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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Contact the Press Office if you have a media enquiry, interview or information request.

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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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).

18 Apr 2019

New Foreign and Defence Ministers Appointed

On 16 April, the Embassy hosted a reception in commemoration of the upcoming World Press Freedom Day, scheduled to take place in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia from 1st to 3rd May. This year's theme “Media for Democracy: Journalism and Elections in Times of Disinformation”.

18 Apr 2019

Press Freedom: The Foundation of a Healthy Democracy

Ethiopia’s Travel and Tourism economy grew by 48.6% in 2018 – the largest of any country in the world – according to the World Travel and Tourism Council’s (WTTC) annual review of the economic impact and social importance of the sector.

12 Apr 2019

Ethiopia records biggest growth in World Travel and Tourism

In his first significant public engagement since arriving in the United Kingdom, Ambassador Fesseha Shawel addressed over a thousand members of the Ethiopian community in London on March 16, at an open diaspora forum at the Embassy, held under the theme, “Building a Bridge for Peace and Unity”.

8 Apr 2019

Building a Bridge for Peace and Unity with the Ethiopian community in the UK

The Ethiopian Diaspora Agency was officially launched on March 1, with the aim of creating an enabling environment for the Diaspora to maximize knowledge and skills transfer and promoting trade and investment.

1 Apr 2019

Diaspora Agency Launched

H.E. Dr Hirut Kassaw, Ethiopia’s Minister of Culture, Tourism and Sport, made her debut visit to the United Kingdom in March, visiting cultural institutions and museums. The packed 4-day schedule included visits to the British Library, the British Museum, the V&A, and the National Army Museum.

29 Mar 2019

Culture Minister visits British Museums on debut visit to the UK

Unilever unveils a world-class oral care plant, a first of its kind in Ethiopia and third in Africa, at Unilever’s factory in Dukem. The new factory line will produce Signal, a leading oral care brand and comes as additional investment to the soap, detergent, and Knorr manufacturing plants in Ethiopia.

28 Mar 2019

Unilever inaugurates state-of-the-art toothpaste factory in Ethiopia

Following successful engagements with the National Army Museum, British Library and St George’s Chapel, H.E. Dr Hirut Kassaw, visited the British and Victoria & Albert Museums, where she once again reiterated her call for all British institutions with Maqdala artefacts in their collections to return them to Ethiopia.

25 Mar 2019

Culture Minister Urges British Museum to Return 11 Replica Arks of the Covenant

A ceremonial hand-over of locks of hair belonging to Emperor Tewodros II took place on 20th March at the National Army Museum, in the presence of H.E. Dr Hirut Kassaw. While in London, the Minister also visited St George’s Chapel at Windsor Castle - the resting place of the remains of Prince Alemayehu, son of Emperor Tewodros II.

21 Mar 2019

Ethiopians celebrate historic return of Emperor Tewodros’ Hair

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.

April 2019

Business Diplomacy Update: Issue 10

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Catch up on the latest updates from Ethiopia, and from our mission, in our monthly newsletter.

April 2019

Ethiopians celebrate historic return of Emperor Tewodros’ Hair

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The bi-weekly bulletin on investment, trade, technology transfer and tourism activities undertaken by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Ethiopia, as well as the opportunities in those sectors.

March 2019

Business Diplomacy Update: Issue 9

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The bi-weekly bulletin on investment, trade, technology transfer and tourism activities undertaken by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Ethiopia, as well as the opportunities in those sectors.

February 2019

Business Diplomacy Update: Issue 7

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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.

18 January 2019

A Week in the Horn

24 August 2018

A Week in the Horn

3 August 2018

A Week in the Horn

20 July 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.

Charity Registration

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.