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Macroeconomic Committee Says Homegrown Reform Resuscitating the Economy (April 30, 2021)

The National Macroeconomic Committee led by Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed has tabled first nine months report focusing on achievements and challenges of the economic sector in the light of implementation of the homegrown economic reforms. The National Macroeconomic Committee which is coordinating the reform activities said the ongoing homegrown economic reform is playing a big […]

Emory University expresses desire to work with Ethiopian academic institutions (April 30, 2021)

Emory University expressed its commitment to strengthen ties and support to Ethiopian Academic Institutions. H.E Ambassador Fitsum Arega held a zoom meeting with representatives of Emory University’s Global Strategy and Initiatives. Ambassador Fitsum expressed his appreciation for the continued assistance and partnership of Emory University with Ethiopia’s health sector and academic institutions, particularly Addis Ababa […]

State Minister Redwan Hussien delivers updates on critical issues in the country to Ambassadors of Asian Countries in Ethiopia (April 29, 2021)

H.E. State Minister Redwan Hussien has updated today (April 29) Ambassadors of Asian countries in Ethiopia on the current situations in Tigray, the GERD negotiations, the Ethiopia-Sudan border dispute, and the 6th national election. Although a lot of progress has been registered, particularly with regards to the delivery of humanitarian aid, some challenges remain to […]

Leadership Can Only Be Attained Through Elections-PM Abiy Ahmed (April 29, 2021)

Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed, in a message he delivered today, said   today stated saying:  “In Ethiopia, aside from power through elections, there will not be a government created on the basis of negotiations or transitions. Leadership can only be attained through elections.” With this understanding, competing entities that have ideas and organizational structures can sell […]

U.S. Reiterates Continued Support For Ethiopia’s Justice Sector Reforms (April 29, 2021)

President of the Supreme Court of the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia, Meaza Ashenafi discussed with Ambassador of the U.S. Geeta Pasi on the justice secotr. On the occasion, the U.S. Ambassador to Ethiopia, Geeta Pasi reiterated the commitment of her government to continue support, collaboration, and assistance for Ethiopia’s justice sector reforms. Ambassador Pasi […]

Deputy PM Demeke Meets UN Human Rights Representative For East Africa (April 28, 2021)

Deputy prime Minister and Foreign Minister, Demeke Mekonnn has received at his office and held discussions with Marcel C. Akpovo, the Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR) regional representative for East Africa. The Deputy Prime Minister appreciated Marcel for the readiness of his office to support Ethiopia’s efforts in strengthening the promotion […]

AU Believed To Reinitiate Direction Set To Finalize Text Of Guidelines, Rules On 1st Filling, Annual Operation Of GERD: MoFA (April 27, 2021)

In the biweekly press briefing held today, Spokesperson of Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Ambassador Dina Mufti explained about activities undertaken related to political diplomacy, the GERD negotiation, the situation in Tigray, citizen-centered diplomatic activities and capacity building. Ambassador Dina said Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed on 19 April 2021 wrote a letter to Sudanese counterpart, Abdella […]

Ethiopia Lauds Diaspora’s Support To Mega Projects, COVID-19 (April 27, 2021)

Ethiopian delegation led by State Minister of Foreign Affairs, Ambassador Birtukan Ayano has concluded its face-to-face engagements with Ethiopians and people of Ethiopian descent in the US. The visit was aimed at encouraging the Ethiopian Diaspora to continue extending financial and advocacy supports to key flagship projects and holding constructive discussions regarding pivotal issues of […]

The Spokesperson of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ethiopia, weekly press briefing (April 27, 2021)

The spokesperson of The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ethiopia, H.E. Ambassador Dina Mufti, gave the Ministry’s biweekly press briefing today to the media. In his presentation, the Ambassador focused on political diplomacy, the GERD negotiation, the situation in Tigray, citizen-centered diplomatic activities and capacity building. I. Political Diplomacy H.E. Demeke Mekonnen, Deputy Prime Minister […]