The National Electoral Board of Ethiopia (NEBE) has begun printing voting materials abroad for the upcoming elections.

The election materials are being printed by the Dubai based printing firm called Al Faragi, according to the Ethiopian Broadcasting Corporation (EBC). This is the first time when voting materials are printed abroad by the Electoral Board.

After officially launching the printing, Chairperson of the Board, Birtukan Mideksa, said the printing of the voting materials abroad is part of the efforts to make the election a success. The election materials are being printed in Amharic, Afan Oromo, Somali, Tigrigna and Afar languages.

The printing firm has 40 years of experiences and so far printed ballot papers for Kenya, Uganda, Mali and Tanzania from African countries

Three Copies of medals and diploma received by Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed at the Nobel Peace Prize award tabled for public viewing in three locations in the capital Addis Ababa.

Under the custodianship of the Ministry of Peace, the three replicas of diploma and medal placed at the Ministry of Peace, Addis Ababa University Institute of Ethiopian Studies and at the National Museum each.

According to the Office of the Prime Minister, the replica which is placed in the Ministry of Peace will move to the Peace center upon completion.

The placement of the Nobel Prize replicas for public viewing is aimed at encouraging the next generation and the general public to work towards maintaining peace and elevating Ethiopia to greater heights.

Last Tuesday, Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed was awarded the 2019 Nobel Peace Prize, mainly for resolving the two decades stalemate with Eritrea.

The UK Envoy for the UK-Africa Investment Summit, Philip Parham, will visit Ethiopia today (dec. 17th).

The visit aims to discuss investment opportunities and increasing trade between Ethiopia and the UK.

It is also intended to confer on how the two nations can work together to deliver jobs and sustainable economic growth.

The UK is working in partnership with Ethiopia to create the right conditions for greater investment.

The UK-Africa Investment Summit will take place in London on 20 Jan 2020.

The Summit will bring together political leaders, business representatives and investors from the UK and African countries.

It will showcase the breadth and quality of investment opportunities across Africa.

The Summit will strengthen the UK’s partnership with African nations to build a secure and prosperous future for all our citizens.

President Sahle-Work Zewde has been selected as one of the World’s Most Powerful Women of 2019 by Forbes.

The President is the only African woman on the list.

President Sahle-Work Zewde is a role model not only for Ethiopian women but women all around the world.

A seasoned diplomat and veteran of the United Nations (UN), Sahle-Work became Ethiopia’s first female president in October 2018.

In her first address to the parliament, she promised to be a voice for women and stressed the importance of unity.

President Sahle-Work’s appointment is a tremendously symbolic move for the country, opening the door for gender parity.

President Sahle-Work Zewde has called for unity during a welcoming dinner hosted in honour of Nobel Laureate Prime Minister Dr. Abiy Ahmed.

Stating that Ethiopia is on a reform path, the President said: “we should join hands to overcome the challenges facing in the reform process.”

“It is necessary to resolve the difference in a civilized manner sitting at a negotiation table,” she said

The Prize won by the Prime Minister is an inspiration for countries in the region and all peace-loving people worldwide,” the President said.

Prime Minister Dr. Abiy Ahmed also called for unity and joint efforts for the sustainability of the on-going reforms.

“We should stand together to add momentum on the reforms launched in Ethiopia and realize the country’s move towards prosperity,” he said.

“We should establish strong diplomatic ties and work in partnership with all African and Middle East countries to extricate the country out of poverty and bring prosperity,” he said.

The Prime Minister finally urged all Ethiopians to contribute their share for the economic growth of the country by working day and night with unity.

Senior government officials, the diplomatic community and other invited guests attended the welcoming dinner hosted by President Sahle-Work Zewde at the National Palace.

The Prime Minister was given a hero’s welcome yesterday upon his return from receiving the Nobel Peace Prize in Oslo, Norway.

Thousands of Ethiopians turned out in the capital Addis Ababa to welcome him. A 21-gun salute is also fired in honor of the Prime Minister.

He was awarded the prize in recognition of his crucial role in creating peace between Eritrea and Ethiopia.

The award is also in recognition of his efforts to build democracy in Ethiopia and contribution to peace and reconciliation processes in East and North East Africa.

 

The United Nations in Ethiopia congratulated Prime Minister, Abiy Ahmed, on receiving the 2019 Nobel Peace Prize.

According to a press release sent to ENA, the United Nations in Ethiopia affirms its strong commitment to supporting efforts toward sustainable peace and development in the country.

United Nation’s Resident and Humanitarian Coordinator, Steven Were Omamo, noted that “The United Nations family in Ethiopia shares the joy and pride of millions of Ethiopians on this special recognition of Ethiopia’s vital role in peace building and international cooperation.”

Reflecting on the Prime Minister’s appeal to Ethiopians in his acceptance speech to, “Join hands and help build a country that offers equal justice, equal rights, and equal opportunities for all its citizens,”

Omamo underlined that the UN will continue to work with the Government of Ethiopia and all its partners and supporters as the nation pulls together to build an inclusive and democratic Ethiopia.

The UNESCO Intergovernmental Committee for the Safeguarding of Intangible Cultural Heritage, which is meeting in Bogota, Colombia, just decided to inscribe Timket, Ethiopian Epiphany,
on the List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity.

 

The Minister of Foreign Affairs of Ethiopia, H. E. Gedu Andargachew met with U.S. Secretary Of State H.E. Michael R. Pompeo on Wednesday (December 11) in Washington.

Prime Minister Dr. Abiy Ahmed today (December 11) exchanged views with the Prime Minister of Norway H.E. Erna Solberg.

Ethiopia and Eritrea are reaping peace dividends. Families separated for over two decades are now united and diplomatic relations are fully restored, the 2019 Noble Peace Prize Winner Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed said.

In his acceptance speech of the Nobel Prize today, Premier Abiy said “I believe that peace is an affair of the heart. Peace is a labor of love.”

He explained that when he became prime minister ending the uncertainty was necessary and believed peace between Ethiopia and Eritrea was within reach.

“I was convinced that the imaginary wall separating our two countries for much too long needed to be torn down,” the premier added.

According to him, the leaders of both countries “were ready to allow peace to flourish and shine through. We resolved to turn our swords into plowshares, and our spears into pruning hooks for the progress and prosperity of our people.”

The Ethiopian Noble Peace Prize winner further said, “I accept this award on behalf of my partner and comrade-in-peace President Isaias Afeworki, whose goodwill, trust, and commitment was vital in ending the two-decade deadlock between our countries.”

Abiy stressed his belief that sustaining peace is hard work. “Yet, we must cherish and nurture it. It takes a few to make war, but it takes a village and a nation to build peace.”

He cemented his view by pointing out the Ethiopian saying, “for you to have a peaceful night, your neighbor shall have a peaceful night as well.”

According to him, “the Horn of Africa today is a region of strategic significance… When our love for humanity outgrows our appreciation of human vanity then the world will know peace.”

Noting that peace requires an enduring vision, the peace laureate said “ my vision of peace is rooted in the philosophy of Medemer. The Amharic word Medemer signifies synergy, convergence, and teamwork for a common destiny.”