Somalia:AMISOM Appoints a new Force Commander from Ethiopia
Mogadishu, 31 January 2019 – The African Union Mission in Somalia has a new Force Commander. Lt. Gen. Tigabu Yilma Wondimhunegn from Ethiopia, took up office today, from Lt. Gen. Jim Beesigye Owoyesigire, who has served in that capacity since January 2018.
The handover of instruments...
Ethiopian born Saudi business tycoon Mohammed Alamoudi released from Saudi prison
Horndiplomat-Ethiopian born Saudi business tycoon Mohammed Alamoudi has been released from prison in Saudi Arabia.Horndiplomat reports
It is to be recalled that earlier in 2018, Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed traveled to Saudi Arabia and discussed a number of issues with Saudi Crown Prince Mohammad Bin Salman.
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Ethiopian PM Inaugurates Addis Ababa Bole International Airport Expansion
Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed officially inaugurated the Addis Ababa Bole International Airport Expansion on January 27, 2019.
PM Abiy noted that Ethiopian Airlines is the pride of Ethiopia as it embodies the philosophy of Medemer. Emphasizing that the greatness of the airline rests in...
Ethiopia apologises after Dubai marathon fans ‘erase Eritrea’ from map
The Ethiopian embassy in the UK has apologised for posting a picture of fans holding up an “erroneous” map of the country, that included Eritrea as a part, at Dubai Marathon.
Thousands of fans attended the marathon on Friday to cheer on athletes and among...
Ethiopia PM Meets with Leaders Of Somali Regional State
Horndiplomat-The Ethiopia Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed met with the President of the Somali Regional State, Mustafa Omer and Chairperson of the Somali People’s Democratic Party (SPDP), Ahmed Shide this morning at his office.
The discussions centered on the development and security activities of the region....
The relationship between Ethiopia and Somaliland based on strong cooperation in politics, security and trade -Somaliland Ambassador
The relationship between Ethiopia and Somaliland is very strong due to the fact that Ethiopia does not interfere in internal affairs of Somaliland , said Ambassador of the Republic of Somaliland, Ambassador Ahmed Hassan Aqal.
Ambassador Ahmed Hassan noted that the foreign policy of Ethiopia...
Ethiopia:ONLF Calls Federal government and ruling party to respect the wishes and dignity of the Somali people
Horndiplomat-Amid reports of "coordinated efforts" to oust newly appointed President of Somali regional state Mustefa Omer, the ONLF issued statement calling "both the ruling party & the federal government to respect the wishes & dignity of the Somali people"
The following statement was issued todayby ONLF
The...
Ethiopia, Germany Keen to Bolster Ties
State Minister of Foreign Affairs, Mrs, Hirut Zemene met with the German Minister of State, Mrs. Michelle Muntefering later on Tuesday (January 22) on the margins of the EU-African Union Ministerial meeting being held in Brussels, Belgium.
They discussed on the upcoming visit of German President Frank-Walter...
Ethiopia to Host the 2020 World Economic Forum
Ethiopia is due to host the 2020 World Economic Forum. The announcement came during a meeting between Prime Minister Dr. Abiy Ahmed and Founder and Executive Chairman of the World Economic Forum (WEF), Professor Schwab today (January 23), in which the two sides have...
Italian Companies Ambitious to Invest in Ethiopia
Ethiopian Foreign Minister Dr. Workneh Gebeyehu strikes an in-depth dialogue with several CEOs of Italian companies in Rome. (January 21)
The core aim of this discussion was to stimulate and exchange views with Italian companies for investment opportunities in Ethiopia, an overview of the nuts...
