The Embassy of the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia in Nairobi, Kenya, in collaboration with the Kenya National Chamber of Commerce and Industry (KNCCI), conducted a breakfast meeting entitled “Business and Investment Opportunities in Ethiopia” at the embassy premises on Wednesday (August 6). Erick Ruto, President of KNCCI, CEOs, Regional Directors, and representatives of 150 […]
Ethiopia is preparing to inaugurate the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD) in September 2025. The construction of the Dam was inspired by the lesson Ethiopians took from the devastated famine in 1984 and the resolve to improve the people of Ethiopians’ food and energy security. For Ethiopians, this is far more than a milestone in
NEWS IN A Week in the Horn 08.08.2025 Ethiopia President Taye Atske Selassie on Tuesday (August 5) bade farewell to outgoing German Ambassador Jens Hanefeld and Egyptian Ambassador Mohamed Omar Gad, thanking them for strengthening ties with Ethiopia. Ethiopia and China launched the 2025 Chinese Medical Volunteers’ African Charity Mission on Thursday (August 7) at
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Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed officially launched this year’s one-day tree planting campaign, with a target of planting 700 million saplings, on Thursday (July 31) at Abajifar Palace in Jimma. Held under the theme “Renewal Through Planting,” the campaign mobilized millions of Ethiopians across the country in a historic effort to set a global record. The
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The Ethiopian delegation, led by Alemu Sime, Minister of Transport and Logistics, took part in the Third United Nations Landlocked Developing Countries Conference (LLDC3) held from August 5-8 in Awaza, Turkmenistan. The Conference provided an opportunity to explore meaningful partnerships to implement the Awaza Programme of Action. In his address at the General Debate, Alemu
Foreign Minister Gedion Timothewos paid a reciprocal working visit to the Republic of Belarus on Wednesday (July 29) and met with the Belarusian President Aleksander Lukashenko and Foreign Minister Maxim Ryzhenkov. During the discussions, the President of Belarus stated that Ethiopia is one of the most important countries for Belarus in the Horn of Africa
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The Ministry of Foreign Affairs, in collaboration with its affiliated institutions, launched the 2017 E.C. Annual Green Legacy Planting Program and Institutional Summer Volunteering Service in Dire Dawa City, aiming to reaffirm national commitment to environmental sustainability and promote inclusive development. The Green Legacy planting program officially commenced on Saturday (August 2), at the Dire
The United Nations Food Systems Summit Stocktaking Moment, held in Addis Ababa from July 27 to 29, saw a large turnout of stakeholders in the global food value chain, including governments, civil society, the private sector, and international organizations. Member States presented their national pathways for achieving food security and building resilient food systems. Businesses
Ethiopia attended the third Horn of Africa Peace and Development Conference that took place in Uganda, Kampala on Tuesday (July 29). The third edition of the conference discussed regional peace, development, and governance in an atmosphere of openness, unity, solidarity, and mutual respect. High-level government officials from Ethiopia, Djibouti, Kenya, Somalia, South Sudan, Sudan, Uganda, and China, and representatives
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NEWS IN A Week in the Horn 01.08.2025 Ethiopia Addis Ababa hosted the Second United Nations Food Systems Summit Stocktake (UNFSS+4) from July 27 to 29. Co-hosted by Ethiopia and Italy, the summit convened heads of state, ministers, United Nations officials, representatives of civil society, and youth advocates from across the globe. Distinguished attendees included
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