“There will be no quick wins in the battlefield on any side in Ethiopia. Dragging out the conflict in hopes of achieving one only brings more hurt and suffering on the Ethiopian people with no real result. This is why the time for dialogue is now.” - Ambassador Ervin Massinga

While marking #BlackHistoryMonth, we celebrate the extraordinary achievements of Katherine Johnson, a pioneering mathematician whose work was crucial to the success of NASA's space missions. Katherine Johnson's exceptional skills in mathematics helped calculate the trajectories

'' Throughout our history, black Americans have been among our country’s most consequential leaders, shaping the cultural and political destiny of our Nation in profound ways. American heroes such as Frederick Douglass, Harriet Tubman, Thomas Sowell, Justice Clarence Thomas, and.

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RT @StateDept: Read @POTUS’ Executive Order outlining how the Trump Administration has fought and will continue to fight anti-Semitism in t….

U.S. Embassy, in partnership with Hawassa University and the Ethiopian Academy of Sciences (EAS), organized a two-day Grant Management workshop at Hawassa University. Fifty Hawassa University faculty members participated in the workshop, which was delivered by U.S. Fulbright

RT @StateDept: “Now more than ever, we need to remember that foreign policy should always be about furthering the national interest of the….

Tomorrow is #WorldCancerDay. Behind every cancer diagnosis lies a unique human story – stories of joy and grief, healing and pain, resilience and setbacks. That’s why a people-centered approach to cancer care that combines each unique need with compassion and empathy can lead to

This week, Hawassa alumni of U.S. government exchanges and programs joined Public Diplomacy Officer Ryan Bradeen from the U.S. Embassy at Hawassa University for a networking reception. Twenty-five alumni from the #MandelaWashingtonFellowship for Young African Leaders, Regional

The U.S. Senate confirmed Rubio as Secretary of State by a unanimous 99-0 vote, just hours after President Trump took the oath of office on January 20. Rubio, a Miami native, was sworn in to a position that dates back to Thomas Jefferson, the first U.S. Secretary of State, and.

One longstanding tradition, dating back 215 years, revolves around dancing. On Inauguration Day evening, the president may host an inaugural ball—though this is not mandated by law or the Constitution. These festive events mark the conclusion of the day’s ceremonies before the

#ThrowbackThursday: Throwback to January 2015, when former U.S. Ambassador to Ethiopia Patricia Haslach and former Ethiopian First Lady Roman Tesfaye inaugurated an event honoring 100 women leaders from the Women in Agribusiness Leadership Network (WALN) for their exceptional

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President Donald J. Trump, a graduate of the University of Pennsylvania’s Wharton School of Finance, followed in his father’s footsteps in real estate development, leaving a significant mark on New York City. He believes in the exceptionalism of the American spirit and is

Following the oath of office, the president delivers an inaugural address to outline their goals and set the tone for the new administration. These speeches typically average 2,300 words and last 20 to 30 minutes. George Washington, known for his reserved nature and dislike of

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During Human Trafficking Awareness Month, take a moment to understand the harm caused by the spread of misinformation on human trafficking, which makes it more difficult for the anti-trafficking community.

Every four years, roughly 75 days after the presidential election, the new president is inaugurated, marking the conclusion of the incumbent's term. Many inaugural traditions date back to George Washington's first inauguration in 1789, though they have evolved over time. For

RT @StateDept: President Trump's forward-looking agenda for our country and foreign policy will guide the Department’s refocus on America’s….