Statement by Ambassador Eric Stromayer On January 6, a mob descended on Capitol Hill in Washington D.C. in an effort to prevent the U.S. Congress from certifying November’s presidential election results. It was a disturbing sight and an affront to our electoral processes and rule of law. Violence to resolve political issues is unjustifiable in …
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By U.S. Embassy Lome | 8 January, 2021 | Topics: Ambassador, embassy, News, Press Releases | Tags: Ambassador, Embassy Lome, Statement
On Tuesday December 08, 2020, Ambassador Stromayer officially launched the English Access micro-scholarship program at APET la Promotion school in Kpalimé for 45 deserving students from economically disadvantaged backgrounds, selected from colleges and high schools in the city of Kpalimé and its surroundings. For a period of two years, this intensive program will train these …
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By U.S. Embassy Lome | 13 December, 2020 | Topics: Ambassador, Education, English Language Learning, Events, News, Press Releases | Tags: Access program, Kpalimé, Launch, Martin Luther King school
2020 July 4th Speech Ambassador Eric Stromayer Happy July 4! As with all other holidays that have taken place this year, sadly the effects of the Coronavirus have prevented our traditional celebrations of the 244th U.S. Independence Day. Despite the negative impacts of this illness around the world, we continue to persevere. I am convinced …
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By U.S. Embassy Lome | 4 July, 2020 | Topics: Ambassador, Press Releases, Speeches | Tags: 244th U.S. Independence Day, Ambassador, Declaration of Independence, July 4, speech
On behalf of the United States Government and the American people, I extend my congratulations to the Togolese people on the 60th anniversary of your independence. As COVID-19 spreads to all corners of the globe, we are coming together more than ever to confront this global challenge. We appreciate Togo’s continued attention to stamping out …
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By U.S. Embassy Lome | 28 April, 2020 | Topics: embassy, Events, News, Press Releases, U.S. Secretary of State | Tags: 60th anniversary, Independence Day, Togo
In order to limit the risk of exposure to and/or transmission of corona-virus among our workforce, Embassy Lome is operating with a skeletal staff and remote teleworking beginning Tuesday, March 24. Continue to check our website for the latest updates on our operating status.”. This is a necessary precaution due solely to the current pandemic …
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By U.S. Embassy Lome | 23 March, 2020 | Topics: Education, Emergency Services, Events, Health Issues, News, Press Releases | Tags: Coronavirus, Embassy Lome
Together the world will defeat theCoronavirus pandemic To date the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic has affected more than 110 countries around the world, including the United States of America and Togo. This global pandemic has infected more than 200,000 people and killed at least 10,000. When the world is going through a difficult situation, the rapid …
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By U.S. Embassy Lome | 19 March, 2020 | Topics: Events, Health Issues, News, Press Releases | Tags: Coronavirus, pandemic, Togo
Press release (PDF215KB) Presidential Elections in Togo Lomé, February 26, 2020—The United States congratulates the people of Togo on their peaceful elections. We encourage the Independent National Election Commission (CENI) to work constructively with all sides to address any claims of election day irregularities. A step the government of Togo could take to increase transparency is to …
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By U.S. Embassy Lome | 27 February, 2020 | Topics: embassy, Events, News, Press Releases, U.S. & Togo | Tags: Presidential Elections, Press release, Togo
Two training workshops on citizen control of public action enabled some 100 people, including young leaders of associations, prefects and recently elected mayors and municipal councilors, to understand the basics of municipal budget preparation and existing control mechanisms in order to increase citizen participation, transparency and good governance at the local level. At the opening …
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By U.S. Embassy Lome | 8 October, 2019 | Topics: Culture, Education, embassy, Events, News, Press Releases, Public Affairs | Tags: citizen control, Project, promotes accountability, public action, PVE, Savanes Region
In order to strengthen its partnership with civil society organizations upcountry a team from PAS Lomé held a working session with the leaders of “Dimension Humaine”, an organization promoting women’s rights in the Central and Kara regions. The working session allowed the PAS team to understand the organization’s areas of intervention and the strategic objectives …
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By U.S. Embassy Lome | 8 October, 2019 | Topics: American Spaces, Culture, Education, embassy, Events, Gender Issues, News, Press Releases, Public Affairs | Tags: builds, country, partnership network, PAS Lome
The Public Affairs Officer met with the High Muslim Clergy of Sokode during a courtesy visit to the home of the late Spiritual Leader of Muslims in Togo. The purpose of the visit was to offer condolences to the family following the death of the spiritual leader last month. The PAO also took the opportunity …
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By U.S. Embassy Lome | 8 October, 2019 | Topics: American Spaces, Education, Events, News, Press Releases, Public Affairs | Tags: Hight Muslim Clergy, Meets, PAO Miller, Peace and Social Cohesion, reinforce, Sokode
Ambassador Stromayer Remarks CVE Workshop Hotel Onomo, September 5, 2019 Mr. Yark Damehane, Minister of Security and Civil Protection Minister of Territorial Administration Minister of Social Affairs Representatives of the diplomatic corps and international organizations Honored guests Ladies and gentlemen In June, at the Dapaong conference on social cohesion, we recalled that violent extremism threatens …
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By U.S. Embassy Lome | 11 September, 2019 | Topics: Ambassador, Press Releases, Speeches | Tags: Ambassador, Committee, Fight Against, Hotel ONOMO, Inter-ministerial, Prevention, Remarks, Violent Extremism
Ambassador Stromayer Remarks U.S. Independence Day Celebration 2019 Your Excellency the Minister of Foreign Affairs, representative of the Togolese Government Your Excellencies the Ministers Honourable Members of the National Assembly Ambassadors Eminent representatives of diplomatic missions and international organizations Respectful administrative, religious and traditional authorities Distinguished guests, Ladies and Gentlemen, Good evening and thank you …
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By U.S. Embassy Lome | 28 June, 2019 | Topics: Ambassador, embassy, Press Releases, Speeches | Tags: Ambassador, Celebration 2019, Remarks, Stromayer, U.S. Independence Day
Ambassador Stromayer Remarks Social Enterprise Conference June 6, 2018 Ecobank Pan-African Center Mister the Prime Minister Mister the Minister of Commerce Madame the Minister of Grassroots Development Madame the Group Executive of Commercial Bank for Ecobank ETI Mister the CEO of Alaffia Heads of industry and business Members of the diplomatic corps Dear panelists Honored …
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By U.S. Embassy Lome | 13 June, 2019 | Topics: Ambassador, American Spaces, Press Releases, Public Affairs, Speeches
Lome, March 22, 2019 —As part of the Partnership Program between the North Dakota National Guard (NDNG) and the Republic of Togo, U.S. military forces and U.S. government disaster relief specialists partnered with the National Civil Protection Agency (ANPC) of the Ministry of Security and Civil Protection to organize a crisis simulation exercise testing the …
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By U.S. Embassy Lome | 22 March, 2019 | Topics: Chargé D’Affaires, Deputy Chief of Mission, embassy, Events, News, Overseas Security Advisory Council, Press Releases | Tags: Capabilities, Improve Disaster, North Dakota National Guard, Response, Togo, U.S., Work Together
Ambassador Remarks Martin Luther King Exhibit & Concert CMR February 19, 2019, 1800 – 2000 Distinguished guests Ladies and Gentlemen Good evening and welcome. Tonight is a very special night for me and Judith, as it marks the last time we will host an event at the Ambassador’s residence. I am very happy and touched …
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By U.S. Embassy Lome | 20 February, 2019 | Topics: Ambassador, Art & Culture, embassy, Press Releases, Speeches
AMBASSADOR GILMOUR REMARKS REGIONAL FINAL OF ENGLISH CLUBS COMPETITION UNIVERSITY OF LOME AUDITORIUM FEBRUARY 13, 2019 @ 2 PM Madame the Vice President of the University Monsieur the Regional Director of Education for Lome Golfe Monsieur the President of TETO Honored teachers and inspectors of English Dear Parents Students First of all, I would like …
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By U.S. Embassy Lome | 20 February, 2019 | Topics: Ambassador, Education, embassy, English Language Learning, Press Releases, Public Affairs, Speeches | Tags: Ambassador Gilmour, competition, English Clubs, learn English, Regional final, Remarks, TETO, University of Lome
Ambassador Opening Remarks TEDx Conference ETI Conference Center February 9, 2019 Distinguished guests Ladies and Gentlemen It is a real pleasure for me to be with you for the opening ceremony of this conference. I was fortunate enough to have participated in the first TEDxTokoin conference in 2017, and I am very pleased to …
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By U.S. Embassy Lome | 20 February, 2019 | Topics: embassy, Press Releases, Science & Tech, Speeches
Closing Ceremony of Nenyo City Good Governance Initiative Prefecture of Zio February 9, 2019 Monsieur the Minister of Territorial Administration, Decentralization, and Local Collectives Monsieur the Minister of Communication Monsieur the Director General of ANASAP Monsieur the Prefect of Zio Monsieur the Mayor Representatives of the diplomatic corps Distinguished guests Ladies and Gentlemen Good …
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By U.S. Embassy Lome | 20 February, 2019 | Topics: American Spaces, embassy, Press Releases, Public Affairs, Science & Tech, Speeches
U.S., Government of Togo Sign Millennium Challenge Corporation Threshold Program February 14, 2019 Lome, February 14, 2019— The U.S. Government’s Millennium Challenge Corporation (MCC) and the Government of Togo today signed the new $35 million MCC Togo Threshold Program to support economic growth and reduce poverty. MCC Vice President for Administration and Finance and Acting …
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By U.S. Embassy Lome | 14 February, 2019 | Topics: Ambassador, embassy, Events, News, Press Releases | Tags: MCC
Ambassador Opening Remarks TEDx Conference ETI Conference Center February 9, 2019 Distinguished guests Ladies and Gentlemen It is a real pleasure for me to be with you for the opening ceremony of this conference. I was fortunate enough to have participated in the first TEDxTokoin conference in 2017, and I am very pleased to have …
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By U.S. Embassy Lome | 14 February, 2019 | Topics: Ambassador, Press Releases, Speeches | Tags: Ambassador, Opening Remarks, TEDx Conference, Togo
AMBASSADOR GILMOUR REMARKS REGIONAL FINAL OF ENGLISH CLUBS COMPETITION UNIVERSITY OF LOME AUDITORIUM FEBRUARY 13, 2019 @ 2 PM Madame the Vice President of the University Monsieur the Regional Director of Education for Lome Golfe Monsieur the President of TETO Honored teachers and inspectors of English Dear Parents Students First of all, I would …
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By U.S. Embassy Lome | 14 February, 2019 | Topics: Ambassador, Education, English Language Learning, Press Releases, Speeches | Tags: Ambassador, English Clubs Competition, Regional final, Remarks, TETO, Togo
Ambassador’s Remarks Launch of LJI Journalism Competition February 6, 2019 Monsieur the President of the High Authority for Audi-Visual Communication Monsieur the Minister of Communication Monsieur the Ambassador of France Monsieur the Resident Coordinator of the UN System in Togo Madame the Director of ISICA Esteemed members of the press Honored Guests Ladies and Gentlemen …
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By U.S. Embassy Lome | 6 February, 2019 | Topics: Ambassador, Press Releases, Speeches | Tags: Ambassador’s, competition, journalism, Launch, LJI, Remarks
Ambassador’s Remarks VOA Launch Ceremony December 14, 2018 Monsieur the President of the High Authority for Audi-Visual Communication Monsieur the Minister of Communication Monsieur the Director of Radio Lome Madame the Director of ISICA Esteemed members of the press Honored Guests Ladies and Gentlemen Thank you for your presence at this historic ceremony. It …
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By U.S. Embassy Lome | 6 February, 2019 | Topics: Ambassador, Press Releases, Speeches | Tags: Ambassador’s, Remarks, Togo, VOA Launch Ceremony
The U.S. Embassy, in partnership with the Embassy of France, the United Nations Development Program, and Togo’s journalism school, ISICA, launched the second edition of “Les Lauriers du Journalisme d’Impact au Togo,” (LJI) a competition to reward and encourage quality journalism in Togo. Ambassador David Gilmour of the United States, Mactar Fall, resident director of …
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By U.S. Embassy Lome | 6 February, 2019 | Topics: Ambassador, Events, News, Press Releases, Public Affairs | Tags: competition, Embassy, journalism, sponsored, strengthens democracy, Togo
Remarks Launch of English ACCESS Scholarship Program Dapaong, November 14, 2018 Salutations, Good afternoon, It is a great pleasure for me to be with you today, for the launch of the English Access program here in the city of Dapaong. I am not on my first visit here and each time, I have always …
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By U.S. Embassy Lome | 15 November, 2018 | Topics: Press Releases, Speeches | Tags: Ambassador, Dapaong, David Gilmour’s, English ACCESS Scholarship, Launching, Remarks, students, Togolese
U.S. Assistant Secretary for Africa, Ambassador Tibor Nagy, traveled to Lomé, Togo November 1-2 to preside over a meeting of American Ambassadors and Chargés d’Affaires from 16 countries in the region. The Chiefs of Mission Conference was held at the U.S. Embassy and included the heads of the U.S. diplomatic missions of Benin, Burkina Faso, …
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By U.S. Embassy Lome | 2 November, 2018 | Topics: Ambassador, embassy, Events, News, Press Releases | Tags: Ambassador Tibor Nagy, U.S. Assistant Secretary for Africa
Address by His Excellency David Gilmour, Ambassador of the United States of America at the official delivery of Defender patrol boat to the Togolese Navy Monsieur le Chef d’Etat Major Général des Forces Armées Togolaises, Monsieur le Représentant du Ministre de la Défense et des Anciens Combattants, Monsieur le Directeur Général du Port Autonome de …
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By U.S. Embassy Lome | 12 October, 2018 | Topics: Ambassador, Press Releases, Speeches | Tags: Defender patrol boat, delivery, Remarks, Togolese Navy
On September 26, Ambassador David Gilmour signed funding agreements for ten Self Help program projects. The Ambassador told the recipients, “The purpose of the Special Fund for Self-Help is to encourage communities to improve their living conditions in the fields of economy, health, and social well-being, through projects they implement themselves. ” This year, the …
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By U.S. Embassy Lome | 3 October, 2018 | Topics: Ambassador, Ambassador's Fund, embassy, Events, News, Press Releases | Tags: community projects, grants, Self-Help Program
Remarks at Alumni Reception September 28, 2018 Monsieur the Prefect of Zio Dear members of the diplomatic corps Dear members of the network of the Global Alumni Association of Togo Honored guests Colleagues Friends It is a great pleasure to welcome you all to my home tonight. It has become something of a tradition to …
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By U.S. Embassy Lome | 28 September, 2018 | Topics: Alumni, Press Releases, Scholarships and Exchanges, Speeches, YALI | Tags: FAIEJ, Fulbright, Global Alumni Association of Togo, Humphrey, Prefect of Zio, YALI
Voice of America (VOA) will soon begin broadcasting over the Togolese airwaves, thanks to an agreement signed September 25 between U.S. Ambassador David Gilmour (representing the Broadcasting Board of Governors) and Willybrond Télou Pitalounani, president of Togo’s High Authority for Audiovisual and Communication (HAAC). Voice of America is the U.S. government’s international radio and television …
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By U.S. Embassy Lome | 26 September, 2018 | Topics: Events, News, Press Releases, U.S. & Togo | Tags: airwaves, Togo, VOA
Lomé, September 25, 2018- The Embassy of the United States in Togo, in collaboration with the US Department of Justice’s Office of Overseas Prosecutorial Development Assistance and Training Program (DOJ / OPDAT), closed the national extension program of the Procedures Manual on Narcotic Drugs in Togo today. Launched in May, the series of workshops gathered …
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By U.S. Embassy Lome | 25 September, 2018 | Topics: Ambassador, Events, News, Press Releases | Tags: Anti-Drug, Close, Handbook, Manual, Narcotic Drugs, Nation-wide, Roll-out, Togo
Ambassador’s Remarks VOA Signing Ceremony September 25, 2018 Monsieur the President of the High Authority for Audi-Visual Communication Monsieur the Minister of Communication Monsieur the Director of Radio Lome Esteemed members of the press Honored Guests Ladies and Gentlemen It is a tremendous pleasure for me to be with you today. Today’s …
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By U.S. Embassy Lome | 25 September, 2018 | Topics: Press Releases, Speeches, U.S. & Togo | Tags: Ambassador’s, HAAC, Remarks, Signing Ceremony, Togo, VOA
Remarks for Ambassador Comic book launch event August 30, 2018 Monsieur the Prefect Madame the coordinator of RELUTET Monsieur the Director of CREUSET Traditional chiefs Members of the community Distinguished guests Ladies and gentlemen Good afternoon, I am deeply honored to join with you today as we launch a new educational awareness campaign against human …
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By U.S. Embassy Lome | 5 September, 2018 | Topics: Ambassador, Press Releases, Speeches, TTIP | Tags: lunch event, RELUTET
Ambassador Gilmour Remarks Robotics Camp Opening Monday, Aug. 20, 2018 Madame the Minister of the Digital Economy Monsieur the Director of ESIBA Dear partners Dear participants Honored guests Ladies and Gentlemen It is a real pleasure to be with you this morning for this groundbreaking event, which I believe is the first of its kind …
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By U.S. Embassy Lome | 20 August, 2018 | Topics: Ambassador, American Spaces, Press Releases, Speeches | Tags: Opening, Robotics Camp
Ambassador Remarks Inauguration of AWEP Boutique Cacavelli Market July 6, 2018 at 11 AM Madame la coordinatrice d’ AWEP Togo Mesdames, les membres du Togo AWEP Chapter Honored guests Ladies and Gentlemen Good morning. It’s an honor and a pleasure for me to join you this morning for the inauguration of the new AWEP Foodies …
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By U.S. Embassy Lome | 30 July, 2018 | Topics: Ambassador, Business, Commercial Opportunities, Press Releases, Speeches | Tags: Ambassador Gilmour’s
Remarks Ambassador Gilmour Mandela day cleaning activity July 21, 2018 – 0730 – 1100 AM Polyclinique de Tsévié et Monument de l’Union Monsieur the Prefet, Representative of the Director of ANASAP Colleagues from the U.S. Embassy. Dear exchange program Alumni, especially YALI fellows, Ladies and gentlemen, I should begin by saying Great Work! You …
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By U.S. Embassy Lome | 27 July, 2018 | Topics: Ambassador, Environment, Health Issues, Press Releases, Public Affairs, Scholarships and Exchanges, Speeches, YALI | Tags: Alumni, cleaning activity, exchange program, Mandela Day, Monument de l’Union, Polyclinique de Tsévié, YALI fellows
Ambassador Gilmour Remarks Independence Day celebration 2018 Hotel 2 Fevrier July 3, 2018 (Salutations according to protocol) Good evening and thank you for coming to celebrate the 242nd anniversary of the independence of the United States of America. Our celebration is possible thanks to the generous financial support of several private sector donors. Some are …
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By U.S. Embassy Lome | 3 July, 2018 | Topics: Press Releases, Speeches | Tags: 4th July, AGOA, Remarks at 2018 Independence Day Celebration
Ambassador Gilmour Remarks Social Enterprise Conference May 11, 2018 Ecobank Conference Center Ministers CEO of Ecobank Heads of industry and business Honored guests Ladies and gentlemen It has become almost a cliché to say that we are living in a time of unprecedented challenges. Climate change, rising economic inequality and mass migration are just …
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By U.S. Embassy Lome | 15 May, 2018 | Topics: Ambassador, American Spaces, Business, Commercial Affairs, Economic Affairs, Press Releases, Speeches | Tags: Ecobank, Social Enterprise Conference
On May 4, the jury of the first edition of the “Lauriers du Journalisme d’Impact” awarded prizes to fifteen journalists in the “Print and Online Press”, “Radio” and “Television and Web TV” categories at a gala evening in Lomé. Representatives of the organizing institutions (United States, European Union, France, Germany, and the ISICA journalism school), …
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By U.S. Embassy Lome | 7 May, 2018 | Topics: Events, News, Press Releases, Public Affairs | Tags: Journalism Prize Rewards, Lauriers du Jounralisme d’Impact, Top Reporters
U.S. Ambassador to Togo David Gilmour announced that the Millennium Challenge Corporation’s (MCC) Board of Directors has given final approval to selection of Togo for an MCC « Threshold Program » (Programme de Seuil). The MCC Board took its decision during its April 3, 2018 meeting in Washington, DC. The $35 million Threshold Program for Togo is …
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By U.S. Embassy Lome | 13 April, 2018 | Topics: Ambassador, Events, News, Press Releases | Tags: Millennium Challenge Corporation, Threshold Program
During a ceremony at the U.S. Embassy December 12, Ambassador David Gilmour announced new grants totaling $50,000 to support 13 different community projects in different regions of Togo, through the Ambassador’s Special Self-Help Fund. The fund, which has supported worthy projects every year since 1964, is a way for the Embassy to promote sustainable development …
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By U.S. Embassy Lome | 12 December, 2017 | Topics: Ambassador, Ambassador's Fund, Education, Events, Health Issues, News, Press Releases | Tags: Across, Communities, Fund Supports, health, income-generating, projects, supporting
U.S. DEPARTMENT OF STATE Office of the Spokesperson STATEMENT BY HEATHER NAUERT, SPOKESPERSON October 24, 2017 Response to Protests in Togo The United States is deeply concerned about rising levels of violence and restrictions on freedom of expression and assembly in Togo related to protests over proposed constitutional reforms. We are particularly troubled by reports of …
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By U.S. Embassy Lome | 25 October, 2017 | Topics: News, Press Releases, U.S. & Togo | Tags: 2017, October 24, Response to Protests in Togo, Spokesperson, Statement by Heather Nauert
Joint statement of the Delegation of the European Union, the Coordination of the System of the United Nations and Embassies of the Federal Republic of Germany, of France and the United States of America in Togo Lomé, October 20, 2017 – The Delegation of the European Union, the Coordination of the System of the United …
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By U.S. Embassy Lome | 20 October, 2017 | Topics: Press Releases
Update on MCC Program in Togo WASHINGTON, D.C., September 27, 2017 – At its quarterly meeting on September 27, the Millennium Challenge Corporation (MCC) Board of Directors approved a $524 million compact with the Republic of Côte d’Ivoire to spur economic growth and reduce poverty. The program will support the country’s long-term drive to …
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By U.S. Embassy Lome | 28 September, 2017 | Topics: Events, News, Press Releases
Joint Declaration of the Embassies of the United States of America, France, the Federal Republic of Germany, the United Nations Coordination Office, and the Delegation of the European Union to Togo Lomé, September 2017- While observing that the various Togolese political forces have been able to demonstrate this week and publicly express their convictions, the …
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By U.S. Embassy Lome | 22 September, 2017 | Topics: embassy, Events, News, Press Releases | Tags: strengthen democracy, Togolese political forces
During their discussion, the two men discussed the preparations for the annual AGOA (African Growth and Opportunity Act) Forum which will take place in Lome from Aug. 8-10, and the progress of the Millennium Challenge Corporation (MCC) program in Togo. There was also talk of the first Africa-Israel Summit in Lome in October. An event …
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By U.S. Embassy Lome | 30 June, 2017 | Topics: embassy, Events, Former U.S. Government Leaders, News, Political Affairs, Press Releases, U.S. & Togo | Tags: Meets Togo’s Foreign Minister, Rex Tillerson, U.S. Secretary of State
That’s it !- the 12 Togolese – 6 men and 6 women – selected for the Mandela Washington Fellowship program are ready to depart for the United States on Thursday, June 15, 2017. As stated by Mr. David Gilmour, United States Ambassador to Togo during the press conference of June 8 in their honor, YALI …
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By U.S. Embassy Lome | 12 June, 2017 | Topics: Events, News, Press Releases, U.S. & Togo, YALI | Tags: Mandela Washington Fellows, YALI
It is a great honor for me to be with you today to open this exhibition of historic images and documents about the visit of President Sylvanus Olympio to the United States. I discovered these images and documents in 2015 before my arrival in Lome, when I was preparing to take my post as ambassador. …
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By U.S. Embassy Lome | 28 April, 2017 | Topics: Ambassador, Art & Culture, Culture, Events, News, President of the United States, Press Releases, Speeches, U.S. & Togo | Tags: Donald J. Trump, Exhibition, historic images, Sylvanus Olympio, United States
A delegation of U.S. Senators and Congressmen arrived Saturday on a visit to strengthen ties between the American and Togolese peoples. President Faure Gnassingbe received the group, headed by Senator James Inhofe of Oklahoma, at the Presidency for high-level discussions. The delegation also took part in meetings at the National Assembly where they were welcomed …
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By U.S. Embassy Lome | 1 March, 2017 | Topics: Events, News, Political Affairs, Press Releases, U.S. & Togo | Tags: National Assembly, Senate, Senators
Yes, we have a brand new website! Have a look around! The new-look website has seven sections representing broad topics that may be of interest to you. The sections are broken down further into sub-categories to assist you in finding specific information. The Seven Sections are: Visas – For all your Visa needs and questions. U.S. Citizen Services – …
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By U.S. Embassy Lome | 17 November, 2016 | Topics: News, Press Releases
Ambassador David Gilmour Remarks at Welcome Reception, Lome January 20, 2016 Welcome to the American residence, we are delighted to have you with us this evening. Let me begin by wishing you a very happy new year, and best wishes for prosperity and health for you and your families in the year ahead. I feel …
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By U.S. Embassy Lome | 20 January, 2016 | Topics: Events, Former U.S. Government Leaders, News, Press Releases, Speeches | Tags: Barack Obama