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Box #1014</p> <p>Addis Ababa, Ethiopia</p> <p>Phone: +251-11-130-7001</p> <p>Fax: +251-11-124-2459</p> </div></div></li></ul></li></ul></li><li id="menu-item-284" class="ubermenu-item ubermenu-item-type-post_type ubermenu-item-object-page ubermenu-current-menu-ancestor ubermenu-current_page_ancestor ubermenu-item-has-children ubermenu-item-284 ubermenu-item-level-0 ubermenu-column ubermenu-column-auto ubermenu-has-submenu-drop ubermenu-has-submenu-mega" ><a class="ubermenu-target ubermenu-item-layout-default ubermenu-item-layout-text_only" href="https://www.usau.usmission.gov/news-events/" tabindex="0"><span class="ubermenu-target-title ubermenu-target-text">News & Events</span><i class='ubermenu-sub-indicator fas fa-angle-down'></i></a><ul class="ubermenu-submenu ubermenu-submenu-id-284 ubermenu-submenu-type-auto ubermenu-submenu-type-mega ubermenu-submenu-drop ubermenu-submenu-align-full_width ubermenu-submenu-retractor-top" ><li class="ubermenu-retractor ubermenu-retractor-desktop"><i class="fas fa-times"></i></li><li id="menu-item-6999" class="ubermenu-item ubermenu-tabs ubermenu-item-6999 ubermenu-item-level-1 ubermenu-column ubermenu-column-full ubermenu-tab-layout-left ubermenu-tabs-show-default ubermenu-tabs-show-current"><ul class="ubermenu-tabs-group ubermenu-tabs-group--trigger-mouseover ubermenu-column ubermenu-column-1-4 ubermenu-submenu ubermenu-submenu-id-6999 ubermenu-submenu-type-auto ubermenu-submenu-type-tabs-group" ><li id="menu-item-16401" class="ubermenu-tab ubermenu-item ubermenu-item-type-taxonomy ubermenu-item-object-category ubermenu-item-has-children ubermenu-item-16401 ubermenu-item-auto ubermenu-column ubermenu-column-full ubermenu-has-submenu-drop" data-ubermenu-trigger="mouseover" ><a class="ubermenu-target ubermenu-item-layout-default ubermenu-content-align-right ubermenu-item-layout-text_only" href="https://www.usau.usmission.gov/category/press-releases/"><span class="ubermenu-target-title ubermenu-target-text">Press Releases</span><i class='ubermenu-sub-indicator fas fa-angle-down'></i></a><ul class="ubermenu-tab-content-panel ubermenu-column ubermenu-column-3-4 ubermenu-submenu ubermenu-submenu-id-16401 ubermenu-submenu-type-tab-content-panel ubermenu-autoclear ubermenu-submenu-retractor-top" ><li class="ubermenu-retractor ubermenu-retractor-desktop"><i class="fas fa-times"></i></li><li id="menu-item-7001-post-17834" class="ubermenu-item ubermenu-item-type-custom ubermenu-item-object-ubermenu-custom ubermenu-dynamic-post ubermenu-item-7001 ubermenu-item-7001-post-17834 ubermenu-item-auto ubermenu-item-header ubermenu-item-level-3 ubermenu-column ubermenu-column-1-4" ><a class="ubermenu-target ubermenu-target-with-image ubermenu-item-layout-image_above ubermenu-content-align-left" href="https://www.usau.usmission.gov/remarks-by-ambassador-stephanie-s-sullivan-at-the-2024-united-states-marine-corps-ball-hyatt-regency-hotel-addis-ababa-november-9-2024/"><img class="ubermenu-image ubermenu-image-size-ubermenu-image" src="https://www.usau.usmission.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/272/Ambassador-Sullivan-at-the-2024-Marine-Ball-1-175x105.jpg" srcset="https://www.usau.usmission.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/272/Ambassador-Sullivan-at-the-2024-Marine-Ball-1-175x105.jpg 175w, https://www.usau.usmission.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/272/Ambassador-Sullivan-at-the-2024-Marine-Ball-1-1140x684.jpg 1140w, https://www.usau.usmission.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/272/Ambassador-Sullivan-at-the-2024-Marine-Ball-1-750x450.jpg 750w" sizes="(max-width: 175px) 100vw, 175px" width="175" height="105" alt="Ambassador Sullivan at the 2024 Marine Ball" /><span class="ubermenu-target-title ubermenu-target-text">Remarks by Ambassador Stephanie S. Sullivan at the 2024 United States, Marine Corps Ball, Hyatt Regency Hotel, Addis Ababa, November 9, 2024</span></a></li><li id="menu-item-7001-post-17840" class="ubermenu-item ubermenu-item-type-custom ubermenu-item-object-ubermenu-custom ubermenu-dynamic-post ubermenu-item-7001 ubermenu-item-7001-post-17840 ubermenu-item-auto ubermenu-item-header ubermenu-item-level-3 ubermenu-column ubermenu-column-1-4" ><a class="ubermenu-target ubermenu-target-with-image ubermenu-item-layout-image_above ubermenu-content-align-left" href="https://www.usau.usmission.gov/remarks-by-ambassador-s-sullivan-at-the-closing-ceremony-of-africa-celebrates-november-8-2024-mandela-hall-african-union/"><img class="ubermenu-image ubermenu-image-size-ubermenu-image" src="https://www.usau.usmission.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/272/Ambo-Pic-2-175x105.jpeg" srcset="https://www.usau.usmission.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/272/Ambo-Pic-2-175x105.jpeg 175w, https://www.usau.usmission.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/272/Ambo-Pic-2-750x450.jpeg 750w" sizes="(max-width: 175px) 100vw, 175px" width="175" height="105" alt="" /><span class="ubermenu-target-title ubermenu-target-text">Remarks by Ambassador S. Sullivan at the Closing Ceremony of “Africa Celebrates”, November 8, 2024, Mandela Hall, African Union</span></a></li><li id="menu-item-7001-post-17808" class="ubermenu-item ubermenu-item-type-custom ubermenu-item-object-ubermenu-custom ubermenu-dynamic-post ubermenu-item-7001 ubermenu-item-7001-post-17808 ubermenu-item-auto ubermenu-item-header ubermenu-item-level-3 ubermenu-column ubermenu-column-1-4" ><a class="ubermenu-target ubermenu-target-with-image ubermenu-item-layout-image_above ubermenu-content-align-left" href="https://www.usau.usmission.gov/remarks-by-u-s-ambassador-to-the-african-union-stephanie-sullivan-welcome-reception-october-30-2024/"><img class="ubermenu-image ubermenu-image-size-ubermenu-image" src="https://www.usau.usmission.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/272/Ambassador-Stephanie-Sullivan-Welcome-reception--175x105.jpg" srcset="https://www.usau.usmission.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/272/Ambassador-Stephanie-Sullivan-Welcome-reception--175x105.jpg 175w, https://www.usau.usmission.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/272/Ambassador-Stephanie-Sullivan-Welcome-reception--1140x684.jpg 1140w, https://www.usau.usmission.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/272/Ambassador-Stephanie-Sullivan-Welcome-reception--750x450.jpg 750w" sizes="(max-width: 175px) 100vw, 175px" width="175" height="105" alt="Ambassador Stephanie Sullivan" /><span class="ubermenu-target-title ubermenu-target-text">Remarks by U.S. Ambassador to the African Union, Stephanie Sullivan Welcome reception – October 30, 2024</span></a></li><li id="menu-item-7001-post-17826" class="ubermenu-item ubermenu-item-type-custom ubermenu-item-object-ubermenu-custom ubermenu-dynamic-post ubermenu-item-7001 ubermenu-item-7001-post-17826 ubermenu-item-auto ubermenu-item-header ubermenu-item-level-3 ubermenu-column ubermenu-column-1-4" ><a class="ubermenu-target ubermenu-target-with-image ubermenu-item-layout-image_above ubermenu-content-align-left" href="https://www.usau.usmission.gov/remarks-by-ambassador-sullivan-humphrey-alumni-global-policy-dialogue-skylight-hotel-addis-ababa-ethiopia-august-23/"><img class="ubermenu-image ubermenu-image-size-ubermenu-image" src="https://www.usau.usmission.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/272/HHH-Global-Policy-Dialogue-175x105.jpg" srcset="https://www.usau.usmission.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/272/HHH-Global-Policy-Dialogue-175x105.jpg 175w, https://www.usau.usmission.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/272/HHH-Global-Policy-Dialogue-1140x684.jpg 1140w, https://www.usau.usmission.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/272/HHH-Global-Policy-Dialogue-750x450.jpg 750w" sizes="(max-width: 175px) 100vw, 175px" width="175" height="105" alt="Ambassador Sullivan at the Humphrey Alumni Global Policy Dialogue, August 23,2024" /><span class="ubermenu-target-title ubermenu-target-text">Remarks by Ambassador Sullivan Humphrey Alumni Global Policy Dialogue Skylight Hotel Addis Ababa, Ethiopia August 23</span></a></li></ul></li><li id="menu-item-16402" class="ubermenu-tab ubermenu-item ubermenu-item-type-taxonomy ubermenu-item-object-category ubermenu-item-has-children ubermenu-item-16402 ubermenu-item-auto ubermenu-column ubermenu-column-full ubermenu-has-submenu-drop" data-ubermenu-trigger="mouseover" ><a class="ubermenu-target ubermenu-item-layout-default ubermenu-content-align-right ubermenu-item-layout-text_only" href="https://www.usau.usmission.gov/category/speeches/"><span class="ubermenu-target-title ubermenu-target-text">Speeches</span><i class='ubermenu-sub-indicator fas fa-angle-down'></i></a><ul class="ubermenu-tab-content-panel ubermenu-column ubermenu-column-3-4 ubermenu-submenu ubermenu-submenu-id-16402 ubermenu-submenu-type-tab-content-panel ubermenu-autoclear ubermenu-submenu-retractor-top" ><li class="ubermenu-retractor ubermenu-retractor-desktop"><i class="fas fa-times"></i></li><li id="menu-item-16410-post-17834" class="ubermenu-item ubermenu-item-type-custom ubermenu-item-object-ubermenu-custom ubermenu-dynamic-post ubermenu-item-16410 ubermenu-item-16410-post-17834 ubermenu-item-auto ubermenu-item-header ubermenu-item-level-3 ubermenu-column ubermenu-column-1-4" ><a class="ubermenu-target ubermenu-target-with-image ubermenu-item-layout-image_above ubermenu-content-align-left" href="https://www.usau.usmission.gov/remarks-by-ambassador-stephanie-s-sullivan-at-the-2024-united-states-marine-corps-ball-hyatt-regency-hotel-addis-ababa-november-9-2024/"><img class="ubermenu-image ubermenu-image-size-ubermenu-image" src="https://www.usau.usmission.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/272/Ambassador-Sullivan-at-the-2024-Marine-Ball-1-175x105.jpg" srcset="https://www.usau.usmission.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/272/Ambassador-Sullivan-at-the-2024-Marine-Ball-1-175x105.jpg 175w, https://www.usau.usmission.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/272/Ambassador-Sullivan-at-the-2024-Marine-Ball-1-1140x684.jpg 1140w, https://www.usau.usmission.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/272/Ambassador-Sullivan-at-the-2024-Marine-Ball-1-750x450.jpg 750w" sizes="(max-width: 175px) 100vw, 175px" width="175" height="105" alt="Ambassador Sullivan at the 2024 Marine Ball" /><span class="ubermenu-target-title ubermenu-target-text">Remarks by Ambassador Stephanie S. Sullivan at the 2024 United States, Marine Corps Ball, Hyatt Regency Hotel, Addis Ababa, November 9, 2024</span></a></li><li id="menu-item-16410-post-17840" class="ubermenu-item ubermenu-item-type-custom ubermenu-item-object-ubermenu-custom ubermenu-dynamic-post ubermenu-item-16410 ubermenu-item-16410-post-17840 ubermenu-item-auto ubermenu-item-header ubermenu-item-level-3 ubermenu-column ubermenu-column-1-4" ><a class="ubermenu-target ubermenu-target-with-image ubermenu-item-layout-image_above ubermenu-content-align-left" href="https://www.usau.usmission.gov/remarks-by-ambassador-s-sullivan-at-the-closing-ceremony-of-africa-celebrates-november-8-2024-mandela-hall-african-union/"><img class="ubermenu-image ubermenu-image-size-ubermenu-image" src="https://www.usau.usmission.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/272/Ambo-Pic-2-175x105.jpeg" srcset="https://www.usau.usmission.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/272/Ambo-Pic-2-175x105.jpeg 175w, https://www.usau.usmission.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/272/Ambo-Pic-2-750x450.jpeg 750w" sizes="(max-width: 175px) 100vw, 175px" width="175" height="105" alt="" /><span class="ubermenu-target-title ubermenu-target-text">Remarks by Ambassador S. Sullivan at the Closing Ceremony of “Africa Celebrates”, November 8, 2024, Mandela Hall, African Union</span></a></li><li id="menu-item-16410-post-17808" class="ubermenu-item ubermenu-item-type-custom ubermenu-item-object-ubermenu-custom ubermenu-dynamic-post ubermenu-item-16410 ubermenu-item-16410-post-17808 ubermenu-item-auto ubermenu-item-header ubermenu-item-level-3 ubermenu-column ubermenu-column-1-4" ><a class="ubermenu-target ubermenu-target-with-image ubermenu-item-layout-image_above ubermenu-content-align-left" href="https://www.usau.usmission.gov/remarks-by-u-s-ambassador-to-the-african-union-stephanie-sullivan-welcome-reception-october-30-2024/"><img class="ubermenu-image ubermenu-image-size-ubermenu-image" src="https://www.usau.usmission.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/272/Ambassador-Stephanie-Sullivan-Welcome-reception--175x105.jpg" srcset="https://www.usau.usmission.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/272/Ambassador-Stephanie-Sullivan-Welcome-reception--175x105.jpg 175w, https://www.usau.usmission.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/272/Ambassador-Stephanie-Sullivan-Welcome-reception--1140x684.jpg 1140w, https://www.usau.usmission.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/272/Ambassador-Stephanie-Sullivan-Welcome-reception--750x450.jpg 750w" sizes="(max-width: 175px) 100vw, 175px" width="175" height="105" alt="Ambassador Stephanie Sullivan" /><span class="ubermenu-target-title ubermenu-target-text">Remarks by U.S. Ambassador to the African Union, Stephanie Sullivan Welcome reception – October 30, 2024</span></a></li><li id="menu-item-16410-post-17826" class="ubermenu-item ubermenu-item-type-custom ubermenu-item-object-ubermenu-custom ubermenu-dynamic-post ubermenu-item-16410 ubermenu-item-16410-post-17826 ubermenu-item-auto ubermenu-item-header ubermenu-item-level-3 ubermenu-column ubermenu-column-1-4" ><a class="ubermenu-target ubermenu-target-with-image ubermenu-item-layout-image_above ubermenu-content-align-left" href="https://www.usau.usmission.gov/remarks-by-ambassador-sullivan-humphrey-alumni-global-policy-dialogue-skylight-hotel-addis-ababa-ethiopia-august-23/"><img class="ubermenu-image ubermenu-image-size-ubermenu-image" src="https://www.usau.usmission.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/272/HHH-Global-Policy-Dialogue-175x105.jpg" srcset="https://www.usau.usmission.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/272/HHH-Global-Policy-Dialogue-175x105.jpg 175w, https://www.usau.usmission.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/272/HHH-Global-Policy-Dialogue-1140x684.jpg 1140w, https://www.usau.usmission.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/272/HHH-Global-Policy-Dialogue-750x450.jpg 750w" sizes="(max-width: 175px) 100vw, 175px" width="175" height="105" alt="Ambassador Sullivan at the Humphrey Alumni Global Policy Dialogue, August 23,2024" /><span class="ubermenu-target-title ubermenu-target-text">Remarks by Ambassador Sullivan Humphrey Alumni Global Policy Dialogue Skylight Hotel Addis Ababa, Ethiopia August 23</span></a></li></ul></li><li id="menu-item-16403" class="ubermenu-tab ubermenu-item ubermenu-item-type-taxonomy ubermenu-item-object-category ubermenu-current-menu-item ubermenu-item-has-children ubermenu-item-16403 ubermenu-item-auto ubermenu-column ubermenu-column-full ubermenu-has-submenu-drop" data-ubermenu-trigger="mouseover" ><a class="ubermenu-target ubermenu-item-layout-default ubermenu-content-align-right ubermenu-item-layout-text_only" href="https://www.usau.usmission.gov/category/events/"><span class="ubermenu-target-title ubermenu-target-text">Events</span><i class='ubermenu-sub-indicator fas fa-angle-down'></i></a><ul class="ubermenu-tab-content-panel ubermenu-column ubermenu-column-3-4 ubermenu-submenu ubermenu-submenu-id-16403 ubermenu-submenu-type-tab-content-panel ubermenu-autoclear ubermenu-submenu-retractor-top" ><li class="ubermenu-retractor ubermenu-retractor-desktop"><i class="fas fa-times"></i></li><li id="menu-item-16411-post-17834" class="ubermenu-item ubermenu-item-type-custom ubermenu-item-object-ubermenu-custom ubermenu-dynamic-post ubermenu-item-16411 ubermenu-item-16411-post-17834 ubermenu-item-auto ubermenu-item-header ubermenu-item-level-3 ubermenu-column ubermenu-column-1-4" ><a class="ubermenu-target ubermenu-target-with-image ubermenu-item-layout-image_above ubermenu-content-align-left" href="https://www.usau.usmission.gov/remarks-by-ambassador-stephanie-s-sullivan-at-the-2024-united-states-marine-corps-ball-hyatt-regency-hotel-addis-ababa-november-9-2024/"><img class="ubermenu-image ubermenu-image-size-ubermenu-image" src="https://www.usau.usmission.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/272/Ambassador-Sullivan-at-the-2024-Marine-Ball-1-175x105.jpg" srcset="https://www.usau.usmission.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/272/Ambassador-Sullivan-at-the-2024-Marine-Ball-1-175x105.jpg 175w, https://www.usau.usmission.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/272/Ambassador-Sullivan-at-the-2024-Marine-Ball-1-1140x684.jpg 1140w, https://www.usau.usmission.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/272/Ambassador-Sullivan-at-the-2024-Marine-Ball-1-750x450.jpg 750w" sizes="(max-width: 175px) 100vw, 175px" width="175" height="105" alt="Ambassador Sullivan at the 2024 Marine Ball" /><span class="ubermenu-target-title ubermenu-target-text">Remarks by Ambassador Stephanie S. Sullivan at the 2024 United States, Marine Corps Ball, Hyatt Regency Hotel, Addis Ababa, November 9, 2024</span></a></li><li id="menu-item-16411-post-17840" class="ubermenu-item ubermenu-item-type-custom ubermenu-item-object-ubermenu-custom ubermenu-dynamic-post ubermenu-item-16411 ubermenu-item-16411-post-17840 ubermenu-item-auto ubermenu-item-header ubermenu-item-level-3 ubermenu-column ubermenu-column-1-4" ><a class="ubermenu-target ubermenu-target-with-image ubermenu-item-layout-image_above ubermenu-content-align-left" href="https://www.usau.usmission.gov/remarks-by-ambassador-s-sullivan-at-the-closing-ceremony-of-africa-celebrates-november-8-2024-mandela-hall-african-union/"><img class="ubermenu-image ubermenu-image-size-ubermenu-image" src="https://www.usau.usmission.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/272/Ambo-Pic-2-175x105.jpeg" srcset="https://www.usau.usmission.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/272/Ambo-Pic-2-175x105.jpeg 175w, https://www.usau.usmission.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/272/Ambo-Pic-2-750x450.jpeg 750w" sizes="(max-width: 175px) 100vw, 175px" width="175" height="105" alt="" /><span class="ubermenu-target-title ubermenu-target-text">Remarks by Ambassador S. Sullivan at the Closing Ceremony of “Africa Celebrates”, November 8, 2024, Mandela Hall, African Union</span></a></li><li id="menu-item-16411-post-17808" class="ubermenu-item ubermenu-item-type-custom ubermenu-item-object-ubermenu-custom ubermenu-dynamic-post ubermenu-item-16411 ubermenu-item-16411-post-17808 ubermenu-item-auto ubermenu-item-header ubermenu-item-level-3 ubermenu-column ubermenu-column-1-4" ><a class="ubermenu-target ubermenu-target-with-image ubermenu-item-layout-image_above ubermenu-content-align-left" href="https://www.usau.usmission.gov/remarks-by-u-s-ambassador-to-the-african-union-stephanie-sullivan-welcome-reception-october-30-2024/"><img class="ubermenu-image ubermenu-image-size-ubermenu-image" src="https://www.usau.usmission.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/272/Ambassador-Stephanie-Sullivan-Welcome-reception--175x105.jpg" srcset="https://www.usau.usmission.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/272/Ambassador-Stephanie-Sullivan-Welcome-reception--175x105.jpg 175w, https://www.usau.usmission.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/272/Ambassador-Stephanie-Sullivan-Welcome-reception--1140x684.jpg 1140w, https://www.usau.usmission.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/272/Ambassador-Stephanie-Sullivan-Welcome-reception--750x450.jpg 750w" sizes="(max-width: 175px) 100vw, 175px" width="175" height="105" alt="Ambassador Stephanie Sullivan" /><span class="ubermenu-target-title ubermenu-target-text">Remarks by U.S. Ambassador to the African Union, Stephanie Sullivan Welcome reception – October 30, 2024</span></a></li><li id="menu-item-16411-post-17826" class="ubermenu-item ubermenu-item-type-custom ubermenu-item-object-ubermenu-custom ubermenu-dynamic-post ubermenu-item-16411 ubermenu-item-16411-post-17826 ubermenu-item-auto ubermenu-item-header ubermenu-item-level-3 ubermenu-column ubermenu-column-1-4" ><a class="ubermenu-target ubermenu-target-with-image ubermenu-item-layout-image_above ubermenu-content-align-left" href="https://www.usau.usmission.gov/remarks-by-ambassador-sullivan-humphrey-alumni-global-policy-dialogue-skylight-hotel-addis-ababa-ethiopia-august-23/"><img class="ubermenu-image ubermenu-image-size-ubermenu-image" src="https://www.usau.usmission.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/272/HHH-Global-Policy-Dialogue-175x105.jpg" srcset="https://www.usau.usmission.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/272/HHH-Global-Policy-Dialogue-175x105.jpg 175w, https://www.usau.usmission.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/272/HHH-Global-Policy-Dialogue-1140x684.jpg 1140w, https://www.usau.usmission.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/272/HHH-Global-Policy-Dialogue-750x450.jpg 750w" sizes="(max-width: 175px) 100vw, 175px" width="175" height="105" alt="Ambassador Sullivan at the Humphrey Alumni Global Policy Dialogue, August 23,2024" /><span class="ubermenu-target-title ubermenu-target-text">Remarks by Ambassador Sullivan Humphrey Alumni Global Policy Dialogue Skylight Hotel Addis Ababa, Ethiopia August 23</span></a></li></ul></li><li id="menu-item-16404" class="ubermenu-tab ubermenu-item ubermenu-item-type-taxonomy ubermenu-item-object-category ubermenu-item-has-children ubermenu-item-16404 ubermenu-item-auto ubermenu-column ubermenu-column-full ubermenu-has-submenu-drop" data-ubermenu-trigger="mouseover" ><a class="ubermenu-target ubermenu-item-layout-default ubermenu-content-align-right ubermenu-item-layout-text_only" href="https://www.usau.usmission.gov/category/ambassador/"><span class="ubermenu-target-title ubermenu-target-text">Ambassador</span><i class='ubermenu-sub-indicator fas fa-angle-down'></i></a><ul class="ubermenu-tab-content-panel ubermenu-column ubermenu-column-3-4 ubermenu-submenu ubermenu-submenu-id-16404 ubermenu-submenu-type-tab-content-panel ubermenu-autoclear ubermenu-submenu-retractor-top" ><li class="ubermenu-retractor ubermenu-retractor-desktop"><i class="fas fa-times"></i></li><li id="menu-item-16412-post-17834" class="ubermenu-item ubermenu-item-type-custom ubermenu-item-object-ubermenu-custom ubermenu-dynamic-post ubermenu-item-16412 ubermenu-item-16412-post-17834 ubermenu-item-auto ubermenu-item-header ubermenu-item-level-3 ubermenu-column ubermenu-column-1-4" ><a class="ubermenu-target ubermenu-target-with-image ubermenu-item-layout-image_above ubermenu-content-align-left" href="https://www.usau.usmission.gov/remarks-by-ambassador-stephanie-s-sullivan-at-the-2024-united-states-marine-corps-ball-hyatt-regency-hotel-addis-ababa-november-9-2024/"><img class="ubermenu-image ubermenu-image-size-ubermenu-image" src="https://www.usau.usmission.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/272/Ambassador-Sullivan-at-the-2024-Marine-Ball-1-175x105.jpg" srcset="https://www.usau.usmission.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/272/Ambassador-Sullivan-at-the-2024-Marine-Ball-1-175x105.jpg 175w, https://www.usau.usmission.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/272/Ambassador-Sullivan-at-the-2024-Marine-Ball-1-1140x684.jpg 1140w, https://www.usau.usmission.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/272/Ambassador-Sullivan-at-the-2024-Marine-Ball-1-750x450.jpg 750w" sizes="(max-width: 175px) 100vw, 175px" width="175" height="105" alt="Ambassador Sullivan at the 2024 Marine Ball" /><span class="ubermenu-target-title ubermenu-target-text">Remarks by Ambassador Stephanie S. Sullivan at the 2024 United States, Marine Corps Ball, Hyatt Regency Hotel, Addis Ababa, November 9, 2024</span></a></li><li id="menu-item-16412-post-17840" class="ubermenu-item ubermenu-item-type-custom ubermenu-item-object-ubermenu-custom ubermenu-dynamic-post ubermenu-item-16412 ubermenu-item-16412-post-17840 ubermenu-item-auto ubermenu-item-header ubermenu-item-level-3 ubermenu-column ubermenu-column-1-4" ><a class="ubermenu-target ubermenu-target-with-image ubermenu-item-layout-image_above ubermenu-content-align-left" href="https://www.usau.usmission.gov/remarks-by-ambassador-s-sullivan-at-the-closing-ceremony-of-africa-celebrates-november-8-2024-mandela-hall-african-union/"><img class="ubermenu-image ubermenu-image-size-ubermenu-image" src="https://www.usau.usmission.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/272/Ambo-Pic-2-175x105.jpeg" srcset="https://www.usau.usmission.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/272/Ambo-Pic-2-175x105.jpeg 175w, https://www.usau.usmission.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/272/Ambo-Pic-2-750x450.jpeg 750w" sizes="(max-width: 175px) 100vw, 175px" width="175" height="105" alt="" /><span class="ubermenu-target-title ubermenu-target-text">Remarks by Ambassador S. Sullivan at the Closing Ceremony of “Africa Celebrates”, November 8, 2024, Mandela Hall, African Union</span></a></li><li id="menu-item-16412-post-17826" class="ubermenu-item ubermenu-item-type-custom ubermenu-item-object-ubermenu-custom ubermenu-dynamic-post ubermenu-item-16412 ubermenu-item-16412-post-17826 ubermenu-item-auto ubermenu-item-header ubermenu-item-level-3 ubermenu-column ubermenu-column-1-4" ><a class="ubermenu-target ubermenu-target-with-image ubermenu-item-layout-image_above ubermenu-content-align-left" href="https://www.usau.usmission.gov/remarks-by-ambassador-sullivan-humphrey-alumni-global-policy-dialogue-skylight-hotel-addis-ababa-ethiopia-august-23/"><img class="ubermenu-image ubermenu-image-size-ubermenu-image" src="https://www.usau.usmission.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/272/HHH-Global-Policy-Dialogue-175x105.jpg" srcset="https://www.usau.usmission.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/272/HHH-Global-Policy-Dialogue-175x105.jpg 175w, https://www.usau.usmission.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/272/HHH-Global-Policy-Dialogue-1140x684.jpg 1140w, https://www.usau.usmission.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/272/HHH-Global-Policy-Dialogue-750x450.jpg 750w" sizes="(max-width: 175px) 100vw, 175px" width="175" height="105" alt="Ambassador Sullivan at the Humphrey Alumni Global Policy Dialogue, August 23,2024" /><span class="ubermenu-target-title ubermenu-target-text">Remarks by Ambassador Sullivan Humphrey Alumni Global Policy Dialogue Skylight Hotel Addis Ababa, Ethiopia August 23</span></a></li><li id="menu-item-16412-post-17293" class="ubermenu-item ubermenu-item-type-custom ubermenu-item-object-ubermenu-custom ubermenu-dynamic-post ubermenu-item-16412 ubermenu-item-16412-post-17293 ubermenu-item-auto ubermenu-item-header ubermenu-item-level-3 ubermenu-column ubermenu-column-1-4" ><a class="ubermenu-target ubermenu-target-with-image ubermenu-item-layout-image_above ubermenu-content-align-left" href="https://www.usau.usmission.gov/ambassador-lapenn-joins-au-world-aids-day-commemoration/"><img class="ubermenu-image ubermenu-image-size-ubermenu-image" src="https://www.usau.usmission.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/272/2022-11-30-Amb-at-AU-WAD_2_30-1-e1669882528101-175x105.jpg" srcset="https://www.usau.usmission.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/272/2022-11-30-Amb-at-AU-WAD_2_30-1-e1669882528101-175x105.jpg 175w, https://www.usau.usmission.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/272/2022-11-30-Amb-at-AU-WAD_2_30-1-e1669882528101-1140x684.jpg 1140w, https://www.usau.usmission.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/272/2022-11-30-Amb-at-AU-WAD_2_30-1-e1669882528101-750x450.jpg 750w" sizes="(max-width: 175px) 100vw, 175px" width="175" height="105" alt="" /><span class="ubermenu-target-title ubermenu-target-text">Ambassador Lapenn Joins AU World AIDS Day Commemoration</span></a></li></ul></li><li id="menu-item-16405" class="ubermenu-tab ubermenu-item ubermenu-item-type-taxonomy ubermenu-item-object-category ubermenu-item-has-children ubermenu-item-16405 ubermenu-item-auto ubermenu-column ubermenu-column-full ubermenu-has-submenu-drop" data-ubermenu-trigger="mouseover" ><a class="ubermenu-target ubermenu-item-layout-default ubermenu-content-align-right ubermenu-item-layout-text_only" href="https://www.usau.usmission.gov/category/security-and-emergency-messages/"><span class="ubermenu-target-title ubermenu-target-text">Security & Emergency Messages</span><i class='ubermenu-sub-indicator fas fa-angle-down'></i></a><ul class="ubermenu-tab-content-panel ubermenu-column ubermenu-column-3-4 ubermenu-submenu ubermenu-submenu-id-16405 ubermenu-submenu-type-tab-content-panel ubermenu-autoclear ubermenu-submenu-retractor-top" ><li class="ubermenu-retractor ubermenu-retractor-desktop"><i class="fas fa-times"></i></li><li class="ubermenu-item"></li></ul></li><li id="menu-item-16406" class="ubermenu-tab ubermenu-item ubermenu-item-type-taxonomy ubermenu-item-object-category ubermenu-item-has-children ubermenu-item-16406 ubermenu-item-auto ubermenu-column ubermenu-column-full ubermenu-has-submenu-drop" data-ubermenu-trigger="mouseover" ><a class="ubermenu-target ubermenu-item-layout-default ubermenu-content-align-right ubermenu-item-layout-text_only" href="https://www.usau.usmission.gov/category/visas/"><span class="ubermenu-target-title ubermenu-target-text">Visas</span><i class='ubermenu-sub-indicator fas fa-angle-down'></i></a><ul class="ubermenu-tab-content-panel ubermenu-column ubermenu-column-3-4 ubermenu-submenu ubermenu-submenu-id-16406 ubermenu-submenu-type-tab-content-panel ubermenu-autoclear ubermenu-submenu-retractor-top" ><li class="ubermenu-retractor ubermenu-retractor-desktop"><i class="fas fa-times"></i></li><li id="menu-item-16414-post-17479" class="ubermenu-item ubermenu-item-type-custom ubermenu-item-object-ubermenu-custom ubermenu-dynamic-post ubermenu-item-16414 ubermenu-item-16414-post-17479 ubermenu-item-auto ubermenu-item-header ubermenu-item-level-3 ubermenu-column ubermenu-column-1-4" ><a class="ubermenu-target ubermenu-target-with-image ubermenu-item-layout-image_above ubermenu-content-align-left" href="https://www.usau.usmission.gov/visa-restrictions-for-undermining-the-democratic-process-in-uganda/"><img class="ubermenu-image ubermenu-image-size-ubermenu-image" src="https://www.usau.usmission.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/272/2015/12/default-blog-seal-175x105.png" srcset="https://www.usau.usmission.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/272/2015/12/default-blog-seal-175x105.png 175w, https://www.usau.usmission.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/272/2015/12/default-blog-seal-350x210.png 350w, https://www.usau.usmission.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/272/2015/12/default-blog-seal.png 750w, https://www.usau.usmission.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/272/2015/12/default-blog-seal-200x120.png 200w" sizes="(max-width: 175px) 100vw, 175px" width="175" height="105" alt="Great Seal of the United States" /><span class="ubermenu-target-title ubermenu-target-text">Visa Restrictions for Undermining the Democratic Process in Uganda</span></a></li></ul></li><li id="menu-item-16407" class="ubermenu-tab ubermenu-item ubermenu-item-type-taxonomy ubermenu-item-object-category ubermenu-item-has-children ubermenu-item-16407 ubermenu-item-auto ubermenu-column ubermenu-column-full ubermenu-has-submenu-drop" data-ubermenu-trigger="mouseover" ><a class="ubermenu-target ubermenu-item-layout-default ubermenu-content-align-right ubermenu-item-layout-text_only" href="https://www.usau.usmission.gov/category/education/"><span class="ubermenu-target-title ubermenu-target-text">Education</span><i class='ubermenu-sub-indicator fas fa-angle-down'></i></a><ul class="ubermenu-tab-content-panel ubermenu-column ubermenu-column-3-4 ubermenu-submenu ubermenu-submenu-id-16407 ubermenu-submenu-type-tab-content-panel ubermenu-autoclear ubermenu-submenu-retractor-top" ><li class="ubermenu-retractor ubermenu-retractor-desktop"><i class="fas fa-times"></i></li><li id="menu-item-16415-post-17826" class="ubermenu-item ubermenu-item-type-custom ubermenu-item-object-ubermenu-custom ubermenu-dynamic-post ubermenu-item-16415 ubermenu-item-16415-post-17826 ubermenu-item-auto ubermenu-item-header ubermenu-item-level-3 ubermenu-column ubermenu-column-1-4" ><a class="ubermenu-target ubermenu-target-with-image ubermenu-item-layout-image_above ubermenu-content-align-left" href="https://www.usau.usmission.gov/remarks-by-ambassador-sullivan-humphrey-alumni-global-policy-dialogue-skylight-hotel-addis-ababa-ethiopia-august-23/"><img class="ubermenu-image ubermenu-image-size-ubermenu-image" src="https://www.usau.usmission.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/272/HHH-Global-Policy-Dialogue-175x105.jpg" srcset="https://www.usau.usmission.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/272/HHH-Global-Policy-Dialogue-175x105.jpg 175w, https://www.usau.usmission.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/272/HHH-Global-Policy-Dialogue-1140x684.jpg 1140w, https://www.usau.usmission.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/272/HHH-Global-Policy-Dialogue-750x450.jpg 750w" sizes="(max-width: 175px) 100vw, 175px" width="175" height="105" alt="Ambassador Sullivan at the Humphrey Alumni Global Policy Dialogue, August 23,2024" /><span class="ubermenu-target-title ubermenu-target-text">Remarks by Ambassador Sullivan Humphrey Alumni Global Policy Dialogue Skylight Hotel Addis Ababa, Ethiopia August 23</span></a></li></ul></li><li id="menu-item-16408" class="ubermenu-tab ubermenu-item ubermenu-item-type-taxonomy ubermenu-item-object-category ubermenu-item-has-children ubermenu-item-16408 ubermenu-item-auto ubermenu-column ubermenu-column-full ubermenu-has-submenu-drop" data-ubermenu-trigger="mouseover" ><a class="ubermenu-target ubermenu-item-layout-default ubermenu-content-align-right ubermenu-item-layout-text_only" href="https://www.usau.usmission.gov/category/alumni/"><span class="ubermenu-target-title ubermenu-target-text">Alumni</span><i class='ubermenu-sub-indicator fas fa-angle-down'></i></a><ul class="ubermenu-tab-content-panel ubermenu-column ubermenu-column-3-4 ubermenu-submenu ubermenu-submenu-id-16408 ubermenu-submenu-type-tab-content-panel ubermenu-autoclear ubermenu-submenu-retractor-top" ><li class="ubermenu-retractor ubermenu-retractor-desktop"><i class="fas fa-times"></i></li><li id="menu-item-16416-post-17218" class="ubermenu-item ubermenu-item-type-custom ubermenu-item-object-ubermenu-custom ubermenu-dynamic-post ubermenu-item-16416 ubermenu-item-16416-post-17218 ubermenu-item-auto ubermenu-item-header ubermenu-item-level-3 ubermenu-column ubermenu-column-1-4" ><a class="ubermenu-target ubermenu-target-with-image ubermenu-item-layout-image_above ubermenu-content-align-left" href="https://www.usau.usmission.gov/young-african-leaders-initiative-yali-empowers-women/"><img class="ubermenu-image ubermenu-image-size-ubermenu-image" src="https://www.usau.usmission.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/272/2015/12/default-blog-seal-175x105.png" srcset="https://www.usau.usmission.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/272/2015/12/default-blog-seal-175x105.png 175w, https://www.usau.usmission.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/272/2015/12/default-blog-seal-350x210.png 350w, https://www.usau.usmission.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/272/2015/12/default-blog-seal.png 750w, https://www.usau.usmission.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/272/2015/12/default-blog-seal-200x120.png 200w" sizes="(max-width: 175px) 100vw, 175px" width="175" height="105" alt="Great Seal of the United States" /><span class="ubermenu-target-title ubermenu-target-text">Young African Leaders Initiative (YALI) Empowers Women</span></a></li><li id="menu-item-16416-post-17191" class="ubermenu-item ubermenu-item-type-custom ubermenu-item-object-ubermenu-custom ubermenu-dynamic-post ubermenu-item-16416 ubermenu-item-16416-post-17191 ubermenu-item-auto ubermenu-item-header ubermenu-item-level-3 ubermenu-column ubermenu-column-1-4" ><a class="ubermenu-target ubermenu-target-with-image ubermenu-item-layout-image_above ubermenu-content-align-left" href="https://www.usau.usmission.gov/u-s-mission-to-the-african-union-launches-intellectual-property-rights-forum-for-african-creative-artists/"><img class="ubermenu-image ubermenu-image-size-ubermenu-image" src="https://www.usau.usmission.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/272/IPR-Webinar1-175x105.jpg" srcset="https://www.usau.usmission.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/272/IPR-Webinar1-175x105.jpg 175w, https://www.usau.usmission.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/272/IPR-Webinar1-1140x684.jpg 1140w, https://www.usau.usmission.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/272/IPR-Webinar1-750x450.jpg 750w" sizes="(max-width: 175px) 100vw, 175px" width="175" height="105" alt="" /><span class="ubermenu-target-title ubermenu-target-text">U.S. Mission to the African Union Launches Intellectual Property Rights Forum For African Creative Artists</span></a></li></ul></li><li id="menu-item-16409" class="ubermenu-tab ubermenu-item ubermenu-item-type-taxonomy ubermenu-item-object-category ubermenu-item-has-children ubermenu-item-16409 ubermenu-item-auto ubermenu-column ubermenu-column-full ubermenu-has-submenu-drop" data-ubermenu-trigger="mouseover" ><a class="ubermenu-target ubermenu-item-layout-default ubermenu-content-align-right ubermenu-item-layout-text_only" href="https://www.usau.usmission.gov/category/fact-sheets/"><span class="ubermenu-target-title ubermenu-target-text">Fact Sheets</span><i class='ubermenu-sub-indicator fas fa-angle-down'></i></a><ul class="ubermenu-tab-content-panel ubermenu-column ubermenu-column-3-4 ubermenu-submenu ubermenu-submenu-id-16409 ubermenu-submenu-type-tab-content-panel ubermenu-autoclear ubermenu-submenu-retractor-top" ><li class="ubermenu-retractor ubermenu-retractor-desktop"><i class="fas fa-times"></i></li><li id="menu-item-16417-post-17565" class="ubermenu-item ubermenu-item-type-custom ubermenu-item-object-ubermenu-custom ubermenu-dynamic-post ubermenu-item-16417 ubermenu-item-16417-post-17565 ubermenu-item-auto ubermenu-item-header ubermenu-item-level-3 ubermenu-column ubermenu-column-1-4" ><a class="ubermenu-target ubermenu-target-with-image ubermenu-item-layout-image_above ubermenu-content-align-left" href="https://www.usau.usmission.gov/fact-sheet-biden-%e2%81%a0harris-administration-delivers-on-major-trade-and-investment-deals-following-the-2022-u-s-africa-leaders-summit/"><img class="ubermenu-image ubermenu-image-size-ubermenu-image" src="https://www.usau.usmission.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/272/2015/12/default-blog-seal-175x105.png" srcset="https://www.usau.usmission.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/272/2015/12/default-blog-seal-175x105.png 175w, https://www.usau.usmission.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/272/2015/12/default-blog-seal-350x210.png 350w, https://www.usau.usmission.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/272/2015/12/default-blog-seal.png 750w, https://www.usau.usmission.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/272/2015/12/default-blog-seal-200x120.png 200w" sizes="(max-width: 175px) 100vw, 175px" width="175" height="105" alt="Great Seal of the United States" /><span class="ubermenu-target-title ubermenu-target-text">FACT SHEET: Biden-⁠Harris Administration Delivers on Major Trade and Investment Deals Following the 2022 U.S.-Africa Leaders Summit</span></a></li><li id="menu-item-16417-post-17496" class="ubermenu-item ubermenu-item-type-custom ubermenu-item-object-ubermenu-custom ubermenu-dynamic-post ubermenu-item-16417 ubermenu-item-16417-post-17496 ubermenu-item-auto ubermenu-item-header ubermenu-item-level-3 ubermenu-column ubermenu-column-1-4" ><a class="ubermenu-target ubermenu-target-with-image ubermenu-item-layout-image_above ubermenu-content-align-left" href="https://www.usau.usmission.gov/the-department-of-states-bureau-of-population-refugees-and-migration-announces-new-approach-to-address-the-impacts-of-climate-change-on-migration-an/"><img class="ubermenu-image ubermenu-image-size-ubermenu-image" src="https://www.usau.usmission.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/272/2015/12/default-blog-seal-175x105.png" srcset="https://www.usau.usmission.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/272/2015/12/default-blog-seal-175x105.png 175w, https://www.usau.usmission.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/272/2015/12/default-blog-seal-350x210.png 350w, https://www.usau.usmission.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/272/2015/12/default-blog-seal.png 750w, https://www.usau.usmission.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/272/2015/12/default-blog-seal-200x120.png 200w" sizes="(max-width: 175px) 100vw, 175px" width="175" height="105" alt="Great Seal of the United States" /><span class="ubermenu-target-title ubermenu-target-text">The Department of State’s Bureau of Population, Refugees and Migration Announces New Approach to Address the Impacts of Climate Change on Migration an</span></a></li><li id="menu-item-16417-post-17340" class="ubermenu-item ubermenu-item-type-custom ubermenu-item-object-ubermenu-custom ubermenu-dynamic-post ubermenu-item-16417 ubermenu-item-16417-post-17340 ubermenu-item-auto ubermenu-item-header ubermenu-item-level-3 ubermenu-column ubermenu-column-1-4" ><a class="ubermenu-target ubermenu-target-with-image ubermenu-item-layout-image_above ubermenu-content-align-left" href="https://www.usau.usmission.gov/fact-sheet-vice-president-harris-announces-over-7-billion-to-promote-climate-resilience-adaptation-and-mitigation-across-africa/"><img class="ubermenu-image ubermenu-image-size-ubermenu-image" src="https://www.usau.usmission.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/272/2015/12/default-blog-seal-175x105.png" srcset="https://www.usau.usmission.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/272/2015/12/default-blog-seal-175x105.png 175w, 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href="https://www.usau.usmission.gov/remarks-by-ambassador-stephanie-s-sullivan-at-the-2024-united-states-marine-corps-ball-hyatt-regency-hotel-addis-ababa-november-9-2024/" class="darken suggest-link"><img width="750" height="450" src="https://www.usau.usmission.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/272/Ambassador-Sullivan-at-the-2024-Marine-Ball-1-750x450.jpg" class="img-responsive wp-post-image" alt="Ambassador Sullivan at the 2024 Marine Ball" decoding="async" fetchpriority="high" srcset="https://www.usau.usmission.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/272/Ambassador-Sullivan-at-the-2024-Marine-Ball-1-750x450.jpg 750w, https://www.usau.usmission.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/272/Ambassador-Sullivan-at-the-2024-Marine-Ball-1-1140x684.jpg 1140w, https://www.usau.usmission.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/272/Ambassador-Sullivan-at-the-2024-Marine-Ball-1-175x105.jpg 175w" sizes="(max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px" title="Ambassador Sullivan at the 2024 Marine Ball" /></a> </div> <h2 class="entry-title"><a href="https://www.usau.usmission.gov/remarks-by-ambassador-stephanie-s-sullivan-at-the-2024-united-states-marine-corps-ball-hyatt-regency-hotel-addis-ababa-november-9-2024/">Remarks by Ambassador Stephanie S. Sullivan at the 2024 United States, Marine Corps Ball, Hyatt Regency Hotel, Addis Ababa, November 9, 2024</a></h2> </header> <div class="entry-summary"> <p>As delivered. State Minister for Foreign Affairs of Ethiopia Bertukan; State Minister for Finance of Ethiopia Simireta; Ambassador and Dr. Massinga; Other members of the diplomatic corps; Other distinguished invited guests from the Government of Ethiopia and all sectors; Guest Speaker, Colonel David Moore; U.S. Embassy Defense Attaché, Colonel Joseph Guido (GWEE-doh); U.S. Embassy Marine …</p> <a href="https://www.usau.usmission.gov/remarks-by-ambassador-stephanie-s-sullivan-at-the-2024-united-states-marine-corps-ball-hyatt-regency-hotel-addis-ababa-november-9-2024/" aria-label="Read More Remarks by Ambassador Stephanie S. Sullivan at the 2024 United States, Marine Corps Ball, Hyatt Regency Hotel, Addis Ababa, November 9, 2024" title="Remarks by Ambassador Stephanie S. Sullivan at the 2024 United States, Marine Corps Ball, Hyatt Regency Hotel, Addis Ababa, November 9, 2024">Read More»</a> </div> <p class="byline author vcard bottom-topics">By <a href="https://www.usau.usmission.gov/author/usmissiontheafricanunion/" rel="author" class="fn">U.S. Mission to The African Union</a> | 12 November, 2024 | Topics: <a href="https://www.usau.usmission.gov/category/regions/africa/" title="Africa">Africa</a>, <a href="https://www.usau.usmission.gov/category/ambassador/" title="Ambassador">Ambassador</a>, <a href="https://www.usau.usmission.gov/category/events/" title="Events">Events</a>, <a href="https://www.usau.usmission.gov/category/news/" title="News">News</a>, <a href="https://www.usau.usmission.gov/category/press-releases/" title="Press Releases">Press Releases</a>, <a href="https://www.usau.usmission.gov/category/public-affairs/" title="Public Affairs">Public Affairs</a>, <a href="https://www.usau.usmission.gov/category/speeches/" title="Speeches">Speeches</a>, <a href="https://www.usau.usmission.gov/category/u-s-mission-to-the-african-union/" title="U.S. Mission to The African Union">U.S. Mission to The African Union</a></p> </article> <article class="post-17840 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-africa category-ambassador category-culture category-events category-news category-press-releases category-public-affairs category-speeches"> <header> <div class="mo-featured-image"> <a href="https://www.usau.usmission.gov/remarks-by-ambassador-s-sullivan-at-the-closing-ceremony-of-africa-celebrates-november-8-2024-mandela-hall-african-union/" class="darken suggest-link"><img width="750" height="450" src="https://www.usau.usmission.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/272/Ambo-Pic-2-750x450.jpeg" class="img-responsive wp-post-image" alt="" decoding="async" srcset="https://www.usau.usmission.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/272/Ambo-Pic-2-750x450.jpeg 750w, https://www.usau.usmission.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/272/Ambo-Pic-2-175x105.jpeg 175w" sizes="(max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px" title="Ambassador Sullivan at Africa Celebrates" /></a> </div> <h2 class="entry-title"><a href="https://www.usau.usmission.gov/remarks-by-ambassador-s-sullivan-at-the-closing-ceremony-of-africa-celebrates-november-8-2024-mandela-hall-african-union/">Remarks by Ambassador S. Sullivan at the Closing Ceremony of “Africa Celebrates”, November 8, 2024, Mandela Hall, African Union</a></h2> </header> <div class="entry-summary"> <p>Excellencies, Your Royal Majesties, Traditional Leaders, Honored Guests, Sisters, Brothers, and Youth: Good morning, and thank you for joining us at the iconic Mandela Hall for the closing of Africa Celebrates. It’s an honor to be here with you, not just to witness this extraordinary event, but to share in the celebration of Africa’s unity, diversity, …</p> <a href="https://www.usau.usmission.gov/remarks-by-ambassador-s-sullivan-at-the-closing-ceremony-of-africa-celebrates-november-8-2024-mandela-hall-african-union/" aria-label="Read More Remarks by Ambassador S. Sullivan at the Closing Ceremony of “Africa Celebrates”, November 8, 2024, Mandela Hall, African Union" title="Remarks by Ambassador S. Sullivan at the Closing Ceremony of “Africa Celebrates”, November 8, 2024, Mandela Hall, African Union">Read More»</a> </div> <p class="byline author vcard bottom-topics">By <a href="https://www.usau.usmission.gov/author/usmissiontheafricanunion/" rel="author" class="fn">U.S. Mission to The African Union</a> | 8 November, 2024 | Topics: <a href="https://www.usau.usmission.gov/category/regions/africa/" title="Africa">Africa</a>, <a href="https://www.usau.usmission.gov/category/ambassador/" title="Ambassador">Ambassador</a>, <a href="https://www.usau.usmission.gov/category/culture/" title="Culture">Culture</a>, <a href="https://www.usau.usmission.gov/category/events/" title="Events">Events</a>, <a href="https://www.usau.usmission.gov/category/news/" title="News">News</a>, <a href="https://www.usau.usmission.gov/category/press-releases/" title="Press Releases">Press Releases</a>, <a href="https://www.usau.usmission.gov/category/public-affairs/" title="Public Affairs">Public Affairs</a>, <a href="https://www.usau.usmission.gov/category/speeches/" title="Speeches">Speeches</a></p> </article> <article class="post-17808 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-africa category-embassy category-events category-news category-press-releases category-public-affairs category-speeches category-u-s-mission-to-the-african-union"> <header> <div class="mo-featured-image"> <a href="https://www.usau.usmission.gov/remarks-by-u-s-ambassador-to-the-african-union-stephanie-sullivan-welcome-reception-october-30-2024/" class="darken suggest-link"><img width="750" height="450" src="https://www.usau.usmission.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/272/Ambassador-Stephanie-Sullivan-Welcome-reception--750x450.jpg" class="img-responsive wp-post-image" alt="Ambassador Stephanie Sullivan" decoding="async" srcset="https://www.usau.usmission.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/272/Ambassador-Stephanie-Sullivan-Welcome-reception--750x450.jpg 750w, https://www.usau.usmission.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/272/Ambassador-Stephanie-Sullivan-Welcome-reception--1140x684.jpg 1140w, https://www.usau.usmission.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/272/Ambassador-Stephanie-Sullivan-Welcome-reception--175x105.jpg 175w" sizes="(max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px" title="Ambassador Stephanie Sullivan Welcome reception" /></a> </div> <h2 class="entry-title"><a href="https://www.usau.usmission.gov/remarks-by-u-s-ambassador-to-the-african-union-stephanie-sullivan-welcome-reception-october-30-2024/">Remarks by U.S. Ambassador to the African Union, Stephanie Sullivan Welcome reception – October 30, 2024</a></h2> </header> <div class="entry-summary"> <p>Your Excellencies, His Excellency the Director General of the African Union Commission, Amb. Fathallah Sijilmassi; Chair of the Permanent Representatives Committee, Her Excellency Khadijetou Mbareck Fall; Dean of the Diplomatic Corps: His Excellency Assoumani Youssouf Mondoha of Comoros; Peace and Security Council Chair for of the Month of October: His Excellency Mohamed Omar Gad; Representative …</p> <a href="https://www.usau.usmission.gov/remarks-by-u-s-ambassador-to-the-african-union-stephanie-sullivan-welcome-reception-october-30-2024/" aria-label="Read More Remarks by U.S. Ambassador to the African Union, Stephanie Sullivan Welcome reception – October 30, 2024" title="Remarks by U.S. Ambassador to the African Union, Stephanie Sullivan Welcome reception – October 30, 2024">Read More»</a> </div> <p class="byline author vcard bottom-topics">By <a href="https://www.usau.usmission.gov/author/usmissiontheafricanunion/" rel="author" class="fn">U.S. Mission to The African Union</a> | 31 October, 2024 | Topics: <a href="https://www.usau.usmission.gov/category/regions/africa/" title="Africa">Africa</a>, <a href="https://www.usau.usmission.gov/category/embassy/" title="Embassy">Embassy</a>, <a href="https://www.usau.usmission.gov/category/events/" title="Events">Events</a>, <a href="https://www.usau.usmission.gov/category/news/" title="News">News</a>, <a href="https://www.usau.usmission.gov/category/press-releases/" title="Press Releases">Press Releases</a>, <a href="https://www.usau.usmission.gov/category/public-affairs/" title="Public Affairs">Public Affairs</a>, <a href="https://www.usau.usmission.gov/category/speeches/" title="Speeches">Speeches</a>, <a href="https://www.usau.usmission.gov/category/u-s-mission-to-the-african-union/" title="U.S. Mission to The African Union">U.S. Mission to The African Union</a></p> </article> <article class="post-17826 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-africa category-ambassador category-education category-events category-news category-press-releases category-public-affairs category-speeches"> <header> <div class="mo-featured-image"> <a href="https://www.usau.usmission.gov/remarks-by-ambassador-sullivan-humphrey-alumni-global-policy-dialogue-skylight-hotel-addis-ababa-ethiopia-august-23/" class="darken suggest-link"><img width="750" height="450" src="https://www.usau.usmission.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/272/HHH-Global-Policy-Dialogue-750x450.jpg" class="img-responsive wp-post-image" alt="Ambassador Sullivan at the Humphrey Alumni Global Policy Dialogue, August 23,2024" decoding="async" loading="lazy" srcset="https://www.usau.usmission.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/272/HHH-Global-Policy-Dialogue-750x450.jpg 750w, https://www.usau.usmission.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/272/HHH-Global-Policy-Dialogue-1140x684.jpg 1140w, https://www.usau.usmission.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/272/HHH-Global-Policy-Dialogue-175x105.jpg 175w" sizes="(max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px" title="HHH Global Policy Dialogue" /></a> </div> <h2 class="entry-title"><a href="https://www.usau.usmission.gov/remarks-by-ambassador-sullivan-humphrey-alumni-global-policy-dialogue-skylight-hotel-addis-ababa-ethiopia-august-23/">Remarks by Ambassador Sullivan Humphrey Alumni Global Policy Dialogue Skylight Hotel Addis Ababa, Ethiopia August 23</a></h2> </header> <div class="entry-summary"> <p>As delivered. Good morning, everybody! Welcome! Bienvenu! Akwaba! Karibu! I arrived just two weeks ago as the U.S. Ambassador to the African Union. This is my first speech in this new role. I’m delighted to be here with all of you today. What an impressive group! When I look around this room, I see an extraordinary …</p> <a href="https://www.usau.usmission.gov/remarks-by-ambassador-sullivan-humphrey-alumni-global-policy-dialogue-skylight-hotel-addis-ababa-ethiopia-august-23/" aria-label="Read More Remarks by Ambassador Sullivan Humphrey Alumni Global Policy Dialogue Skylight Hotel Addis Ababa, Ethiopia August 23" title="Remarks by Ambassador Sullivan Humphrey Alumni Global Policy Dialogue Skylight Hotel Addis Ababa, Ethiopia August 23">Read More»</a> </div> <p class="byline author vcard bottom-topics">By <a href="https://www.usau.usmission.gov/author/usmissiontheafricanunion/" rel="author" class="fn">U.S. Mission to The African Union</a> | 25 August, 2024 | Topics: <a href="https://www.usau.usmission.gov/category/regions/africa/" title="Africa">Africa</a>, <a href="https://www.usau.usmission.gov/category/ambassador/" title="Ambassador">Ambassador</a>, <a href="https://www.usau.usmission.gov/category/education/" title="Education">Education</a>, <a href="https://www.usau.usmission.gov/category/events/" title="Events">Events</a>, <a href="https://www.usau.usmission.gov/category/news/" title="News">News</a>, <a href="https://www.usau.usmission.gov/category/press-releases/" title="Press Releases">Press Releases</a>, <a href="https://www.usau.usmission.gov/category/public-affairs/" title="Public Affairs">Public Affairs</a>, <a href="https://www.usau.usmission.gov/category/speeches/" title="Speeches">Speeches</a></p> </article> <article class="post-17645 post type-post status-publish format-standard hentry category-africa category-events category-press-releases category-us-and-usau category-u-s-mission-to-the-african-union"> <header> <div class="mo-featured-image"> <a href="https://www.usau.usmission.gov/cote-divoire-national-day/" class="darken suggest-link"><img src="/wp-content/themes/cms3/assets/images/default-blog-seal.png" class="img-responsive wp-post-image" alt="Great Seal of the United States" title="Great Seal of the United States"></a> </div> <h2 class="entry-title"><a href="https://www.usau.usmission.gov/cote-divoire-national-day/">Côte d’Ivoire National Day</a></h2> </header> <div class="entry-summary"> <p>  <a href="https://www.state.gov/cote-divoire-national-day-2/">Côte d’Ivoire National Day</a> On behalf of the United States of America, I congratulate Côte d’Ivoire on 63 years of independence. The United States and Côte d’Ivoire share a special friendship grounded in our shared values. This partnership is brought to life by the collaboration of our two governments, our businesses, civil society and, most importantly, our people. …</p> <a href="https://www.usau.usmission.gov/cote-divoire-national-day/" aria-label="Read More Côte d’Ivoire National Day" title="Côte d’Ivoire National Day">Read More»</a> </div> <p class="byline author vcard bottom-topics">By <a href="https://www.usau.usmission.gov/author/usmissiontheafricanunion/" rel="author" class="fn">U.S. Mission to The African Union</a> | 7 August, 2023 | Topics: <a href="https://www.usau.usmission.gov/category/regions/africa/" title="Africa">Africa</a>, <a href="https://www.usau.usmission.gov/category/events/" title="Events">Events</a>, <a href="https://www.usau.usmission.gov/category/press-releases/" title="Press Releases">Press Releases</a>, <a href="https://www.usau.usmission.gov/category/us-and-usau/" title="U.S. & The African Union">U.S. & The African Union</a>, <a href="https://www.usau.usmission.gov/category/u-s-mission-to-the-african-union/" title="U.S. Mission to The African Union">U.S. Mission to The African Union</a></p> </article> <article class="post-17636 post type-post status-publish format-standard hentry category-africa category-events category-news category-press-releases category-us-and-usau category-u-s-mission-to-the-african-union"> <header> <div class="mo-featured-image"> <a href="https://www.usau.usmission.gov/secretary-blinkens-call-with-nigerien-president-bazoum-2/" class="darken suggest-link"><img src="/wp-content/themes/cms3/assets/images/default-blog-seal.png" class="img-responsive wp-post-image" alt="Great Seal of the United States" title="Great Seal of the United States"></a> </div> <h2 class="entry-title"><a href="https://www.usau.usmission.gov/secretary-blinkens-call-with-nigerien-president-bazoum-2/">Secretary Blinken’s Call with Nigerien President Bazoum</a></h2> </header> <div class="entry-summary"> <p>  <a href="https://www.state.gov/secretary-blinkens-call-with-nigerien-president-bazoum-2/">Secretary Blinken’s Call with Nigerien President Bazoum</a> READOUT AUGUST 2, 2023 The following is attributable to Spokesperson Matthew Miller: Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken spoke today with Nigerien President Mohamed Bazoum. The Secretary continued his engagement with President Bazoum to discuss developments in Niger. The United States remains committed to the restoration of the democratically-elected government, consistent with the position …</p> <a href="https://www.usau.usmission.gov/secretary-blinkens-call-with-nigerien-president-bazoum-2/" aria-label="Read More Secretary Blinken’s Call with Nigerien President Bazoum" title="Secretary Blinken’s Call with Nigerien President Bazoum">Read More»</a> </div> <p class="byline author vcard bottom-topics">By <a href="https://www.usau.usmission.gov/author/usmissiontheafricanunion/" rel="author" class="fn">U.S. Mission to The African Union</a> | 2 August, 2023 | Topics: <a href="https://www.usau.usmission.gov/category/regions/africa/" title="Africa">Africa</a>, <a href="https://www.usau.usmission.gov/category/events/" title="Events">Events</a>, <a href="https://www.usau.usmission.gov/category/news/" title="News">News</a>, <a href="https://www.usau.usmission.gov/category/press-releases/" title="Press Releases">Press Releases</a>, <a href="https://www.usau.usmission.gov/category/us-and-usau/" title="U.S. & The African Union">U.S. & The African Union</a>, <a href="https://www.usau.usmission.gov/category/u-s-mission-to-the-african-union/" title="U.S. Mission to The African Union">U.S. Mission to The African Union</a></p> </article> <article class="post-17574 post type-post status-publish format-standard hentry category-africa category-events category-news category-political-affairs category-press-releases category-public-affairs category-us-and-usau category-u-s-mission-to-the-african-union"> <header> <div class="mo-featured-image"> <a href="https://www.usau.usmission.gov/russias-suspension-of-participation-in-the-black-sea-grain-initiative/" class="darken suggest-link"><img src="/wp-content/themes/cms3/assets/images/default-blog-seal.png" class="img-responsive wp-post-image" alt="Great Seal of the United States" title="Great Seal of the United States"></a> </div> <h2 class="entry-title"><a href="https://www.usau.usmission.gov/russias-suspension-of-participation-in-the-black-sea-grain-initiative/">Russia’s Suspension of Participation in the Black Sea Grain Initiative</a></h2> </header> <div class="entry-summary"> <p><a href="https://www.state.gov/russias-suspension-of-participation-in-the-black-sea-grain-initiative/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Russia’s Suspension of Participation in the Black Sea Grain Initiative</a> PRESS STATEMENT <a href="https://www.state.gov/biographies/antony-j-blinken/">ANTONY J. BLINKEN, SECRETARY OF STATE</a> JULY 17, 2023 The United States deeply regrets Russia’s decision to suspend participation in the Black Sea Grain Initiative. The Russian government’s continued weaponization of food harms millions of vulnerable people around the world. Since August 2022, the Black Sea Grain Initiative has shipped over 32 million metric tons of Ukrainian grain and …</p> <a href="https://www.usau.usmission.gov/russias-suspension-of-participation-in-the-black-sea-grain-initiative/" aria-label="Read More Russia’s Suspension of Participation in the Black Sea Grain Initiative" title="Russia’s Suspension of Participation in the Black Sea Grain Initiative">Read More»</a> </div> <p class="byline author vcard bottom-topics">By <a href="https://www.usau.usmission.gov/author/usmissiontheafricanunion/" rel="author" class="fn">U.S. Mission to The African Union</a> | 17 July, 2023 | Topics: <a href="https://www.usau.usmission.gov/category/regions/africa/" title="Africa">Africa</a>, <a href="https://www.usau.usmission.gov/category/events/" title="Events">Events</a>, <a href="https://www.usau.usmission.gov/category/news/" title="News">News</a>, <a href="https://www.usau.usmission.gov/category/political-affairs/" title="Political Affairs">Political Affairs</a>, <a href="https://www.usau.usmission.gov/category/press-releases/" title="Press Releases">Press Releases</a>, <a href="https://www.usau.usmission.gov/category/public-affairs/" title="Public Affairs">Public Affairs</a>, <a href="https://www.usau.usmission.gov/category/us-and-usau/" title="U.S. & The African Union">U.S. & The African Union</a>, <a href="https://www.usau.usmission.gov/category/u-s-mission-to-the-african-union/" title="U.S. Mission to The African Union">U.S. Mission to The African Union</a></p> </article> <article class="post-17466 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-africa category-art-and-culture category-culture category-events category-news category-press-releases category-public-affairs category-us-and-usau category-u-s-mission-to-the-african-union"> <header> <div class="mo-featured-image"> <a href="https://www.usau.usmission.gov/first-african-american-art-exhibited-at-au-for-africa-day/" class="darken suggest-link"><img width="750" height="450" src="https://www.usau.usmission.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/272/Joneses-visit_16_cropped-750x450.jpg" class="img-responsive wp-post-image" alt="Jerome W. 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