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  • Minister for Africa meets President of Co?te d’Ivoire

    Minister for Africa Henry Bellingham met President Ouattara of Co?te d’Ivoire on 28 July.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Djibouti: a valued partner for the UK

    Minister for Africa Henry Bellingham has held a meeting with Prime Minister Dileita Mohamed Dileita of Djibouti.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • "UK determined to deepen relationship with Côte d'Ivoire"

    Minister for Africa Henry Bellingham has welcomed the President and First Lady of la Côte d'Ivoire to London for the 2012 Olympics Games.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • UK marks start of Olympic Truce

    Foreign Office Minister Henry Bellingham: "I am delighted that the UK’s efforts to raise the ambition of what the Olympic Truce can help achieve have been embraced by the international community."

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Foreign Office Minister praises British polar scientists ahead of Scott centenary

    Minister Henry Bellingham heralds the work of the scientists responsible for continuing Captain Scott's scientific legacy with their cutting edge research on the environment and climate change.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Enhancing the UK-South Africa relationship

    Minister for Africa Henry Bellingham is visiting South Africa to discuss a range of current foreign policy, trade and investment issues.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Minister for Africa raises concerns over harsh sentencing under Ethiopia Anti-Terrorism laws

    Foreign Office Minister Henry Bellingham spoke following the sentencing of Ethiopian blogger Eskinder Nega and opposition activist Andualem Arage last Friday.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Minister for Africa condemns murder of former Somali Trade Minister Mohamed Abdinur Garweyne

    Foreign Office Minister Henry Bellingham: "This is yet another sad reminder that Somalia desperately needs peace and stability if it is to trade, develop and prosper."

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • "Deep and longstanding friendship" with Malawi

    Foreign Office Minister Henry Bellingham has praised the friendship between Britain and Malawi on a recent visit to the country.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Ministers share concerns on Africa

    Henry Bellingham discusses developments in Africa with Holy See Foreign Minister

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Foreign Office Minister comments on demonstrations in Sudan

    Foreign Office Minister for Africa Henry Bellingham has expressed concern at increasing restrictions on freedom of expression in Sudan following the demonstrations in Khartoum.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Minister for Africa concerned by situation in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo

    Minister for Africa Henry Bellingham said that instability in eastern DRC is in no-one's interests when he commented on the situation.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • The International Criminal Court: Ten years on

    Foreign Office Minister Henry Bellingham spoke about the achievements of and prospects for the International Criminal Court at a conference marking its tenth anniversary.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • A Celebration of the Olympic Truce ahead of London 2012

    Foreign Office Minister Henry Bellingham will celebrate conflict prevention and the peace ideals of the Olympic Truce in a speech tonight.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Foreign Office Minister offers condolences following plane crash in Nigeria

    Minister for Africa Henry Bellingham said his thoughts are with the Nigerian people after a plane carrying around 150 people crashed in Lagos on 3 June.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • "Charles Taylor case demonstrates that those who commit serious crimes will be held to account"

    Minister for Africa Henry Bellingham writes following the sentencing of Charles Taylor, found guilty of aiding and abetting and planning crimes against humanity and war crimes.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Minister for Africa welcomes release of British hostage in Sudan

    Minister for Africa Henry Bellingham has confirmed the release of British hostage Patrick Noonan, after he was kidnapped in Sudan.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Foreign Office Minister pays tribute to UN peacekeepers

    Minister for the UN Henry Bellingham paid tribute to those who have served on UN peacekeeping missions.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Foreign Office Minister condemns murder of journalist in Somalia

    Minister for Africa, Henry Bellingham, has condemned the murder of Shabelle Media journalist Ahmed Addow Anshur.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Minister for Africa visits South Sudan

    Minister for Africa Henry Bellingham has started a two day visit to South Sudan.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government