First commercial flight in 40 years links Ethiopia...
First commercial flight in 40 years links Ethiopia to Somalia
An Ethiopian airline on Saturday made the first commercial flight between Addis Ababa and Mogadishu in 41 years, in yet another sign of warming ties between neighbouring Horn of Africa nations Ethiopia and Somalia. A plane from the private airline Ethiopia National Airways landed at Mogadishu’s Aden Adde airport, and will conduct four flights per week, officials said. Read more
President Isaias on official visit to Ethiopia
President Isaias on official visit to Ethiopia
Asmara, 14 October 2018- President Isaias Afwerki arrives in Addis Ababa for two-day official visit today, 14 October, at an invitation of Prime Minister Dr. Abiy Ahmed of the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia.
Upon arrival at the Bole International Airport, President Isaias was awarded warm welcome by Prime Minister Dr. Abiy Ahmed, Dr. Workneh Gebeyehu, Minister of Foreign Affairs, Ms. Mufteriat Kamil, Speaker of the House of People’s Representatives as well as other senior government officials and former Prime Minister, Mr. Hailemariam Desalegn.
Ethiopians and Eritreans alike are celebrating the...
Ethiopians and Eritreans alike are celebrating the breakneck speed of a rapprochement between Addis Ababa and Asmara
Vienna, Austria, September 2018 – Ethiopians and Eritreans alike are celebrating the breakneck speed of a rapprochement between Addis Ababa and Asmara, two longtime enemies. Closer ties between the two will usher in a new era of peace and prosperity for the Horn of Africa. 100 Guests followed an invitation by UPF Austria in cooperation with the Permanent Mission of Eritrea to the UN in Vienna and UNCAV, United Nation Correspondents Association and the „Horn of Africa“ Peace Initiative on 14th of September to participate in an Horn of Africa Women‘s Forum – Women Empowerment and Development. Read more
Peace discussion between Ethiopian government and...
Peace discussion between Ethiopian government and ONLF
Asmara, 19 September 2018- The Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia and the Ogaden National Liberation Front (ONLF) discussed modalities of peace talks in Asmara yesterday. Government Delegation was led by The Minister of Government Communication Affairs Office and Chairman of the Ethiopian Somali Peoples Democratic Party, Mr. Ahmed Shide, while ONLF side was led by its Chairman, Admiral Mohamed Omar. Here is the joint statement issued by the Ethiopian government and ONLF: Read more
Agreement on Peace, Friendship and Comprehensive...
Agreement on Peace, Friendship and Comprehensive Cooperation Between the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia and the State of Eritrea
The Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia and the State of Eritrea, hereinafter referred to as the Two Parties;
Considering the close bonds of geography, history, culture and religion between the two countries and their peoples;
Respecting each other’s independence, sovereignty and territorial integrity;
Desiring to achieve lasting peace and cement their historical ties to achieve their lofty objectives;
Determined to establish comprehensive cooperation on the basis of complementarity and synergy;
Determined further to contribute actively to regional and global peace and security; Read more
