SPEECH ANTONY J. BLINKEN, SECRETARY OF STATE WASHINGTON, D.C. SEPTEMBER 13, 2023 Please find the video of the full speech here. SECRETARY BLINKEN: Thank you. Good morning, everyone. AUDIENCE: Good morning. SECRETARY BLINKEN: Dean Steinberg, Jim, thank you for the honor of joining the SAIS community to help inaugurate this truly magnificent new home. Jim has contributed so much over his remarkable …
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By U.S. Embassy Ethiopia | 14 September, 2023 | Topics: Africa, Press Releases, Public Affairs, Speeches, U.S. Secretary of State
Benjamin Kasdan, Acting PEPFAR Ethiopia Country Coordinator September 14, 2023 This month, PEPFAR is hosting a global “sustainability summit” with delegates from all PEPFAR countries. It will be the first time that PEPFAR brings together representatives from government, civil society, and the United States government, as well as multilateral organizations such as UNAIDS, the Global …
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By U.S. Embassy Ethiopia | 14 September, 2023 | Topics: Africa, embassy, Health Issues, Op-eds, PEPFAR, Press Releases, U.S. & 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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By U.S. Embassy Ethiopia | 11 September, 2023 | Topics: Africa, embassy, Government Offices, Health Issues, Press Releases, U.S. & Ethiopia, U.S. Agencies
The Department of State has issued all available diversity visas for the 2023 Diversity Visa (DV) Program. The DV Program is limited by law to issuing approximately 55,000 visas each fiscal year and that cap was reached on September 6, 2023. We acknowledge that the conclusion of the 2023 program may be disappointing to selectees …
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By U.S. Embassy Ethiopia | 7 September, 2023 | Topics: Africa, Consular Affairs, Immigrant Visas, News, Notification, Press Releases
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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By U.S. Embassy Ethiopia | 31 August, 2023 | Topics: Africa, Emergency Services, Government Offices, Health Issues, Human Rights, News, Press Releases, Public Affairs, Regions, U.S. & 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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By U.S. Embassy Ethiopia | 29 August, 2023 | Topics: Africa, Ambassador, embassy, Fundamental Freedoms, Government Offices, Human Rights, News, Political Affairs, Press Releases, Public Affairs, U.S. & Ethiopia
Jigjiga, Somali Region, August 10, 2023 – United States Agency for International Development (USAID), Ethiopia’s new Mission Director, Scott Hocklander, traveled to Somali Region to meet with regional leadership and to visit USAID development projects. The trip was Director Hocklander’s first since his arrival in Ethiopia. During the visit, Director Hocklander met with Somali Regional State …
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By U.S. Embassy Ethiopia | 10 August, 2023 | Topics: Africa, Agriculture, Child and Family Matters, Economic Affairs, Emergency Services, Health Issues, Human Rights, Press Releases, Success Stories, U.S. & Ethiopia, U.S. Agencies
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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By U.S. Embassy Ethiopia | 5 August, 2023 | Topics: Africa, Ambassador, Government Offices, Human Rights, Key Officials, Political Affairs, Press Releases, Public Affairs
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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By U.S. Embassy Ethiopia | 26 July, 2023 | Topics: Africa, Ambassador, embassy, Emergency Services, Government Offices, Human Rights, Political Affairs, Press Releases, U.S. & Ethiopia
Addis Ababa, July 7, 2023 – The Feed the Future Ethiopia– Livelihoods for Resilience project, funded by the United States Agency for International Development (USAID)/Ethiopia and implemented by a consortium of non-governmental organizations (NGOs) led by CARE, held its close-out event at the Monarch Parkview Hotel in Addis Ababa. USAID/Ethiopia’s Economic Growth and Resilience Office Feed the …
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By U.S. Embassy Ethiopia | 8 July, 2023 | Topics: Africa, Child and Family Matters, embassy, Gender Issues, Health Issues, Human Rights, News, Press Releases, Public Affairs, Success Stories, U.S. & Ethiopia, U.S. Agencies
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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By U.S. Embassy Ethiopia | 13 June, 2023 | Topics: Africa, Government Offices, Human Rights, News, Political Affairs, Press Releases, U.S. & Ethiopia, U.S. Agencies
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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By U.S. Embassy Ethiopia | 8 June, 2023 | Topics: Africa, Government Offices, Human Rights, News, Press Releases
PRESS STATEMENT ANTONY J. BLINKEN, SECRETARY OF STATE AUGUST 24, 2022 We are concerned by reports of renewed hostilities in Ethiopia. We call on the Government of Ethiopia and the Tigray People’s Liberation Front (TPLF) to redouble efforts to advance talks to achieve a durable ceasefire without preconditions and ultimately bring a permanent end to the conflict. Over the past five months, …
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By U.S. Embassy Ethiopia | 25 August, 2022 | Topics: Africa, Human Rights, Key Documents, News, Press Releases, U.S. Secretary of State
Addis Ababa, August 9, 2022– During his first official visit to Ethiopia as U.S. Special Envoy for the Horn of Africa (SEHOA), Ambassador Mike Hammer met with senior Ethiopian government officials and African Union representatives to discuss opportunities and efforts to advance peace in Ethiopia and the region. SEHOA Hammer and Ambassador Tracey Jacobson, Chargé …
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By U.S. Embassy Ethiopia | 9 August, 2022 | Topics: Africa, Human Rights, Key Officials, News, Press Releases
Addis Ababa, August 5, 2022 – Deputy Assistant Secretary Elizabeth Campbell in the Bureau of Population, Refugees, and Migration (PRM) of the U.S. Department of State visited Ethiopia this week to visit refugee camps and to gain a deeper understanding of the refugee experience in the country. She visted Nguenyyiel Refugee Camp in Gambella August …
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By U.S. Embassy Ethiopia | 5 August, 2022 | Topics: Africa, Human Rights, Key Officials, News, Press Releases
Special Envoy for the Horn of Africa David Satterfield and Deputy Special Envoy Payton Knopf will arrive in Ethiopia April 13 for meetings with Ethiopian government officials, representatives of humanitarian organizations, and diplomatic partners. Their visit continues U.S. efforts towards ceasing hostilities, unhindered humanitarian access, transparent investigations into human rights abuses and violations by all …
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By U.S. Embassy Ethiopia | 13 April, 2022 | Topics: Africa, Key Officials, News, Press Releases
FOREIGN SECRETARY OMAMO: Good afternoon ladies and gentlemen, from various media houses. We are delighted to welcome you to this press conference. My name is Raychelle Omamo. I am the cabinet secretary for foreign affairs of the Republic of Kenya, and I’m delighted to be sharing this platform with my dear friend and colleague, the …
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By U.S. Embassy Ethiopia | 19 November, 2021 | Topics: Africa, Events, Key Officials, News, Speeches
By the authority vested in me as President by the Constitution and the laws of the United States of America, including the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (50 U.S.C. 1701 et seq.) (IEEPA), the National Emergencies Act (50 U.S.C. 1601 et seq.) (NEA), sections 212(f) and 215(a) of the Immigration and Nationality Act of 1952 (8 U.S.C. 1182(f) …
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By U.S. Embassy Ethiopia | 17 September, 2021 | Topics: Africa, embassy, Human Rights, Key Documents, News, President of the United States, Press Releases, U.S. & Ethiopia
For Immediate Release May 15, 2021 The United States is gravely concerned by the increasing number of confirmed cases of military forces blocking humanitarian access to parts of the Tigray region. This unacceptable behavior places the 5.2 million people in the region in immediate need of humanitarian assistance at even greater risk. The United States …
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By U.S. Embassy Ethiopia | 15 May, 2021 | Topics: Africa, News, Press Releases
U.S. Department of State Office of the Spokesperson APRIL 26, 2021 Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken spoke with Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed today to reiterate the United States’ grave concern about the deteriorating humanitarian and human rights crisis in the country, including the growing risk of famine in Ethiopia’s Tigray region as well as ongoing insecurity …
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By U.S. Embassy Ethiopia | 27 April, 2021 | Topics: Africa, News, Press Releases
STATEMENT BY SECRETARY ANTONY J. BLINKEN April 23, 2021 Special Envoy for the Horn of Africa Today, I am announcing that Jeffrey Feltman will serve as the U.S. Special Envoy for the Horn of Africa. This appointment underscores the Administration’s commitment to lead an international diplomatic effort to address the interlinked political, security, and humanitarian …
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By U.S. Embassy Ethiopia | 23 April, 2021 | Topics: Africa, News, Press Releases
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 Front (TPLF) on the airport in Asmara, Eritrea, on November 14. We are deeply concerned by this blatant attempt by the TPLF to cause regional instability by expanding its conflict …
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By U.S. Embassy Ethiopia | 18 November, 2020 | Topics: Africa, News, Press Releases
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 COVID-19 pandemic in Ethiopia. The oxygen concentrators and their accessories were procured with funding from the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) and the United Kingdom’s Foreign, Commonwealth, …
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By U.S. Embassy Ethiopia | 19 September, 2020 | Topics: Africa, Health Issues, News, Press Releases
Good morning. I am honored to be here with you today in – as General Adem described – “the 13 Months of Sunshine.” It is still a cold, wet winter in Germany and I appreciate your warm welcome! I am Steve Townsend. Like GEN Garrett said in his opening comments, I am also a soldier …
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By U.S. Embassy Ethiopia | 24 February, 2020 | Topics: Africa, News, Overseas Security Advisory Council, Press Releases, Speeches
Michael R.Pompeo Secretary of State Liberating Africa’s Entrepreneurs United Nations Economic Commission for Africa February 19, 2020 SECRETARY POMPEO: Good morning everyone. Vera, thank you. Thank you for the kind introduction. Thank you all very much for welcoming me. Let’s see, there we go. Vera, I think we got the lapel mike. Here we go. …
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By U.S. Embassy Ethiopia | 19 February, 2020 | Topics: Africa, Economic Affairs, Economic Issues, Gender Issues, Key Officials, Policy, U.S. & Ethiopia, U.S. Secretary of State
U.S. DEPARTMENT OF STATE U.S. EMBASSY Addis Ababa Notice of Funding Opportunity Funding Opportunity Title: Alumni Engagement Innovation Fund (AEIF 2020) Funding Opportunity Number: PASNOFO-20-01 Deadline for Applications: 03/06/2020 CFDA Number: 19.040 Total Amount Available: $5,000 to $25,000 The Public Affairs Section of the U.S. Embassy in Ethiopia seek proposals from …
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By U.S. Embassy Ethiopia | 12 February, 2020 | Topics: Africa, Economic Affairs, News, Public Affairs
Chairman Inhofe, Ranking Member Reed, and distinguished members of the committee, good morning, and thank you for the opportunity to appear before you today. It is a privilege to be a part of and lead America’s finest men and women at U.S. Africa Command, an exceptional team dedicated to protecting America and advancing her Interests …
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By U.S. Embassy Ethiopia | 4 February, 2020 | Topics: Africa, News, Press Releases, Reports, Speeches, U.S. Agencies
U.S. International Development Finance Corporation (DFC) Visits Ethiopia to Discuss New Program to Advance Financing Solutions Addis Ababa, November 15, 2019– Adam Boehler, Chief Executive Officer of the U.S. International Development Finance Corporation (DFC), visited Ethiopia November 13-14 to promote U.S. investment in Ethiopia and strengthen relationships with key partners in support of mutual development …
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By U.S. Embassy Ethiopia | 15 November, 2019 | Topics: Africa, Business, Press Releases
Michael Raynor U.S. Ambassador to Ethiopia at Justified Accord 19 Opening Ceremony Peace Support Training Center, Addis Ababa July 15, 2019 (As prepared for delivery) Ato Fisseha Woldesenbet, State Minister for Ethiopian Minister of Defense; Major General Roger Cloutier, U.S. Army Africa commanding general; Major General Yimer Ali, Ethiopian National Defense Force Representative; Brigadier General …
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By U.S. Embassy Ethiopia | 15 July, 2019 | Topics: Africa, Ambassador, Speeches | Tags: Justified Accord (JA)19
U.S. Assistant Secretary of State for African Affairs Tibor Nagy arrived in Addis Ababa today, November 28, for a three-day visit that will include engagements focused on the United States’ relationship with Ethiopia and the sixth annual U.S.-African Union High Level Dialogue. This is Nagy’s first visit to Ethiopia since his confirmation on July 23, …
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By U.S. Embassy Ethiopia | 28 November, 2018 | Topics: Africa, Ambassador, Exclude, News, Press Releases
Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, August 27, 2018:- The United States continues to invest in Ethiopia’s capacity to develop its energy sector. Today, the U.S. Trade and Development Agency awarded a grant to TM Geothermal Operations Private Limited Company (TMGO) [1] , an Ethiopian company, to coordinate a feasibility study supporting development of the first 50 megawatts of …
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By U.S. Embassy Ethiopia | 28 August, 2018 | Topics: Africa, Chargé D’Affaires, Economic Issues, News, Press Releases
Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, July 19, 2018 – Today, the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) marked the end of its five-year Health Sector Financing Reform/Health Finance and Governance Project, which has helped more than 16 million people cover their medical costs through community-based health insurance programs. The program allows participants to receive a special …
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By U.S. Embassy Ethiopia | 19 July, 2018 | Topics: Africa, embassy, Health Issues, Press Releases, Success Stories, U.S. Agencies
STATEMENT BY SECRETARY POMPEO July 10, 2018 Eritrea and Ethiopia End War and Adopt Joint Declaration of Peace and Friendship The United States welcomes the July 9 commitment to peace and security between the State of Eritrea and the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia, effectively ending 20 years of conflict. We commend Prime Minister …
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By U.S. Embassy Ethiopia | 10 July, 2018 | Topics: Africa, embassy, Key Documents, News, President of the United States, Press Releases, U.S. & Ethiopia, U.S. Secretary of State | Tags: Michael R. Pompeo
Are you a young African woman engaged in Africa’s energy sector ready to take your career to the next level? Are you interested in increasing your leadership skills, strengthening your professional networks, gaining new career opportunities, and demonstrating a desire to take on a greater leadership role? Apply now for the Power Africa’s Young Women …
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By U.S. Embassy Ethiopia | 5 July, 2018 | Topics: Africa, News | Tags: energy, Power
The United States is encouraged by the progress that Ethiopia and Eritrea have made to resolve longstanding disputes and normalize relations. Over the past 20 years, the frozen conflict between these states has hindered stability and economic growth in the vital Red Sea region. A durable peace will yield greater prosperity and security not only …
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By U.S. Embassy Ethiopia | 22 June, 2018 | Topics: Africa, Exclude, News | Tags: peace
Remarks by Secretary of State Rex Tillerson On U.S. – Africa Relations: A New Framework George Manson University, Fairfax, Virginia March 6, 2018 MR CABRERA: Good morning, everyone. Thank you so much for being with us today for a very, very special presentation. I’m honored to welcome our Secretary of State to George Mason, who, …
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By U.S. Embassy Ethiopia | 7 March, 2018 | Topics: Africa, Former U.S. Government Leaders, News, Speeches | Tags: Africa, policy, Rex Tillerson
Ambassador Nikki Haley, U.S. Permanent Representative to the United Nations, met with African Union Commissioner for Political Affairs Minata Samate Cessouma at African Union headquarters in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. Ambassador Haley and Commissioner Samate discussed a range of topics of mutual concern on the continent, including the African Union Mission in Somalia (AMISOM), and the …
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By U.S. Embassy Ethiopia | 23 October, 2017 | Topics: Africa, Ambassador, News, Press Releases | Tags: Regional peace and security
Ambassador Haley: Alright, if everyone is ready please just give me thumbs up that you ready will go across ready? Are you ready? ready? Ok very good. Well, first of all we are thrilled to be in Addis and obviously trilled to be here at the AU. I had a wonderful meeting with the AU Commissioner and …
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By U.S. Embassy Ethiopia | 23 October, 2017 | Topics: Africa, Ambassador, Press Releases | Tags: Regional peace and security
Lotte New York Palace Hotel New York, New York 1:31 P.M. EDT PRESIDENT TRUMP: Thank you very much, General. I appreciate it. And I’m greatly honored to host this lunch, to be joined by the leaders of Côte d’Ivoire, Ethiopia, Ghana, Guinea, Namibia, Nigeria, Senegal, Uganda, and South Africa. In particular, I want to thank …
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By U.S. Embassy Ethiopia | 21 September, 2017 | Topics: Africa, Events, Featured Event, News, Official Reports, President of the United States, Press Releases | Tags: Donald J. Trump
Addis Ababa, September 19, 2017 – The U.S. Government, through the U.S Agency for International Development (USAID), today announced the launch of the five-year, $40 million Community HIV Care and Treatment project. Through the project, USAID aims to contribute to the 90-90-90 global goals, which are 90 percent of people living with HIV diagnosed, 90 …
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By U.S. Embassy Ethiopia | 20 September, 2017 | Topics: Africa, embassy, Featured Event, Former U.S. Ambassadors, Health Issues, News, PEPFAR, Press Releases, U.S. & Ethiopia
Addis Ababa, September 19, 2017 :- We are disturbed by the troubling reports of ethnic violence and the large-scale displacement of people living along the border between the Oromia and Somali regions, particularly in Hararge, although the details of what is occurring remain unclear. We urge the Ethiopian government to conduct a transparent investigation into all allegations of …
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By U.S. Embassy Ethiopia | 19 September, 2017 | Topics: Africa, embassy, Events, Featured Event, News, Press Releases, Reports, U.S. & Ethiopia
Opening Statement by USTR Robert Lighthizer at 2017 AGOA Forum (As Delivered, August 9, 2017, Lomé, Togo) AMBASSADOR LIGHTHIZER: Good morning, Your Excellency, Prime Minister Komi Klassou; Trade Minister Legzim-Balouki; esteemed members of the Togolese Government; ministers and heads of delegations from the AGOA partner countries; and distinguished delegates and guests. I am honored to be …
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By U.S. Embassy Ethiopia | 11 August, 2017 | Topics: Africa, Economic Issues, Events, Featured Event, News, Press Releases, Speeches
Washington D.C., August 3, 2017 – Today the United States announced more than $169 million in humanitarian assistance to support those in Ethiopia and Kenya who are experiencing the effects of prolonged severe drought. This additional funding, including nearly $137 million in Ethiopia and nearly $33 million in Kenya, brings the total U.S. humanitarian contribution in …
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By U.S. Embassy Ethiopia | 3 August, 2017 | Topics: Africa, News, Press Releases, U.S. & Ethiopia
Addis Ababa, Ethiopia – The U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) and its implementing partner Management Sciences for Health marked the successful completion of the USAID-funded Leadership, Management and Governance project. The five-year project focused on capacity building of public sector health care providers and civil society organizations in Amhara, Oromia, Tigray, and Southern Nations, Nationalities …
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By U.S. Embassy Ethiopia | 1 August, 2017 | Topics: Africa, Health Issues, News, Press Releases, U.S. Agencies
The U.S. Embassy, in partnership with the National Basketball Association (NBA), UNICEF and the Ethiopian Basketball Federation, hosted a basketball clinics and conducted outreach on leadership skills for Ethiopian youths from July 29-31, 2017 in Addis Ababa and Mekelle. Four basketball stars participated in the clinics and also served on a panel to discuss “Sports …
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By U.S. Embassy Ethiopia | 31 July, 2017 | Topics: Africa, Art & Culture, Events, News, Press Releases
