This issue features:
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)
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
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.
Committee reviews preparations to host upcoming AU Summit and ministerial session
The national committee established to oversee preparations to host the African Union Ministerial and Heads of State and Government Sessions has convened today (January 24) to review progress.
Updates on medical and other essential supplies to the Tigray region
- At the declaration of the Unilateral Humanitarian Ceasefire
o The Ministry of Health (MOH) had kept a stock of medicines and pharmaceutical supplies worth more than half a billion (618,378,674.64) Birr at Mekelle and Shire hubs when the government declared a Unilateral Humanitarian Ceasefire. The figure includes the delivery by the Ethiopian Pharmaceutical Supply Agency in June 2021. The stock was estimated to cover needs for six months (from June-December 2021).
The GERD as a site of cooperation
Ethiopia has an ambition to build a modern economy based on agriculture, manufacturing and industry. It is committed to developing social infrastructure with quality education, health systems and the provision of clean water for its people. Ethiopia also aims to nurture a clean environment able to sequester carbon and emit net zero carbon; to maintain biological diversity and to build a resilient ecosystem that is not exposed to climate vulnerabilities.
Ghenna and Timket: Colourful cultural and religious festivities in Ethiopia
Ghenna and Timket: Colourful cultural and religious festivities in #Ethiopia
In Ethiopia, both festivities are celebrated during the month of January with their colourful cultural and religious attributes.
H.E. Ambassador Hirut Zemene Receives a Youth Ambassador of ALECSO
H.E. Ambassador Hirut Zemene received Amir FEHRI, ALECSO’s (Arab League Education, Cultural and Scientific Organization) creative Arab youth Ambassador at her office in Brussels on 23rd of December 2021.
ETHIOPIANS IN BELGIUM, THE NETHERLANDS ARE READY FOR GREAT ETHIOPIAN HOMECOMING CHALLENGE
The Ethiopian diaspora communities in Belgium and the Netherlands had made consultations on how to make their trip back home productive.
During the consultations, important initiatives to support compatriots in need of help were discussed thoroughly.