U.S. Government News

Partnership Seeks to Strengthen Ethiopian Public Health System

Tue, 15 Jul 2008 07:33:35 PST

The program will also address a lack of family planning services in Ethiopia-apparent from the U.S.-based Demographic and Health Survey, which is widely considered the gold standard for health data in Ethiopia and many countries around the world.

USAID Provides Education Services to 1,800 Schools in Ethiopia

Fri, 14 Mar 2008 07:06:37 PST

Addis Ababa (U.S. Embassy) – The American people, through the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) and Community-School Partnership Program, have awarded a $10 million contract to the non-governmental organization, Save the Children (USA). The three-year program will provide support to 1,800 schools in predominately pastoralist communities and remote areas in eight regions of Ethiopia.

Over $76 Million in Counterfeit Cisco Hardware and Labels Seized

Thu, 28 Feb 2008 21:51:13 PST

This ongoing initiative has resulted in more than 400 seizures of counterfeit Cisco network hardware and labels with an estimated retail value of more than $76 million. It is being led by ICE, CBP and the FBI working in conjunction with the Criminal Division's Computer Crime & Intellectual Property Section, U.S. Attorney's Offices across the country, and the RCMP.

Governor Schwarzenegger Meets With Mexico President Felipe Calderon, Builds On Strong Partnership Between California And Mexico

Wed, 13 Feb 2008 21:25:36 PST

Today, Governor Schwarzenegger met with Mexico President Felipe Calderón at the State Capitol in Sacramento to further strengthen California's cross-border partnership and collaboration with Mexico. In this meeting, the Governor will discuss the many shared challenges California and Mexico face, including ensuring the safety of our citizens, protecting the environment and keeping our economies strong.

Building Islam in Detroit - Photo Exhibition Provides View of Muslim Life in America

Fri, 08 Feb 2008 08:10:55 PST

Addis Ababa (U.S. Embassy) -- As part its African-American History Month Program, the United States Embassy today in Harar opened the photography exhibition “Building Islam in Detroit.” Harari State President His Excellency Murad Abdulhadi and visiting United States speaker Reverend Dr. Elbert Ransom presided over the opening ceremony at the Amir Abdullahi Hall. The exhibition is open to the public and will be on display in Harar until February 9. The exhibition will open at the Dire Dawa Public Library on February 10, in Addis Ababa on February 25 and in Jimma on March 17.

Peace Corps Officially Reopens in Ethiopia

Fri, 14 Dec 2007 10:50:17 PST

ADDIS ABABA, ETHIOPIA, Dec. 13, 2007 – Director Ron Tschetter swore-in 42 Peace Corps Volunteers today, marking the return of Peace Corps Ethiopia. All 42 Volunteers will focus on the prevention, care, and treatment of HIV/AIDS in the East African country

U.S. Ambassador Yamamoto Advises Ethiopian Students to Study in America

Fri, 30 Nov 2007 08:01:17 PST

In a Study in America fair held at St. Joseph’s School in Addis Ababa, U.S. Ambassador Donald Yamamoto urged students to consider getting their university education in America after completing secondary school. Ethiopia needs the skills that U.S.-educated young men and women bring back to their homeland after studying abroad, Amb. Yamamoto noted, and many highly-qualified youth are able to secure scholarships and financial aid if they plan ahead and apply early. The Ambassador spoke to over 500 students from 25 schools throughout the capital city in the half-day event.

U.S. Embassy Donates Books to Ethiopian Educational Institutions and Libraries

Mon, 19 Nov 2007 06:49:28 PST

United States Ambassador to Ethiopia, Donald Yamamoto, today presented over 30,000 American textbooks to universities, libraries, and other educational institutions and libraries throughout Ethiopia. Donated by the Brother’s Brother Foundation (BBF) in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, the books are new and are the same books in use in universities and high schools across the United States. The subjects of these textbooks are mainly medicine, information technology, business management, the sciences, art and literature, and English.

USAID Provides Assistance to Lebanon After Forest Fires

Sat, 13 Oct 2007 06:49:45 PST

The American people, through the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), has provided $100,000 to assist populations disrupted by recent forest fires.

USAID Supports Efforts to End Child Marriage in Ethiopia

Sat, 13 Oct 2007 06:46:17 PST

WASHINGTON, D.C. - The American people, through the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), awarded CARE, an international non-governmental organization, more than $1.3 million to implement a three-year program in Ethiopia focused on ending child marriage in the country. The program is specifically designed to educate and encourage change within communities regarding the harmful traditional practices of bride abduction, bride price and early marriage. The Healthy Unions program will be carried out in the Oromiya Region of the country, where 80 percent of the marriages result from bride abduction.

Israel Begins CSI Cargo Security Operations at Port of Ashdod

Tue, 18 Sep 2007 08:45:58 PST

Washington — U.S. Customs and Border Protection announced today that the port of Ashdod in Israel became the 54th operational Container Security Initiative port to target and pre-screen maritime cargo containers destined for U.S. ports.

HIV+ Mothers Support Each Other to Prevent Mother-to-Child Transmission and Ensure Positive Living

Fri, 03 Aug 2007 09:10:10 PST

Addis Ababa, Ethiopia – One hundred thirty-eight mothers living with HIV from the Addis Ababa area became the first to graduate today from the Mothers’ Support Group (MSG) program. The graduating class will be community leaders in the struggle against the pandemic, educating peers on the importance of HIV prevention.

U.S. India Aviation Partnership Summit Opens

Mon, 23 Apr 2007 14:25:05 PST

USTDA is focusing significant attention on India’s aviation sector because we are interested in exploring ways to help our aviation systems grow together in mutually beneficial ways.

2007 Conference of the East African Fine Coffee Association Takes Place in Ethiopia, the Birthplace of Coffee

Fri, 16 Feb 2007 06:45:52 PST

The largest-ever coffee conference in Africa was held this week in Ethiopia with nearly 600 delegates representing 40 countries from around the world.

OPIC Board Approves $60 Million for Hotel Project in Afghanistan

Fri, 19 Jan 2007 17:43:02 PST

WASHINGTON, D.C. � The board of directors of the Overseas Private Investment Corporation (OPIC) approved $60 million in financing for construction of a 209-room, five-star hotel in Afghanistan, a project that will provide accommodation for foreign investors, an important boost to reconstruction efforts in the country, and a gateway for returning Afghan citizens who have spent time outside of their homeland.

President Bush Announces Ethiopia as New Focus Country for President�s Malaria Initiative

Thu, 14 Dec 2006 22:03:02 PST

At the White House Summit on Malaria today, President Bush announced Ethiopia as a new focus country for the President's Malaria Initiative (PMI)�an historic $1.2 billion, five-year initiative to control malaria in 15 of the highest-burden countries in Africa

Fiji: Threat of Military Coup

Thu, 30 Nov 2006 21:07:58 PST

The United States remains deeply concerned about the continued threat from the Commander of the Republic of Fiji Military Forces to unseat Fiji's democratically elected government. Under Secretary of State for Political Affairs Nicholas Burns called Fijian Prime Minister Qarase today to stress the United States' strong opposition to any extralegal attempts to change the government.

California Auto Insurance :New Rate Reductions for California Drivers and Homeowners

Thu, 14 Sep 2006 11:44:00 PST

21st Century files to decrease auto rates by 12% in Los Angeles, saving drivers $219 per year in premiums; Safeco seeks 20% rate cut for homeowners policyholders statewide, saving homeowners an average of $190 per year

United States Affirms Support for Siniora Government as Plans for Lebanon Recovery and Reconstruction Get Under Way

Thu, 31 Aug 2006 06:58:00 PST

Stockholm, Sweden � At a donors conference on Lebanon�s Early Relief, the United States today announced six key projects that will assist the Siniora Government as it works to meet the needs of its people. Led by Ambassador Randall L. Tobias, Director of U.S. Foreign Assistance and USAID Administrator, the U.S. delegation elaborated on the $230 million commitment announced by President Bush last week.

U.S. military Task Force to support flood victims in Ethiopia CJTF-HOA Public Affairs

Fri, 18 Aug 2006 14:04:00 PST

CAMP LEMONIER, Djibouti � A convoy of American Naval Engineers (also known as �Seabees�) traveled from Camp Lemonier, Djibouti to Dire Dawa, Ethiopia today to provide humanitarian relief assistance to the population affected by the recent flooding that has killed hundreds and left thousands without homes.