Ethiopia

Addis Ababa, November 5, 2018 (FBC) – Shimelis Abdissa has been appointed as Chief of Staff at the Prime Minister’s Office with the rank of Minister, replacing Fitsum Arega. Similarly, Billene Seyoum has become head of a press secretariat department within the PM’s office. Shimelis...

Horndiplomat-The Government of Ethiopia officially launched the issuance of visa on arrival for all African citizens, at an event held on Thursday (November 1) at the Headquarters of the African Union. The event was graced by State Minister of Foreign Affairs, Mrs. Hirut Zemene,...

Horndiplomat-the House of Peoples’ Representatives (HPR) today approved the appointment of the first female President of the Federal Supreme Court in the history of the country. On its 4th regular session, the House approved Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed’s nomination of Meaza Ashenafi as new President of...

The World Bank’s Board of Executive Directors yesterday approved $1.2 billion ($600 million grant and $600 million credit) from IDA in support of the Government of Ethiopia’s policies designed to accelerate economic growth and achieve its vision of becoming a lower-middle-income country. The Government of...

 Ethiopia and Kenya are set to complete East Africa’s first high voltage direct current (HVDC) power line. The Ethiopia-Kenya power interconnector was conceived in 2006 when Ethiopia and Kenya signed a memorandum of understanding that allowed for the establishment of a power interconnection system between...

–Ethiopian President Sahlework Zewde arrived in Juba to attend the South Sudanese peace celebration. South Sudan’s conflicting parties and leaders from various countries, including President of Uganda, Sudan and Kenya are expected to attend the event that will take place at the Juba stadium. The celebrations...

Kenya is losing its lead position in foreign direct investment (FDI) to Ethiopia. This has happened as new investors turn their focus on the latter following wide-ranging socio-economic reforms. Recent research into foreign direct investment flowing to Eastern Africa indicates that Ethiopia is narrowing...

PARIS (AP) — French President Emmanuel Macron has expressed support for Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed’s ambitious reforms and diplomatic peace efforts. The 42-year-old African leader was on a working visit Monday to France in his first trip to Europe since taking office in April. In...

Horndiplomat-Prime Minister Dr Abiy Ahmed arrived in Paris, France today (October 29) as part of his tour to Europe. Upon arrival at Paris Raissy Charles De Gaulle airport, the Prime Minister was warmly welcomed by higher officials and dozens of members of the Ethiopian...

Abdur Rahman Alfa Shaban Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed on Monday left the capital Addis Ababa for the start of his first European tour, chief of staff Fitsum Arega wrote on Twitter. Abiy will be in two countries over the period of his visit – Germany...