News from November 2015
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.