Ethiopians living in the United States are currently holding a demonstration in Washington DC under the theme: “Unity for Ethiopia”. According to organizers, the main objective of the demonstration is to reveal the truth about Ethiopia and fight the propaganda spread in foreign countries that tarnishes the image and undermines the sovereignty of the country. […]
The Tigray Interim Administration Chief Executive Dr Mulu Nega has briefed more than 40 resident ambassadors who have been to the region about the current situation in the region today. He explained to the ambassadors how the TPLF clique provoked the national army by attacking the Northern Command based in the region and the progress […]
U.S. Ambassador to Ethiopia, Geeta Pasi will travel to Tigray regional state today. This is her first official trip, and it underscores America’s partnership with the people of Ethiopia, according to U.S. Embassy in Addis Ababa The U.S. is committed to providing life-saving assistance to vulnerable populations in Ethiopia.
The World Bank Senior Advisor at World Bank Washington, District of Columbia, Dr. Aklog Birara, through a letter issued yesterday, urged the UN Security Council to be fair and impartial regarding circumstances in Ethiopia. In his letter, Dr. Aklog Birara indicated that Ethiopia is a founding member of the UN and a major contributor to […]
The Ministry of Health said it will start vaccination against COVID-19 on Saturday, March 14, 2021. Ethiopia received 2.2 million doses of Astra Zeneca COVID-19 vaccines under the global COVAX scheme last Sunday. The country has announced plan to vaccinate 20% of its population against the pandemic by the end of 2021. According to the […]
Statement delivered under Any Other Business (AOB) Thank You, Mr. Chairperson for giving me the floor to provide a briefing on the current situation in Ethiopia. Excellencies, since April 2018, Ethiopia has been undertaking an unprecedented wave of reforms towards the realization of a true democracy. The three decades preceding my administration were tainted with […]
Ambassador and Permanent Representative of Ethiopia to the UN, Taye Atske Selassie, met with Manuel Fontaine, UNICEF Emergency Programmes Office Director. The director recently paid a working visit to Tigray regional state. The two sides reviewed among others, progress in the provision of medical services, opening of schools and the critical need for more funds.
Ethiopia’s Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Demeke Mekonnen held discussion with South Sudan’s President, Salva Kiir Mayardit, in Juba today. The two pledged to scale up ties and cooperation between the two countries on regional stability and capacity building schemes, according to Office of the Deputy Prime Minister. They further underscored the importance of […]
The Spokesperson of The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ethiopia, H.E. Ambassador Dina Mufti, has presented the Ministry’s biweekly press briefing today (March 09) focusing on political diplomacy, the GERD issue, and major activities related to Economic Diplomacy and citizen-centered diplomacy. I. Political Diplomacy • H.E. President Sahle-Work Zewde on Friday (March 05) received the […]
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ethiopia celebrated today (March 8) International Women’s Day under the theme, “Women in leadership: Achieving an equal future in a Covid 19 world”. On the occasion, State Minister H.E Ambassador Birtukan Ayano, said the day symbolizes the sacrifice paid by women, the successes achieved, and barriers that need to […]