Source: Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Tourism - Foreign Affairs Department, Republic of Seychelles |

Vice President Afif and Special Envoy from the Kingdom of Eswatini discuss candidature for the position of Commissioner with the African Union

The election of the African Union Commissioner for Agriculture, Rural Development, Blue Economy and Sustainable Environment will take place in February 2025 during the African Union Summit in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

The Vice-President of the Republic of Seychelles, Mr. Ahmed Afif, today received a Special Envoy of His Majesty King Mswati III of the Kingdom of Eswatini, as part of the latter’s campaign for the position of the African Union Commissioner for Agriculture, Rural Development, Blue Economy and Sustainable Environment. The…

Source: United Nations Economic Commission for Africa (ECA) |

Addis Ababa Hosts Workshop to Enhance Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) Localization through Voluntary Local Reviews

The workshop will introduce participants to the VLR process, showcasing its potential to complement Ethiopia’s Voluntary National Reviews (VNRs)

A two-day stakeholder workshop on “Improved Local and National Government Capacity to Localize the SDGs” is taking place in Bishoftu, Ethiopia, bringing together key actors to explore the role of Voluntary Local Reviews (VLRs) in advancing the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Organized by the United Nations Economic Commission for Africa…

Source: U.S. Embassy in Ethiopia |

The United States (U.S.) Government Through the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) Strengthens Ethiopia’s Malaria Response with Critical Donation to the Ethiopian Public Health Institute (EPHI)

The donation event, held at EPHI, included a tour of the USAID-supported Emergency Operations Center, laboratory, and slide bank, showcasing the quality assurance of malaria laboratory diagnosis

The United States Government, through the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), donated 175 computer terminals to the Ethiopian Public Health Institute (EPHI) to bolster Ethiopia’s fight against malaria.  The donation event, held at EPHI, included a tour of the USAID-supported Emergency Operations Center, laboratory, and slide bank, showcasing the…

Source: International Trade Centre |

Science, Technology and Innovation Strategy in Ethiopia to empower economy

The STI policy is built on eight pillars, including human resource development, research infrastructure, technology innovation, and intellectual property frameworks

A new Science, Technology, and Innovation Policy aims to boost the country’s innovation rankings and drive sustainable growth. It’s an ambitious strategy focusing on top national priorities such as human capital, research, local innovation, and more. Ethiopia has finalized its Science, Technology, and Innovation (STI) Policy Implementation Strategy, marking a…

Source: State House Uganda |

Ethiopian President Arrives in Uganda for the African Union (AU) Extraordinary Summit on Agriculture

The summit, taking place at Speke Resort Munyonyo, kicked off on 9th January, 2025 and it will end on 11th January, 2025

The President of the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia, H.E Taye Atske Selassie has today arrived in Uganda to attend the African Union Extraordinary Summit on Comprehensive Africa Agriculture Development Programme (CAADP). The summit, taking place at Speke Resort Munyonyo, kicked off on 9th January, 2025 and it will end…

Source: Parliament of the Republic of Uganda |

Soroti University to start Aviation Science courses

This revelation was made by the university’s Vice Chancellor, Prof. Robert Ikoja Odongo while presenting the Budget Framework Paper for 2025-2026 financial year

Soroti University will start teaching Aviation Science after finalizing collaboration agreements with the Ethiopian Aviation University. This revelation was made by the university’s Vice Chancellor, Prof. Robert Ikoja Odongo while presenting the Budget Framework Paper for 2025-2026 financial year before the Committee on Education and Sports on Wednesday, 08 January…

Source: Ministry of Foreign Affairs - Sri Lanka |

Embassy of Sri Lanka in Addis Ababa commences work for the new year 2025

The commemoration of the new year 2025 in Ethiopia symbolized a fusion of unity and dedication, cultivating a sense of cooperation and mutual understanding and respect

The Embassy of Sri Lanka in Addis Ababa, hosted a new year-2025 commemoration programme at the Chancery premises on 01 January 2025, bringing together the dedicated staff of the Embassy and their families in a heartfelt tribute to the dawn of the new year. The ceremonial proceedings commenced with the hoisting of…

Source: United Nations - Ethiopia |

Ethiopia: Reconstruction of two primary schools in Tigray's Hawzen District benefits 1,800 students

The reconstruction efforts have ensured that both schools are equipped with improved sanitation systems, and accessible and inclusive facilities for students with disabilities

The reconstruction of two primary schools in Hawzen District of Tigray Region has created conducive learning environment for students. The two schools - Megab Primary School and Mariam Zala Primary School - were successfully reconstructed as part of the Government of Ethiopia's Response-Recovery-Resilience for Conflict Affected Communities in Ethiopia (3R4CACE)…

Source: Catholic Bishops’ Conference of Ethiopia |

Catholic Bishops Conference of Ethiopia: Pastoral message for Advent, December 2024 

“Come now, let us reason together” Isaiah 1:18 

All Catholic Clergy, Religious men and women, laity and youth and all people of goodwill!   We, the Bishops of the Ethiopian Catholic Church, held our 57th annual ordinary plenary at the Consolata missionaries retreat center in Mojo from December 9 –13, 2024.   As we enter this holy season…

Source: U.S. Embassy in Ethiopia |

United States of America (US) Government and Ethiopia: Sustaining Gains and Accelerating Progress Toward Ending the HIV Epidemic

PEPFAR supports the Government of Ethiopia, local partners, and communities to deliver care to 98 percent of people living with HIV on treatment

For over two decades, the US Government through the President’s Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR), has provided vital support to over 50 countries worldwide, helping them recover from the devastating impact of AIDS while enhancing the health and well-being of millions. PEPFAR has harnessed the collective strength and expertise…