U.S. Embassy in Ethiopia

February 9, 2021, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia: On February 8, 2021 the U.S. Embassy launched the first of 25 week-long media trainings throughout Ethiopia. This comprehensive…

READOUT OFFICE OF THE SPOKESPERSON FEBRUARY 4, 2021 The below is attributable to Spokesperson Ned Price:‎ Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken spoke today with Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy…

 Remarks as Prepared for Delivery Welcome to the U.S. Embassy, and thank you for joining us here today. I always appreciate the opportunity to speak…

STATEMENT BY AMBASSADOR MICHAEL RAYNOR January 7, 2021 Storming of the United States Capitol The United States Congress has completed its Constitutionally mandated count of…

The U.S. Embassy is making limited visa appointments available in December for applicants applying for new F-1 student visas.  For more information about making a…

PRESS STATEMENT MICHAEL R. POMPEO, SECRETARY OF STATE NOVEMBER 17, 2020 The United States strongly condemns the attack carried out by the Tigray People’s Liberation…

Military activity continues in the  Tigray Region and telephone and internet service in the Region remain cut.  We do not know if there will be…

The Government of Ethiopia has announced that the Tigray People’s Liberation Front (TPLF) launched missile attacks on the airports of Bahir Dar and Gondar cities…

Military activity continues in the ​Tigray Region and telephone and internet access in the Region remain cut.  U.S. citizens in Tigray should shelter in place.  The U.S. Embassy is working on potential relocation plans for U.S. citizens…

November 4, 2020 The U.S. Embassy urges an immediate de-escalation of the current situation in Tigray and a measured response by both sides. We strongly…

Official U.S. Elections 2020 Quiz Contest Rules Contest Sponsors The “U.S. Elections 2020 Quiz” contest is sponsored by the U.S. Department of State, Addis Ababa,…

September 25, 2020 Eye Bank of Ethiopia Wins 2020 P3 Impact Award at Concordia Summit The  Office of Global Partnerships  at the U.S. Department of…

The  Federal Voting Assistance Program  and the Department of State’s page on  Absentee Voting Information  are the most up-to-date voting information resources for Americans living abroad.…

Addis Ababa, 18 September 2020 – UNICEF has today handed over 380 oxygen concentrators to the Federal Ministry of Health to support its response to…

The Department of State suspended routine visa services at U.S. Embassies and Consulates worldwide in March 2020 due to COVID-19. Our goal is to resume…

Addis Ababa August 4, 2020 The U.S. government has donated a shipment of 250 state-of-the-art ventilators and other critical care equipment to assist Ethiopia with…

Addis Ababa May 22, 2020 CDC Ethiopia has invested more than $64 million to build the capacity of Ethiopia’s laboratories and health facilities to strengthen…

Press Release Embassy of the United States of America Addis Ababa, Ethiopia 5/14/20 Addis Ababa, May 14, 2020 – The United States, through the U.S.…