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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.
U.S.-Egyptian business forum discusses economic competitiveness
By Globe Banner | Mar 29, 2016
Representatives from nearly 50 American companies gathered in Cairo on March 29 to engage with Egyptian government officials and private sector leaders.
Maker Faire returns to Cairo with expanded regional participation
By Globe Banner | Mar 25, 2016
Cairo will host the second annual Maker Faire on Saturday, March 26, at The GREEK Campus in downtown.
U.S., Egyptian, UAE leaders observe Eagle Salute naval exercises
By Globe Banner | Mar 24, 2016
Military leaders from the United States, Egypt, and the United Arab Emirates observed the trilateral "Eagle Salute" naval exercises aboard the USS Bulkeley in the Red Sea.
US Embassy condemns terrorist attacks in North Sinai
By Globe Banner | Mar 20, 2016
The United States Embassy has issued a statement condemning the recent terrorist attacks in North Sinai.
U.S., Egypt launch project to boost technical education
By Globe Banner | Mar 12, 2016
The U.S. Embassy in Cairo is collaborating with the Government of Egypt and the private sector to enhance technical and vocational education through a new initiative.
Ambassador opens maritime strategy workshop highlighting regional security collaboration
By Globe Banner | Mar 2, 2016
The National Maritime Strategy Development Workshop has commenced, bringing together government officials, military personnel, and maritime experts to discuss security strategies crucial for the region.
U.S. EXIM Bank chairman explores trade opportunities during Cairo visit
By Globe Banner | Feb 28, 2016
Fred P. Hochberg, Chairman and President of the Export-Import Bank of the United States, is visiting Cairo to meet with government officials and private sector leaders.
Job fair connects thousands with career opportunities in Cairo
By Globe Banner | Feb 27, 2016
Thousands of job seekers gathered in downtown Cairo for a job fair supported by the U.S. Embassy, aimed at connecting individuals with potential employers.
U.S. ambassador awards scholarships to Egyptian students for English learning
By Globe Banner | Feb 25, 2016
In Cairo, a ceremony took place on February 25 where U.S. Ambassador to Egypt Stephen Beecroft awarded scholarship certificates to a new group of Access English students.
U.S., ARCE partner with Egypt to preserve cultural heritage
By Globe Banner | Feb 23, 2016
U.S. Ambassador Stephen Beecroft hosted a multimedia exhibition in Cairo to celebrate the partnership between the U.S. government and the American Research Center in Egypt (ARCE).
US Embassy extends condolences after Kintampo-Tamale highway accident
By Globe Banner | Feb 22, 2016
The United States Embassy in Accra has expressed its condolences following a tragic accident on the Kintampo-Tamale highway in Ghana.
US Military leader seeks stronger Egypt ties amid terror concerns
By Globe Banner | Feb 20, 2016
Cairo – General Joseph F. Dunford, Jr., the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, met with top Egyptian military officials on February 20th.
US-Ghana sign joint action plan for security governance
By Globe Banner | Feb 18, 2016
Ambassador Robert Jackson and Foreign Minister Hanna Tetteh have signed the Security Governance Initiative (SGI) Joint Country Action Plan at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
USAID partners with Ghana to promote universal healthcare coverage in Africa
By Globe Banner | Feb 18, 2016
The United States Agency for International Development (USAID), in partnership with the Ghana Ministry of Health, the National Health Insurance Authority, and the World Health Organization, has organized a five-day workshop aimed at advancing...
US advisor visits Egypt to promote economic ties
By Globe Banner | Feb 9, 2016
Ambassador David Thorne, Senior Advisor to Secretary of State John Kerry, is currently in Egypt.