Phase II Renovation, Expansion of Juba Teaching Hospital in South Sudan Commences

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Ground was recently broken for Phase II of the renovation and expansion of Juba Teaching Hospital located in South Sudan (Africa). The general contractor on the project is CSCEC. Hussein Abdelbagi Akol, vice president of South Sudan, attended the groundbreaking ceremony and highlighted the pragmatic cooperation between China and South Sudan, aiming to enhance South Sudan’s medical treatment capabilities and support the development of the healthcare sector. Phase II of the renovation and expansion of Juba Teaching Hospital covers a total area of approximately 2.28 hectares, with a total construction area of about 16,779 square meters. The project will provide … Read more

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Department of State Celebrates New US Embassy in Southern Africa

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U.S. Ambassador to Namibia Randy W. Berry recently welcomed U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations Linda Thomas-Greenfield, representatives of the U.S. Department of State’s Bureau of Overseas Buildings Operations, U.S. Mission personnel and Namibian officials to the formal opening of the new U.S. Embassy Windhoek, located in Southern Africa. The embassy is a testament to the enduring 33-year relationship between the United States and Namibia. Situated on a 12.8-acre site, the new embassy seamlessly blends U.S. architectural, engineering and construction expertise with Namibian architectural traditions and locally sourced materials. Its red-sandstone exterior echoes the Namibian landscape, drawing inspiration from local … Read more

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Department of State Begins Construction on New US Consulate General in Lagos, Nigeria

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At a historic groundbreaking ceremony highlighting the enduring bilateral friendship and partnership between the United States and Nigeria, Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu recently joined U.S. Ambassador Mary Beth Leonard and U.S. Consul General Claire Pierangelo to officially mark the beginning of construction of a new, modern U.S. Consulate General in Lagos. Located on a 12.2-acre site in the rapidly developing Eko Atlantic City on Victoria Island, the new U.S. Consulate General in Lagos will support diplomatic and commercial relations between the United States and Nigeria, and will provide U.S. and Nigerian Consulate employees with a safe, secure, sustainable and … Read more

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Department of State Announces Design-Build Construction Award for U.S. Embassy in Lilongwe

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The Department of State has awarded B.L. Harbert International the Design-Build construction contract for the new U.S. Embassy in Lilongwe, Malawi (Africa). Miller Hull Partnership is the design architect. The new campus, managed by Overseas Buildings Operations, will provide a secure, sustainable and resilient platform for advancing U.S. and Malawi shared interests on democratic, accountable governance; fostering economic growth through the private sector and supporting Malawi’s development, primarily through health and education.

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WorldLegacy Leadership Team Creates Extreme Makeover of Yaoundé, Cameroon Hospital

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WorldLegacy’s NC189 leadership team, based in Chapel Hill, North Carolina, is transforming the Djoungolo/Olembe District Hospital in Yaoundé, Cameroon, from Oct. 22-24. Ten individuals from the United States, South Africa, Cameroon, France, England and Germany selected this hospital because of the greatly deteriorated condition. The waiting area has no electrical lighting, is without walls to prevent rain from flooding the area and getting the patients wet, has cracked concrete flooring and damaged hospital beds and benches. In one weekend, a new concrete floor will be laid, 24 fluorescent lighting fixtures will be installed and five walls with windows will be … Read more

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