News from May 2016


U.S.-Egypt engagement highlights upcoming Global Entrepreneurship Summit

The United States Embassy is hosting Ziad Haider, the Department of State’s Special Representative for Commercial and Business Affairs, in Cairo from May 31 to June 1.


U.S. Embassy Cairo celebrates Independence Day with focus on Route 66

Tom Goldberger, the Deputy Chief of Mission and currently the Chargé d’Affaires at the U.S. Embassy in Cairo, addressed attendees at the 2016 Independence Day celebration.


U.S. Navy continues search operations for missing EgyptAir flight MS804

The U.S. Navy is actively participating in the search for EgyptAir flight MS804, which disappeared over the Mediterranean Sea.


Kerry discusses regional issues with Egypt's President al-Sisi

Secretary of State John Kerry held a meeting with Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi in Cairo.


USTDA supports solar power initiative in Ghana's Upper West Region

The U.S. Trade and Development Agency (USTDA) has announced a significant grant to support solar power generation in Ghana's Upper West Region.


USAID supports restoration projects at Edfu Temple and Theban Tomb 110

U.S. Ambassador Stephen Beecroft and Egypt's Minister of Antiquities Dr. Khaled El-Anany have inaugurated two significant restoration projects at ancient sites in Luxor and Edfu.


U.S. delivers first batch of MRAP vehicles to Egyptian military

Today, the first shipment of Mine Resistant Ambush Protected (MRAP) vehicles from the United States arrived at the port of Alexandria for delivery to the Egyptian military.


U.S. Embassy condemns attack on Egyptian police officers

The U.S. Embassy in Cairo has issued a statement condemning the recent terrorist attack in Helwan, which resulted in the deaths of several members of the Egyptian police services.


U.S.-Ghana partnership focuses on improving power reliability and access to credit

The Partnership for Growth Joint Steering Committee meeting commenced with opening remarks by Ambassador Robert P. Jackson at the Movenpick Hotel in Accra on May 4, 2016.


U.S. Congressional delegation visits Egypt to discuss counterterrorism and regional security

The U.S. Embassy in Cairo announced the arrival of a U.S. Congressional delegation led by Congressman Michael McCaul to Egypt.