Embassy of the United States

A Good Old-fashioned Spelling Bee….
May 2009 – The January – May English classes ended with a popular American theme – a spelling bee. The 120 Congolese who have participated in the English classes did not understand the concept, but caught on very quickly as the competition progressed.

World Press Freedom Day
May 2009 – Congolese journalists gathered at the U.S. Embassy for an afternoon of discussion and sharing ideas about the ethics, responsibility and professionalism of being a journalist. This came at a most appropriate time as the Republic of Congo is gearing up for presidential elections on July 12.

International Women’s Day Celebration
March 5 and 6, 2009 – Embassy Brazzaville celebrated International Women’s Day with a two-day workshop that invited 80 young Congolese women to participate in presentations on health, education, SIDA and non-governmental agencies that provide shelter and assistance.

U.S. Ambassador Presents Visas
On February 20, 2009, U.S. Ambassador Alan W. Eastham presented two visa applicants with the first visas to be issued by the new Consular Section of the U.S. Embassy located on Maya Maya Boulevard. These are the first visas to be issued by the U.S. Embassy in Brazzaville since June, 1997.

U.S. Embassy Brazzaville Opening Day
January 20, 2009 – A historic date for the U.S. Embassy in Brazzaville. Ambassador Alan Eastham dedicated the U.S. Embassy and declared it ‘open for business’. The Minister of Foreign Affairs, Basile Ikouebe, welcomed the new building, stating that when he first saw a book called “Building Diplomacy”, Brazzaville was not in it – now, however...