H.E. Mr. Demeke Mekonnen, Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister of the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia has addressed the 46th session of the United Nations Human Rights Council today via a pre-recorded video message. Mr. Demeke’s speech highlighted why the law enforcement operation in Tigray was an absolute necessity given the belligerent attitude of […]
The Federal Government of Ethiopia is gravely concerned by unsubstantiated and politically motivated misinformation that is being extensively shared by several actors about the situation in Tigray. A call for much needed assistance to the people of Tigray needs to be extricated from other political motivations and partisan support whose sole purpose is aimed at […]
The Spokesperson of The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ethiopia , H.E. Ambassador Dina Mufti, has presented the Ministry’s biweekly press briefing today (February 23) focusing on political diplomacy, the current situations in Tigray, the Ethiopia-Sudan border issue, including major activities related to Economic Diplomacy, citizen-centered diplomacy and activities in capacity building. Please find the […]
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MoFA) said more than 75 international aid agencies are operating in Tigray regional state. MoFA Spokesperson Ambassador Dina Mufti issued a press conference today with a focus on latest development in Tigray, Ethio-Sudan border and other current national issues. More than 75 international aid agencies are now working in Tigray […]
Prime Minister Dr Abiy Ahmed has held discussion over phone with Antonio Guterres, Secretary-General of the United Nations. The Prime Minister tweeted that he “held an excellent conversation with @antonioguterres today on various regional and multilateral issues.” According to him, their discussions explored strengthened collaborations in various areas.
The 6th Nile Basin Development Forum (NBDF) kicked off today with the theme ‘rethinking regional investments in the Nile Basin: Water, Energy, Food, Environment & Climate Change.’ Hosted by Ethiopia, the Forum was officially launched by Dr Abraha Adugna, State Minister for Water, Irrigation, and Energy. It brought together multi-stakeholders from within and out of […]
The New York Tristate Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD) support and advocacy group launched yesterday. Ethiopia’s Minister of Water, Irrigation and Energy, Dr. Seleshi Bekele, attended the launch of the group which consists of community and civil society leaders, academics and professionals. According to the Ministry of Water, Irrigation and Energy, construction of GERD has […]
Recently we noted a post on GERD by the Embassy of Egypt in Washington D.C that is intended to misinform and mislead the international community. The following brief fact sheet is intended to provide factual information and to put the records straight. Egypt’s protracted campaign of misinformation will not be helpful to the success of […]
Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed has appreciated all Ethiopians at home and abroad for their contribution to make ‘Dine For Ethiopia’ initiative a success. The Prime Minister made the remark during a ‘Dine For Ethiopia’ dinner program he hosted yesterday. ‘Dine for Ethiopia’ is an initiative launched by the Prime Minister last August to mobilize funds for the […]
The ‘Dine for Ethiopia’ program, an initiative aimed at mobilizing funds for Wonchi, Gorgora and Koysha projects, will be hosted today. The initiative aims to raise 3 billion birr for the three projects that would be executed in Oromia, Amhara and Southern Nations, Nationalities and Peoples (SNNP) regional states. In a tweet, the Prime Minister […]