Statement

As part of the implementation of the Pretoria Peace Agreement of November 2, 2022, the Ethiopian Government has established a “transitional justice process aimed at accountability, ascertaining the truth, redress for victims, reconciliation, and healing, consistent with the Constitution of FDRE and the African Union Transitional Justice Policy Framework.” The announcement made by the US State Department on 21 March 2023 regarding “determination” of accountability for human rights abuses in northern Ethiopia is notable for its omissions and selective acknowledgement of alleged wrongdoing. Selective filtration of facts for “determination of Atrocities” detracts from the credibility of accountability and will not serve to invigorate the transitional justice process underway. Formally recognizing atrocities committed by all parties is an essential step to achieving a sustainable peace.See below the Official Statement: The Response of the Government of Ethiopia to the #US Determination of Grave Crimes in Northern Ethiopia

What Travelers Should Know Before Using International Digital Services

International travel increasingly depends on digital preparation. Travelers research entry requirements, documentation, payments, communications and local rules before arriving in another country. The same attention becomes important when accessing online entertainment across borders. Casino websites may be visible internationally, but availability on a screen does not automatically mean that real-money gambling is permitted or appropriate in every jurisdiction. Users should understand local requirements as well as the conditions of the individual platform before creating an account.

Location Can Change the Rules

A URL such as https://best-newonline-casinos.com/uae/ may lead users researching casino options associated with a particular region, but geographically targeted content should not be interpreted as confirmation that online gambling is legally available there. Gambling laws vary substantially between countries and can also change over time. Users should independently check the current applicable rules and eligibility requirements before participating in real-money play.

This is particularly important for travelers. A casino account that can be legally used from one location may face restrictions elsewhere. Payment availability, identity checks and access to particular gambling services can also differ depending on jurisdiction.

Four Questions to Ask Before Registration

  1. Can I legally participate from my current location?
  2. Who operates the platform and what information is provided about it?
  3. Which deposit and withdrawal methods are available to me?
  4. What verification is required before funds can be withdrawn?

New Platforms Often Compete Through Promotions

Newer casino brands frequently try to distinguish themselves through welcome packages, free spins, large game libraries or mobile-first interfaces. These features can make a platform interesting to explore, but players should examine the underlying conditions. A large deposit match can become considerably less attractive if it carries demanding wagering requirements or restrictive withdrawal terms.

  • Read wagering requirements before accepting bonus funds.
  • Check whether particular games are excluded from a promotion.
  • Look for maximum bets while wagering a bonus.
  • Review bonus expiry dates and withdrawal restrictions.
  • Confirm identity requirements before expecting a cashout.

Currency and Payments Add Another Layer

International users should also consider currency. A casino may process an account in a different currency from the player’s bank or payment service, potentially introducing conversion considerations. Deposit availability should not be mistaken for withdrawal availability either; the method used to fund an account may not always be the method offered for cashing out.

Slot players can additionally compare RTP information, volatility, betting ranges and software providers. These specifications describe aspects of a game but cannot predict the next result. RTP represents a theoretical long-term calculation rather than a guaranteed return for one player, while previous spins do not determine what happens next.

Preparation Is More Useful Than Prediction

International travel works best when important requirements are checked before departure rather than at the border. Real-money casino use benefits from the same order of operations: first understand whether participation is permitted, then inspect the platform, payment conditions and games, and only afterward decide whether to deposit.

Adults who choose to gamble should establish a fixed entertainment budget and avoid using money reserved for travel, accommodation or other essential expenses. Casino outcomes remain uncertain regardless of how thoroughly a platform is researched. Preparation cannot guarantee winnings, but it can clarify the rules, reduce avoidable surprises and help keep online gambling within predetermined financial boundaries.

Invitation to Attend the EIC Annual Investment Forum, April 26-28, 2023

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Dear Business Leaders,
You are cordially invited to the Ethiopian Investment Commission’s (EIC) Annual Investment Forum, which will be held in Addis Ababa from April 26th to 28th, 2023.

This premier forum provides a unique platform for engaging with high-level government officials, policymakers, and fellow investors from the private sector to explore attractive investment opportunities, discuss policy reforms, and establish new partnerships. Moreover, the forum provides valuable networking opportunities and facilitates business linkages.
For more information, please email the EIC at invitation.eic@eic.gov.et or contact our Embassy at ethiopia@ethiopianembassy.org
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We look forward to your participation in this informative and productive event.

US Secretary of State Antony Blinken departed Addis Ababa after concluding a fruitful visit.

His visit to Ethiopia was a significant step toward rebuilding & revitalizing relations between Ethiopia & the USA says Amb. Meles Alem, Spokesperson for The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ethiopia, during a biweekly news briefing.
Secretary Blinken also expressed his satisfaction of holding ‘’productive talks focused on consolidating peace and advancing Ethiopia’s democracy, security, and prosperity.”


He reiterated the USA’s continued commitment to support the critical steps that Ethiopians need to take for recovery and reconciliation.
In his one day long trip to Ethiopia, Secretary Blinken met and held productive conversations with H.E PM Abiy Ahmed Ali, FM and DPM H.E Demeke Mekonnen Hassen, and other high ranking officials and rights groups.

Secretary of State Antony Blinken, announced more than $331 million in new humanitarian assistance for Ethiopia.

US Secretary of State, today announced more than $331 million in new humanitarian assistance for Ethiopia for the year 2023 through the Department of State and the U.S. Agency for International Development.
According to a statement by State Department, the funding will provide life-saving support to those displaced and affected by conflict, drought, and food insecurity in Ethiopia.


In his official working visit to Ethiopia, Mr. Blinken held candid discussions with H.E PM Abiy Ahmed and FM & DPM H.E Demeke Mekonnen.
His visit to Ethiopia, the announced humanitarian support and the ongoing constructive engagements testify the keen interest of the two countries to boost their longstanding cooperation.

Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed Ali received US Secretary of State, Anthony J. Blinken

Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed Ali received at the Office of the Prime Minister earlier today US Secretary of State, Anthony J. Blinken who is in Ethiopia for a working visit. Their discussions focused on various domestic, regional and bilateral issues of mutual concern, with a commitment for enhancing the partnership between #Ethiopia and the #US. Ethiopia’s evident progress on the peace agreement was also acknowledged. While the economy, development endeavours, particularly agriculture, and regional stability were also addressed. #PMOEthiopia

The US Secretary of State H.E Antony Blinken has arrived in Addis Ababa with his Delegation.

The US Secretary of State H.E Antony Blinken has arrived in Addis Ababa with his Delegation. H.E. Ambassador Mesganu Arga; State Minister of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ethiopia, H.E Ambassador Seleshi Bekele; Ethiopia’s Ambassador to the United States and other high ranking government officials accorded warm welcome to Mr. Blinken upon his arrival at Bole International Airport.

US Secretary of State Antony Blinken will Travel to Ethiopia tomorrow, March 14, 2023, leading a High Level US Delegation.

Mr. Blinken is expected to meet with H.E Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed (Dr.), Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister H.E Demeke Mekonnen and other top government officials to discuss bilateral, regional and multilateral issues of common interest.

For several decades, Ethiopia and the U.S. have been closely working on multifaceted areas of trade, peace and security, health, education, agriculture, humanitarian assistance and other sectors.

The Secretary’s visit to Ethiopia will help to revitalize and strengthen the longstanding cooperation of the two countries to the highest level it deserves.

Secretary Blinken is also scheduled to meet Chairperson of the AU Commission, Moussa Faki Mahamat.

Ethiopia and United States of America have 120 years of official diplomatic relationship.

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በአሜሪካ የውጭ ጉዳይ ሚኒስትር ሚ/ር አንቶኒ ብሊንከን የተመራ የልዑካን ቡድን በነገው እለት (መጋቢት 5 ቀን 2015 ዓ.ም) ወደ ኢትዮጵያ ያቀናል።

ሚኒስትሩ በቆይታቸውም ከኢፌዴሪ ጠቅላይ ሚኒስትር ክቡር ዶ/ር አብይ አህመድ፣ ምክትል ጠ/ሚኒስትር እና የውጭ ጉዳይ ሚኒስትር ክቡር አቶ ደመቀ መኮነን እና ሌሎ ከፍተኛ የሥራ ኃላፊዎች ጋር ተገናኝተው እንደሚወያዩ ይጠበቃል።

በዚህም በሁለትዮሽ፣ ቀጣናዊ እና አለም አቀፋዊ ጉዳዮች ዙሪያ የጋራ ተጠቃሚነትን በሚያጎለብቱ ሃሳቦች ላይ የሚመክሩ ይሆናል።

ላለፉት በርካታ አስርት ዓመታት ሁለቱ አገራት በንግድ፣ በጸጥታና ደህንነት፣ በግብርና ልማት፣ በጤናና ትምህርት ማስፋፋት በሰብዓዊ ድጋፍ ወዘተ ዙሪያ በትብብር ሲሰሩ ቀይተዋል።

ይህ በአሁኑ ወቅተ የሚደረገው ጉብኝትም የአገራቱን ዘመናትን የተሻገር ጠንካራ መስተጋብር ወደሚመጥነው ከፍተኛ ስትራቴጂካዊ ግንኙነት ለማሸጋገር አስተዋጽዖ እንደሚያደርግ ይጠበቃል።

ሴክሬታሪ ብሊንከን በኢትዮጵያ ቆይታቸው ከአፍሪካ ህብረት ኮሚሽን ሊ/መንበር ሙሳ ፋኪ ማሀማት ጋር ተገናኝተው እንደሚነጋገሩም ይጠበቃል፡፡
ኢትዮጵያና አሜሪካ የ120 ዓመታት የዲፕሎማቲክ ግንኙነት ታሪክ አላቸው፡፡

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Statement on the “Resolution” of the League of Arab States Regarding the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD) #Ethiopia

Embassy of Ethiopia in Washington D.C celebrate the annual International Women’s Day

Diplomats and Staff at the Embassy of Ethiopia in Washington D.C celebrate the annual International Women’s Day under the Theme of “I’m My Sister’s Keeper”. H.E Ambassador Zelalem Birhan, Deputy Head of Mission, on the occasion lauded the extraordinary contribution of women to the transformation of Ethiopia in multifaceted fronts, including in the diplomatic fora.

He also stressed the need to promote women empowerment at all levels to accelerate inclusive implementation of national agendas. A discussion paper was presented focusing on the role of celebrating ’Women’s Day’ and the challenges women staff facing specially in the foreign service assignments.