U.S. Embassy Celebrates Earth Day 2012
In observance of this year’s Earth Day, the Public Affairs Section of the U.S. Embassy, in collaboration with Addis Ababa Environmental Protection Authority (AAEPA) and Tena Kebena Environmental Association organized a panel discussion and tree planting event on April 21, 2012.
Dr. Rajiv Shah visits Ethiopia
USAID Administrator Dr. Rajiv Shah visited Ethiopia on April 5, 2012. During his stay he met with Prime Minister Meles Zenawi and visited U.S. government supported projects in rural areas involving pastoral communities and food security.
Obama World Bank Nominee Visits Addis Ababa
Ambassador Booth (L) and U.S. Ambassador to the African Union Michael Battle (R) recently met with Dr. Jim Kim, President Obama’s nominee for the World Bank. Dr. Kim was in Addis Ababa as the first stop of a “listening tour” around the world to solicit ideas and views on the future of the World Bank.
U.S. Embassy Supports EFL Conference
(L-R) Ambassador Donald Booth, Ato Fuad Ibrahim, State Minister of Education and Dr. Mitiku Tesso, President of Ambo University attend the English Language Conference at Ambo University. The conference addressed enhancing English as a foreign language (EFL) instruction at all education levels in Ethiopia.
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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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U.S. Embassy Visits Harar To Talk To Students About U.S. Elections
On April 28, Public Affairs Officer Robert Post visited Harar to speak to high school students from Harar who participate in the Embassy-funded Microscholarship Access Program about the process of the 2012 U.S. Presidential elections. The students viewed a film on the U.S. Presidential elections campaign and then engaged in a conversation about the campaigns of President Obama and his likely opponent, Mitt Romney. Students from public schools in Harar were selected for the two-year long Microscholarship Access program based on ability and merit. The students improve their English language skills through supplementary lessons organized and taught by Haramaya University.
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Statement by Victoria Nuland on the Attack on South Sudan by Sudan
The United States strongly condemns Sudan’s military incursion into South Sudan yesterday and calls for the immediate cessation of hostilities and the withdrawal of all Sudanese armed militia from South Sudan.
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U.S. Nominee for World Bank Presidency to Travel to Africa, Asia, and Latin America
The U.S. Department of the Treasury today announced that President Obama's nominee for the World Bank presidency, Dr. Jim Yong Kim, will travel to Addis Ababa, Ethiopia; Beijing, China; Tokyo, Japan; Seoul, South Korea; New Delhi, India; Brasilia, Brazil; and Mexico City, Mexico on March 27-April 9, 2012.
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STATEMENT BY ASSISTANT SECRETARY CARSON: Passing of Congressman Donald Payne
With great sorrow and profound respect, I add my voice to the many others mourning the passing of a dedicated statesman – and friend – Congressman Donald Payne. Congressman Payne dedicated much of his life to public service, his community, our nation and the global struggle for human rights and dignity.
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Black History Month 2012 Celebrations
The Public Affairs Section celebrated Black History Month (BHM) 2012 by organizing timed essay contests at the American Corners in Dire Dawa, Harar, Bahir Dar and Jimma where 370 students representing 25 high schools and preparatory schools participated.
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Ambassador Donald Booth Travels to Gambella
Ambassador Donald E. Booth visited Gambella from January 11 to 13 to visit U.S. government supported projects in health and education, meet with local government officials, and discuss regional issues such as commercial farming and regional development.
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Election Updates!
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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!
Alumni Affairs
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Alumni of the Month
Negusu Aklilu, an environmental campaigner
Information for alumni of U.S. government exchange program
