NEWS IN A Week in the Horn 23.01.2026 Ethiopia Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed welcomed at his office Johann Wadephul, Federal Minister for Foreign Affairs of the Federal Republic of Germany, on Thursday (January 22) for meaningful discussions on further strengthening the partnership between Ethiopia and Germany. Prime Minister Abiy on Saturday (January 17) inaugurated the […]
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The Finance Forward Ethiopia Conference opened in Addis Ababa on Thursday (January 15) in the presence of Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed, bringing together key institutions shaping the country’s financial and revenue systems. The “Finance Forward Ethiopia” conference was convened to review and evaluate Ethiopia’s recent achievements in macro-financial management, structural reforms, and major sectoral transformations.
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The Fourth Ethiopia–Israel Joint Political Consultation was held on Tuesday (January 13) in Jerusalem, reaffirming the deep-rooted and forward-looking partnership between the two countries. The Ethiopian delegation was led by Ambassador Hadera Abera, State Minister of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, while the delegation of the State of Israel was headed by Eden Bar-Tal, Director
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NEWS IN A Week in the Horn 16.01.2026 Ethiopia President Taye Atske-Selassie on Thursday (January 15) received Letters of Credence from 14 newly appointed Ambassadors representing Kyrgyzstan, Italy, Mauritius, Zambia, Germany, Jordan, New Zealand, South Sudan, Burkina Faso, Mozambique, Kenya, Belarus, the Philippines and Latvia. President Taye received Olof Skoog, Deputy Secretary-General for Political Affairs
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The Ethiopia–Japan Business Forum took place on Tuesday (January 13) at the Skylight Hotel in Addis Ababa, strengthening the economic partnership between the two nations. Co-hosted by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the Embassy of Japan, and the Ethiopian Investment Commission, the event brought together nearly 50 representatives from around 35 Japanese firms, alongside Ethiopian
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Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed paid an official visit to Djibouti on Sunday (January 11). He was warmly received by President Ismail Omar Guelleh upon arrival at Djibouti International Airport. The two leaders held high-level discussions on regional peace and security, geopolitical dynamics, and expanding cooperation in trade, logistics, and development amidst significant regional changes. During
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The construction of Bishoftu International Airport was officially launched on January 10, with Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed presiding over the ceremony in the presence of senior government officials and Ethiopian Airlines Group Chief Executive Officer Mesfin Tasew. The Prime Minister formally inaugurated the project, while the CEO of Ethiopian Airlines placed the commemorative plaque marking
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The United Nations has launched its annual Global Economic Outlook for 2026, noting that despite heightened global uncertainty driven by trade tensions, geopolitical and geo-economic pressures, and policy unpredictability, East Africa is projected to record notable economic growth. According to the Outlook, Ethiopia is expected to sustain strong economic growth in 2026, with the report
NEWS IN A Week in the Horn 09.01.2026 Ethiopia Minister of Foreign Affairs of the People’s Republic of China, Wang Yi, visited Ethiopia from January 7 to 9. During his visit, Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed received Minister Wang Yi and engaged in high-level discussions. The meetings provided an opportunity to review the longstanding bilateral relationship
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Minister of Foreign Affairs of the People’s Republic of China, Wang Yi, visited Ethiopia from January 7 to 9. During his visit, Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed received Minister Wang Yi and engaged in high-level discussions. The meetings provided an opportunity to review the longstanding bilateral relationship between the two countries, explore avenues for deepening cooperation,
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