Coca-Cola highlights Ethiopia’s investment potential in new campaign. The Going Big in Ethiopia campaign features companies engaged in coffee, textiles, logistics, manufacturing and other industries, talking about the vast opportunities the Ethiopian economy offers to global investors.
28 Jun 2019
Going Big in Ethiopia
Ethiopian Airlines, was voted the ‘Best Airline in Africa’ (for the third consecutive year), ‘Best Business Class in Africa’ and ‘Best Economy Class in Africa’ at the 2019 Skytrax World Airlines Awards. On 21st June the airline marked its 6-month anniversary of the direct flight from Manchester to Addis Ababa.
26 Jun 2019
Ethiopian Airlines voted ‘Best Airline in Africa’ + Manchester celebrates 6-month anniversary
In their first adventure together, Freddie Flintoff, Chris Harris and Paddy McGuinness head to Ethiopia, where they drive through stunning landscapes of Ethiopia to reach the Afar Triangle - the hottest place on earth! Top Gear Producers and presenters said that filming in Ethiopia was the “highlight” of the series.
25 Jun 2019
Top Gear: Ethiopia episode highlight of the series
"Ethiopia: Recipes and traditions from the Horn of Africa", by renowned Ethiopian chef, Yohanis Gebreyesus, has been shortlisted for the 2019 Guild of Food Writers Award. In honour of the occasion and to celebrate Ethiopia's unique cuisine and culture, the Embassy will host a book signing and tasting event on June 29.
20 Jun 2019
Chef Yohanis’ debut cookbook shortlisted for Guild of Food Writers Award + UK Tour
Ethiopia is once again leading by example in the global fight against climate change and environmental degradation. On 26 May, Prime Minister Abiy launched the National Green Development Programme – an initiative which will see Ethiopians plant four billion trees across the length and breadth of the nation.
17 Jun 2019
Greening Ethiopia, One Seedling at a Time
UNHCR, together with UNICEF, Vital Events Registration Agency (VERA) and the Agency for Refugees and Returnees Affairs (ARRA) launched a centre where refugees can access services such as the registration of births, marriages, divorces, and deaths and receive protection referrals and civil documentation.
14 Jun 2019
Ethiopia launches first ‘One-Stop-Shop’ providing essential services to refugees, host communities
The academic and activist Rita Pankhurst passed away on 30th May at her home in Addis Ababa, aged 92. Her funeral was held on 4th June at the Trinity Cathedral, where her late husband, Richard Pankhurst OBE, and mother-in-law Sylvia Pankhurst, are also buried.
11 Jun 2019
Rita Pankhurst, life-long friend of Ethiopia, laid to rest