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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
Signing the Agreement
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.
