7 March 2024
Addis Abab, Ethiopia – The United States’ Special Envoy for the Horn of Africa, Mike Hammer, embarks on a diplomatic trip to Ethiopia, the United Kingdom, and Italy from March 7 to 20, 2024.
Mr. Hammer will attend an African Union-led review of the Pretoria Cessation of Hostilities Agreement between the Ethiopian government and the Tigray People’s Liberation Front (TPLF).
He will also meet with Ethiopian officials to discuss ongoing efforts to advance dialogue and achieve lasting peace in the Amhara and Oromia regions, and address broader regional concerns.
Additionally, Mr. Hammer will engage with representatives of the Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD) and international partners.
Engaging with Key Stakeholders In London (March 14-19), Mr. Hammer will hold consultations with the UK’s Foreign, Commonwealth, and Development Office and he will also participate in a Wilton Park conference on “East Africa Strategic Horizon: Partnerships and Priorities.”
G7 Collaboration for a Stronger Africa in Rome (March 19-20), Mr. Hammer will join the G7 Africa Directors’ meeting to discuss shared efforts towards, qromoting peace, security, and democratic governance across the continent, addressing humanitarian needs, and upporting economic opportunities in Africa.
This multi-nation trip underscores the United States’ commitment to supporting peace, stability, and development in the Horn of Africa and collaborating with regional and international partners t
