U.S. ELECTIONS 2008
On Tuesday, November 4th, Americans voted for Senator Barack Obama as President of the United States. He won with a victory of 349 to 163 Electoral Votes. Just before midnight, McCain gave his concession of defeat speech in Arizona (read more), and Barack Obama claimed victory to a crowd of 200,000 in Grant Park, Chicago, Illinois (read more). Senator Obama remains Senator until January 20, 2009 when he assumes the role of Presidency in an inaugural ceremony in Washington, DC.
ELECTRONIC SYSTEM FOR TRAVEL AUTHORIZATION
More than 15 million visitors from Visa Waiver Program (VWP) countries arrived in the U.S. during Fiscal Year 2007. By addressing security issues related to the VWP, Electronic System for Travel Authorization (ESTA) will strengthen and preserve the program and allow for future expansion. more
Application for Funding PEPFAR Prevention A/B ActivitiesThe US Government’s Office of Public Affairs in Mozambique has funds available to support HIV/AIDS Abstinence and Faithfulness (A/B) projects through a grant from The President’s Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR). Mozambican communities, groups, schools and organizations are eligible to apply providing that they meet the following terms and conditions: more
MOZAMBIQUE - International Religious Freedom Report - 2008
The Constitution provides for freedom of religion, and other laws and policies contributed to the generally free practice of religion.
The Government generally respected religious freedom in practice. There was no change in the status of respect for religious freedom by the Government during the period covered by this report. more
MOZAMBIQUE HUMAN RIGHTS REPORT - 2007
On Tuesday, March 2008, the U.S. Secretary of State announced the release of the 2007 Human Rights Report. more
