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Ethiopia Rejects US Comments on Militants Negotiation in Amhara and Oromia

Ethiopia Rejects US Comments on Militants Negotiation in Amhara and Oromia

The US Ambassador to Ethiopia, Ervin J. Massinga, recently visited the US compound in the Mercato area of Addis Ababa. During his visit, Ambassador Massinga highlighted the historical significance of the American compound, recalling that it served as a refuge for many Ethiopians 87 years ago. He also urged Ethiopians to learn from their past, stressing the importance of respecting and protecting human rights and dignity, even during times of war and conflict. He advocated for resolving conflicts in different parts of the country through dialogue to protect innocent people from harm. Ambassador Massinga specifically addressed the current conflicts in…
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Ethiopia Remains unchanged on Port Deal with Somaliland

Ethiopia Remains unchanged on Port Deal with Somaliland

Ethiopia maintains its stance on the port agreement with Somaliland, reaffirming its position through a statement from Nabiyu Tedla, spokesperson for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, who addressed current diplomatic matters. Mr. Tedla touched upon various issues, including the ongoing Ethiopian-Eritrean border dispute, emphasizing the commitment to resolve it through a joint committee involving border communities. Recent statements from Eritrea's Ministry of Information asserted the sealing of the border as an irreversible measure, prompting questions regarding Eritrean control over certain Ethiopian territories. Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed, responding to concerns raised during discussions with the Tigray community, assured that the matter…
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WFP Country Representative meets Ethiopia officials

WFP Country Representative meets Ethiopia officials

State Minister Ambassador. Mesganu Conferred with Acting WFP Ethiopia Representative. Ambassador Mesganu Arga, State Minister for Political and Economic Diplomacy of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, hosted Chris Nikoi, Acting Country Representative for the World Food Program (WFP) in Ethiopia, at his office today (30 August). Ambassador Mesganu commended WFP’s humanitarian assistance to people affected by both man-made and natural disasters in Ethiopia over the years. While highlighting the Federal Government's efforts to assist millions of Ethiopians suffering from various calamities, the State Minister urged humanitarian partners, such as the WFP, to expedite relief assistance to IDPs and refugees. In…
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Ambassador Mesganu Arega confers with US Congressman

State Minister Ambassador Mesganu Confers with US Congressman, Co-Chair of Ethiopia-America Caucus Ambassador Mesganu Arga, State Minister of Foreign Affairs of Ethiopia, held discussion With Congressman John Garamendi and Co-Chair of the Ethiopia-America Caucus, at the United States Capitol. He thanked Congressman Garamendi for his continued friendship to the People and Government of Ethiopia and briefed on the progress in the implementation of the Pretoria Peace Agreement, peace consolidation works and the need to support post-conflict recovery and rehabilitation efforts in Ethiopia. They also exchanged views on national, regional and international issues of common concerns. Garamendi appreciated the tremendous achievement…
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Ambassador Ayele Lire appointed as Ethiopia’s permanent envoy to the African Union

Ambassador Ayele Lire appointed as Ethiopia’s permanent envoy to the African Union

Addis Ababa, EN, Feb 9,2023:- The Ministry of Foreign Affairs announced that Ambassador Ayele submitted his credentials to the African Union Commission Commissioner Musa Faki. Ambassador Ayele was appointed as Ethiopia's permanent envoy to the African Union, following the appointment of Ambassador Tesfaye Yilma as Ethiopia's ambassador to the United Nations. The new permanent envoy is a career diplomat who has served in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs for several years. Ambassador Taye Atskeselase, who has served as Ethiopia's ambassador to the United Nations for the past four years, has been appointed as an adviser to Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed.…
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