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US Mission to the AU

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US Mission to the AU

@US_AU

Official account of U.S. Mission to the African Union. Celebrating 20 years of diplomatic relations between the United States and African Union.

Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

Joined July 2012

US Mission to the AU
@US_AU
Jun 12
As we celebrate America’s 250th anniversary of independence, meet John Adams, a Founding Father, diplomat, and the second President of the United States whose leadership helped shape the nation's founding. Watch history come to life and explore more Founders Museum videos and
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Jun 11
Great meeting today between Chargé d’Affaires Walter Parrs and Ambassador @willynyamitwe of @BurundinAddis. Burundi’s leadership and dedication as @_AfricanUnion Chair are driving forward progress on the priorities that matter most for the U.S. and AU, from peace and security, to
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Jun 11
Chargé d’Affaires Walter Parrs had a productive and engaging discussion with Cameroonian Ambassador @EwumbueMonono on regional security and the important work of the @_AfricanUnion PSC
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Jun 11
The United States is providing an additional $20 million to strengthen Ebola preparedness efforts in Burundi, Kenya, Rwanda, and South Sudan. This funding will support emergency operations centers, surveillance, testing, border screening, infection prevention and control, and the
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U.S. Senior Advisor for Arab and African Affairs
@US_SrAdvisorAF
Jun 10
It was a great honor to join the opening panel of the 2026 Oslo Forum, alongside H.E. President Ruto of Kenya @WilliamsRuto, Norwegian Foreign Minister Eide @EspenBarthEide, Dr. Comfort Ero @EroComfort, and the BBC’s Lyse Doucet @bbclysedoucet. We had an engaging discussion
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U.S. Mission to the UN
@USUN
Jun 10
The United States condemns all violence perpetrated by Boko Haram, ISIS-West Africa, and other terrorist groups that attack and displace civilians in the Lake Chad Basin region. We champion African partners’ work and continued cooperation to counter these security challenges.
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Bureau of African Affairs
@AsstSecStateAF
Jun 10
Deputy Assistant Secretary Sarah Troutman and Senior Commercial Officer Ashley Bubna spoke at @CSIS at an event co-hosted by @WIIT_DC and @USChamberAfrica. They shared lessons learned and highlighted the successes this Administration has achieved during the first year of the
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U.S. Senior Advisor for Arab and African Affairs
@US_SrAdvisorAF
Jun 9
Good discussion with State Secretary of Norway Andreas Kravik (@akravik79) and Horn of Africa Envoy Endre Stiansen (@Endre_Stiansen). The United States and Norway continue to collaborate on efforts towards a humanitarian truce as outlined in our joint statement below, a necessary
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U.S. Senior Advisor for Arab and African Affairs
@US_SrAdvisorAF
Jun 9
Honored to meet with Kenyan President Dr. William Ruto (@WilliamsRuto). We discussed the partnership between the United States and Kenya on a range of regional and security issues, as well as opportunities to expand U.S.-Kenyan commercial and investment opportunities. We
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US Mission to the AU
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Jun 9
A heartfelt congratulations to @souefemo_elamine on his extraordinary service to the @_AfricanUnion as Chief of Staff to the Chairperson. His professionalism, counsel, and friendship have meaningfully built a new partnership between the U.S. and AU.
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US Africa Media Hub
@AfricaMediaHub
Jun 8
The U.S. is strengthening the fight against Ebola with nearly $38 million in additional funding, bringing total direct U.S. support to more than $200 million. U.S.-funded partners are helping protect communities through contact tracing, border screening, health clinic support,
Ebola Response Update – June 5, 2026 - United States Department of State
From state.gov
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U.S. Senior Advisor for Arab and African Affairs
@US_SrAdvisorAF
Jun 8
Today, after the successful conclusion of the Quintet-hosted consultations with Sudanese political stakeholders, the U.S. is proud to join 12 partner countries and organizations in a joint statement on Sudan’s political track. Advancing an inclusive civilian-led political track
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Bureau of African Affairs
@AsstSecStateAF
Jun 8
The United States welcomes progress on efforts to end the war in Sudan. This joint statement clarifies the unified belief among our partners that the way forward towards peace in Sudan involves dialogue with civilian voices from across Sudan’s active civil society.
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