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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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Latest News
Browse allThe Ethiopian Pulses, Oilseeds and Spices Processors-Exporters Association, in collaboration with the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia Ministry of Trade and Industry, is hosting the 9th International Conference on Pulses and Oilseeds at Sheraton Addis Hotel in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, on November 29 and 30, 2019. For further information, visit the conference website.
16 Sep 2019
International Conference on Pulses and Oilseeds in Ethiopia
Ethiopians, at home and abroad, will celebrate the beginning of the new year - Enkutatash - on September 12. On the occassion, Ambassador Fesseha and staff at the Embassy wish all Ethiopians celebrating the new year a joyous, peaceful and productive 2012! Melkam Addis Amet!
11 Sep 2019
Ethiopian New Year Message from the Ambassador
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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Ethiopia is heading for a historic National Election in May 2020, expected to be the freest, fairest and most inclusive ever held in the country. With preparations afoot across the political spectrum, this election holds the promise of embedding a truly inclusive and participatory democracy for the long haul.
30 Aug 2019
Historic 2020 Elections Represent Hope on the Horizon
The Embassy will host a solo exhibition - I Appreciate You - by London-based artist, Catherine Chambers, for two weeks from 20 September. The majority of works that will be exhibited will be oil portraits of friends in Lalibela, a place that has strongly influenced her work.
29 Aug 2019
“I Appreciate You” – solo exhibition by Catherine Chambers
Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed has been announced as this year’s recipient of the Hessian Peace Price in recognition of his indispensable role in achieving a historic peace agreement between Ethiopia and Eritrea following a 20-year state of “no war no peace”.
28 Aug 2019
Prime Minister Abiy to receive Hessian Peace Prize
UK’s new International Development Secretary, The Rt Hon Alok Sharma MP, made his debut trip to Ethiopia in August, where he met with various Government officials and British investors to discuss the opportunities and challenges of working in Ethiopia. While meeting Prime Minister Abiy, the two discussed issues of mutual interest including Ethiopia's political and economic situation, its role in…
27 Aug 2019
New International Development Secretary in debut visit to Ethiopia
In a courtesy visit to the Embassy on 16th August, the President of the World Tourism Forum, Bulut Bağcı announced that the World Tourism Forum board has chosen the Prime Minister of Ethiopia, H.E. Dr Abiy Ahmed, as the recipient of the 2019 World Tourism Award for"Leader in Tourism". PM Abiy is recognised for his outstanding efforts to advance the tourism…
16 Aug 2019
Prime Minister Abiy awarded “Leader in Tourism”
Ambassador Fesseha met with the President of the World Tourism Forum, Bulut Bağcı, following his recent trip to Ethiopia where he held meetings with various stakeholders. Briefing the Ambassador about his visit, Mr Bağcı said that the 2020 World Tourism Forum will be held in Addis Ababa.
16 Aug 2019
Ethiopia to host World Tourism Forum
The rock-hewn churches of Lalibela are among Rough Guides 100 Best Places on Earth to visit. An enigmatic and utterly beguiling country, Ethiopia has endless intrigue. From its unique cuisine to its ancient language, there’s very little that’s familiar about this place, and your trip will be all the better for it.
13 Aug 2019
Lalibela churches among Rough Guides’ 100 Best Places on Earth
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
In an unparalleled move to go greener, Ethiopia made history by planting 353,633,660 million trees in the space of just 12 hours, on 29th June, setting a new world record. This ambitious tree-planting drive is part of PM Abiy’s #GreenLegacy Initiative which aims to plant 4 billion trees by the end of October.
2 Aug 2019
Ethiopia unites in record-breaking tree-planting campaign
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.
Broadcasting in Amharic and English.
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Voice of Consensus broadcasts live and is available online every Thursday.
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Please review the Journalist Visas page for information on the requirements to apply for a visa and permit.
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No. As applications are approved in Ethiopia, please allow at least 21 working days to process your application.
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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.
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