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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.

Press and Media Enquiries

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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If your query is urgent, please call us on 020 7838 3883. This number is monitored on Monday to Friday, 9.00am to 5.00pm. If your call is not a media enquiry you should contact the relevant department at Contact Us Form.

For up-to-date news and press releases, please visit our News Archive and follow us on social media.

If you are a journalist, filmmaker or professional photographer and wish to travel to Ethiopia to report on a given situation or story, you will require a journalist visa.

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Ethiopia has consistently championed the right of all countries on the Nile to equitably and reasonably utilise its waters. Ethiopia has remained an unflinching advocate for greater cooperation, negotiation and compromise on the Nile, in particular - a hallmark of our approach to all international challenges.
1 Nov 2019
Editorial: Technical Talks on GERD must and will succeed
On 29th October Ambassador Fesseha briefed an audience comprised of diplomats, civil servants, researchers and members at the International Institute of Strategic Studies (IISS) in London, on Ethiopia’s domestic reforms and priorities in the Horn of Africa.
31 Oct 2019
Ambassador gives Briefing at Institute for Strategic Studies
British quadruple amputee, Alex Lewis, Ethiopian double amputee Emebet Dires, accompanied by the Wild Wheelchairs Project team successfully reached the Ras Dashen Summit at 4,533 metres on 6th October.
31 Oct 2019
THEY DID IT! UK and Ethiopian amputee duo ascend Ethiopia’s highest mountain
The 12th Social Enterprise World Forum (SEWF) - the leading forum for international exchange and collaboration in social entrepreneurship and social investment - was held in Addis Ababa from 23rd–25th October, the first time the forum was held in a developing country.
28 Oct 2019
Ethiopia successfully hosts the Social Enterprise World Forum
In a statement following protests in the Oromia Region on 23rd October, Prime Minister Abiy expressed his profound sorrow at the loss of lives and destruction of property, including churches and mosques. He stressed that his government is always ready to ensure the rule of law and bring those responsible to justice.
26 Oct 2019
Prime Minister’s statement on protests in Oromia region of Ethiopia
Ambassador Fesseha was presented with the BRAAD Award (British Award for African Development) for "The Embassy with Outstanding International Relations in 2019" at a ceremony hosted by the patron of the awards and the British Prime Minister's Trade Envoy to Ethiopia, Mr Jeremy Lefroy MP.
25 Oct 2019
Embassy receives BRAAD Award for “Outstanding International Relations”
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 19th October, the sold-out international premier of Ethiopian film, Enchained, was held in London in the presence of the film’s director, Dr Moges Tafesse and leading actor Zerihun Mulatu. Enchained is a new Ethiopian historical and fictional film that explores the traditional justice system and its effects.
23 Oct 2019
Habeshaview – bringing Ethiopian film to London theatres
With the introduction of the e-Visa service back in June 2017, Ethiopia has opened its doors for foreign visitors wider than ever before. More than 200,000 people from 217 countries have visited Ethiopia so far using the e-visa service.
21 Oct 2019
More than 200,000 visitors arrive in Ethiopia on e-Visa
The annual 1-54 Contemporary Art Fair was held at Somerset House in London. This year, Ethiopian representation included Aida Muluneh and Addis Fine Art. Elsewhere at the fair, works by Ethiopian artist, Elias Sime, were also on display.
20 Oct 2019
Ethiopia at the 1-54 Contemporary African Art Fair
We are delighted to announce that Ethiopia will take part in this year’s World Travel Market, the leading global event for the travel industry, scheduled to take place from Monday 4th November – Wednesday 6th November at ExCeL London.
17 Oct 2019
Ethiopia at World Travel Market, London

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.

Archive
Catch up on the latest updates from Ethiopia, and from our mission, in our monthly newsletter. October 2019 Issue.

October 2019

Prime Minister Abiy becomes first Ethiopian to win Nobel Prize

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Catch up on the latest updates from Ethiopia, and from our mission, in our monthly newsletter. September 2019 Issue.

September 2019

President Sahle-Work delivers maiden speech at General Assembly

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Catch up on the latest updates from Ethiopia, and from our mission, in our monthly newsletter. Summer 2019 Issue.

August 2019

Lalibela churches among one of the ‘Best Places on Earth’ to visit

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Catch up on the latest updates from Ethiopia, and from our mission, in our monthly newsletter. June 2019 Issue.

July 2019

Ethiopia opens telecoms sector to foreign investment

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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.

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

18 January 2019

A Week in the Horn

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

24 August 2018

A Week in the Horn

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

3 August 2018

A Week in the Horn

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

20 July 2018

A Week in the Horn

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Charity Registration

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

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FAQs

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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.

  • How do I contact the Press Office?

    Journalists and other media professionals should contact the Public Diplomacy Department for media enquiries and interview requests.

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