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The Ongoing Law Enforcement Operations in Tigray: Causes and Objectives (November 14, 2020)

Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia, OFFICE OF THE PRIME MINISTER The Ongoing Law Enforcement Operations in Tigray: Causes and Objectives A. Causes of the Ongoing Law Enforcement Operations: What makes the Law Enforcement Operation directed against the extreme elements of the TPLF clique just and necessary? The examination of the justness of any law enforcement […]

FM Demeke Holds Phone Conversations with His South African Counterpart (November 12, 2020)

Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister of Ethiopia, Demeke Mekonnen, and the Minister of International Relations and Cooperation of South Africa, Naledi Pandor, , have held a discussion over the phone today about current situations in Ethiopia. Demeke briefed the current status of the ongoing operation of the federal government of Ethiopia in the Tigray […]

Context for the Current Situation in Ethiopia — the Evolution of Criminality (November 12, 2020)

Following a wave of popular protests that swept across the country for almost two years, the reformist government led by Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed came to power in April 2018. In his inaugural parliamentary address, Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed promised to implement deep political and economic reforms in order to overcome the multi-faceted and complex […]

FM Demeke, US Assistant Secretary Exchange Phone Calls (November 11, 2020)

Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister of Ethiopia, Demeke Mekonnen, today held talks over the phone with US Assistant Secretary for African Affairs, Tibor Nagy, regarding current situations in Ethiopia. Demeke briefed the Secretary about the objectives of the on-going Ethiopian government’s operation in Tigray, according to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. The Government would […]

Law Enforcement Operations in Tigray Proceeding as Planned: PM (November 10, 2020)

Law enforcement operations in Tigray are proceeding as planned, Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed has said in a tweet this morning. He said the “operations will cease as soon as the criminal junta is disarmed, legitimate administration in the region restored, and fugitives apprehended & brought to justice — all of them rapidly coming within reach.” […]

PM Abiy Ahmed Appoints Various Officials to Top Positions (November 8, 2020)

Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed has appointed various officials to top positions effective as of November 4, 2020. Demeke Mekonnen has been appointed Foreign Affairs Minister of the country holding his incumbent position as Deputy Prime Minister of the country. The Premier has named General Birhanu Jula Chief of Staff of the army. Former Foreign Affairs […]

Secretary Pompeo Expresses Concern over TPLF Attacks on ENDF (November 5, 2020)

US Secretary of State, Mike Pompeo expressed concern over reports that the Tigray People’s Liberation Front carried out attacks on Ethiopian National Defense Force bases in Ethiopia’s Tigray region. Secretary Pompeo also urged immediate action to restore the peace and de-escalate tensions. Meanwhile, in a statement he announced via his spokesperson, Secretary General Antonio Guterres […]

Sudan’s Transitional Sovereign Council Chairman Concludes Ethiopia Visit (November 3, 2020)

Chairman of Sudan’s Transitional Sovereign Council, Lt Gen Abdel Fattah Al-Burhan, this morning returned to Khartoum after concluding his official visit to Ethiopia. In his two-day stay, the Chairman visited industrial, agricultural and investment complexes in Ethiopia. Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed and Lt Gen Al-Burhan also discussed bilateral and regional issues of mutual interest.

Thank you for your Generosity & Continued Solidarity as we light up the Darkness. (October 30, 2020)

Thank you for your generosity & continued solidarity as we light up the darkness. https://abay.ethiopianembassy.org/ ለልግስናዎ እና በአስፈላጊ ጊዜ ከኢትዮጵያችን ጎን በመቆም ጨለማው በግድባችን ብርሃን እንዲሸነፍ እያደረጉት ላለው አጋርነት እጅግ እናመሰግናለን::