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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PM Abiy led an Ethiopian delegation on a three-nation European Tour, in Italy where they met the President and the Pope, Davos where the Prime Minister addressed global leaders at the World Economic Forum and Brussels for meetings with the EU Commission.

13 Feb 2019

Prime Minister Abiy receives further support for reforms in latest whistle-stop tour of Europe

Since its launch last year, the Ethiopian Diaspora Trust Fund (EDTF) has so far collected more than $2.3 million following Prime Minister Abiy’s call to the Diaspora to contribute their share to the process of building a better Ethiopia.

11 Feb 2019

Ethiopian Diaspora Trust Fund in full swing; more than $2.3 million raised

Transit passengers using Ethiopian Airlines can now enjoy a taste of Ethiopia for free, courtesy of Ethiopian Holidays. The new city tour package takes transiting passengers on a journey through the political capital of Africa.

5 Feb 2019

Ethiopian Airlines begins free transit tours

Ethiopian Airlines launches new state-of-the-art passenger terminal at Addis Ababa Bole International Airport and officially opened its own brand new ultra-modern 5-star Skylight Hotel.

30 Jan 2019

Ethiopian Airlines opens new terminal and new Addis Ababa hotel

The Ethiopian Parliament passes a historic new refugee law which allows refugees to travel and live outside of camps, obtain work permits, access primary education, legally register life events such as births, deaths and marriages, and open up access to national financial services, such as banking.

23 Jan 2019

Ethiopia reaffirms its commitment to improving Refugee lives by passing historic law granting more rights

H.E. Mr. Alistair Harrison, Marshal of the Diplomatic Corps, paid a courtesy visit to H.E. Dr. Hailemichael Aberra Afework, in order to bid him farewell as he relinquished his appointment as Ethiopian Ambassador to the United Kingdom.

18 Jan 2019

Ambassador Hailemichael completes tour of duty

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

18 Jan 2019

A Week in the Horn

Ethiopia has overtaken Dubai as the transfer hub for long-haul travel to Africa. A report by ForwardKeys shows that the number of long-haul transfers to Africa via Addis Ababa Bole International Airport has grown in volume by 85% for five years in a row. Transfers via Dubai over the same period rose by 31%.

10 Jan 2019

Addis Ababa becomes the gateway to Africa

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.

February 2019

Ethiopia reaffirms its commitment to improving Refugee lives by passing historic law granting more rights

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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.

January 2019

Business Diplomacy Update: Issue 5

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This paper reviews Ethiopian Airlines' journey to build an internationally competitive airline, explores the challenges and complexities of learning for African firms and examines implications for capacity building and catch-up in late-latecomer countries.

January 2019

How They Did It: The Journey of Ethiopian Airlines

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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.

January 2019

Business Diplomacy Update: Issue 4

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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.