Addis Ababa - The U.S. Ambassador to Ethiopia, Ervin Massinga, conducted a day-long visit to Semera on Thursday, engaging regional officials, academics, and development actors in a series of high-level discussions.

Ambassador Massinga held talks with Afar Regional President Awol Arba Mohammed, focusing on regional security dynamics and ongoing collaboration between the U.S. Embassy in Ethiopia and Afar authorities, particularly in the areas of commerce and education.

At Semera University, the Ambassador met with President Mohammed Usman and faculty members to discuss academic programmes in earth sciences and anthropology, with a focus on the Afar region’s unique geological and cultural landscape. He also conferred with Dawud Mohammed, head of CARE Afar, on the evolving political context in the region.

The visit concluded with a luncheon bringing together alumni of U.S. Embassy-sponsored exchange programmes. Participants highlighted how their experiences in the United States continue to inform their professional trajectories and contributions to addressing socio-economic challenges across Afar.