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 9, 2022

Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Demeke Mekonnen discuss current issues with EU Special Representative for HoA

Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, H.E. Demeke Mekonnen, had a meeting today (February 09) with Dr. Annette Weber, European Union Special Representative for the Horn of Africa.

February 8, 2022

Ethiopia Ramps Up Preparations To Manufacture Covid 19 Vaccine Locally

Addis Ababa, February 8, 2022 (FBC) – The Health Minister, Dr. Lia Tadesse stated that Ethiopia, in partnership with the AU and Africa CDC, is ramping up preparations to manufacture Covid 19 vaccine apart from preventive efforts. Read more

February 6, 2022

The Spokesperson of the Foreign Affairs of Ethiopia, H.E. Ambassador Dina Mufti, has a briefing for the media today (February 06) on the dominant agenda items of the 35th Ordinary Session of the Assembly of Heads of State and Government of the African Union.

According to the Ambassador, the Assembly discussed the economic impacts of the Covid-19 Pandemic and recovery strategies, including plans to increase vaccine production and the vaccination rate in the continent.

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

Ambassador Dina Mufti briefs media on agenda items of the ongoing AU ministerial session

The Spokesperson of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ethiopia, H.E. Ambassador Dina Mufti gave a briefing on February 03, 2022, to the media on the agenda items for deliberation during the 40th Ordinary Session of the Executive Council Council of the AU.

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.