Ethiopia

Archaeologists have discovered the remains of an ancient city that existed in the 12th century near Harlaa, Eastern Ethiopia. Among the findings are a Mosque, evidence of Islamic burials and headstones and jewellery from India. The researchers believe the findings could shed light on Islam's origins...

Horndiplomat-The Ogaden Liberation Front (ONLF) has today disarmed 1,740 of its armed members. As per an agreement ONLF and Somali regional state signed late this afternoon, the disarmed members will be reintegrated into the regional state either as security forces or as civil servants.  In addition...

By:Xinhua The Chinese-built Addis Ababa-Djibouti Standard Gauge Railway has won acclaim for facilitating regional integration and prosperity. During a railway infrastructure-themed seminar on Monday here, participants, including officials and independent experts, discussed how Africa's first fully electrified trans-boundary railway contributed to regional integration and the betterment...

Leading Ethiopian botanical scientist, Professor Sebsebe Demissew, has been elected as a Foreign Member of the Royal Society, becoming the first ever Sub-Saharan African scientist to be elected in the Society’s 357-year history. On 13th July, the Professor was formally admitted to the Society at the...

Following a meeting with State Grid Corporation of China, Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed oversaw the signing of a USD 1.8 billion investment agreement which covers provision of energy transmission and distribution lines. This project will supply power for up to 16 industrial parks; the...

Ethiopia Minister of the Foreign Affairs of Ethiopia Gedu Andargachew and United Kingdom’s Minister for Africa, James Duddridge on Wednesday (May 20) held a video-conference call to discuss bilateral and regional issues between the two countries. According to The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ethiopia,...

Ethiopian Prime Minister Dr. Abiy Ahmed received a call from the Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau on the evening of November 5, 2018. Prime Minister Trudeau shared his support and admiration for the ongoing reforms in the country, particularly in increasing women’s leadership in key...

By:Jama farah , HornDiplomat Contributor  The Ethio-Saudi Arabia Business Forum was held today (December 10) in Addis Ababa. Over 150 Ethiopian and Saudi Arabian companies participated in the forum that aimed at attracting Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) and strengthening business-to-business linkages between the two countries. In his...

By:Abdur Rahman Alfa Shaban Ethiopia has disclosed that it will back the candidature of Kenya’s foreign affairs chief in the race to elect the new chairperson of the African Union (AU). Kenya’s topmost diplomat Ambassador Dr. Amina C. Mohamed is one of five candidates hoping to...

A new railway line connecting Ethiopia’s capital Addis Ababa to the port city of Djibouti is set to be officially inaugurated next month. A government-organized media tour Saturday touted the flagship project, mostly funded by China, and set to officially open in October. The railway line,...