President Sahle-Work Zewde has been selected as one of the World’s Most Powerful Women of 2019 by Forbes. The President is the only African woman on the list. President Sahle-Work Zewde is a role model not only for Ethiopian women but women all around the world. A seasoned diplomat and veteran of the United Nations […]
Ethiopian cultural groups and artists arrived in Asmara, Eritrea this afternoon. Upon arrival at the Asmara Airport, the delegation was received by high level Eritrean Government officials. The cultural groups and artists will present concerts in Keren, Massawa and Asmara during their week-long stay, according to Yemane Gebremeskel, Eritrea’s Minister of Information Eritrean cultural groups […]
Prime Minister Dr Abiy Ahmed, the winner of the 2019 Nobel Peace Prize, was given a hero’s welcome when he returned home this morning. Senior Government officials and residents of Addis Ababa welcomed the Premier with celebrations in honor of Ethiopia’s first Nobel Peace Prize winner. A 21-gun salute is also fired in honor of […]
Ethiopia’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, Gedu Andargachew, met with US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo in Washington DC. The two discussed Ethiopia’s important role in ensuring peace and security in sub-Saharan Africa and in achieving durable solutions to regional issues. On the occasion, Gedu provided detailed explanations on the sweeping reforms the Ethiopian Government is […]
The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) has decided to inscribe Ethiopian epiphany on its lists of intangible cultural heritage of humanity. It becomes the 4th intangible cultural heritage of Ethiopia inscribed as world intangible heritage, next to Meskel, the Geda system and Fichee Chambalaalla. Ethiopian epiphany is a colourful festival celebrated all […]
Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed met with his Norwegian counterpart Prime Minister Erna Solberg in Oslo today. The two discussed various issues, including Ethiopia’s efforts in building democracy and strengthening the momentum that has begun. According to the Office of the Prime Minister, the leaders agreed to collaborate on rebuilding the Ethiopian Navy through the provision […]
The World Bank and International Monetary Fund (IMF) have pledged to extend over 5 billion US dollars over the coming three years in support of the ongoing Ethiopia’s economic reform, Ministry of Finance said. In a press briefing on the “Homegrown Economic Reform Agenda”, Finance State Minister Eyob Tekalign said World Bank and International Monetary […]
Ethiopians and Eritreans residing in Oslo, Norway staged a rally in front of Grand Hotel to express their delight and congratulate Prime Minister Dr Abiy Ahmed for winning the 2019 Nobel Peace Prize. The Prime Minister and his wife, First Lady Zinash Tayachew, thanked the demonstrators by raising their hands. In a related development, the […]
Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed received the 2019 Alfred Nobel Peace Prize Award in Oslo, Norway, hours ago. In his speech at the 2019 Nobel Peace Prize award ceremony this afternoon, the prime minister said peace must prevail in the hearts and minds of individuals, nations, and countries. He shared his experience to the dignitaries of […]
Prime Minister Dr Abiy Ahmed has received the Nobel Peace Prize in Oslo, Norway this afternoon. Berit Reiss-Andersen, Chairperson of the Norwegian Nobel Committee, said the award is in recognition of his crucial role in creating peace between Eritrea and Ethiopia. “You seized the initiative and were the main architect behind the peace negotiations that […]