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| Embassy of the United States, Addis Ababa | |
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| Location | Addis Ababa, Ethiopia |
| Address | US Embassy, Algeria St, Addis Ababa |
| Coordinates | 9°3′29″N38°45′47″E / 9.05806°N 38.76306°E /9.05806; 38.76306 |
| Website | https://et.usembassy.gov |
TheEmbassy of the United States in Addis Ababa is thediplomatic mission of the United States of America inEthiopia.
Ethiopia and the United States established diplomatic relations on December 27, 1903, when KingMenelik II of Ethiopia and U.S. representativeRobert P. Skinner signed a treaty of commerce.[1][2] The first American Legation in Ethiopia was established on July 6, 1909, withHoffman Philip presenting his credentials in Addis Ababa.[2]
In early May 1936, anattack on the embassy occurred. Italy invaded Ethiopia and occupied Addis Ababa on May 6, 1936, prompting the withdrawal of U.S. diplomatic representation and the closure of the American Legation.[2] U.S. Minister Resident and Consul GeneralCornelius Van H. Engert departed on March 4, 1937, and the consulate was closed on March 31, 1937.[2] The American Legation was reopened on August 31, 1943. On June 28, 1949, the legation was elevated to an embassy, with AmbassadorGeorge Robert Merrell presenting his credentials. The Ethiopian Legation in the United States was elevated to Embassy status on September 27, 1949.[2]
Throughout theCold War, the relationship between the two nations was strained as Ethiopia aligned with theSoviet Union. Relations began to improve significantly after the fall of the communistMengistu regime in 1991.[3]
In 2011, the United States dedicated what became the largest U.S. embassy in sub-Saharan Africa in Addis Ababa. The embassy neighbors theUnited States Mission to the African Union.[3]
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‡ Missions which are located in countries or cities that may be considered a part of more than one continent 1 Consulates-General which function as an embassy (ie. consul reports to State Department, not the respective country's ambassador) 2 The American Institute in Taiwan is ostensibly a public, non-profit organization to promote US-Taiwanese relations, but through State Department staffing & assistance, functions as an informal US diplomatic mission. | |||
