Clinton has been in Africa all week, her tour eventually taking her across seven countries, talking about trade, but also Somalia, that sliver on the “horn of Africa” you see on the map to the left, where it isn’t safe for Clinton to venture. What some are calling Obama’s Afghanistan. While the Washington Post reports that support for Islamist forces are at their weakest point, which could make them more desperate and dangerous.
Mrs. Clinton boldly declared that Al Shabaab, the Islamic militants that are close to toppling (Somali President Sharif Ahmed), sees “Somalia as a future haven for global terrorism.” A victory for them – much like the 1996 takeover of Afghanistan by the Taliban – might also destabilize nearby countries, such as Kenya. She noted the group’s attempt to recruit followers abroad and its alleged plot for an attack in Australia. – Secretary of State Hillary Clinton
As you see, Hillary is not exactly looking, sounding or acting like a woman upstaged, “once again” or otherwise.
Wonderful shots as well as a video of her statement after the rescue of Laura Ling and Euna Lee, which focuses on the Obama administration’s position on North Korea. Something that Sect. Clinton was firm to press remains separate from the pardon given to the U.S. journalists and the humanitarian mission of her husband, former Pres. Bill Clinton.
Enjoy.
U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton with women from AWARD (African Women in Agricultural Research and Development) during a tour of the Kenyan Agricultural Research Institute (KARI) near Nairobi, Kenya August 5, 2009. [State Department photo]
U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton with women from AWARD (African Women in Agricultural Research and Development) during a tour of the Kenyan Agricultural Research Institute (KARI) near Nairobi, Kenya August 5, 2009. [State Department photo]
U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton plant a tree during a tour of the Kenyan Agricultural Research Institute (KARI) near Nairobi, Kenya August 5, 2009. [State Department photo]
U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton is greeted by a gentleman from African Heritage wearing a costume from Cameroon at the Hotel Intercontinental in Nairobi, Kenya August 4, 2009. [State Department photo]
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