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16 May

US Calls for Negotiations in Oromia and Amhara Regions

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The US Ambassador to Ethiopia, Ervin J. Massinga, recently visited the US compound in the Mercato area of Addis Ababa. During his visit, Ambassador Massinga highlighted the historical significance of the American compound, recalling that it served as a refuge for many Ethiopians 87 years ago. On February 12, 1937, during the three-day massacre in Addis Ababa carried out by Fascist Italy, American diplomat Cornelius Van Engert reported that over 750 Ethiopians found shelter in the embassy. Ambassador Massinga emphasized that Ethiopians have been deprived of their right to live with dignity for the past 87 years. He remarked that…

Ethiopia Requests Extradition of Suspected Citizens from US

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Ethiopia has formally requested the extradition of several of its citizens residing in the United States, suspected of various crimes. The Ethiopian Federal Police Commissioner, Demelash G/Michael, engaged in discussions with the United States Ambassador to Ethiopia, Ervin Masinga, regarding this matter. During the discussion, Commissioner G/Michael emphasized the importance of bolstering cooperation between the Ethiopian Federal Police and the United States Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI). It is reported that he sought the ambassador's assistance in enhancing this collaboration to address mutual concerns regarding criminal activities. Furthermore, Ethiopia has formally submitted a request to Ambassador Masinga for the extradition…

Ervin Jose Massinga appointed as US ambassador to Ethiopia

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US President Joe Biden nominates new Washington ambassador to Ethiopia. President Joe Biden has nominated Ervin Jose Massinga, a Career Member of the Senior Foreign Service, to be U.S. ambassador to Ethiopia, the White House said in its statement. If approved by the sennet, Massinga will come to Addis Ababa, Ethiopia as a US Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the US which is left vacant for nearly a year. The previous US Ambassador of Ethiopia Geeta Pasi left the job in Feb 2022 after serving for less than a year. Massinga, a Foreign Service Minister Counselor, is currently the State…