News from November 2015


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.