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Congratulations on the Awarding of the Nobel Peace Prize to Prime Minister Abiy

The United States congratulates Dr. Abiy Ahmed Ali, Prime Minister of Ethiopia, on the prestigious honor of being the 100th recipient of the Nobel Peace Prize. Prime Minister Abiy’s commitment to seeking peace on the African continent and ending conflict with Eritrea demonstrates courage, strength, and leadership. We celebrate this momentous occasion with the people ...

By U.S. Embassy Ethiopia | 16 October, 2019 | Topics: Press Releases, U.S. Secretary of State

Hackathon Workshop on “Election” Challenge in Ethiopia

The U.S. Embassy in Addis Ababa conducted its latest hackathon on the topic – “A digital solution for individuals to electronically verify their voter registration information.” This was the sixth hackathon conducted by the U.S. Embassy in a series of twelve under its Ethiopia Hacks! Program. Ethiopia Hacks! is conducted in partnership with the Google ...

By U.S. Embassy Ethiopia | 15 October, 2019 | Topics: News, Press Releases | Tags: election, innovation, technology

Statement on Prime Minister Abiy’s Nobel Peace Prize

U.S. Embassy Addis Ababa congratulates His Excellency Dr. Abiy Ahmed, Prime Minister of Ethiopia, on being the 100th recipient of the Nobel Peace Prize for his “…efforts to achieve peace and international cooperation and his decisive initiative to resolve the border conflict with neighboring Eritrea.” We join all Ethiopians as they celebrate this proud moment ...

By U.S. Embassy Ethiopia | 11 October, 2019 | Topics: Exclude, News, Press Releases

Demonstration Alert: Social Media Calls for Rally/Protest in Meskel Square Oct. 13

The U.S. Embassy is monitoring social media calls for a rally/protest at Meskel Square on Sunday October 13, 2019. Additional details and the timing of this event are not currently available. These types of events have the potential to attract many supporters from both Addis Ababa and the surrounding areas, and may cause vehicular and ...

By U.S. Embassy Ethiopia | 11 October, 2019 | Topics: Alert

Visit of U.S. Delegation Led by Congressman David Price

A delegation of five U.S. Congresspersons and seven staff members from the U.S. House of Representatives visited Ethiopia October 9-10. The delegation was led by Congressman David Price, Chairman of the House Democracy Partnership (HDP). The other delegation members were Congressman Markwayne Mullin, Congresswoman Barbara Lee, Congresswoman Diana DeGette, and Congresswoman Alma Adams. The HDP ...

By U.S. Embassy Ethiopia | 11 October, 2019 | Topics: Ambassador, Fundamental Freedoms, News, Press Releases

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