Hawassa, Sidama Region, October 5, 2023 – This week the United States Agency for International Development’s (USAID’s) Mission Director for Ethiopia, Scott Hocklander, traveled to Sidama Region. In Hawassa he met with regional leadership and civil society organizations and visited USAID development projects. During the visit, Director Hocklander met with Sidama Regional State President Desta Ledamo to …
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By U.S. Embassy Ethiopia | 5 October, 2023 | Topics: Africa, Press Releases, U.S. & Ethiopia, U.S. Agencies
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
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
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
Jinka, April 13, 2023 – Mr. Sean Jones, Mission Director for USAID/Ethiopia, traveled to South Omo zone in the Southern Nations, Nationalities, and Peoples’ Region to attend the inauguration of the new Tama Plains Community Conservation Area (TCCA). The Community Conservation Area is a legally distinct location managed by local, indigenous communities for conservation, tourism, and …
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By U.S. Embassy Ethiopia | 17 April, 2023 | Topics: Agriculture, Culture, Economic Affairs, Environment, Human Rights, News, Press Releases, U.S. & Ethiopia
Addis Ababa, December 9, 2022 – Ambassador Tracey Jacobson, Chargé d’Affaires of the U. S. Embassy in Addis Ababa, traveled to Hawassa to meet with the regional presidents of both the Southern Nations, Nationalities and Peoples (SNNP) and the Sidama regions. She met with SNNPR President H.E. Ristu Yirdaw and President of Sidama Region H.E. …
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By U.S. Embassy Ethiopia | 9 December, 2022 | Topics: Ambassador, Chargé D’Affaires, Commercial Opportunities, Economic Issues, embassy, Health Issues, Human Rights, News, PEPFAR, Press Releases, U.S. & Ethiopia
SPECIAL BRIEFING SEPTEMBER 20, 2022 SUMMARY Digital press briefing with U.S. Special Envoy for the Horn of Africa, Mike Hammer. Special Envoy Hammer discussed his recent trip to the region in support of the African Union’s efforts to launch talks aimed at ending the conflict in Northern Ethiopia. Listen to or download the audio file here. …
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By U.S. Embassy Ethiopia | 21 September, 2022 | Topics: embassy, Human Rights, Interviews, News, Press Releases, U.S. & Ethiopia
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
August 30, 2021 EBC: Mr. Sean Jones, Mission Director of USAID to Ethiopia, thank you for having me. Sean: Thank you! EBC: U.S. Embassy recently issued a statement rejecting any accusation that USAID has been diverting aid to the TPLF fighters. I wonder if you can tell me what triggered you to issue that statement? …
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By U.S. Embassy Ethiopia | 1 September, 2021 | Topics: embassy, News, Press Releases, U.S. & Ethiopia
Embassy of the United States of America Addis Ababa, Ethiopia 5/8/20 The United States Provides Over $37 Million to Ethiopia for COVID-19 Response Addis Ababa, May 8, 2020– Since the outbreak of COVID-19, the United States Government has committed over $37 million to Ethiopia to help mitigate the spread of the virus. Through the U.S. …
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By U.S. Embassy Ethiopia | 8 May, 2020 | Topics: Health Issues, Near East & North Africa, News, Press Releases, Public Affairs, U.S. & Ethiopia
Secretary of State Michael R.Pompeo and Ethiopian Foreign Minister Gedu Andargachew at Press Availability Sheraton Hotel February 18, 2020 Addis Ababa, Ethiopia MODERATOR: Good afternoon. Welcome to the joint press briefing of His Excellency Ato Gedu Andargachew, Foreign Minister of the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia, and His Excellency U.S. Secretary of State Michael Pompeo. …
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By U.S. Embassy Ethiopia | 19 February, 2020 | Topics: Key Officials, News, Press Releases, U.S. & Ethiopia, U.S. Secretary of State
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
Your Excellency State Minister of Health Dr. Lia Tadesse Mr. Damian Halloran, Vice President of Abbott Laboratories Distinguished Guests Friends and Colleagues, Thank you all very much for being here this evening, especially our distinguished Ethiopian colleagues and a very impressive delegation of executives from Abbott Laboratories.Abbott is an American company offering a range of …
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By U.S. Embassy Ethiopia | 4 April, 2019 | Topics: embassy, Health Issues, Speeches, U.S. & Ethiopia
Thank you to all of you who offered messages of solidarity as we have shared in mourning the tragic loss of Ethiopian Airlines flight 302. As we move forward, U.S. experts will continue to work to support the investigation to understand what happened and the effort to identify the remains of the victims. We deeply …
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By U.S. Embassy Ethiopia | 14 March, 2019 | Topics: News, U.S. & Ethiopia
On behalf of the People and Government of the United States, I offer our deepest condolences on the passing of former President H. E. Girma Woldegiyorgis. With wisdom and foresight, he forged ever-stronger international partnerships for Ethiopia, and deepened the ties of friendship and partnership between Ethiopia and the United States. His dedication to the …
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By U.S. Embassy Ethiopia | 18 December, 2018 | Topics: Ambassador, Exclude, News, Press Releases, U.S. & Ethiopia | Tags: U.S and Ethiopia
Troy Fitrell U.S. Embassy Charge d’Affairs at Peace Corps Ethiopia Swearing-in Ceremony U.S. Embassy, Addis Ababa September 6, 2018 (As prepared for delivery) Peace Corps Trainees Peace Corps Staff and Volunteers, past and present Ladies and Gentlemen Selamnu endemenachu! Aqam Aqam! Kemey Wu’elkum! Good afternoon! This is my second opportunity to swear in a new …
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By U.S. Embassy Ethiopia | 7 September, 2018 | Topics: Chargé D’Affaires, News, Speeches, U.S. & Ethiopia
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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By U.S. Embassy Ethiopia | 28 July, 2018 | Topics: Exclude, Government Offices, News, Press Releases, U.S. & Ethiopia
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
Remarks by Michael Raynor U.S. Ambassador to Ethiopia at the commencement of a preservation project of Bet Golgotha Micheal churches Lalibela, Ethiopia February 3, 2018 (As prepared for delivery) Good morning! Your Excellency Minister of Culture and Tourism, Dr. Hirut Woldemariam, Abba Yared Misganaw, Head of the Administration of the Lalibela Churches, Members of the …
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By U.S. Embassy Ethiopia | 5 February, 2018 | Topics: Ambassador, Ambassador's Fund, Exclude, Speeches, U.S. & Ethiopia | Tags: cultural preservation, heritage
U.S. Ambassador Michael Raynor and Minister for Culture and Tourism, Dr. Hirut Woldemariam, jointly launched a new project for the preservation of Bete Golgotha Mikael Church in Lalibela, on Saturday, February 3, 2018. The preservation work is funded with a grant from the U.S. Embassy through the U.S. Ambassadors Fund for Cultural Preservation (AFCP). The project …
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By U.S. Embassy Ethiopia | 5 February, 2018 | Topics: Ambassador, Ambassador's Fund, Exclude, Press Releases, U.S. & Ethiopia | Tags: cultural preservation, heritage
The U.S. Department of State and the U.S. Agency for International Development, acting on behalf of the U.S. Government, are releasing the President’s Global Water Strategy, as required by the Senator Paul Simon Water for the World Act of 2014. Safe water and sanitation are fundamental to human health, economic development, peace and security. Globally, …
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By U.S. Embassy Ethiopia | 21 November, 2017 | Topics: News, Press Releases, U.S. & Ethiopia | Tags: Water strategy
The United States sees peaceful demonstrations as a legitimate means of expression and political participation. We note with appreciation a number of recent events during which demonstrators expressed themselves peacefully, and during which security forces exercised restraint in allowing them to do so. We are saddened by reports that several recent protests ended in violence and deaths. All …
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By U.S. Embassy Ethiopia | 18 October, 2017 | Topics: Human Rights, News, Press Releases, U.S. & Ethiopia
Addis Ababa, October 13, 2017; U.S. Senators James Inhofe and Michael Enzi visited Ethiopia on October 12 and 13 to discuss U.S.-Ethiopian relations. The Senators met with Prime Minister Hailemariam. During the meeting the Senators highlighted the value the United States places on its bilateral relations with Ethiopia and the strong ties between our people. They reiterated the United States’ commitment …
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By U.S. Embassy Ethiopia | 16 October, 2017 | Topics: Exclude, Press Releases, U.S. & Ethiopia | Tags: Senator
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
The U.S. Embassy and the National Archives and Library Agency (NALA) today signed a $90,000 (over 2 million ETB) co-financing agreement for the construction of a public-access elevator that will make the resources of the Library and the Colonel John C. Robinson American Center user-friendly and available to all. The partnership between the U.S. Embassy …
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By U.S. Embassy Ethiopia | 14 September, 2017 | Topics: American Spaces, Chargé D’Affaires, Education, Events, News, Press Releases, U.S. & Ethiopia | Tags: disability
USAID Administrator Mark Green met today with Prime Minister Hailemariam Desalegn of the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia. Administrator Green and Prime Minister Desalegn discussed U.S. support for Ethiopia’s economic development, drought response, and food security. Administrator Green noted the Government of Ethiopia’s robust response to last year’s drought-induced food-security crisis, but expressed concern over …
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By U.S. Embassy Ethiopia | 31 August, 2017 | Topics: Events, News, Press Releases, U.S. & Ethiopia | Tags: humanitarian assistance
Remarks by Mark Green USAID Administrator After Meeting with Prime Minister Hailemariam Desalegn Jijiga, Ethiopia August 30, 2017 Administrator Green: It is an honor to be here today, and I’d like to thank the Prime Minister and all the Ethiopian people for your hospitality. My visit is part of a long relationship between our two …
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By U.S. Embassy Ethiopia | 31 August, 2017 | Topics: Events, News, Speeches, U.S. & Ethiopia
U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) Administrator Mark Green announced the selection of 12 target countries for the next phase in America’s global hunger and food security initiative, Feed the Future: Bangladesh, Ethiopia, Ghana, Guatemala, Honduras, Kenya, Mali, Nepal, Niger, Nigeria, Senegal, and Uganda. With the selection of these 12 countries, the second phase of Feed the Future will be focusing …
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By U.S. Embassy Ethiopia | 31 August, 2017 | Topics: News, Press Releases, U.S. & Ethiopia | Tags: nutrition, poverty
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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By U.S. Embassy Ethiopia | 16 August, 2017 | Topics: Business, Commercial Affairs, Commercial Opportunities, Economic Affairs, Economic Issues, Government Offices, News, Trade, U.S. & Ethiopia | Tags: Commerce
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 October 20, 2016:- Assistant Administrator for Democracy, Conflict and Humanitarian Assistance says providing space for civil society and democracy to flourish is a foundational point for Ethiopia’s future. Assistant Administrator R. David Harden: OK, thank you. The Minister and I had very nice meeting together. He was very hospitable and I had a …
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By U.S. Embassy Ethiopia | 20 October, 2016 | Topics: News, Press Releases, U.S. & Ethiopia | Tags: Humanrights
