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26 Sep 2019

Great Ethiopian Run wins “Best International Running Event”

The Great Ethiopian Run has won the “Best International Road Race” award of The Challenge Awards. Dubbed ‘the Oscars of the endurance industry’, Challenge Awards is organised by one of the world’s biggest online entry platforms Let's Do This in partnership with Runner's World, the biggest specialist running magazine.
Sports
25 Sep 2019

Blue plaques for Emperor Haile Selassie unveiled in Somerset

Two blue plaques in honour of Emperor Haile Selassie’s life in Bath and visits to Weston-Super-Mare were unveiled on 22nd September by the Emperor’s grandson, Prince Michael Mekonnen. Other dignitaries including the Lord Mayor of Bath, Councillor Gerry Curran, were also in attendance.
News
16 Sep 2019

International Conference on Pulses and Oilseeds in Ethiopia

The Ethiopian Pulses, Oilseeds and Spices Processors-Exporters Association, in collaboration with the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia Ministry of Trade and Industry, is hosting the 9th International Conference on Pulses and Oilseeds at Sheraton Addis Hotel in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, on November 29 and 30, 2019. For further information, visit the conference website.
Trade and Investment
11 Sep 2019

Ethiopian New Year Message from the Ambassador

On 12th September, Ethiopians from across the country and abroad ushered in the New Year – 2012 in the Ethiopian calendar. On the occassion, Ambassador Fesseha outlined the previous year's activities and projections for the next year.
Ambassador
30 Aug 2019

Lalibela churches among one of the ‘Best Places on Earth’ to visit

Catch up on the latest updates from Ethiopia, and from our mission, in our monthly newsletter. Summer 2019 Issue.
Newsletter
30 Aug 2019

Historic 2020 Elections Represent Hope on the Horizon

Ethiopia is heading for a historic National Election in May 2020, expected to be the freest, fairest and most inclusive ever held in the country. With preparations afoot across the political spectrum, this election holds the promise of embedding a truly inclusive and participatory democracy for the long haul.
Editorial
29 Aug 2019

“I Appreciate You” – solo exhibition by Catherine Chambers

The Embassy will host a solo exhibition - I Appreciate You - by London-based artist, Catherine Chambers, for two weeks from 20 September. The majority of works that will be exhibited will be oil portraits of friends in Lalibela, a place that has strongly influenced her work.
Events
28 Aug 2019

Prime Minister Abiy to receive Hessian Peace Prize

Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed has been announced as this year’s recipient of the Hessian Peace Price in recognition of his indispensable role in achieving a historic peace agreement between Ethiopia and Eritrea following a 20-year state of “no war no peace”.
News