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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On 2nd October, the Scientific Exploration Society commemorated the 50th anniversary of the exploration of Ethiopia’s Blue Nile River at a special event at the Royal Geographical Society in London. Mr Fekadu Beyene, Head of Diaspora Affairs (Chargé d’Affaires) attended on behalf of the Embassy and was joined by some of the members of the expedition and a number of…

8 Oct 2018

50th anniversary of the first Blue Nile expedition commemorated

The Commercial Bank of Ethiopia (CBE) has announced the commencement of mortgage loans for Ethiopian Diaspora (non-resident Ethiopians and foreign nationals of Ethiopian origin) as part of the bank’s vision to serve and grow together with its customers.

8 Oct 2018

Commercial Bank of Ethiopia Launches Mortgages for Diaspora

The Embassy has commenced dedicated open hours for Ethiopian Diaspora residing in the UK, every Tuesday and Thursday from 15.00 – 17.00 (3:00pm - 5:00pm). For further information, please contact the Diaspora Affairs Department.

3 Oct 2018

Commencement of Dedicated Open Hours for the Diaspora

On 31 October 2018, H.E. Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed, will welcome the Ethiopians from across Europe to Frankfurt, Germany, for his first town hall meeting with the Diaspora in Europe. PM Abiy will also meet with Eritreans residing in Europe. UK participants can register with the Embassy by completing an online form.

2 Oct 2018

Prime Minister Abiy’s First Townhall with Ethiopian Diaspora in Europe

Ambassador Hailemichael led an Embassy delegation at the 2018 African Heads of Mission meeting in Edinburgh. The main objective of the meeting was to promote opportunities to increase trade, investment and knowledge sharing between Scotland and Africa.

26 Sep 2018

African Heads of Mission Meeting held in Edinburgh

Learn more about the Diaspora-led Ethio-American Doctors Group (EADG), an organization formed to establish a state-of-the-art hospital in Ethiopia at a special meeting in London on 27 October 2018.

25 Sep 2018

Ethio-American Doctors Group – EU Conference

A delegation from Ethiopia led by H.E. Jantrar Abay, Minister of Urban Development and Housing, and Ambassador Hailemichael attended this year's Social Enterprise World Forum in Edinburgh, where it was announced that the Social Enterprise World Forum 2019 will take place in Addis Ababa.

18 Sep 2018

Ethiopia to host Social Enterprise World Forum 2019

Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed and Eritrean President Isaias Afewerki signed a historic peace agreement on 16th September in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, in the presence of Saudi Arabia’s King Salman, Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, and United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres.

17 Sep 2018

Ethiopia and Eritrea sign peace agreement in Saudi Arabia

A high-level ministerial delegation from Ethiopia and the private sector is coming to London on 16th October 2018 for a full-day trade and investment forum, representing the first significant overseas trade and investment mission for the new Ethiopian Government.

14 Sep 2018

Ethiopia invites UK partners to invest in Africa’s fastest-growing economy

Ethiopia's New Year falls on 11th September and this year - 2011 in the Ethiopian calendar - there was much to celebrate, as Ethiopians from across the country and from abroad, celebrated together in peace and unity.

13 Sep 2018

New Year, New Hope Ethiopia celebrates 1st Meskeram 2011

As we move into the New Year, we should aspire to create a strong and democratic Ethiopia, based on our unity under a diversity “intertwined and moulded with love and forgiveness”. Our task for the year is to maintain the spirit of change and transformation, to overcome our shortcomings, to bring the peace and unity we all want.

12 Sep 2018

New Year Message from Foreign Minister Workneh Gebeyehu

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.

October 2018

New Year, New Hope: Ethiopia celebrates Meskeram 2011

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Catch up on the latest updates from Ethiopia in the Embassy's Monthly Newsletter. This month's issue (July 2018) covers a range of topics from PM Abiy's 100 days in office to Prof. Sebsebe being the 1st African Foreign Member of the Royal Society.

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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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.

24 August 2018

A Week in the Horn

3 August 2018

A Week in the Horn

20 July 2018

A Week in the Horn

13 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.

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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.
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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.