News from 2015
U.S. and Egypt launch $57 million higher education partnership
By Globe Banner | Dec 15, 2015
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
By Globe Banner | Dec 13, 2015
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
By Globe Banner | Nov 30, 2015
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
By Globe Banner | Nov 25, 2015
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
By Globe Banner | Nov 18, 2015
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
By Globe Banner | Nov 17, 2015
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
By Globe Banner | Nov 15, 2015
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
By Globe Banner | Nov 9, 2015
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
By Globe Banner | Oct 29, 2015
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
By Globe Banner | Oct 29, 2015
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
By Globe Banner | Oct 28, 2015
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
By Globe Banner | Oct 27, 2015
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
By Globe Banner | Oct 27, 2015
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
By Globe Banner | Oct 25, 2015
Egypt and the United States have resumed the co-production of M1A1 Abrams tanks, marking a significant step in their defense collaboration.
Andrew Karas assumes role as USAID mission director to Ghana
By Globe Banner | Oct 23, 2015
Andrew Karas has been appointed as the U.S. Agency for International Development’s (USAID) Mission Director for Ghana.
U.S. Embassy invites young Ghanaians to apply for leadership fellowship
By Globe Banner | Oct 22, 2015
The U.S. Embassy in Accra is inviting young Ghanaians between the ages of 25 and 35 to apply for the Mandela Washington Fellowship.
Egyptians partner with US Embassy for breast cancer awareness conference
By Globe Banner | Oct 15, 2015
Young Egyptian recipients of the "Leadership for Education and Development" (LEAD) scholarship, in collaboration with the U.S. Embassy, organized a conference in Cairo to address breast cancer awareness.
USAID supports Rotary Family Health Days initiative in Ghana
By Globe Banner | Oct 6, 2015
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US-Egypt partnership launches new wastewater treatment facilities in Assiut
By Globe Banner | Oct 4, 2015
The United States and Egypt have inaugurated three new wastewater treatment systems in the Abou Teeg District of Assiut.
U.S.-Egypt workshop in Hurghada tackles food security and hazardous material concerns
By Globe Banner | Oct 1, 2015
The U.S. Embassy, in collaboration with Egyptian agricultural and biological experts, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control, and the U.S. Department of Justice, hosted a workshop in Hurghada focusing on "Laboratory Management of Biological Risk."