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1 Apr 2021

WEBINAR | Ethiopian Coffee in the UK: Creating links and partnerships between Coffee Roasters in Ethiopia and the UK

Organised by the Ethiopian Embassy in London, this webinar aims at promoting Ethio-UK relations in the coffee sector and will provide opportunities for stakeholders to discuss ways of tapping into the huge potential in the sector.

Events

1 Apr 2021

Ethiopia qualifies for Africa Cup of Nations after eight-year absence

Ethiopia’s national football team, The Walias, qualified for the 2022 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON), following an eight-year absence. A total of 24 teams will take part in the 33rd edition of AFCON, which will be hosted by Cameroon in January 2022. This will be Ethiopia’s 11th appearance at Africa’s most prestigious football tournament.

Sports

30 Mar 2021

Ethiopian Airlines becomes ATTA’s new Airline Partner

Ethiopian Airlines, Africa's largest airline, has become the new Airline Partner for the African Travel & Tourism Association (ATTA). This partnership will not only promote travel to Africa after a tough year during a global pandemic but also will help with opening Ethiopia as one of Africa’s hidden treasures alongside the numerous African destinations on the Ethiopian network.

Travel

29 Mar 2021

Ethiopia hosts first Transport Investment Summit

The first-ever Ethiopian Transport Investment Summit was held in Ethiopia from 24th – 25th March to promote the sector’s untapped investment opportunities and create a networking platform for potential foreign and local investors.

Trade and Investment

26 Mar 2021

Statement to Sky News on Allegations of Rape and Sexual Violence in Tigray

The Embassy remains deeply concerned by serious allegations of rape in Tigray and condemns, in the strongest terms, any acts of sexual violence. Any serious violations committed against citizens will be thoroughly investigated, and the Government will spare no effort in bringing the perpetrators of these and other crimes to justice.

Statement

26 Mar 2021

Statement by Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed on Discussions with President Isaias Afwerki

In our March 26, 2021 discussions with President Isaias Afwerki during my visit to Asmara, the government of Eritrea has agreed to withdraw its forces out of the Ethiopian border. The Ethiopian National Defense Force will take over guarding the border areas effective immediately.

Statement

26 Mar 2021

Statement from Prime Minister Abiy on Discussions with Eritrea’s President Isaias

In our March 26, 2021 discussions with President Isaias Afwerki during my visit to Asmara, the government of Eritrea has agreed to withdraw its forces out of the Ethiopian border. The Ethiopian National Defense Force will take over guarding the border areas effective immediately.

Statement

26 Mar 2021

EHRC and UN to jointly investigate alleged Human Rights Violations in Tigray

The Ethiopian Human Rights Commission and the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights have agreed to conduct a joint investigation into the alleged human rights violations and abuses, committed by all parties in the context of the Tigray conflict, as part of the much-needed accountability process for the victims.

Press Release