As part of the wide-ranging reforms being conducted across the Government in an effort to improve performance and service delivery, the Embassy is pleased to announce the digitisation of the majority of our consular services. Following the successful launch of the e-visa process in 2018, the Immigration Nationality and Vital Events Agency (INVEA) has announced the commencement […]
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Honorary Doctorate Awarded to Professor Atsushi Tsunekawa!
Bahir Dar University has recognized Prof. Atsushi Tsunekawa’s outstanding contribution towards the advancement of science and capacity development in dryland regions, including Ethiopia, by awarding him this year’s Honorary Doctorate, selected unanimously by the University’s Senate out of the 23 nominees. The ceremony took place on September 18, 2021, during the University’s annual graduation ceremony […]
Nigerian Gunmen Attack Jail, 575 Detainees Missing
Gunmen attacked a jail in Nigeria’s Oyo State late Friday and freed more than 800 inmates by force, the third such major attack this year, prison service said in a statement Saturday. The prison service said the attackers were heavily armed and after an exchange of gunfire with prison officers, gained entry to the […]
Somali Filmmaker Wins Top Prize at Burkina Faso Film Festival
Somali filmmaker Khadar Ahmed won the top prize at the FESPACO film festival in Burkina Faso on Saturday for “The Gravedigger’s Wife,” which he wrote and directed. The 40-year-old was not at the ceremony to receive the Golden Stallion award, but his work bested 16 other African films for the top prize. The films […]
FM Demeke Hold Talks with Assistant High Commissioner for Refugees
Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Demeke Mekonnen conferred with UNHCR Assistant High Commissioner for Refugees (Operations) Rauf Mazou on Friday at his office. During the occasion, Demeke briefed Rauf Mazou on the current status of refugees in Ethiopia, including the dramatic increments of internally displaced people due to the actions of the TPLF. […]
DPM & FM Demeke Confers with EU Special Envoy for Horn of Africa
Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister of Ethiopia, Demeke Mekonnen held discussion with European Union (EU) Special Representative for the Horn of Africa, Annette Weber. The two had discussions over the situation in the northern part of Ethiopia and ways of giving renewed impetus to the relationships between Ethiopia and the EU. […]