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In taking the oath of office in April this year, PM Abiy Ahmed told Parliament that his government will build a system “that responds to the country’s political, economic, and social conditions and which is governed by the will of the people.” Since then, a wide range of measures have been launched and the PM has held inclusive discussions with…
2 Jan 2019
Laying the ground-work for the 2020 elections
The run-up to the new year provides us with the opportunity to pause, reflect and celebrate the past year surrounded by our nearest and dearest. For Ethiopia, 2018 has represented a year of transformational change. During that time, the UK has stood side-by-side with the Government as a stalwart bilateral partner. It is my sincere conviction that 2019 will be…
24 Dec 2018
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December 2018
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Ethiopia has begun withdrawing its troops from the border with Eritrea. This follows the historic rapprochement between the two countries that has resulted in the resumption of diplomatic relations and the reopening of borders for the first time in 20 years.
21 Dec 2018
Ethiopian troops withdraw from Eritrea border
Former Ethiopian president H.E. Girma Woldegiorgis died on 14th December 2018, just two weeks short of his 95th birthday. A state funeral was held in his honour on 19th December at the Holy Trinity Cathedral in Addis Ababa, in the presence of high-level Ethiopian and foreign dignitaries.
20 Dec 2018
Former Ethiopian President Girma Wolde-Giorgis laid to rest
There’s no denying that 2018 has been a historic year for Ethiopia, and the man behind it is none other than Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed. Ongoing changes in Ethiopia have not gone unnoticed. UK-based New African Magazine and African Leadership Magazine have listed PM Abiy in their annual lists of notable Africans.
18 Dec 2018
PM Abiy: African of the Year
On 11th December Ethiopian Airlines launched its inaugural flight to Manchester, which is set to benefit more than 400,000 people across the North of the UK. This new landmark route, a 4-times a week service, will connect the North to the heart of Africa and unlock more than 60 connections in Africa. It is currently the region’s only direct links…
14 Dec 2018
Ethiopian Airlines launches Manchester route
Ethiopia’s new President, H.E. Sahle-Work Zewde, is ranked Number 97 on Forbes’ 2018 World's 100 Most Powerful Women list, and is the only African. In October 2018, Ms Zewde became Ethiopia's first female president and is currently the only serving female head of state in Africa.
7 Dec 2018
President Sahle-Work among Forbes 100 Most Powerful Women
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