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22 May 2019

Commercial Bank to Offer Interest-Free Mortgages to Diaspora

The Commercial Bank of Ethiopia (CBE) has announced that it has started offering interest-free mortgage loans to non-resident Ethiopians, and foreign nationals of Ethiopian origin. The loan is meant to be used for the purchase or construction of residential homes and is expected to be repaid in 20 years.
Diaspora
20 May 2019

Ethiopian Diaspora Trust Fund Forms Board of Directors

The Ethiopian Diaspora Trust Fund (EDTF) has formed a Board of Directors comprising 11 persons drawn from the Ethiopian Diaspora, Civil Society and the Ethiopian Government. The Board of Directors will provide overall leadership and set the strategic direction, policy, oversight, and accountability of the Fund.
Diaspora
17 May 2019

Tsgabu Grmay launches new cycling tour company in Ethiopia

Ethiopia’s world-class cyclist and reigning national time-trial champion, Tsgabu Grma, has launched a new cycling tour company, Ethio Cycling Holidays, based in Ethiopia offering tours for international cycling enthusiasts, as well as introducing more cyclists to the fantastic opportunities for road cycling in Ethiopia.
Travel
17 May 2019

Ethiopia Church forest photos secure third place at Sony Photography Awards

Award-winning Scottish photographer, Kieran Dodds, awarded third place for his series of photos “Hierotopia”, which showcases Ethiopia’s church forests and raises awareness about deforestation.
News
15 May 2019

Aida Edemariam wins Ondaatje Prize for vivid biography of her Ethiopian grandmother

Aida Edemariam’s The Wife’s Tale, a biography of her grandmother who was born in northern Ethiopia more than 100 years ago, has won the £10,000 Royal Society of Literature Ondaatje Prize. The annual Prize is awarded for a distinguished work of fiction, non-fiction or poetry, evoking the spirit of a place.
News
14 May 2019

Prime Minister Abiy marks one year in office

Catch up on the latest updates from Ethiopia, and from our mission, in our monthly newsletter. April 2019 Issue.
Newsletter
14 May 2019

Wonders and challenges of Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed’s first year in office

Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed marked his first year in office on April 2. In our Editorial, we take a look at the Prime Minister's first year in office, highlighting historical events that have taken place.
Editorial
13 May 2019

Business Diplomacy Update: Issue 12

The bi-weekly bulletin on investment, trade, technology transfer and tourism activities undertaken by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Ethiopia, as well as the opportunities in those sectors.
Newsletter