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Ervin J. Massinga, U.S. Ambassador to Ethiopia
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Ervin Massinga
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Ervin Massinga is the United States Ambassador to the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia. A career member of the Senior Foreign Service, he holds the rank of Minister Counselor.
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Catherine Rodriguez
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Catherine Rodriguez, a career member of the Senior Foreign Service, is the Deputy Chief of Mission at the U.S. Embassy in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. She brings more than 20 years of diplomatic experience in leadership, management, and policy roles across Africa, South Asia, and the Western Hemisphere. She previously served
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Ervin J. Massinga, U.S. Ambassador to Ethiopia
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Freedom 250, Celebrating America’s Independence
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Freedom 250, Celebrating America’s Independence
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U.S. Embassy and Ethiopian Academy of Sciences Host Consultative Workshop on University Autonomy
U.S. Embassy and Ethiopian Academy of Sciences Host Consultative Workshop on University Autonomy
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America First Global Health Strategy – United States and Ethiopia Sign Bilateral Health Cooperation Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) 
America First Global Health Strategy – United States and Ethiopia Sign Bilateral Health Cooperation Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) 
U.S. Embassy Hosts Exchange Alumni Conference
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U.S. Embassy Hosts Exchange Alumni Conference
U.S. Embassy Hosts Exchange Alumni Conference
U.S. Embassy and Ethiopian Academy of Sciences Host Workshop for Ethiopian Universities
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U.S. Embassy and Ethiopian Academy of Sciences Host Workshop for Ethiopian Universities
U.S. Embassy and Ethiopian Academy of Sciences Host Workshop for Ethiopian Universities
Secretary Rubio’s Call with Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy
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Secretary Rubio’s Call with Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy
Secretary Rubio’s Call with Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy
The United States Enhances its Humanitarian Response in Northern Ethiopia by Transitioning Food Assistance to JEOP
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The United States Enhances its Humanitarian Response in Northern Ethiopia by Transitioning Food Assistance to JEOP
The United States Enhances its Humanitarian Response in Northern Ethiopia by Transitioning Food Assistance to JEOP
U.S. Embassy and Ethiopian Academy of Sciences Empower Higher Education Leaders through Transformative Workshop
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U.S. Embassy and Ethiopian Academy of Sciences Empower Higher Education Leaders through Transformative Workshop
U.S. Embassy and Ethiopian Academy of Sciences Empower Higher Education Leaders through Transformative Workshop
General Langley Visits Ethiopia, Reaffirms U.S. Commitment to Counterterrorism and Regional Security  
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General Langley Visits Ethiopia, Reaffirms U.S. Commitment to Counterterrorism and Regional Security  
General Langley Visits Ethiopia, Reaffirms U.S. Commitment to Counterterrorism and Regional Security  
Ambassador Massinga Meets with Local Communities in Jimma on U.S. Support for Development Initiatives
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Ambassador Massinga Meets with Local Communities in Jimma on U.S. Support for Development Initiatives
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