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Yamamoto tried unsuccessfully to convince President Déby to delay the upcoming presidential election which was held on May 3. He later said, "We held a very direct and private discussion on the issue [of whether to postpone the election]... When people say that it's too late to delay an election... it's never too late to do anything. We must focus on what is important... to have a process in place and actual ability of all the people to participate in the process. Any election that doesn't have full participation of all groups then raises issues that they would have to answer for." [15]

U.S.-Ethiopian relations

Yamamoto in 2010 African Land Forces Summit - Ambassador Donald Y. Yamamoto - 11 May 2010 - 100511-A-8684R-001 (4599272522).jpg
Yamamoto in 2010

Yamamoto met with Ethiopian Prime Minister Meles Zenawi on April 22, 2006, to discuss the ongoing process of democratization in Ethiopia and the Ethio-Eritrea boundary dispute. Both leaders were positive about the outcome of the meeting. [16] In 2010, Yamamoto stated that the 2006 Ethiopian invasion of Somalia had been a mistake and "not a really good idea". [17] In 2021 a widely circulated video showed Yamamato consulting with a TPLF representative on TPLF's military operation to overthrow the Ethiopian government. [18]

Assistant secretary of state

Yamamoto became acting assistant secretary of state for african affairs on March 30, 2013, replacing Johnnie Carson. [19]

U.S. ambassador to Somalia

On 14 July 2018, President Donald Trump nominated Donald Yamamoto as the United States ambassador to Somalia. [20] [21] Yamamoto was subsequently confirmed for the position on 19 October 2018. [22] [23] While the US Mission to Somalia is based on the grounds of the US Embassy in Nairobi, Kenya, a permanent diplomatic mission was established in Mogadishu in December 2018. [24] [25]

Personal life

Yamamoto speaks Japanese, Chinese and French.

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Donald Y. Yamamoto
Donald Y. Yamamoto official photo.jpg
United States Ambassador to Somalia
In office
November 17, 2018 –July 2021
Diplomatic posts
Preceded by United States Ambassador to Djibouti
2000–2006		Succeeded by
Preceded by United States Ambassador to Somalia
2018–2021		Succeeded by
Political offices
Preceded by United States Assistant Secretary of State for African Affairs
2013		Succeeded by
Preceded by United States Assistant Secretary of State for African Affairs
2017–2018		Succeeded by
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