African Ambassadors to U.S.
Fitsum Arega – Ethiopian Ambassador asks for U.S. support “not sanctions”
Fitsum Arega has held the position of Ethiopia’s ambassador to the United States since April 2019. Prior to being nominated...
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Lazarus Ombai Amayo – Kenya’s ambassador to the U.S. and former U.N. representative
Lazarus Ombai Amayo has been serving as Kenya’s ambassador to the United States since he arrived at the embassy in...
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Nomaindiya Mfeketo – South African ambassador to U.S. was the first Black Woman elected Mayor of Cape Town
Nomaindiya Cathleen Mfeketo began her tenure as South Africa’s ambassador to the United States in March of 2020. As a...
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Uzoma Emenike – Nigeria’s first female Ambassador to the United States
Uzoma Emenike has been serving as Nigeria’s ambassador to the United States since she assumed office in January of 2021....
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