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ubermenu-item-type-custom ubermenu-item-object-ubermenu-custom ubermenu-item-1849 ubermenu-item-auto ubermenu-item-normal ubermenu-item-level-2 ubermenu-column ubermenu-column-auto" ><div class="ubermenu-content-block ubermenu-custom-content ubermenu-custom-content-padded"><div class="addresspad"> <p>Entoto Street</p> <p>P.O. 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-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><!-- begin Tabs: [Tabs] 6999 --><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><!-- begin Dynamic Posts: [Dynamic Posts] ID[7001] count[4] --><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><!-- end Dynamic Posts: [Dynamic Posts] ID[7001] --></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><!-- begin Dynamic Posts: [Dynamic Posts] ID[16410] count[4] --><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><!-- end Dynamic Posts: [Dynamic Posts] ID[16410] --></ul></li><li id="menu-item-16403" class="ubermenu-tab ubermenu-item ubermenu-item-type-taxonomy ubermenu-item-object-category 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><!-- begin Dynamic Posts: [Dynamic Posts] ID[16411] count[4] --><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><!-- end Dynamic Posts: [Dynamic Posts] ID[16411] --></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><!-- begin Dynamic Posts: [Dynamic Posts] ID[16412] count[4] --><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><!-- end Dynamic Posts: [Dynamic Posts] ID[16412] --></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><!-- begin Dynamic Posts: [Dynamic Posts] ID[16413] count[0] --><li class="ubermenu-item"></li><!-- end Dynamic Posts: [Dynamic Posts] ID[16413] --></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><!-- begin Dynamic Posts: [Dynamic Posts] ID[16414] count[1] --><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><!-- end Dynamic Posts: [Dynamic Posts] ID[16414] --></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><!-- begin Dynamic Posts: [Dynamic Posts] ID[16415] count[1] --><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><!-- end Dynamic Posts: [Dynamic Posts] ID[16415] --></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><!-- begin Dynamic Posts: [Dynamic Posts] ID[16416] count[2] --><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><!-- end Dynamic Posts: [Dynamic Posts] ID[16416] --></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><!-- begin Dynamic Posts: [Dynamic Posts] ID[16417] count[3] --><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, 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: Vice President 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State Minister for Foreign Affairs of Ethiopia Bertukan; State Minister for Finance of Ethiopia Simireta; Ambassador and Dr. Massinga; Other members of the…</p></div></article><article class="post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry"><div class="blogrollbox" ><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"><img src="https://www.usau.usmission.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/272/Ambo-Pic-2-750x450.jpeg" class="img-responsive wp-post-image" alt="" 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. 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Good morning, everybody! Welcome! Bienvenu! Akwaba! Karibu! I arrived just two weeks ago as the U.S. Ambassador to the African Union. 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rel="category tag">Economic Affairs</a>, <a href="https://www.usau.usmission.gov/category/embassy/" rel="category tag">Embassy</a>, <a href="https://www.usau.usmission.gov/category/environment/" rel="category tag">Environment</a>, <a href="https://www.usau.usmission.gov/category/news/" rel="category tag">News</a>, <a href="https://www.usau.usmission.gov/category/press-releases/" rel="category tag">Press Releases</a>, <a href="https://www.usau.usmission.gov/category/public-affairs/" rel="category tag">Public Affairs</a>, <a href="https://www.usau.usmission.gov/category/u-s-mission-to-the-african-union/" rel="category tag">U.S. Mission to The African Union</a></p><div class="entry-summary"><p>U.S Department of Agriculture (USDA) partners with Iowa State University’s Seed Science Center and launches a Workshop on Seed Systems Development in East and West…</p></div></article><article class="post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry"><div class="blogrollbox" 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