U.S. Embassy Celebrates Successful Conclusion of Ethiopia Debates! Competition

The U.S. Embassy in Addis Ababa celebrated the successful conclusion of the first Ethiopia Debates! Competition on August 21, 2019 in Addis Ababa. Ethiopia Debates! is a nationwide program that creates an interactive platform for university students to engage in a series of debate competitions, during which they learn public speaking skills, constructive dialogue, and ... Read More»

By | 22 August, 2019 | Topics: Ambassador, Exclude, News, Press Releases | Tags:

UK and US Embassies Partner to Support Communication between Government and Media

The Embassies of the United Kingdom and United States of America in Addis Ababa are pleased to launch a joint capacity-building project for government communicators and journalists. The “Supporting Communication between Government and Journalists” program is part of ongoing efforts to support the Ethiopia’s political reform process. The project seeks to support the professional skills ... Read More»

By | 23 October, 2018 | Topics: Fundamental Freedoms, News, Press Releases | Tags: ,

U.S. Embassy Statement on the Ethiopian Government’s Declared State of Emergency

We strongly disagree with the Ethiopian government’s decision to impose a state of emergency that includes restrictions on fundamental rights such as assembly and expression. We recognize and share concerns expressed by the government about incidents of violence and loss of life, but firmly believe that the answer is greater freedom, not less. The challenges ... Read More»

By | 17 February, 2018 | Topics: Exclude, Fundamental Freedoms, Gender Issues, Human Rights, Press Releases | Tags:

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