Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister of Ethiopia, Demeke Mekonnen has exchanged a phone call today with Ann Linde, Minister for Foreign Affairs of Sweden. During their discussion, Demeke briefed his Swedish counterpart on the successful accomplishment of the law enforcement operation in Tigray and the rehabilitation and reconstruction works that the government of Ethiopia […]
Permanent representative of Ethiopia to the United Nations, Ambassador Taye Atske Selassie discussed with Gilles Michaud, Under Secretary-General for Safety and Security on current developments in Tigray. The two exchanged views on Under Secretary General’s recent visit to Ethiopia including his trip to Tigray Regional State. Ambassador Atske Selasse commended the Under Secretary General’s approach […]
H.E. Demeke Mekonnen, Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister of Ethiopia had a meeting today (February 08) with H.E. Ms. Ahunna Eziakonwa, UNDP Assistant Administrator and Regional Director for Africa. During the meeting, the two have discussed, among others, cooperation between Ethiopia and UNDP, the humanitarian situation in the Tigray region, and the ongoing preparation […]
More than 800 Ethiopians living in the United States yesterday held a zoom discussion on current national issues. Participants of the discussion were drawn from all states of the US and included religious leaders, representatives of organizations, scholars, advocacy and other groups. The discussion took place following the call made by Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed […]
Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed said his government is committed to support and work with the new Chairperson of the African Union (AU), President Felix Tshisekedi of the DRC. “Ethiopia will support and work with you in carrying out the responsibilities entrusted upon you,” he tweeted. The Prime Minister also congratulated the new AU Chairperson and […]
Ethiopia Advocacy Network and Ethio- American Citizen’s House of Federation launched today a media campaign titled #UnityForEthiopia aimed at countering the intensified disinformation of TPLF activities about the current situation of the country. Seyoum Assefa, the campaign’s committee member, said that the disinformation campaign should be countered before it instigates violence. Seyoum explained that TPLF […]
The World Food Programme (WFP) affirms the need for strong partnership between the government of Ethiopia and the entire humanitarian community to rapidly scale up a collective response to meet the immediate humanitarian needs of people in Tigray. WFP announced preparations to provide humanitarian assistance with a budget of 400 US Dollars to the people […]
Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed has congratulated Moussa Faki Mahamat on his re-election as Chairperson of the African Union (AU) Commission for a second term. “Ethiopia wishes you the best,” the Prime Minister tweeted. Following his election, Moussa Faki said “Deeply humbled by the overwhelming and historic vote of confidence by AU Member States by voting 51 […]
The 34th Ordinary Session of the Assembly of the African Union, underway virtually, has re-elected H.E. Moussa Faki Mahamat as the African Union Commission (AUC) Chairperson. “Deeply humbled by the overwhelming and historic vote of confidence by AU Member States by voting 51 out 55 to extend my mandate at the helm of the AUC […]
State Minister H.E. Mrs.Tsion Teklu received at her office today (February 05) a delegation of Russian investors from St. Petersburg city. State Minister Tsion thanked the investors for making Ethiopia an investment destination and said this is a good gesture to cement the already strong relationship that exists between Ethiopia and Russia. At the occasion, […]