Deputy Secretary of State Christopher Landau will travel to Egypt and will then travel with Commander of U.S. Africa Command General Dagvin Anderson to Ethiopia, Kenya, and Djibouti January 24-February 1. In Cairo, Deputy Secretary Landau will engage U.S. companies operating and investing in Egypt. During his visit to Addis Ababa, Deputy Secretary Landau will promote opportunities for U.S. commercial engagement with both the Ethiopian government and the private sector. In Djibouti, Deputy Secretary Landau will engage government leaders on security and counterterrorism cooperation as well as our commercial relationship. Throughout the trip, Deputy Secretary Landau will promote President Trump's priorities of rebalancing trade, ensuring a positive business environment, and promoting security and peace.

Source: Ethiopian News January 23, 2026 14:28 UTC