U.S. Sponsors University Preparation Camp for ...
U.S. Ambassador Donald Booth presented certificates today to representatives of the 167 first-year female students who completed the first stage of the new University Preparation Camp (UPC) at Addis Ababa University (AAU).
U.S. Provides 5.5 million English Language Textbooks for ....
USAID Ethiopia Mission Director, Dennis Weller (center), presented to Ethiopia’s State Minister of Education, Fuad Ibrahim (left), 5.5 million English language text books for primary school children in grades 2, 3, and 4 at a handover ceremony on November 29 at the Ministry of Education.
Wendy Sherman visits Ethiopia
U.S. Undersecretary of State for Political Affairs Wendy Sherman visited Ethiopia as part of a seven country Africa visit. During her time in Addis Ababa, she met with government officials, African Union officials, and members of civil society.
U.S. Embassy hosts Election Breakfast Reception
The third highest-ranking Department of State official, Undersecretary for Political Affairs Wendy Sherman, joins Ambassador Booth to welcome guests at the Embassy’s breakfast reception marking the U.S. Presidential Elections.
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Under Secretary Sherman Remarks
“The New Decade: Seizing Opportunities from a Transforming Africa”
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Education is the Currency of the 21st Century
Ambassador Donald Booth Lecture at Arba Minch University
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Secretary Clinton at Town Hall in Tunis with Tunisian Youth
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Remarks by Deputy Secretary of State Bill Burns
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State of the Union 2012 Live Broadcast
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President Obama’s Statement on Sudan
Other Embassy News
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Under Secretary Wendy Sherman to Travel to the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Rwanda, Uganda, South Africa, Kenya, and Ethiopia
Under Secretary of State for Political Affairs Wendy Sherman will travel to the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Rwanda, Uganda, South Africa, Kenya and Ethiopia from October 29 to November 8. Under Secretary Sherman will further numerous objectives during her trip including advancing regional security, promoting strong democratic institutions, extending U.S. appreciation for African peacekeeping efforts, and leading the first meeting of the U.S.–South Africa Bilateral Working Group on African and Global Affairs. Read More »
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Statement by Victoria Nuland on Ethiopia’s Selection of New Leadership
The United States warmly welcomes Ethiopia’s selection of Hailemariam Desalegn as the country’s new Prime Minister and Demeke Mekonnen as the new Deputy Prime Minister. We commend the government of Ethiopia for undertaking an historic, peaceful, and constitutional transition of power.
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Remarks at the Opening Plenary of the U.S.-Morocco Strategic Dialogue
We are closely watching what is happening in Yemen and elsewhere, and we certainly hope and expect that there will be steps taken to avoid violence and prevent the escalation of protests into violence. Read More »
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Remarks by Ambassador Susan E. Rice, U.S. Permanent Representative to the United Nations, at the Funeral of Prime Minister Meles Zenawi of Ethiopia
"Good morning. First Lady Azeb Mesfin, President Girma, Acting Prime Minister Hailemariam, members of the Council of Ministers, members of Parliament, excellencies, distinguished guests, and the great people of Ethiopia – thank you for the privilege of speaking here today. We gather to mark a profoundly sorrowful loss for Ethiopia, for Africa, and for the entire world. Our shared grief is palpable." Amharic Version »
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The Passing of Ethiopian Prime Minister Meles Zenawi
I was deeply saddened to learn of the passing of Prime Minister Meles Zenawi of Ethiopia.I admired the Prime Minister’s personal commitment to transforming Ethiopia’s economy and to expanding education and health services. Amharic Version »
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Statement by the President on the Death of Prime Minister Meles Zenawi of Ethiopia
It was with sadness that I learned of the passing of Prime Minister Meles Zenawi of Ethiopia. Prime Minister Meles deserves recognition for his lifelong contribution to Ethiopia’s development, particularly his unyielding commitment to Ethiopia’s poor. Amharic Version »
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U.S. Election 2012
On November 6, 2012, Americans will go to the polls to vote to choose their next president. Please read the upcoming U.S. Presidential elections and learn more about the process!
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What’s an electoral college?
American University Professor David Lublin discusses the nature of US electoral process and how it works. (A U.S. Embassy Addis Ababa video production)
