Ambassador Ervin J. Massinga (Photo: US Embassy in Ethiopia)Addis Abeba – In the wake of a recent policy address delivered by U.S. Ambassador Ervin J. Massinga, which the Ethiopian Ministry of Foreign Affairs characterized as “ill-advised” and containing “uninformed assertions,” Ambassador Massinga sought to assure continued positive relations. In a recent policy speech delivered at the “American Gibbi” Yemeni Community School in Addis Abeba on May 15, Ambassador Massinga addressed Ethiopia’s current security situation, national dialogue, and transitional justice initiatives. Furthermore, the Ambassador addressed various armed groups engaged in conflict with the government, including the Oromo Liberation Army (OLA) and the Fano militia in Amhara. However, the Ethiopian Ministry of Foreign Affairs criticized Ambassador Massinga’s speech, deeming it “ill-advised” and containing “uninformed assertions” about the government’s handling of the country’s affairs.
