Day: November 11, 2024

President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. today announced the designation of a Presidential Delegation to attend the Inauguration of His Excellency Duma Gideon Boko on November 8, 2024, in Gaborone, Botswana.  The Honorable Howard A. Van Vranken, U.S. Ambassador to the Republic of Botswana, will lead the delegation. ### Official news published at https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/statements-releases/2024/11/07/president-biden-announces-presidential-delegation-to-botswana-to-attend-the-inauguration-of-his-excellency-duma-gideon-boko/

The United States stands with the global journalism community in commemorating the 10th International Day to End Impunity for Crimes against Journalists. Far too many journalists worldwide are targeted for their reporting. The Committee to Protect Journalists has indicated that over 200 journalists were murdered in the last decade without their killers facing justice. A free and independent press is a critical pillar of democracy. Impartial journalists are essential to informing the public and ensuring accountable governance, especially during crises and emergencies. However, ongoing global crises have caused increased concerns for journalist safety. To address these concerns, the United States has proudly partnered…