Kenya’s President William Ruto lands in Ethiopia on his first official visit to the region
By : Zakeriye ahmed Horndiplomat Correspondent
Kenya's new President, William Ruto, arrives in Addis Ababa today for his first official visit to the region. Abiy Ahmed Ali, the Prime Minister of Ethiopia and other senior officials received...
Ethiopian Parliament Ratifies Agreement to Establish AfCFTA
The House of People’s Representatives ratified the agreement to establish the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) today (March 21).
The AfCFTA aims to create a single continental market for goods and services, with free movement of business persons and investments, and pave the way...
Ethiopian MFA apologises for map that erases Somalia
BY: BBC
Ethiopia's foreign ministry has apologised after a map of Africa on its website incorporated neighbouring Somalia within its own borders.
"We sincerely regret any confusion and misunderstanding this incident might have caused," the statement said.
Somalia had been completely erased from the map, but the...
Ethiopia Recalls its more than 90 long serving Diplomats
Horndiplomat-According to the Fana The government of Ethiopia had recalled its more than 90 long serving diplomats.
The diplomats, who are expected to report to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs within two months, served from 4-25 years in Ethiopian embassies and consulates.
Moreover, 130 diplomats were...
Ethiopian Electric Power Board Members Visit GERD Project
By:Fanabc
Members of the Board of Directors of the Ethiopian Electric Power (EEP) have visited the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD) project.
It is the board’s first visit after the electro-mechanical and metal works of the project were awarded to different contractors.
The objective of the visit...
DP World to finalize feasibility studies on regional logistic hub
By Birhanu Fikade
Saturday April 20, 2019
The United Arab Emirate (UAE) based multinational port and terminal operator, DP World, said that it has been closely following the privatization moves the Government of Ethiopia is considering; and currently, the state-owned operator is finalizing a feasibility studies...
Ethio-Kenya Electricity Highway Project Nearing Completion
The Ethio-Kenya Electricity Highway Project is expected to be ready for testing and commissioning at the end of this Ethiopian year, according to Ethiopian Electric Power (EEP).
Upon completion, the project will promote power, trade, and regional integration, and contribute to the Eastern Africa Power...
The 32nd Assembly of the Union Of African states Opens In Addis Ababa
Horndiplomat-The 32nd Assembly of the Union Of African states Opens In Addis Ababa today, February 10.
In recognition of challenges and prevailing need to recognize links between displacement and peace and security and the development dimension, the 32nd African Union (AU) heads of state and...
Ethiopia leads Top 10 Fastest Growing Economies in Africa 2018
The countries that made the List of Top 10 growing Economies in Africa will surprise you. Check them out!
Let’s face it, Africa really has the ideal conditions for steady economic growth. A skyrocketing population made up...
AU Welcomes Signing Of Joint Declaration On Comprehensive Cooperation Between Ethiopia, Eritrea And Somalia
The steps taken are a major milestone in Africa’s endeavour to silence the guns by 2020 and promote deeper regional and continental integration, in line with Agenda 2063.
The Chairperson of the Commission of the African Union (AU), Moussa Faki Mahamat, welcomed the signing of...