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February 28, 2022

Invitation for Bid (IFB)

SPECIFIC PROCUREMENT NOTICE

(One-Envelope Bidding Process)

Country: Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia

Name of Project: Transport Systems Improvement Project (TRANSIP)

Contract Title: Transport and Traffic Management System: Development, Supply, Installation, Implementation and Support

Loan No. / Credit No. / Grant No.: IDA 5816-ET

RFB Reference No.: ET-FTA-252458-GO-RFB

Submission Deadline Date/Time

Apr 14, 2022 02:00

February 17, 2022

IGAD Accredited In The Kingdom Of Belgium

February 16, 2022 (Brussels, Belgium): Today in a colourful ceremony held at the the Belgian Federal Public Service of Foreign Affairs, the Executive Secretary of IGAD, Dr. Workneh Gebeyehu (Ph.D) signed an accreditation agreement with the Government of the Kingdom of Belgium officially recognising the Office of the IGAD Representative in Brussels. Read more

February 17, 2022

Prime Minister H.E Dr. Abiy Ahmed confers with H.E. Charles Michel, President of the European Council

Today, on the 16th of February 2022, Prime Minister H.E. Dr. Abiy Ahmed conferred with H.E. Charles Michel, President of the European Council in Brussels, Belgium.

February 17, 2022

Prime Minister H.E. Dr. Abiy Ahmed and his delegation travel to Brussels, Belgium to take part in the 6th EU-AU Summit

Prime Minister H.E Dr. Abiy Ahmed and his delegation are in #Brussels, Belgium to take part in the 6th #EU–#AU Summit. Prime Minister Abiy will be undertaking meetings with leaders of European Countries and international institutions aside his participation in the summit. Read more

February 15, 2022

Ethiopia Lifts State Of Emergency

On the 15th of February 2022, the House of Peoples Representatives has approved lifting of the state of Emergency with majority vote while 63 members voted against and 21 abstained.

February 6, 2022

Welcoming Remarks by H.E. Dr. Abiy Ahmed, Prime Minister of Ethiopia at the 35th ordinary Session of the AU Assembly

Your Excellency Félix Tshisekedi, President of the Democratic Republic of Congo and outgoing Chairperson of the African Union,

Your Excellency Macky Sall, President of the Republic of Senegal and incoming Chairperson of the African Union,

Your Excellency Moussa Faki Mahamat,

Chairperson of the African Union Commission,

Excellencies Heads of State and Government,

Distinguished Ministers,

Commissioners,

Excellencies Ambassadors,

Invited Guests,

Ladies and Gentlemen,

February 6, 2022

The 40th Ordinary Ministerial Session of AU kicks off in Addis Ababa

The 40th Ordinary Session of the Executive Council (Ministerial Session) of the AU has kicked off on February 02, 2022, in Addis Ababa.

Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister of Ethiopia, H.E. Demeke Mekonnen and foreign Ministers of member states and representatives of international institutions have attended the opening session.

February 1, 2022

Entry and Travel Restrictions for Ethiopia: COVID-19 Update

Due to the coronavirus outbreak, Ethiopia has introduced additional entry requirements to protect public health.

Temporary measures include pre-departure testing and quarantine on arrival in Ethiopia,

See below the measures Ethiopia has taken to limit the spread of COVID-19 in the East African state.

COVID-19 Entry Requirements for Ethiopia

All travelers must present a negative RT PCR test certificate for COVID-19 before boarding a flight. The test must be taken within 120 hours of travel.

Children under 10 are exempt.

No COVID-19 tests are available upon arrival in Ethiopia. A Rapid Diagnostic Test is not accepted unless you’re a transit passenger.

Before arrival, all passengers must complete a Passenger Health Registration Form.

Ethiopia Travel and Entry Restrictions: COVID-19 Update (ethiopiaonlinevisa.com)

January 27, 2022

Press Briefing Summary 27 January 2021

The spokesperson of Foreign Affairs of Ethiopia, H.E. Ambassador Dina Mufti, gave the Ministry’s biweekly press briefing today (January 27, 2021) to the media. In his presentation, the Ambassador focused on political diplomacy, Economic Diplomacy and citizen-centered diplomatic activities over the week. Read more

January 27, 2022

Ministry briefs ambassadors of EU member states on the ongoing investigation on atrocities committed in the conflict in northern Ethiopia

The Ministry of Justice briefed ambassadors of EU member states in Ethiopia today (January 26) on the status of the proposed all-inclusive dialogue and the activities of the inter-ministerial task force on atrocities committed in the conflict in the north.