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2 Jun 2020

#STAYATHOME: THINGS TO DO

Make the most of lockdown and dedicate some of that extra time to learning something new…
News
1 Jun 2020

The Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam: Cooperation and Contentment

Ethiopia, Sudan and Egypt are to resume technical discussions on the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD), currently under construction on the Nile river, after Egypt accepted an Ethiopia-Sudan proposal to resume negotiations.
Editorial
1 Jun 2020

Embassy receives over £40,000 worth of lifesaving medical equipment for Ethiopia

Embassies in London and Washington D.C jointly facilitate the mobilisation and transfer of lifesaving medical equipment, worth over £40,000, donated by the Ethio-American Doctors Group (EADG). The medical equipment will be used to bolster the Coronavirus response in Ethiopia.
Press Release
31 May 2020

Ethiopia, Sudan and Egypt to seek win-win agreement on Renaissance Dam

Catch up on the latest updates from Ethiopia, and from our mission, in our monthly newsletter. May 2020 Issue. A lockdown special issue with ideas of things to do while staying at home during quarantine.
Newsletter
27 May 2020

Over £60,000 raised in seven weeks to combat Coronavirus in Ethiopia

Embassy appeal sees significant resources raised, in just seven weeks, by Ethiopians and Friends of Ethiopia in the United Kingdom, but support is still needed to defend Ethiopia against the Coronavirus pandemic. With the rate of infection rising, the Embassy is now making a fresh call for donations.
Press Release
25 May 2020

Ethiopia to issue two telecom licences

Following Prime Minister Abiy’s announcement of plans to liberalise the economy and allow foreign and private investors into key state-owned companies, the Ethiopian Communications Authority (ECA) is proceeding with plans to privatise the telecoms sector, after delays caused by the coronavirus pandemic.
Trade and Investment
21 May 2020

World leaders call for unity to combat COVID-19 at the first-ever virtual World Health Assembly

H.E. Lia Tadesse, Minister of Health, delivered her maiden speech at the 73rd World Health Assembly, which was held virtually for the first time due to the coronavirus pandemic. Briefing the Assembly on Ethiopia’s COVID-19 containment efforts, the Minister said that the Government took decisive measures to contain the spread of the disease.
News
15 May 2020

Ambassador Fesseha concludes his tour of duty

On 10th May, Ambassador Fesseha and his family departed the United Kingdom following the relinquishment of his appointment as Ethiopian Ambassador to the United Kingdom. Ambassador Fesseha assumed his duties in the UK in March 2019, bringing with him almost 30 years of experience.
Ambassador