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U.S. Embassy Dakar, Senegal - Home Embassy NewsU.S. Citizen ServicesVisas to the U.S.U.S. Policy & IssuesResourcesAmerican Information CenterFrançais Embassy Highlights Bush Orders $200 Million for Emergency Food Relief Responding aggressively to a worsening global food crisis, President Bush has ordered an estimated $200 million in emergency U.S. food assistance for global relief efforts and to help relieve political instability in some regions. "This additional food aid will address the impact of rising commodity prices on U.S. emergency food aid programs, and be used to meet unanticipated food aid needs in Africa and elsewhere," the White House said in a statement. Bush directed Agriculture Secretary Ed Schafer April 14 to draw the funds from the Bill Emerson Humanitarian Trust, which is a food reserve for emergency needs in the developing world, to meet global emergency needs abroad. "With this action, an estimated $200 million in emergency food aid will be made available through the U.S. Agency for International Development," the White House said. more Africa Partnership Station: the USS Fort McHenry in Dakar The United States Navy Ship USS Fort McHenry (LSD 43) of the Africa Partnership Station visited Senegal from April 2 to 12, 2008. During this second visit, the Africa Partnership Station delegation organized follow-up training for local Navy personnel and participated in a symposium on security and safety at sea. Volunteer work was also performed at a local orphanage and at a Koranic school located in Pikine, which is affiliated with the local NGO Tostan. The Africa Partnership Station (APS) is a multinational effort aiming to enhance regional maritime safety and security in West and Central Africa. APS includes Navy personnel from 8 different African, European and North American countries. Latest Headlines From the Embassy U.S. Releases Human Rights Reports for 2007 At a March 11 press conference marking th...