Michael Battle | |
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United States Ambassador to Tanzania | |
Assumed office February 27, 2023 | |
President | Joe Biden |
Preceded by | Don J. Wright |
United States Ambassador to the African Union | |
In office November 2, 2009 – September 22, 2013 | |
President | Barack Obama |
Preceded by | John A. Simon |
Succeeded by | Reuben Brigety |
Personal details | |
Born | St. Louis, Missouri, U.S. | July 28, 1950
Education | Trinity College (BA) Duke University (MDiv) Howard University (DMin) |
Military service | |
Branch/service | United States Army |
Unit | United States Army Reserve |
Michael A. Battle Sr. (born July 28, 1950) is an American diplomat, chaplain, and academic administrator who has been serving as United States ambassador to Tanzania since February 2023. He previously served as ambassador to the African Union from 2009 to 2013.