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July 22, 1961	Reception by Cde. N.S. Khrushchev of the Chairman of the Supreme Council of the Armed Forces and Prime Minister of Sudan Ibrahim Abboud Khrushchev discusses the Soviet Union's new economic program and revolutionary history with Sudanese Prime Minister Ibrahim Abboud, emphasizing the USSR's achievements and its commitment to peaceful, cooperative relations with Sudan. He critiques Western imperialism and urges Sudan to allow Soviet aid flights to the Congo, arguing that supporting anti-colonial movements is a moral duty. The conversation also touches on Sudan's domestic policies, its cautious approach to socialism, and opportunities for expanded economic and technical cooperation between the two countries.
July 8, 1961	Record of a Conversation Between N. S. Khrushchev and K. Popovic, State Secretary for Foreign Affairs of the Federal Republic of Yugoslavia, Concerning the Questions of Signing a Peace Treaty with Germany Khrushchev and Popovic discuss the ongoing tensions surrounding the peace treaty with Germany and the future of West Berlin, with Khrushchev emphasizing the Soviet Union’s readiness to act if negotiations fail. They address the actions of Western powers, particularly the United States and its allies, and the risks of escalation, while acknowledging the importance of diplomacy to avoid conflict. Khrushchev also touches on the Soviet decision to suspend disarmament measures, the broader international situation, and internal developments in both the USSR and Yugoslavia.
July 7, 1961	Supplement of N. S. Khrushchev to the Text of a Speech at a Reception of Graduates of Soviet Military Academy An addendum to the text of Khrushchev's July 4 speech to the graduates of the USSR Defensive Forces Military Academy on the signing of a peace agreement with Germany.
July 4, 1961	Summary of N.S. Khrushchev's Speech to Graduates of the USSR Defensive Forces Military Academy on the Question of Signing the Peace Agreement with the GDR Khrushchev addresses graduates of Soviet military academies, emphasizing the strength of the Soviet armed forces and the importance of peace through disarmament and diplomacy. He outlines the need to conclude a peace treaty with Germany to resolve lingering tensions from World War II, criticizing the resistance of West Germany under Chancellor Adenauer and warning against militarization and nuclear escalation. Khrushchev stresses that the Soviet Union seeks peaceful coexistence but will defend its sovereignty if necessary.
June 9, 1961	Record of Conversation between N.S. Khrushchev and the President of Indonesia Sukarno Khrushchev informs Sukarno of US intelligence involvement with Indonesian rebels and warns him to remain vigilant, noting similar US activities in other countries. Sukarno acknowledges the threat posed by US intelligence, updates Khrushchev on the internal situation with the rebels, and discusses concerns over figures within his government. At Sukarno's request, Khrushchev also provides an overview of his recent meeting with President Kennedy in Vienna, including discussions on Laos, Berlin, and disarmament.
June 9, 1961	Transcript of the Conversation between N.S. Khrushchev and Chief of Economic Mission of the Federation of Nigeria, Okotie-Eboh Khrushchev welcomes the Nigerian delegation, congratulates Nigeria on its independence, and expresses the Soviet Union's support for its political and economic development. Okotie-Eboh requests technical and financial assistance to help Nigeria achieve full economic independence and expand trade relations. Khrushchev agrees to provide economic and technical support, including sending specialists, developing trade, and offering educational opportunities.
May 25, 1961	Transcript of the Conversation between N.S. Khrushchev And The Prime Minister of the Somali Republic Abdirashid Ali Shermarke Khrushchev and Somali Prime Minister Shermarke discuss Somalia’s efforts to maintain political and economic independence following decolonization, with Shermarke requesting Soviet assistance for development projects in agriculture, industry, and infrastructure. Khrushchev emphasizes the Soviet Union’s support for anti-imperialist movements and offers potential economic cooperation while acknowledging the need to balance assistance with domestic priorities.
June 24, 1905	H.R. Rankin, 'Report on [sic.] expedition to “Oasis of Siwa” starting from Mersa Matrouh' In 1905, H.A. Rankin led an expedition from Mersa Matrouh to the Siwa Oasis in Egypt to collect valuable date palm offshoots for export to the United States as part of an early US effort to introduce date farming to arid regions. Though intended as a report on the palm collection, Rankin’s account reads more like a travel narrative, highlighting the hardships of desert travel, encounters with Bedouins, and the hospitality of Siwa’s local leaders. His detailed observations provide a firsthand glimpse into the human and environmental challenges behind the USDA’s agricultural ambitions abroad.
1904	Sadik el-Mu’ayyad Azmzade, 'The Abyssinian Voyage' Sadik al-Mu’ayyad Azmzade’s The Abyssinian Voyage offers a detailed account of his 1904 diplomatic mission from Istanbul to Addis Ababa, blending ethnographic observation, geopolitical analysis, and personal reflection. Azmzade documents his encounters with Ottoman migrants, European officials, and local populations across the Red Sea and Horn of Africa, revealing both the ambitions and contradictions of late Ottoman imperialism.
May 1892	For the Innocent Ones On May 8 and 9, 1892, the Italian-language newspaper published in Cairo, L’Imparziale (“The Impartial”), ran an unsigned editorial on its first and second pages titled, “For the Innocent Ones.” The article describes the frequent abandonment of newborns on the streets in late-nineteenth-century Egypt and blames the female servants of foreign families in Egypt for this social and moral crisis.

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