Ethiopia, June 2 -- Addis Ababa, June 02, 2022 (Walta) - The United States of America has appointed Ambassador Michael (Mike) Hammer as US Special Envoy to the Horn of Africa.

"As Ambassador David Satterfield prepares to step down from the role, I am announcing that Ambassador Mike Hammer will succeed him as U.S. Special Envoy for the Horn of Africa," said US Secretary of State, Antony Blinken.

"I am grateful to Ambassador Satterfield for the experience and determination he brought to the role, and I look forward to the energy and vision that Ambassador Hammer will now lend to our efforts in the Horn of Africa, "he added.

According US Secretary of State, the appointment of Ambassador Michael Hammer underscores US abiding commitment to ...