On Thursday, Uzra Zeya, the US Deputy Secretary of State for Civilian Security, Democracy, and Human Rights, announced an additional $536 million in humanitarian aid for Sub-Saharan Africa during her visit to Addis Ababa.
Zeya stated that she had previously held discussions with Ethiopia's Justice Minister, Foreign Minister, and non-governmental partners regarding the rule of law, accountability, humanitarian cooperation, and the sanctity of human rights.
She emphasized that the United States remains committed to engaging with both government counterparts and civil society on the importance of protecting human rights for all Ethiopians, ensuring transparent transitional justice, and maintaining Ethiopia's unity, sovereignty, and territorial integrity.
Over the past three years, Zeya has undertaken seven trips to the African continent, including visits to Côte d'Ivoire, Guinea, Mauritania, Mozambique, Namibia, Nigeria, Senegal, Gambia, Kenya, and Ethiopia this week.
She noted the strength and determination of civil society leaders, young innovators, and visionary business and government leaders working together to create solutions that improve lives.
The announcement comes against the backdrop of unprecedented forced displacement in Sub-Saharan Africa, with over 38 million people uprooted from their homes.
Of this number, 30 million are internally displaced, while 8 million have sought refuge across borders.
Zeya highlighted that no single country or community can tackle this challenge alone. Therefore, the US is providing nearly $536 million in new humanitarian aid to support host communities and local efforts for refugees and conflict-affected populations across the continent, including about $97 million for humanitarian partners in Ethiopia, with $87 million specifically addressing refugee needs.
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