News from 2016
U.S. Embassy Cairo celebrates Independence Day with focus on Route 66
By Globe Banner | May 25, 2016
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
By Globe Banner | May 22, 2016
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
By Globe Banner | May 18, 2016
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
By Globe Banner | May 18, 2016
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
By Globe Banner | May 13, 2016
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
By Globe Banner | May 12, 2016
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
By Globe Banner | May 8, 2016
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
By Globe Banner | May 4, 2016
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
By Globe Banner | May 2, 2016
The U.S. Embassy in Cairo announced the arrival of a U.S. Congressional delegation led by Congressman Michael McCaul to Egypt.
U.S. top military official discusses security with Egypt's President Sisi
By Globe Banner | Apr 23, 2016
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
By Globe Banner | Apr 21, 2016
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
By Globe Banner | Apr 17, 2016
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
By Globe Banner | Apr 16, 2016
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
By Globe Banner | Apr 15, 2016
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
By Globe Banner | Apr 12, 2016
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
By Globe Banner | Apr 10, 2016
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
By Globe Banner | Apr 7, 2016
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
By Globe Banner | Apr 1, 2016
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.
USAID donates vehicles and computers to boost agricultural research in northern Ghana
By Globe Banner | Mar 31, 2016
The United States Agency for International Development (USAID) has donated three Toyota Hilux pickup vehicles and 41 desktop computers to the Savanna Agricultural Research Institute (SARI) in Tamale, Ghana.
USAID opens seed inspection lab in Tamale
By Globe Banner | Mar 31, 2016
The United States Agency for International Development (USAID) and the Ministry of Food and Agriculture (MOFA) inaugurated a new seed inspection laboratory in Tamale, Ghana, on March 31.