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Addis Ababa, African Union, Diriba Kuma, Ethiopia, Sister Cities International, UN Economic Commission for Africa, US Africa Sister Cities, Vincent Gray
Yesterday, the US and Ethiopian capitals entered into a 5 year agreement of sister cityhood. Mayors Vincent Gray (DC) and Diriba Kuma (Addis Ababa) gave brief remarks, cut a celebratory cake, exchanged gifts (the Ethiopians were more generous), and observed ‘Ethiopian dance and vocal entertainment.’ I was particularly impressed by Mayor Gray’s relaxed manner and his pointed remarks about DC’s second class status in the USA.