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4 Jan 2019

Ethiopia is Africa’s fastest-growing economy for 2019

Ethiopia’s economy is forecast to grow by 8.5% in 2019, according to a report by IMF, driven by the service sector and better domestic and foreign investment. IMF also praised Ethiopia’s remarkable progress, which has led to a significant reduction in poverty and improved living standards for many Ethiopians.
Trade and Investment
2 Jan 2019

Laying the ground-work for the 2020 elections

In taking the oath of office in April this year, PM Abiy Ahmed told Parliament that his government will build a system “that responds to the country’s political, economic, and social conditions and which is governed by the will of the people.” Since then, a wide range of measures have been launched and the PM has held inclusive discussions with…
Editorial
24 Dec 2018

Message from the Ambassador

The run-up to the new year provides us with the opportunity to pause, reflect and celebrate the past year surrounded by our nearest and dearest. For Ethiopia, 2018 has represented a year of transformational change. During that time, the UK has stood side-by-side with the Government as a stalwart bilateral partner. It is my sincere conviction that 2019 will be…
Statement
24 Dec 2018

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Newsletter
21 Dec 2018

Ethiopian troops withdraw from Eritrea border

Ethiopia has begun withdrawing its troops from the border with Eritrea. This follows the historic rapprochement between the two countries that has resulted in the resumption of diplomatic relations and the reopening of borders for the first time in 20 years.
News
20 Dec 2018

Former Ethiopian President Girma Wolde-Giorgis laid to rest

Former Ethiopian president H.E. Girma Woldegiorgis died on 14th December 2018, just two weeks short of his 95th birthday. A state funeral was held in his honour on 19th December at the Holy Trinity Cathedral in Addis Ababa, in the presence of high-level Ethiopian and foreign dignitaries.
News
18 Dec 2018

PM Abiy: African of the Year

There’s no denying that 2018 has been a historic year for Ethiopia, and the man behind it is none other than Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed. Ongoing changes in Ethiopia have not gone unnoticed. UK-based New African Magazine and African Leadership Magazine have listed PM Abiy in their annual lists of notable Africans.
News
14 Dec 2018

Ethiopian Airlines launches Manchester route

On 11th December Ethiopian Airlines launched its inaugural flight to Manchester, which is set to benefit more than 400,000 people across the North of the UK. This new landmark route, a 4-times a week service, will connect the North to the heart of Africa and unlock more than 60 connections in Africa. It is currently the region’s only direct links…
Travel