The Public Diplomacy Department is the epicentre of public engagement at the Embassy - responsible for all its media relations and the promotion of Ethiopia’s image abroad. The Department works closely with all other departments at the Embassy.

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Journalists and other media professionals should contact the Public Diplomacy Department for media enquiries and interview requests. Emails are regularly checked during opening hours. We aim to respond to all enquiries as soon as possible.

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Fresh from a global highly acclaimed tour including their debut at the Underbelly Festival in London’s Southbank, the Circus Abyssinia Troupe brings Ethiopian Dreams to enchant Edinburgh Festival Fringe audiences again this summer.

10 Aug 2018

Circus Abyssinia returns to Edinburgh Fringe

Following the historic rapprochement between Ethiopia and Eritrea, a delegation led by Ambassador Hailemichael, senior diplomats and staff paid a courtesy visit to the Eritrean Embassy in London, to further cement the agreement and resume diplomatic ties.

7 Aug 2018

Ethiopia and Eritrea resume diplomatic ties

The project manager of the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam, Engineer Semegnew Bekele, was given a hero’s farewell on 29thJuly as thousands gathered to pay their respects at his funeral.

31 Jul 2018

Ethiopia bids farewell to Engineer Semegnew Bekele

A UK-Ethiopia Trade and Investment Forum is scheduled to take place in London on 16 October. This will be the first significant overseas Trade and Investment Summit for the new Ethiopian Government and will showcase the huge opportunities that Ethiopia offers and encourage inward investment.

30 Jul 2018

UK-Ethiopia Trade & Investment Forum – London – 16th October

On 11 July, PM Abiy marked his first 100 days in office. Since his election on 2ndApril, he has motivated Ethiopians with his catchphrase, “Medemer,” which has become the mantra for the revitalisation of Ethiopian unity.

27 Jul 2018

PM Abiy’s first 100 days in Office

Leading Ethiopian botanical scientist, Professor Sebsebe Demissew, has been elected as a Foreign Member of the Royal Society, becoming the first ever Sub-Saharan African scientist to be elected in the Society’s 357-year history. Professor Sebsebe is recognised for his lifelong work on promoting Ethiopian biodiversity.

20 Jul 2018

Prof. Sebsebe becomes first African Foreign Member of the Royal Society

The weekly publication from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Ethiopia.

20 Jul 2018

A Week in the Horn

Further to PM Abiy’s recent call to the Ethiopian diaspora to contribute $1-a-day to the transformation and development of a better Ethiopia, the Commercial Bank of Ethiopia has officially opened a bank account to support the operation of the “Ethiopian Diaspora Trust Fund”.

18 Jul 2018

Ethiopian Diaspora Trust Fund account officially operational

Statements from UK and US governments, the African Union, Europian Union and the United Nations Security Council, with regards to the historic peace deal between Ethiopia and Eritrea.

17 Jul 2018

Ethio-Eritrea Peace Deal: The World Reacts

In a historic visit to Asmara, Ethiopia’s Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed and President Isaias Afewerki of Eritrea signed a Joint Declaration of Peace and Friendship ending 20 years of hiatus. This landmark visit led to the restoration of diplomatic relations between the two nations.

16 Jul 2018

Ethiopia and Eritrea enter new chapter of cooperation following historic peace deal

Embassy Newsletter

The Embassy publishes a monthly newsletter, which provides insight on recent developments in Ethiopian politics, international affairs, economics and investment, education, health and culture, tourism, media and sport.

If you would like a copy of any back issues that are not in our archive, please contact the Public Diplomacy Department.

August 2018

UK-Ethiopia Forum to be held in London in October

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The monthly newsletter by the Ethiopian Embassy in London - Summer 2018 Edition.

July 2018

New dawn for Ethio-Eritrea relations as peace deal signed

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The monthly newsletter by the Ethiopian Embassy in London - April 2018 Issue

April 2018

Maqdala 1868: A year of debate on Ethiopia’s treasures

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The monthly newsletter by the Ethiopian Embassy in London - March 2018 Issue

April 2018

Ethiopia sees Historic and Peaceful Transition of Power

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A Week in the Horn

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs publishes a weekly newsletter, which provides commentary from an Ethiopian perspective on developments in the Horn of Africa and the African Union.

If you would like a copy of any back issues that are not available in our archive, please submit your request to the Public Diplomacy Department or visit the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Website.

20 July 2018

A Week in the Horn

13 July 2018

A Week in the Horn

6 July 2018

A Week in the Horn

29 June 2018

A Week in the Horn

Voice of Consensus Radio

The Voice of Consensus aspires to be a positive force for the promotion of peace and prosperity in the Horn of Africa - presenting a balanced view of developments in Ethiopia and the wider region.

Broadcasting in Amharic and English.

Listen Online

Voice of Consensus broadcasts live and is available online every Thursday.

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Foreign charities and NGOs wishing to operate in Ethiopia are required to fulfill the registration requirements detailed below.

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What are the required documents for a visa and permit application?

Please review the Journalist Visas page for information on the requirements to apply for a visa and permit.
I have urgent travel, can I get a journalist visa on the same day?

No. As applications are approved in Ethiopia, please allow at least 21 working days to process your application.
When should I apply for a visa?

To allow us to process your application to completion, please submit your application to the Press Office at least 21 working days prior to your trip. Please review the Journalist Visas page for further information.
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Journalists and other media professionals should contact the Public Diplomacy Department for media enquiries and interview requests.