We value Nigeria’s commitment to regional and global security – a key aspect of our bilateral partnership.

Great to meet with Nigerian Minister of Defense Mohammed Badaru Abubakar to discuss Nigeria’s support for @UNPeacekeeping. We value Nigeria’s commitment to regional and global security – a key aspect of our bilateral partnership.
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Yesterday in Accra, I met with Foreign Minister Shirley Ayorkor Botchwey. I expressed the United States’ appreciation for Ghana’s leadership in hosting the – and its role in peacekeeping operations globally.

Yesterday in Accra, I met with Foreign Minister @AyorkorBotchwey. I expressed the United States’ appreciation for Ghana’s leadership in hosting the #PKMinisterial – and its role in peacekeeping operations globally.
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Africans deserve a better vision for security: one that puts African leaders at the forefront, and African people at the center.

As an international community, we have the responsibility to cultivate that system.

My full remarks ⬇️
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Today, I announced a new visa restrictions policy targeting individuals and their family members involved in or meaningfully contributing to actions that undermine peace, security, and stability in the West Bank. Violence against  civilians will have consequences.

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Great to meet with Ghanaian Vice President Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia during the . We discussed a range of issues, including democratic backsliding across West Africa and the ongoing situation in Niger.

Great to meet with Ghanaian Vice President @MBawumia during the #PKMinisterial. We discussed a range of issues, including democratic backsliding across West Africa and the ongoing situation in Niger.
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African leadership continues to play a major role in advancing regional and global security.

Look at Ghana – a net exporter of peace.

Ghana’s leaders have worked tirelessly to raise African perspectives and concerns at the UN Security Council, and have deployed thousands of…

African leadership continues to play a major role in advancing regional and global security. Look at Ghana – a net exporter of peace. Ghana’s leaders have worked tirelessly to raise African perspectives and concerns at the UN Security Council, and have deployed thousands of…
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By adopting new sustainability practices, UN peacekeepers can reduce the strain on fragile countries – and strengthen relationships with local communities.

Together, we can create a peace and a planet that are sustainable in every sense of the word.

By adopting new sustainability practices, UN peacekeepers can reduce the strain on fragile countries – and strengthen relationships with local communities. Together, we can create a peace and a planet that are sustainable in every sense of the word. #PKMinisterial
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An investment in this armor is an investment in women – and in turn, an investment in entire communities.

It is long past time that we empower and protect these peacekeepers – as they dedicate their lives to empowering and protecting civilians in conflict.

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