My heart is heavy with the passing of Ambassador Konjit Sinegiorgis, my former colleague and dear friend.
Farewell to a titan of diplomacy. Ambassador Konjit Sinegiorgis entered the foreign service in 1962, one year before the founding of the Organisation of African Unity. From her earliest days as a diplomat, she devoted herself to the cause of decolonization. She later served as Ethiopia's Permanent Representative to the African Union, where she continued to shape the continent's destiny with wisdom, grace, and unwavering commitment.
Throughout her remarkable career, she broke barriers and opened doors for so many who followed. She was a true pioneer, not only in her achievements but in the quiet dignity and strength with which she carried herself. Her legacy of service is unmatched, and her absence leaves a void that cannot be filled.
Rest in peace, dear Konjit. You will be deeply missed, but never forgotten.
Today the Emb visited 🇳🇴’s investment of USD $11mil through @Norfund in Samanu’s 🧼soap &🛢️edible oil factory. The aim is to engage in the entire value chain, increasing local production in 🌻sunflower, creating jobs & providing income for smallholder farmers👨🌾. @MoA_Ethiopia
Welcome @IOMchief! 🎉
We celebrate this momentous day as @AmyEPope assumes office as the first woman Director General in the Organization's 72 year history.
Together with Member States, partners, and stakeholders, we will continue to ensure migration benefits all.
#WomenLead
So beautiful and vital.
@KNAAN just released his first new music in a decade: a song for the 110+ million people forced to flee who find hope away from home through music: https://t.co/c5wblutpEc
What a pleasure spending some time with H.E Ambassador Konjit Sinegiorgis #Ethiopia , the longest serving African woman diplomat, on the margins of the 36th #AUSummit2023#WomenInDiplomacy
The newly launched @CIRSGUQ Evolution of African Regional Organizations research project studies the African Union and the eight regional economic communities.
#BHM2023#BlackHistoryMonth
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Jessica Davis Ba is an experienced diplomat who was my trusted advisor on Africa policy at the White House. I am thrilled to see her continue her service to the United States and strengthen our partnerships in Africa as our next Ambassador to Côte d’Ivoire.