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Congressional Hearing on U.N. Peacekeeping in Africa

Original title: U.N. PEACEKEEPING OPERATIONS IN AFRICA

January 1, 2019

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CandidateDonorAmountIndustryDate
Peter Gallotta for San Francisco Democratic Central Committee 2020Jon Golinger$500Political Strategist/AttorneyJan 2020
Peter Gallotta for San Francisco Democratic Central Committee 2020Angelina Longo$100Not EmployedJan 2020
Peter Gallotta for San Francisco Democratic Central Committee 2020Fabiana Ochoa$100DirectorJan 2020
Peter Gallotta for San Francisco Democratic Central Committee 2020Brandee Marckmann$100HomemakerJan 2020
Peter Gallotta for San Francisco Democratic Central Committee 2020Anhthu Tran$100Interior DesignerJan 2020
Peter Gallotta for San Francisco Democratic Central Committee 2020Julian Contreras$100StylistJan 2020
Peter Gallotta for San Francisco Democratic Central Committee 2020Phil Kim$100EducatorJan 2020
Peter Gallotta for San Francisco Democratic Central Committee 2020Jeremy Pollock$100Administrative AnalystJan 2020
Peter Gallotta for San Francisco Democratic Central Committee 2020Joseph Pearson$100CEOJan 2020
Peter Gallotta for San Francisco Democratic Central Committee 2020Criss Romero$100Union RepresentativeFeb 2020
Peter Gallotta for San Francisco Democratic Central Committee 2020Brenden Shucart$100Campaign ManagerFeb 2020
Peter Gallotta for San Francisco Democratic Central Committee 2020David Fujimoto$100Not EmployedFeb 2020
Peter Gallotta for San Francisco Democratic Central Committee 2020Victoria Sanchez De Alba$100Self Employed/Same NameJan 2020
Peter Gallotta for San Francisco Democratic Central Committee 2020Tamar Hurwitz$100Communications SpecialistJan 2020
Peter Gallotta for San Francisco Democratic Central Committee 2020Rosanne Visco$100Veterans AdministrationJan 2020
Peter Gallotta for San Francisco Democratic Central Committee 2020Joseph Honeymar$100CosmetologistJan 2020
Peter Gallotta for San Francisco Democratic Central Committee 2020Daniel DeNicola$100Content Development ManagerJan 2020
Peter Gallotta for San Francisco Democratic Central Committee 2020Edward Ahn$100Civil Rights LawyerJan 2020
Peter Gallotta for San Francisco Democratic Central Committee 2020Ahmed Erakat$100PhysicianJan 2020
Peter Gallotta for San Francisco Democratic Central Committee 2020Jeremy Brenner$100Product ManagerJan 2020

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The Frame

What this does

This hearing establishes the legislative oversight framework for U.S. financial and diplomatic support of U.N. peacekeeping missions, which directly impacts the scale of international security operations across the African continent.

Who is mentioned in the record

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U.S. Department of State

The department's international security policies and funding priorities are subject to the oversight and recommendations discussed in this hearing.

United Nations

The organization's peacekeeping operations in Africa rely on U.S. diplomatic and financial support, which is the subject of this congressional review.

What changed

Last recorded activity January 1, 2019.

What's next

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Summary

The House on Africa, Global Health, Global Human Rights, and International Organizations held a hearing on April 30, 2019, to review the status of U.N. peacekeeping missions in Africa. The session focused on the role of U.S. support for these missions and how the U.S. should strategically engage with the continent's evolving security and demographic landscape.

Key Facts

  • The hearing took place on April 30, 2019, in the Rayburn House Office Building.
  • The subcommittee reviewed the current state of U.N. peacekeeping missions in Africa.
  • The hearing examined the U.S. role in supporting and engaging with peacekeeping efforts on the continent.
  • Four expert witnesses provided testimony regarding peacekeeping policy and operations.
  • Members were granted 5 days to submit additional statements or questions for the record.

Frequently Asked Questions

What was the purpose of this hearing?
The hearing was held to provide an update on U.N. peacekeeping missions in Africa and to discuss how the U.S. should strategically engage with the continent regarding these operations.
Who testified at the hearing?
The witnesses included Victoria K. Holt (Henry L. Stimson Center), Chandrima Das (United Nations Foundation), Dr. Williams Paul (George Washington University), and Peter Gallo (Hear Their Cries).

Why It Matters

This hearing establishes the legislative oversight framework for U.S. financial and diplomatic support of U.N. peacekeeping missions, which directly impacts the scale of international security operations across the African continent.

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Focus on Demographic Shifts

The committee explicitly linked the need for flexible peacekeeping policy to Africa's projected growth as a major global market.

Connected Entities

personChristopher SmithRanking Member of the SubcommitteeMap →
personChandrima DasWitness, Peacekeeping Policy Director at the United Nations FoundationMap →
personDr. Williams PaulWitness, Associate Professor at George Washington UniversityMap →
personPeter GalloWitness, Director of Hear Their CriesMap →
personKaren BassChair of the Subcommittee on Africa, Global Health, Global Human Rights, and IntMap →
personVictoria K. HoltWitness, Managing Director of the Henry L. Stimson CenterMap →

Sources

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