Minister of Foreign Affairs of Ethiopia, Gedu Andargachew, held talks with his Italian counterpart Luigi Di Maio in today. During the discussion, he emphasized Ethiopia’s commitment to further bolster the long-standing historical and people-to-people relationship between the two countries. Gedu expressed his belief that conducting such a dialogue at the level of Foreign Ministers would […]
The government of the Netherlands today handed over a stolen 18th century Ethiopian crown after a 27 years hid in Dutch apartment. Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed met early in the morning with Dutch Minister for Foreign Trade and Development Cooperation, Sigrid Kaag who came to Ethiopia to handover a ceremonial 18th century crown. According to […]
Prime Minister Dr Abiy Ahmed held talks with Mike Pompeo, the US Secretary of State. The two discussed strengthening of the relationships between Ethiopia and the US, continued areas of cooperation, regional matters, as well as the reform in Ethiopia. They explored in detail the ongoing holistic reform taking place in Ethiopia, according to office […]
President Sahle-Work Zewde received today the visiting U.S. Secretary of State Michael Pompeo. Pompeo arrived in Addis Ababa last night for a three-day official working visit. State Minister of Foreign Affairs, Ambassador Redwan Hussien, who attended the meeting told journalists that the President and Pompeo discussed bilateral relations between the two countries. During the discussion, […]
U.S. Secretary of State Michael Pompeo arrived in Addis Ababa yesterday for an official working visit. Minister of Foreign Affairs, Gedu Andargachew, accorded a warm welcome to the Secretary upon his arrival at Bole International Airport. During his visit, Pompeo will meet with Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed and President Sahle-Work Zewde to discuss joint efforts […]
By Lawrence Freeman Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed has embarked on a bold effort to transform the political terrain of Ethiopia while simultaneously launching new economic reforms. The creation of the new Ethiopian Prosperity Party (PP) replaces the Ethiopian People Revolutionary Democratic Front-(EPRDF), founded in 1988. Dissolving the reigning EPRDF and fashioning a new national party, […]
The tripartite meeting between Ethiopia, Sudan and Egypt kicked off in the Ethiopian capital Addis Ababa this morning. The meeting, which will deliberate on the filling and operation of the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD), is the continuation of the Khartoum meeting held last month. In his opening remarks, Dr. Sileshi Bekele, Minister of Water, […]
Prime Minister Dr Abiy Ahmed has extended his Christmas (Gena) message to all Christian faithful. Ethiopia follows the Julian calendar and celebrates Christmas on January 7th, while the rest of the world, who follows the Gregorian calendar, celebrates on 25th of December. Below is the Prime Minister’s message in full: Wishing you a joyous celebration […]
Ethiopian Diaspora Trust Fund (EDTF) disclosed that it has collected over 5.4 million USD from 25, 670 donors in 93 countries last year. The donation of EDTF is aimed to support selected projects to collectively assist the disadvantaged sisters and brothers in Ethiopia by reducing poverty in the country, according to the press release.. Health, […]
A foundation stone has been laid for Amibara properties, a city centre project, which would be developed by Afar investors at a cost of 11 billion birr. The development will be undertaken on area of 50,000 square meters around Gotera and comprises over 450 residences, commercial centres, hotels, retail outlets and recreation facilities as well […]