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U.S. official visits Cairo to discuss extremism and human rights

Sarah Sewall, the U.S. Under Secretary of State for Civilian Security, Democracy, and Human Rights, has commenced her first visit to Cairo.


Robert P. Jackson begins tenure as U.S. ambassador to Ghana

The new U.S. Ambassador to Ghana, Robert P. Jackson, has officially presented his credentials to President John Mahama, marking the commencement of his duties in Accra.


U.S. envoy discusses women's issues with leaders in Cairo

Catherine Russell, the U.S. Ambassador-at-Large for Global Women’s Issues, is currently in Cairo to engage with Egyptian women leaders across various sectors including business, government, and civil society.


North Dakota delegation explores trade opportunities in Egypt's agriculture sector

A trade delegation from North Dakota is in Cairo for two days of meetings with potential business partners and government officials.


USAID donates vehicles to improve service delivery in Northern Ghana

The U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) has donated 12 Nissan pickup vehicles to the Northern Regional Coordinating Council (NRCC) in Tamale, Ghana.


Two Guantanamo detainees transferred to Ghana as part of closure efforts

The U.S. Department of Defense has confirmed the transfer of two detainees from Guantanamo Bay to Ghana.


U.S. and Egypt launch $57 million higher education partnership

Egypt and the United States have launched a significant initiative to enhance higher education through a five-year partnership program.


Egypt-U.S. discuss disrupting ISIL's financial networks

Meeting with senior officials in Cairo, Assistant Secretary of the Treasury Daniel Glaser discussed advancing Egyptian and U.S. collaboration to disrupt ISIL’s financial networks and its sources of funding.


Robert P. Jackson sworn in as new U.S. ambassador to Ghana

Robert Porter Jackson was officially sworn in as the new U.S. Ambassador to Ghana, with the ceremony taking place in Washington, D.C. Assistant Secretary of State for African Affairs Linda Thomas-Greenfield administered the oath.


US Embassy denounces Al Arish terrorist attack targeting election officials

The United States Embassy in Cairo has issued a statement condemning the terrorist attack that occurred on November 24 in Al Arish.


U.S. envoy discusses religious tolerance during Egypt visit

Ambassador David Saperstein, the U.S. Ambassador-at-Large for International Religious Freedom, is currently in Egypt to engage with government officials and leaders from religious and civil society sectors.


U.S., Ghana sign agreements to boost poultry sector through food for progress program

Deputy Agriculture Secretary Krysta Harden and Ghanaian Minister of Food and Agriculture Fifi Kwetey are set to announce two Food for Progress agreements aimed at bolstering agricultural development and trade in Ghana's poultry sector.


U.S.-backed events promote entrepreneurship during Global Entrepreneurship Week in Cairo

U.S. Ambassador Stephen Beecroft marked the beginning of Global Entrepreneurship Week (GEW) by celebrating the accomplishments of Egyptian entrepreneurs at an event held at the American Corner in Maadi Public Library, Cairo.


U.S., Egypt discuss military cooperation during Secretary Mabus's visit

During a visit to Egypt, U.S. Secretary of the Navy Ray Mabus met with Egyptian Minister of Defense Lt.


US delivers F-16 fighter jets to Egypt's armed forces

On October 29, a ceremony was held at the Cairo West Air Force Base to mark the delivery of four F-16 "Fighting Falcon" fighter jets from the United States to the Egyptian Air Force.


U.S. invests $45M in Egyptian entrepreneurship and employment programs

The U.S. Embassy has announced a $45 million investment in two new initiatives aimed at boosting small businesses and enhancing job competitiveness among students in Egypt.


US official emphasizes global cooperation at African center launch

Daniel Fennell, Counselor at the U.S. Embassy, delivered remarks at the opening of the Africa Center for Security and Counter-Terrorism Ghana (ACSC).


U.S. and Egypt collaborate on new open air museum in Karanis

At a recent event at the Ministry of Antiquities, Ambassador Stephen Beecroft and Minister Mamdouh Eldamaty announced the opening of the Kiman Faris Open Air Museum in Karanis.


US-Ghana partnership aims to combat child trafficking with $5M support

The U.S. Embassy in Accra, along with the U.S. government's Office to Monitor and Combat Trafficking in Persons, has allocated $5 million to two organizations for initiatives under the U.S.-Ghana Child Protection Compact (CPC) Partnership.


Egypt-US resume co-production of M1A1 Abrams tanks

Egypt and the United States have resumed the co-production of M1A1 Abrams tanks, marking a significant step in their defense collaboration.