Embassy of Ethiopia, London

✨ 𝗘𝘁𝗵𝗶𝗼𝗽𝗶𝗮’𝘀 𝗡𝗲𝘅𝘁 𝗖𝗵𝗮𝗽𝘁𝗲𝗿

❝𝘐𝘧 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘴𝘵𝘰𝘳𝘺 𝘰𝘧 𝘮𝘰𝘥𝘦𝘳𝘯 𝘌𝘵𝘩𝘪𝘰𝘱𝘪𝘢 𝘪𝘴 𝘰𝘧𝘵𝘦𝘯 𝘵𝘰𝘭𝘥 𝘵𝘩𝘳𝘰𝘶𝘨𝘩 𝘪𝘵𝘴 𝘤𝘩𝘢𝘭𝘭𝘦𝘯𝘨𝘦𝘴, 𝘸𝘩𝘢𝘵 𝘪𝘧 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘮𝘰𝘳𝘦 𝘪𝘮𝘱𝘰𝘳𝘵𝘢𝘯𝘵 𝘴𝘵𝘰𝘳𝘺 𝘪𝘴 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘰𝘯𝘦 𝘴𝘵𝘪𝘭𝘭 𝘣𝘦𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘸𝘳𝘪𝘵𝘵𝘦𝘯? ❞

In 𝘌𝘵𝘩𝘪𝘰𝘱𝘪𝘢’𝘴 𝘕𝘦𝘹𝘵 𝘊𝘩𝘢𝘱𝘵𝘦𝘳, H.E. Ambassador Biruk Mekonnen reflects on a nation navigating a complex but important moment in its modern history—balancing economic reform, institutional development, political transition, and national dialogue.

The essay highlights both progress and ongoing challenges, while raising a central question: can the foundations laid in recent years be consolidated into lasting stability and opportunity for future generations?

A timely reflection on the questions shaping Ethiopia’s next chapter.

📖 Continue reading the full article here: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Nd3B3Tmu1AWVU0gSAVmhDG2YXeusYZdB/view?usp=drivesdk

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𝗣𝗥𝗘𝗦𝗦 𝗦𝗧𝗔𝗧𝗘𝗠𝗘𝗡𝗧 The Office of the Prime Minister-Ethiopia issued a statement on 5 June 2026 addressing the recent national election, development progress, and security challenges. Here are the key points:

🗳️ 𝗘𝗟𝗘𝗖𝗧𝗜𝗢𝗡

🔹 More than 54 million Ethiopians registered to vote.

🔹 More than 50,188 of 52,000 polling stations opened on time.

🔹 10,438 candidates from 42 political parties contested seats.

🔹 African Union, IGAD, Ethiopian Human Rights Commission, and domestic observer assessments supported the credibility of the electoral process.

🔹 The Office of the Prime Minister rejects claims that the election outcome was predetermined.

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📈 𝗗𝗘𝗩𝗘𝗟𝗢𝗣𝗠𝗘𝗡𝗧 & 𝗘𝗖𝗢𝗡𝗢𝗠𝗬

🔹 Economic growth was 9.2% in 2024/25 and is projected at 10.2% in 2025/26.

🔹 Exports are projected to reach US$20 billion.

🔹 Inflation continues to decline toward single-digit levels.

🔹 Major projects include:
• Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam
• Bishoftu International Airport
• Gode Urea Fertilizer Plant
• Aysha II Wind Power Plant
• Assela Wind Farm

🔹 Manufacturing expansion, SME financing growth, and technology adoption including AI and Industry 5.0 are highlighted.

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🕊️ 𝗣𝗘𝗔𝗖𝗘 & 𝗦𝗘𝗖𝗨𝗥𝗜𝗧𝗬

🔹 Condolences to families affected by recent attacks in Arsi Zone, including attacks against civilians and places of worship.

🔹 Attacks carried out by OLA-Shene insurgents.

🔹 Armed groups sought to disrupt the election through violence, intimidation, road blockades, and attacks against civilians.

🔹 In Oromia, OLA-Shene worked with the Fano armed group.

🔹 Attacks in Arsi Zone, including Asko and surrounding areas, intended to inflame ethnic and religious tensions.

🔹 Security operations have brought the situation under control and operations against those responsible are continuing.

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📌 𝗙𝗜𝗡𝗔𝗟 𝗠𝗘𝗦𝗦𝗔𝗚𝗘

🔹 Violence against civilians is criminal regardless of political justification.

🔹 Political grievances should be addressed through constitutional and democratic processes.

🔹 “Extremism, however, has no place in Ethiopia.”



Biruk Mekonnen The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ethiopia MFAEthiopia Amharic የውጭ ጉዳይ ሚኒስቴር Lalisa Berhanu African Union British Embassy, Addis Ababa - UK in Ethiopia

World Environment Day is no longer about awareness. It is about action.

Across the world—and in Ethiopia through the Green Legacy initiative, renewable energy expansion, electric mobility, and preparations for COP32—climate action is already taking shape in practice.

But it is never confined within borders. The environment connects us all, and what happens in one place shapes outcomes everywhere. That is why cooperation remains essential for protecting a shared future.

Because in the end, there is no “elsewhere” in the environment we all depend on.

📸 Before-and-after transformation under the Green Legacy Initiative — West Hararghe Zone, Oromia Region, Eastern Ethiopia
Source: Ethiopian News Agency (ENA), “Western Hararghe Turned Green Through Green Legacy Initiative,” 4 June 2024.


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🇪🇹 𝗔 𝗡𝗘𝗪 𝗨𝗥𝗕𝗔𝗡 𝗦𝗛𝗜𝗙𝗧

Ethiopia is transforming urban and rural development through Corridor Development projects under a structured national framework for sustainable transformation.

𝗞𝗘𝗬 𝗣𝗥𝗜𝗢𝗥𝗜𝗧𝗜𝗘𝗦

▌ Infrastructure & Connectivity
Roads, utilities, and integrated transport corridors

▌ Housing & Public Space
Expanded housing, parks, and accessible urban environments

▌ Economy & Employment
Job creation through large-scale urban development

▌ Environment & Restoration
Greening cities and rehabilitating urban river corridors

The program, first launched in Addis Ababa, is now expanding to regional cities and emerging urban centers nationwide.

It is a long-term shift toward more livable cities, stronger productivity, and reduced regional imbalance.

🇪🇹 A transition toward structured, connected, and sustainable urban growth.

📸 Hawassa city streets transformed and enhanced by the Corridor Development project

Biruk Mekonnen Office of the Prime Minister-Ethiopia The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ethiopia MFAEthiopia Amharic የውጭ ጉዳይ ሚኒስቴር Lalisa Berhanu British Embassy, Addis Ababa - UK in Ethiopia

Can African countries achieve economic transformation in a world that is becoming more fragmented and competitive?

In an International Monetary Fund (IMF) article, Minister of Foreign Affairs of Ethiopia, H.E. Gedion Timothewos, argues that geopolitical rivalry is reshaping trade, investment, and access to critical resources, making the global environment very different from the one that supported the rise of many export-led economies.

In this changing environment, he sees stronger intra-African trade, regional cooperation, and strategic partnerships as increasingly important to Africa's future.

Read the article and join the conversation. https://www.imf.org/en/publications/fandd/issues/2026/06/point-of-view-africa-in-a-fractured-world-gedion-timothewos

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✨ 𝗢𝘂𝘁 𝗡𝗼𝘄: 𝘛𝘩𝘦 𝘉𝘳𝘪𝘦𝘧 – 𝗝𝘂𝗻𝗲 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲 𝗘𝗱𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻

Ethiopia's elections concluded yesterday. What comes next?

In a timely and thought-provoking contribution, Amb. Biruk examines the critical next steps facing Ethiopia as the country moves from a successful electoral process toward the work of governance, implementation, and national priorities.

This edition also explores:

🇪🇹 Ethiopia's four commemorative UN stamps marking 80 years of partnership

🇬🇧 Developments in Ethiopia–UK engagement

🇧🇪 Reflections on 120 years of Ethiopia–Belgium relations

🌾 Reflections on Ethiopia's agricultural transformation and climate resilience, following a documentary screening and expert discussion on Ethiopia's wheat production

🔍 History. Diplomacy. Insight.

The conversations shaping tomorrow are already underway. Dive into the issues and read the full edition here: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Nd3B3Tmu1AWVU0gSAVmhDG2YXeusYZdB/view?usp=drivesdk

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𝗢𝗯𝘀𝗲𝗿𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘀 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗺𝗲𝗻𝗱 𝗘𝘁𝗵𝗶𝗼𝗽𝗶𝗮'𝘀 𝗘𝗹𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻

Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed Ali has welcomed the African Union Election Observation Mission following Ethiopia’s 7th General Election, expressing gratitude for the mission’s role in supporting the country’s democratic process. Meeting with former Kenyan President Uhuru Kenyatta and his team in Addis Ababa, Prime Minister Abiy praised the 73-member observer mission led by Kenyatta, describing African institutions as central to ensuring democratic processes are rooted in regional experience and context. He said Ethiopia appreciated the observers’ efforts across the country and looked forward to their final findings.

In its preliminary assessment, the African Union Election Observation Mission said efforts undertaken to strengthen democracy in Ethiopia were encouraging. Kenyatta stated that the mission found the overall electoral process was conducted in accordance with Ethiopia’s legal framework and relevant international standards. He noted that observers had engaged extensively with electoral stakeholders from the pre-election period onward and described developments throughout the process as positive.

The mission highlighted several aspects of the election that it said contributed to voter participation and transparency. According to Kenyatta, voter education initiatives helped citizens better understand the voting process, while coordinated election-day preparations created favorable conditions for voters. He also pointed to the use of technology in the electoral process, saying it provided significant opportunities, particularly for young people, to engage in democratic participation.

Kenyatta further noted that extended voting hours gave additional opportunities for citizens to cast their ballots, while measures prioritizing persons with disabilities and elderly voters helped broaden participation. He commended election officials, security personnel and media organizations for carrying out their responsibilities professionally, and praised Ethiopian voters for what he described as their strong commitment to fulfilling their civic duty during the election.

Meanwhile, the Delegation of the European Union to Ethiopia, together with the diplomatic missions of 22 EU member states and the embassies of Canada, Norway and Switzerland, welcomed the holding of Ethiopia’s 7th General Election on 1 June 2026. The joint statement commended the efforts of the National Election Board of Ethiopia, election workers, political parties, candidates and civil society organizations, while recognizing the role of the African Union and the Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD) as international observers and expressing anticipation for their forthcoming reports.

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🟣 የአፍሪካ ቀን በለንደን በደማቅ ሁኔታ ተከበረ 🟣

ተቀማጭነታቸው በታላቋ ብሪታንያ እና ሰሜን አየርላንድ የሆኑ የአፍሪካ ሀገራት ኤምባሲዎች እና ከፍተኛ ኮሚሽኖች የአፍሪካ ቀን በዓልን ግንቦት 22 ቀን 2018 ዓ.ም. በደማቅ ሁኔታ አከብረዋል።

በለንደን “ለሁሉም ሰው ደህንነቱ የተጠበቀ የንፅህና አጠባበቅ እና አቅርቦትን ማረጋገጥ” በሚል መሪ ቃል በተዘጋጀው በዚህ ክብረ በዓል ላይ አምባሳደሮች፣ ኮሚሽነሮች፣ የዩኬ መንግስት የውጭ ጉዳይ ቢሮ ተወካዮች፣ እና የአፍሪካ ሀገራት የዳስፖራ ማህበረሰብ አባላት ተገኝተዋል።

መርኃ-ግብሩ የአፍሪካን ቅርስ፣ ባህል፣ ንግድ እና ቱሪዝምን ለማስተሳሰር እና ጥበቃ ለማድረግ ያለመ ሲሆን፤ የአህጉሪቱን ልማት እና ብልጽግና ለማሳደግ ታስቦ የተዘጋጀ ነው። በተጨማሪም በአፍሪካውያን እና በዩናይትድ ኪንግደም በሚኖሩ የአፍሪካ ዲያስፖራ አባላት መካከል ትብብርን እና አንድነትን በማጎልበት የአፍሪካን ብሩህ ተስፋ ለማብሰር የሚያስችል መድረክ ሆኖ አገልግሏል።

በለንደን የኢ.ፌ.ዴ.ሪ. ኤምባሲ በዚህ በዓል ላይ የተሳተፈ ሲሆን፤ የአገራችንን ባህላዊ አልባሳት፣ ውዝዋዜ፣ የቡና አፈላል ሥነ-ሥርዓት፣ እንዲሁም ልዩ ልዩ የዕደጥበብ ውጤቶችን በማቅረብ የኢትዮጵያን ባህል በሰፊው የማስተዋወቅ ሥራ ተከናውኗል። በዚሁ ኤግዚቢሽን ላይ የኢትዮጵያ ቡና ለታዳሚዎች የቀረበ ሲሆን፤ የኢትዮጵያ ልዑካን ቡድንም በባህላዊ አልባሳት ፋሽን ትዕይንት ላይ ተሳትፏል። እንዲሁም ማራኪ በሆኑ ባህላዊ የዳንስ ትዕይንቶች እንግዶችን አዝናንቷል።

ክብረ በዓሉ ደማቅና ትርጉም ባላቸው ግንኙነቶች፣ እንዲሁም በአፍሪካ ማህበረሰቦች መካከል በታየ ጠንካራ የትብብር እና የአንድነት መንፈስ የተሞላ የነበር ሲሆን፤ የኢትዮጵያ ተሳትፎ አገሪቱ ለአፍሪካ አንድነት፣ ለባህል ብዝሃነት እና በመላው አህጉሪቱና በዲያስፖራው መካከል ጠንካራ የሕዝብ ለሕዝብ ግንኙነትን ለማስፋፋት ያላትን ቁርጠኝነት ያሳየ ሆኗል።

🟣 𝗘𝗺𝗯𝗮𝘀𝘀𝘆 𝗼𝗳 𝗘𝘁𝗵𝗶𝗼𝗽𝗶𝗮 𝗣𝗮𝗿𝘁𝗶𝗰𝗶𝗽𝗮𝘁𝗲𝘀 𝗶𝗻 𝗔𝗳𝗿𝗶𝗰𝗮 𝗗𝗮𝘆 𝗖𝗲𝗹𝗲𝗯𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗶𝗻 𝗟𝗼𝗻𝗱𝗼𝗻 🟣

The Embassy of Ethiopia proudly took part in the celebration of Africa Day in London, held under the theme “Ensuring Availability and Safe Sanitation for All.”

The event aimed to educate, connect, and advocate for Africa’s rich heritage, culture, trade, and tourism, while promoting the continent’s development and prosperity. It also served as a platform to celebrate Africa’s bright future by fostering cooperation and unity among Africans and members of the African diaspora in the United Kingdom.

During the celebration, Ethiopia showcased its rich cultural heritage through an exhibition featuring traditional cultural souvenirs, authentic Ethiopian coffee, and Ethiopian snacks. The Ethiopian delegation also participated in a cultural fashion show, displaying traditional clothing, and entertained guests with vibrant cultural dance performances.

The celebration was filled with energy, meaningful networking opportunities, and a strong spirit of cooperation and solidarity among African communities. Ethiopia’s participation highlighted the country’s commitment to promoting African unity, cultural diversity, and stronger people-to-people connections across the continent and the diaspora.

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