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14 Aug 2020

Diaspora support for the Renaissance Dam

Spurred on by the celebrations of the successful first filling of the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD) reservoir, the Embassy has been welcoming members of the Diaspora wishing to put their mark on this national project. The GERD is a source of national pride for many Ethiopians. Most of the funds for the dam have been raised from Ethiopians through…
Diaspora
7 Aug 2020

#ItsMyDam: Ethiopia celebrates historic first filling of the GERD

Catch up on the latest updates from Ethiopia, and from our mission, in our monthly newsletter. Summer 2020 Issue.
Newsletter
7 Aug 2020

Deputy Head of Mission, Ababi Demissie, completes his tour of duty

Deputy Head of Mission, Ambassador Ababi Demissie, completed his tour of duty in the United Kingdom on 7th August. Speaking at his farewell gathering at the Embassy, Ambassador Ababi thanked all staff and diplomats for their support and dedication to the people and government of Ethiopia. In a message of thanks to the Ethiopian community in the UK and friends…
Ambassador
7 Aug 2020

Kenenisa vs Eliud London Marathon showdown confirmed for 4th October

The long-awaited head-to-head between Ethiopia’s long-distance great, Kenenisa Bekele, and Kenya’s Eliud Kipchoge will take place on Sunday 4th October. There will be no mass participation due to COVID-19 but the elite races for men, women, and wheelchair athletes will take place on an enclosed looped course.
Sports
7 Aug 2020

COVID-19: Entry Requirements for Travellers to Ethiopia

Amid the ongoing global coronavirus pandemic, new health guidelines have been put in place for all travellers entering Ethiopia. All travellers arriving at Bole International Airport must provide a certificate showing a negative COVID-19 RT-PCR antigen test, taken within 72 hours of your arrival to Ethiopia.
Consular
6 Aug 2020

Yorkshire Wildlife Park opens new “Experience Ethiopia” reserve

On 4th August, British TV star, Helen Skelton, opened award-winning Yorkshire Wildlife Park’s new “Experience Ethiopia” reserve. The BBC Countryfile presenter toured the new Experience Ethiopia section of the park and got up close and personal with the spotted hyenas, in the Hyenas of Harar reserve and the Simien Mountains with a troop of Gelada Monkeys.
News
5 Aug 2020

Ethiopia Celebrates completion of the first phase of the GERD

A key historical moment was celebrated when the first-year filling of the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam was achieved, with no effect at all on the downstream flow of the Nile River, or the ‘Abay’ as it is known in Ethiopia. The filling of the Dam was made possible by a particularly heavy rainy season, which is ongoing. The news was…
Editorial
5 Aug 2020

Ethiopia plants 4.1 billion trees as part of 2020 Green Legacy Initiative

Ethiopia has so far planted more than 4.1 billion trees out of the intended 5 billion, attaining 83% of the set target for this year. Officially launched by PM Abiy on 5th June the tree-planting campaign is a demonstration of Ethiopia’s efforts to sustain biodiversity and commitment to green, climate-resilient growth.
News