Ethiopia’s world-class cyclist and reigning national time-trial champion, Tsgabu Grma, has launched a new cycling tour company, Ethio Cycling Holidays, based in Ethiopia offering tours for international cycling enthusiasts, as well as introducing more cyclists to the fantastic opportunities for road cycling in Ethiopia.

Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed marked his first year in office on April 2. In our Editorial, we take a look at the Prime Minister's first year in office, highlighting historical events that have taken place.

Former Ethiopian President, H.E. Dr. Negasso Gidada, was laid to rest at St Peter and St Paul Catholic Cemetery in Addis Ababa on Sunday, 5th March, with thousands in attendance. Dr. Negasso died on Saturday, 27th April at the age of 75, while receiving medical treatment in Germany.

The 26th World Press Freedom Day (WPFD) took place in Addis Ababa from 1st to 3rd May and was heralded as a reflection of the current social and political transformations in Ethiopia. During the celebrations, PM Abiy was named as laureate of the 2019 edition of the Félix Houphouët-Boigny Peace Prize.

UK Foreign Secretary, Jeremy Hunt MP, visited Ethiopia on 2nd May, where he spoke at the World Press Freedom Day celebrations announcing the £15.5 million UK aid to help Ethiopia run transparent, free and fair elections in 2020. The Foreign Secretary also met PM Abiy and the new Foreign Minister Gedu Andargachew.

Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed was named as laureate of the 2019 edition of the Félix Houphouët-Boigny Peace Prize for his actions in the region and, in particular, for having been the instigator of a peace agreement between the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia and Eritrea.

Following the hugely successful Diaspora Forum, held under the theme, "Building a Bridge for Peace and Unity, a cross-cutting Diaspora-led initiative, aimed at further engaging the Ethiopian community in the UK in the current political and social transformations taking place in Ethiopia, has been established.

Enchanting tourist attractions, unique diplomatic stature, and a thriving airline have placed Ethiopia, Land of Origins, on top of the world when it comes to tourism growth. According to the World Travel & Tourism Council’s annual review, the country saw the highest tourism growth in the world (48.6%).

As part of efforts to further accelerate the root and branch reforms taking place in Ethiopia, Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed appointed new ministers in a minor reshuffle of his cabinet today (18th October).