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U.S. Embassy in Ethiopia
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Secretary Blinken Call with Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy

The Secretary and Prime Minister discussed concerns about rising tensions in the Horn of Africa

Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken spoke to Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed today. The Secretary and Prime Minister discussed the 2022 signing of the Cessation of Hostilities Agreement (COHA) that ended the two-year war between the Government of Ethiopia and the Tigray People’s Liberation Front. The Secretary reaffirmed U.S.…

U.S. Embassy in Ethiopia
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Innovative Public-Private Partnership to Raise Ethiopian Farmer’s Yields

USAID’s Feed the Future Ethiopia Transforming Agriculture activity, a five-year, $77 million project, is working to improve food security for 7 million people

Soil acidity negatively impacts a significant amount of Ethiopia’s arable land. So, the United States Government, through USAID’s Feed the Future Ethiopia Transforming Agriculture project, and OCP Ethiopia Fertilizers Manufacturing PLC (OCP-EFMC), a leading global producer of phosphate fertilizers, have joined forces to implement a demonstration aimed at treating acidic…

U.S. Embassy in Ethiopia
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United States (U.S.) Embassy, Ministry of Foreign Affairs Celebrate 120 Years of Ethiopia-U.S. Relations with a Night of Music

This event brought together Ethiopian and Ethiopian-American musicians to share their experiences in jazz education and performance, both in the United States and Ethiopia

The U.S. Embassy in Addis Ababa, in collaboration with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MFA) of the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia, hosted a vibrant musical concert to commemorate the 120th anniversary of diplomatic relations between Ethiopia and the United States. The FDRE State Minister of Foreign Affairs Mesganu Arga,…

U.S. Embassy in Ethiopia
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President’s Emergency for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR): Turning Community Engagement into Meaningful Impact

The project will help reduce HIV infection and transmission, ensure all HIV-positive beneficiaries are retained in care, and improve the health and well-being of children living with and affected by HIV/AIDS

The United States Government has officially signed an award with Tamra for Social Development Organization to implement the President’s Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR) Community-Led Monitoring Project in Ethiopia in 85 health facilities nationally with a total grant of $590,000 (62 million ETB). The project will help reduce HIV…

U.S. Embassy in Ethiopia
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United States (U.S.) Embassy Ethiopia Hosts Successful U.S. University Fair

The fair provided the 6,500 students, parents, and educators who attended with a valuable opportunity to learn about the U.S. higher education system

On Saturday, September 7, U.S. Embassy in Ethiopia, in collaboration with International Community School of Addis Ababa, hosted a U.S. university fair, attended by more than 6,500 potential graduate and undergraduate students interested in studying in the United States. The event featured more than 35 U.S. universities from across the…

U.S. Embassy in Ethiopia
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Ethiopia: United States (U.S.) Government Launches the Kefeta National Youth Saving and Credit Cooperatives

Kefeta’s SACCO mobilizes savings and provides access to affordable credit to assist the economic well-being of young people with a creative mix of youth-tailored financial products

The United States Government through its Agency for International Development (USAID) launched the Kefeta National Youth Saving and Credit Cooperatives (SACCO) on September 5, a youth-led, youth-managed and youth-owned financial institution that will provide financial solutions friendly to young people and will support young entrepreneurs. The launch took place during…

U.S. Embassy in Ethiopia
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United States (U.S.) Government Distributes Nearly 85,000 Insecticide-Treated Nets in Jimma District to Combat Dramatic Uptick in Malaria Cases

After a decade of declining malaria cases, which saw the number of cases drop below one million in 2019, Ethiopia experienced a spike this year with cases reaching five million

In response to a dramatic spike in malaria cases in Ethiopia over the last eight months, the U.S. Ambassador to Ethiopia and the State Minister of Health helped to distribute approximately 85,000 insecticide-treated nets (ITNs) at the Shebe Sombo Health Center in Jimma Zone, Oromia Region on August 21, 2024.…

U.S. Embassy in Ethiopia
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United States (U.S.) Embassy Supports New Media and Technology Center at Addis Ababa University (AAU)

Through the inauguration of the Center, the U.S. Government affirms its ongoing commitment to developing and supporting the media and journalism profession in Ethiopia

Supported by the U.S. Embassy, the new Media and Technology Center at Addis Ababa University’s (AAU) School of Journalism and Communications will bridge classroom instruction with the practical application of journalism by offering hands-on experience. The center is part of the final phase of a $500,000 grant awarded to the university.…

U.S. Embassy in Ethiopia
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University Research Administrators Gain Experience from The Ohio State University in United States (U.S.) Embassy Workshop

The U.S. Embassy in Ethiopia organized a five-day workshop July 8-12 on university research administration for 20 vice presidents and directors of research from the nation’s leading research universities

As Ethiopia’s public universities transition to new governance models, strong policies and practices to administer research are key to helping universities secure financial resources, improve their research facilities and labs, attract talented faculty and students, and build international partnerships. Continuing its effort to support for Ethiopia’s public universities’ as they…

U.S. Embassy in Ethiopia
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Coffee ‘Cup of Excellence’ 2024 Thrives with United States Agency for International Development (USAID) Support

These initiatives by the U.S. government have contributed to the development of Ethiopia’s coffee sector, enhancing both the quality and market access for Ethiopian coffee while supporting the country’s five million smallholder farmers and cooperatives

Ethiopian high-quality coffees are prized for their aromas and flavors.  Coffee is considered the backbone of the Ethiopian economy, generating USD 1.5 billion in foreign exchange.  USAID’s business support improves the competitiveness of coffee sales by enhancing productivity, quality, and market access, supporting farmers, cooperatives, and other industry stakeholders. On…