A two-pronged evening program with a dual purpose of initiating a conversation on the total elimination of harmful traditional practices and the purview of introducing Inter-African Committee- USA and the Inter-African Committee on the elimination of harmful traditional practices was staged @ the Chancery of the Ethiopian Embassy on May 14, 2012. Read more  »

Addis Ababa, May 15 (WIC) - A United Nations humanitarian official yesterday praised the Ethiopian government for its innovative and effective efforts to build resilience and food self-sufficiency amid increasingly challenging climatic conditions. Read more  »

The Central Statistical Agency has announced that last year’s main ‘Mehir” harvest significantly exceeded expected quantities. The country harvested more than 218.5 million quintals of crops during the main harvesting season. Read more  »

Addis Ababa, May 11 (WIC) – Prime Minister Meles Zenawi said both the private and public sector should maintain their respective role to accelerate infrastructural investment in Africa..Read more  »

Addis Ababa, May 11 (WIC) – Chinese Social Representative of African Affairs of the Ministry of Foreign affairs urged African countries to take full advantage of the millions of jobs shaded out of the emerging Asian Countries.Read more  »

Addis Ababa, May 11, 2012 (WIC) - Former British Prime Minister, Gordon Brown has said achievements of Ethiopia in the education sector are in a better position than any other African country. Read more  »

The 22nd World Economic Forum on Africa officially opened yesterday in Addis Ababa, with discussions largely centered on trade and investment. This morning the debate moved to the theme of “Rethinking South-South Relations” Read more  »

One of the panel discussions at the World Economic Forum yesterday was on the theme of “Africa’s leadership” The panelists were Prime Minister Meles of Ethiopia; President Ali Bongo Ondimba of Gabon; President Goodluck Ebele Jonathan of Nigeria; and Prime Minister Nahas Gideon Angula of Namibia.Read more  »

Addis Ababa, May 10, 2012 (WIC) – Panelists including H.E. PM Meles Zenawi and Tanzanian President Jakaya M. Kikwete emphasized the significance of improving Small Hold Farming for agricultural development in the continent.Read more  »

Ababa, May 10, 2012 (WIC) – Participants at the 22nd World Economic Forum emphasized the need for political stability for the sustainability of the fast economic growth and the boosting investment in Africa.Read more  »

Addis Ababa, May 10, 2012 (WIC) – Minister Mekonnen Manyazewal, Ethiopia’s Minister of Industry (MoI), called for the need to diversify trade among African countries to boost intra-African.Read more  »

Addis Ababa, May 10 (WIC) – A high level meeting on Education and technology entitled “Connecting Africa” at the 22nd World Economic Forum (WEF) in Africa currently underway in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. Read more  »

The 22nd World Economic Forum 1st Plenary Session officially opens today in the Lalibela Grand Ballroom of the Sheraton Hotel, in the presence of Heads of State and Government, eminent international personalities and more than 700 business leaders.Read more  »

I’ve made many trips to Africa, but my recent visit to Ethiopia was definitely one of the most exciting. With effective governance and coordinated support from our foundation and other donors, the advances I saw in health and agriculture may be the key to unleashing Ethiopia’s potential and that of other African countries. Read more  »

Addis Ababa, May 7 (WIC) – Preparations for the 22nd World Economic Forum (WEF) on Africa have been finalized, event organizing committee announced. Read more  »

A-day-long annual event dubbed "Passport DC, Around the World Embassy Tour" highlighting Ethiopian cultural and social extravaganza which attracted more than five thousand residents of the Washington Metropolitan hub was colorfully held in the premises of the Chancery of the Ethiopian Embassy in Washington Dc. today, May 5, 2012. Read more  »

Addis Ababa, May 4 (WIC) - Prime Minister Meles Zenawi has been invited by President Obama to join other world leaders at the G-8 summit to discuss food security on the continent. Read more  »