On 10th May, Ambassador Fesseha and his family departed the United Kingdom following the relinquishment of his appointment as Ethiopian Ambassador to the United Kingdom. Ambassador Fesseha assumed his duties in the UK in March 2019, bringing with him almost 30 years of experience.
15 May 2020
Ambassador Fesseha concludes his tour of duty
Letter to the Editor - Ahmed Aboudou’s piece “Blood on the Nile...” with its 13 mentions of “war”, was alarmist, and contained inaccuracies. It is not the case that “war looms on the horizon”. All 10 African countries through which the Nile passes, including Egypt, know that war would be disastrous for all concerned.
25 Mar 2020
Civilisation and peace for who? Nile Basin is made up of 10 countries
My wife, Asegedetch Amberber, and my dedicated staff at the Ethiopian Embassy in London join me in transmitting our heart-felt wishes to Ethiopians in the United Kingdom and to British friends of Ethiopia celebrating Christmas and ushering in the New Year.
23 Dec 2019
Message from the Ambassador
On 23rd October 2019, H.E. Ambassador Fesseha Shawel Gebre, was invited to Buckingham Palace by Her Majesty The Queen to formally present his credentials. In a ceremony, which is steeped in tradition and royal pageantry, Ambassador Fesseha was accompanied by his wife, Mrs Asegedech Amberber, and four senior diplomats.
24 Oct 2019
Ambassador Fesseha presents his credentials to Her Majesty The Queen
On 12th September, Ethiopians from across the country and abroad ushered in the New Year – 2012 in the Ethiopian calendar. On the occassion, Ambassador Fesseha outlined the previous year's activities and projections for the next year.
11 Sep 2019
Ethiopian New Year Message from the Ambassador
Ambassador Fesseha is among speakers at an upcoming event at the Overseas Development Institute (ODI) entitled Financing the future of the Belt and Road in Africa. The event will take place on 20 September and will focus on China's investment in Africa and explore the future of Sino–African development relations.
9 Aug 2019
Ambassador Fesseha to speak at ODI event
Ambassador Fesseha Shawel is featured in the May/June 2019 edition of DIPLOMAT Magazine. In interview with editor Venetia van Kuffeler, the Ambassador discusses his career in diplomacy and his thoughts on relations with the United Kingdom.
3 Jun 2019
Ambassador Fesseha’s DIPLOMAT Magazine Interview