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United States and Egypt renew science and technology agreement

The United States and Egypt have renewed their Science and Technology Agreement, originally established in 1995, for another five years.


United States supports peace operations workshop addressing West Africa's security challenges

Good morning, Your Excellences, Major General Akwa, Brigadier General San Clemente, Distinguished Ladies and Gentlemen, All others protocols observed.


US delivers M1A1 Abrams tank turrets to Egypt

The United States has delivered five M1A1 Abrams tank turrets to Cairo East Air Base on July 31, as part of its ongoing security support to Egypt.


Accra Leadership Center opens doors to empower young African leaders

Chargé d’Affaires a.i. Melinda Tabler-Stone addressed the opening ceremony of the Accra Leadership Center, welcoming the first class of participants in the Young African Leaders Initiative (YALI) Regional Leadership Center for West Africa.


John Kerry emphasizes U.S.-Egypt cooperation at strategic dialogue in Cairo

U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry attended the U.S.-Egypt Strategic Dialogue in Cairo, Egypt, on August 2, 2015.


US delivers eight F-16 fighter jets to Egypt amid regional instability

The United States is delivering eight F-16 Block 52 aircraft to Cairo West Air Base on July 30 and 31.


U.S.-Egypt education initiative sends 74 women scholars abroad

Seventy-four young women from Egypt are set to travel to the United States under the U.S.-Egypt Higher Education Initiative (HEI).


U.S. delivers eight F-16 jets to boost Egypt's military strength

The United States is set to deliver eight F-16 Block 52 aircraft to Egypt on July 30 and 31.


Voluntary Principles Initiative gains momentum at multi-stakeholder meeting

Good morning, it’s a pleasure to be here today among this distinguished group of government, corporate and civil society leaders.


U.S. Embassy extends Eid Mubarak greetings to Ghanaian Muslims

The United States Embassy in Accra has extended Eid greetings to the Muslim communities in Ghana.


Obama announces historic nuclear deal with Iran

After two years of negotiations, the United States and its international partners have reached a comprehensive deal with Iran aimed at preventing the country from acquiring nuclear weapons.



U.S. Chief of Naval Operations strengthens ties during visit to Egypt

U.S. Chief of Naval Operations Admiral Jonathan Greenert visited Alexandria from July 11 to 13, reaffirming the United States' commitment to its partnership with Egypt and enhancing regional security.


US Embassy condemns bomb attack near Italian Consulate in Cairo

The US Embassy in Cairo has issued a statement condemning the bomb attack that occurred this morning near the Italian Consulate in downtown Cairo.


Family planning seen as key driver for economic growth in Ghana

Professor John Gyapong chaired a recent event marking the launch of the "Ghana on the Rise" initiative and the Ghana Resources for Awareness of Population Impacts on Development.


U.S. Embassy condemns attack resulting in Prosecutor General's death

Cairo – The U.S. Embassy has expressed strong condemnation of the terrorist attack that led to the death of Prosecutor General Hisham Barakat and left several others injured.


Ambassador Cretz highlights US-Ghana relations during Independence Day celebration

Mr. President, honorable ministers, members of parliament, and distinguished guests gathered to celebrate the United States' Independence Day.


U.S., Ghana sign compact partnership against child trafficking

Ghana's Office of the Presidency recently hosted a significant event where the first Child Protection Compact (CPC) Partnership was signed.


U.S delivers fast missile craft to bolster Egyptian naval capabilities

On June 17, the United States delivered two Fast Missile naval vessels to Egypt at the port of Alexandria.


US partners with Ghana to boost child literacy through new education initiative

The United States Government, through the United States Agency for International Development (USAID), has partnered with the Ghana Ministry of Education (MOE) and the Ghana Education Service (GES) to launch the Partnership for Education: Learning...