News from April 2016


U.S. top military official discusses security with Egypt's President Sisi

The U.S. Embassy in Cairo hosted General Joseph F. Dunford, Jr., the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, during his visit to Egypt for discussions with senior Egyptian officials.


USAID partners with GFD for new disability participation initiative

The United States Agency for International Development (USAID) and the Ghana Federation for Disability Organizations (GFD) have launched the "Expanding Participation for Persons with Disabilities" initiative.


Startup Weekend fosters entrepreneurship among Egyptian youth

Hundreds of Egyptian entrepreneurs participated in a competition this weekend aimed at educating and motivating newcomers to the business sector.


New CENTCOM commander meets with Egyptian leaders

General Joseph L. Votel, the newly appointed Commander of the U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM), held a meeting with Egyptian President Abdel Fattah El Sisi in Cairo.


U.S., Ghana launch Epic Guardian joint readiness exercise

Beginning April 26, 2016, the United States and Ghana will commence Epic Guardian 2016, an eight-day joint readiness exercise.


Africa Logistic Forum highlights US support for addressing security sector challenges

The Africa Logistic Forum commenced in Accra, Ghana, with opening remarks delivered by Ambassador Robert P. Jackson.


U.S. special advisor discusses child removal issues with Egyptian officials

The United States Department of State's Special Advisor for Children's Issues, Ambassador Susan S. Jacobs, visited Cairo to engage with Egyptian officials on matters concerning children wrongfully removed from their homes and taken across...


Paul Ryan visits Egypt for talks on security and parliamentary cooperation

The U.S. Embassy in Cairo has announced the visit of Paul Ryan, Speaker of the United States House of Representatives, to Egypt.


USAID launches new education initiative focused on transparency in northern Ghana

United States Ambassador to Ghana, Robert P. Jackson, has inaugurated a new USAID initiative titled “Promoting Transparency and Accountability in Education” at the Northern Network for Education Development (NNED) headquarters in Tamale, Ghana.