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NEWS IN BRIEF – Week in the Horn 28.08.2026

NEWS IN A Week in the Horn 28.08.2026 Ethiopia President Taye Atske Selassie bid farewell to the outgoing Ambassador of the Republic of Korea to Ethiopia, Kang Jung on Wednesday (August 26). The President expressed appreciation for his contribution to the longstanding Ethiopia-Korea relations. The Ethiopian National Dialogue Conference was officially concluded on Saturday (August […]

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Ethiopia’s Historic National Dialogue Concludes, Opening a New Chapter for Consensus and Reconciliation

The Ethiopian National Dialogue Conference was officially concluded on Saturday (August 22), with a closing ceremony held at the Addis International Convention Center. The ceremony marked the conclusion of a 46-day process that brought together Ethiopians from different parts of the country and the diaspora to deliberate on major political, social and national issues. The

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Foreign Ministry Conducts a Strategic Multi-Stakeholder Consultations

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs held a consultative forum on August 17 and 18. The consultative forum titled “Ethiopia and the interconnected geoeconomic trends” aims at leveraging Ethiopians’ intellectual capital to conceptualize contemporary international relations and deliberate on operationalizations in pursuit of Ethiopia’s national interests, attracting researchers from several think-tanks and universities. The core foundation,

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NEWS IN BRIEF – Week in the Horn 21.08.2026

NEWS IN A Week in the Horn 21.08.2026 Ethiopia  The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and its affiliated institutions launched the 2018 E.C. Summer Volunteer Service and Green Legacy Initiative in Afar and Gamo, supporting communities through volunteer activities and environmental initiatives. (See article) The Ministry of Foreign Affairs held a strategic consultation from August 17

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MFA Summer Volunteer Service and Green Legacy Initiative Launched in Afar and Gamo

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and its affiliated institutions launched the 2018 E.C. Summer Volunteer Service and Green Legacy Initiative in Afar and Gamo, supporting communities through volunteer activities and environmental initiatives. State Ministers for Foreign Affairs Ambassador Hadera Abera and Ambassador Berhanu Tsegaye joined the official launch of the initiative in the Afar Region

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NEWS IN BRIEF – Week in the Horn 14.08.2026

NEWS IN A Week in the Horn 14.08.2026 Ethiopia  The Office of the Prime Minister hosted an experience-sharing program on the 5 Million Ethiopian Coders Initiative on Monday (August 10), bringing together graduates, industry leaders, policymakers, and young professionals. The event followed Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed’s call to Ethiopian youth to make productive use of

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Ethiopia Pushes to 7 Million Coders as Youth Digital Skills Program Expands

The Office of the Prime Minister hosted an experience-sharing program on the 5 Million Ethiopian Coders Initiative on Monday (August 10), bringing together graduates, industry leaders, policymakers, and young professionals. The event followed Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed’s call to Ethiopian youth to make productive use of the summer break. The Prime Minister had urged young

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PM Abiy Unveils Second-Largest Airport Terminal in Bahir Dar

Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed inaugurated the new terminal at Bahir Dar’s Dejazmach Belay Zeleke International Airport on Thursday (August 6). He was joined by First Lady Zinash Tayachew, Deputy Prime Minister Temesgen Tiruneh, and Speaker of the House of Federation Agegnehu Teshager. Addressing officials, community elders, and residents at the inauguration, PM Abiy highlighted Bahir

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Benin’s Minister of Digital Transformation Visits Ethiopia to Strengthen Bilateral Cooperation

Mahuna Akplogan, Minister of Digital Transformation and Innovation of the Republic of Benin, led a high-level delegation to Ethiopia from August 4 to 8. The visit gave the delegation a chance to learn from Ethiopia’s experience in digital transformation and to explore areas where the two countries could work more closely, particularly in digital public

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The Third Africa Blue Economy Week Convened in Luanda

The 3rd African Union Blue Economy Week took place from July 22-25 in Luanda, Angola, under the theme “From Strategy to Action: Political Leadership for Africa’s Blue Economy Transformation.” Co-organized by the African Union and the Government of Angola, the event brought together maritime and ocean stakeholders. During the event, Angolan Vice President Esperança Maria

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