USAID Mission Director Visits Agriculture Investments in Jimma, Oromia Region

Jimma, November 8, 2023 – The United States Agency for International Development (USAID) Mission Director to Ethiopia, Scott Hocklander, traveled to Jimma, Oromia Region, to visit USAID agriculture and industrial investments and projects.  These investments are increasing coffee, tea, and avocado oil production, and are providing good-paying jobs and nation-wide economic growth. Director Hocklander received …

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USAID Global Health Leader Dr. Atul Gawande Promotes U.S. Health Care Priorities and Investments in Ethiopia.

Addis Ababa, September 11, 2023 – Last week, the United States Agency for International Development’s (USAID’s) Assistant Administrator for Global Health Dr. Atul Gawande addressed the International Conference on Primary Health Care in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. Dr. Gawande also visited U.S.-supported local health clinics and hospitals and attended a formal handover of Paxlovid (the first …

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USAID Mission Director Visits Regional Leaders and Humanitarian Projects in Mekelle, Tigray Region

Mekelle, August 31, 2023 – The United States Agency for International Development (USAID), Ethiopia’s new Mission Director Scott Hocklander traveled to Tigray Region to meet with the Chief Administrator of the Interim Regional Administration of Tigray Getachew Reda; formally open the Mekelle American Corner at Mekelle University; and visit USAID humanitarian projects providing lifesaving support to …

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Special Envoy for the Horn of Africa Hammer Travels to Kenya and Ethiopia

MEDIA NOTE OFFICE OF THE SPOKESPERSON AUGUST 28, 2023 U.S. Special Envoy for the Horn of Africa Mike Hammer will travel to Nairobi and Addis Ababa August 28 to September 8, where he will meet with Kenyan and Ethiopian officials, the African Union, the Intergovernmental Authority on Development, and other international partners. He will discuss the ongoing crisis in Sudan …

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Secretary Blinken’s Call with Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy

READOUT OFFICE OF THE SPOKESPERSON AUGUST 4, 2023 The below is attributable to Spokesperson Matt Miller: Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken spoke today with Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed on advancing peace, prosperity, and stability in Ethiopia. Secretary Blinken noted progress in implementing the Cessation of Hostilities Agreement in northern Ethiopia and expressed concern regarding the situations in …

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The United States Announces More Than $380 Million in Additional Humanitarian Assistance for Africa

Press Statement Antony J. Blinken, Secretary of State July 20, 2023 The United States will provide an additional $380 million in humanitarian assistance for Africa. With this funding, the United States has provided more than $4 billion in humanitarian assistance this fiscal year to respond to the needs of refugees, internally displaced persons, and people affected by conflict and crisis on …

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USAID’s Feteh Activity Celebrates Five Years of Judicial Reform

Addis Ababa, June 13, 2022— The United States Agency for International Development/Ethiopia (USAID) celebrated the impact of its Feteh (Justice) project, a $22 million (1.2 billion Birr activity).  USAID/Ethiopia Deputy Mission Director Thomas Staal was joined by representatives from the Ministry of Justice, federal courts, regional supreme courts, the Ethiopian Federal Advocates Association, and civil society …

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Joint Statement by USAID and Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia

Addis Ababa, June 08, 2023 – Today the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia and the United States Agency for International Development announced their commitment to addressing deeply concerning revelations of food aid diversion in Ethiopia. The two governments are conducting investigations so that the perpetrators of such diversion are held …

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Special Envoy for the Horn of Africa Hammer Travels to Djibouti and Ethiopia

MEDIA NOTE OFFICE OF THE SPOKESPERSON  MAY 30, 2023 Special Envoy for the Horn of Africa (SEHOA) Ambassador Mike Hammer will travel May 31 – June 6 to Djibouti and Ethiopia. In Djibouti, Ambassador Hammer will participate in the East Africa Security Forum hosted by the United States Africa Command (USAFRICOM) and the Combined Joint Task Force – Horn …

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The U.S Embassy Partners with Ministry of Education to Enhance the Leadership Capacity in Universities across Ethiopia

Addis Ababa, November 10, 2022 – The U.S. Embassy in Addis Ababa, in partnership with the Ministry of Education, has funded a grant for a Leadership, Management, and Governance program (LMG) for a consortium of three U.S. universities – Texas Tech, Oklahoma State, and Ohio State Universities – to enhance the capacity of university leaders from …

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A Day of Remembrance

PRESS STATMENT ANTONY J. BLINKEN, SECRETARY OF STATE SEPTEMBER 11, 2022 Today we honor the nearly 3,000 people who were killed, and the more than 6,000 injured, in the worst terrorist attack against the homeland in our nation’s history.  For those who endured that day, the profound sense of loss, as well as the indelible images of sheer bravery, will never …

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Readout of the Vice President’s Meeting with Ethiopian Prime Minister Dr. Abiy Ahmed

The Vice President met today with Ethiopian Prime Minister Dr. Abiy Ahmed. The Vice President reaffirmed the United States’ longstanding partnership with the people of Ethiopia and applauded the historic reform efforts by Prime Minister Abiy, including improving respect for human rights, reforming the business environment, and making peace with Eritrea. The Vice President encouraged …

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Press Availability With Ethiopian Foreign Minister Workneh Gebeyehu

Press Availability Rex W. Tillerson  Secretary of State Addis Ababa, Ethiopia March 8, 2018 MODERATOR: Would you join me to welcome the two foreign ministers. May we rise, please? I thank you very much. Ameseginalehu. Your Excellency Dr. Workneh Gebeyehu, foreign minister of the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia; Your Excellency Rex Wayne Tillerson, U.S. Secretary of …

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Secretary Tillerson’s Meeting with Ethiopian Foreign Minister Workneh Gebeyehu

The following is attributable to Spokesperson Heather Nauert: Secretary Tillerson met with Ethiopian Foreign Minister Workneh Gebeyehu in Addis Ababa today, addressing a wide range of shared interests in security, economic growth, and governance. The Secretary underscored U.S. appreciation for Ethiopia’s role in improving regional security as a both caretaker of refugees and of contributor …

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Secretary Tillerson’s Meeting With Ethiopian Prime Minister Hailemariam Desalegn

The following is attributable to Spokesperson Heather Nauert: Secretary Tillerson met with Ethiopian Prime Minister Hailemariam Desalegn in Addis Ababa today, his first stop on his first visit to Africa as U.S. Secretary of State. The Secretary emphasized long-standing U.S. commitment to and partnership with the Ethiopian people. The Secretary thanked the Prime Minister for …

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Ambassador Michael Raynor interview with VOA Amharic

Ambassador Michael Raynor VOA Amharic November 21, 2017 VOA: Ambassador Michael Raynor, Happy Thanksgiving. Ambassador Raynor: Thank you very much. Happy Thanksgiving to you. VOA: And thank you very much for your time. Ambassador Raynor: My pleasure. VOA: I want to begin with your priorities or focused areas. In a video message to the Ethiopian …

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Readout of a Meeting between Ambassador Haley and Ethiopian Prime Minister Hailemariam Desalegn

Ambassador Nikki Haley, U.S. Permanent Representative to the United Nations, met with Ethiopian Prime Minister Hailemariam Desalegn today in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. Ambassador Haley thanked Prime Minister Hailemariam for his country’s leadership in continuing to host desperate people fleeing conflict in the region and for Ethiopia’s decades-long generosity hosting refugees from nearby countries. Ambassador Haley …

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Strengthening business ties between Ethiopia and the United States

Deputy Assistant Secretary of Commerce for the Middle East and Africa Seward L. Jones visited Ethiopia from August 11-14, 2017. The visit provided an opportunity to explore the trade and investment opportunities, challenges, and strategies facing U.S. companies wishing to do business in Ethiopia. It was also an opportunity to engage with the new American …

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Remarks by Peter Vrooman at the Joined Up Justice Forum

Remarks by Peter Vrooman Chargé d’Affaires of the U.S. Embassy at the Joined Up Justice Forum May 20, 2017 Tenestaleygn, endemn aderachu,  attam (or akkam) bultanni. Your Excellency President of the Federal Supreme Court Dagne Melaku, Your Excellency Attorney General Getachew Ambaye, Pastor Daniel, Distinguished officials and members of the Joined Up Justice Forum Ladies …

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