Updated 2/10/22
H.E @M_Farmaajo has today accepted Credentials from the new Amb. of #USA 🇺🇸 @US2SOMALIA H.E Larry E. André, Jr. The President congratulated Amb. André & wished him success in his new post while also assuring him unequivocal support towards strengthening 🇸🇴🤝🇺🇸 bilateral ties. pic.twitter.com/1UVSV7Sgb4
— Villa Somalia (@TheVillaSomalia) February 7, 2022
1/2 Yesterday Ambassador André presented a copy of his letter of credence to Minister of Foreign Affairs Abdisaid Muse Ali. The originals of these two letters will be presented to H.E. President Mohamed Abdullahi Mohamed. @4rukun @MOFASomalia pic.twitter.com/OFmeHzuSar
— U.S. Embassy Mogadishu, Somalia (@US2SOMALIA) January 30, 2022
We are pleased to announce the arrival of Ambassador Larry André. He is eager to work in partnership with the Somali people and their state and federal governments to advance our shared objective of #Somalia’s revival as a secure, prosperous, and democratic nation. pic.twitter.com/tlAVHPxfA0
— U.S. Embassy Mogadishu, Somalia (@US2SOMALIA) January 24, 2022
In the early 2000s, Ambassador André served as the regional environmental officer for East Africa. He worked with 14 countries, including Somalia, promoting environmental, health and scientific cooperation. pic.twitter.com/eu9yawro0O
— U.S. Embassy Mogadishu, Somalia (@US2SOMALIA) January 27, 2022
Get to know Ambassador Larry André! He has served in 10 countries in Africa. Prior to joining the Foreign Service, he was a Peace Corps volunteer in Senegal and then worked with @USAID on post-war reconstruction in Chad. Check out these photos from his time in Senegal. pic.twitter.com/NQhB1H3Wk7
— U.S. Embassy Mogadishu, Somalia (@US2SOMALIA) January 26, 2022
Ambassador André was sworn in as the U.S. ambassador to #Somalia on December 21 in Washington, DC. Check out this photo from his swearing-in ceremony with his wife Ouroukou André in front of the Einstein Memorial. pic.twitter.com/IniQZKjHio
— U.S. Embassy Mogadishu, Somalia (@US2SOMALIA) January 24, 2022
The #Senate confirmed by voice vote: Larry Edward Andre, Jr., a Career Member of the Senior Foreign Service, Class of Minister-Counselor, to be Ambassador of the US to the Federal Republic of Somalia.
— Senate Press Gallery (@SenatePress) December 18, 2021
President Biden Announces His Intent to Nominate Nine Career Members of the Senior Foreign Service as Ambassadors | The White House
Among them, Larry Edward André, Jr. – Ambassador to the Federal Republic of #Somalia https://t.co/JXAVfsikG7
— JA (@SomaliaNews24) April 16, 2021