Abbas Pushes for Hamas to Relinquish Control of Gaza Amid Ceasefire Talks

Amman: Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas has declared that Hamas cannot govern post-war Gaza and must hand over its weapons to the Palestinian Authority (PA). This statement followed a meeting with former UK Prime Minister Tony Blair in Amman. Abbas emphasized the need for an immediate ceasefire, the release of captives on both sides, and … Read more

Ethiopia Kicks Off Regional Diplomacy Training for Young East African Diplomats

Addis ababa: Ethiopia’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs launched a regional training program for young diplomats from six East African countries, a move designed to strengthen regional cooperation and further the Pan-African vision of unity and shared prosperity. Organized by Ethiopia’s Institute of Foreign Affairs, the program gathers emerging diplomats from Somalia, Kenya, South Sudan, the … Read more

Heads of RECs Reaffirm Steadfast Support for Stronger Coordination in Service of AU’s Aspirations

Malabo: On the margins of the 7th AU Mid-Year Coordination Meeting in Malabo, Africa Union Commission Chairperson Mahmoud Ali Youssouf convened and addressed a high-level coordination meeting with the Heads of Regional Economic Communities (RECs), Regional Mechanisms (RMs), and AUDA-NEPAD. According to Ethiopian News Agency, the meeting was co-chaired by IGAD, the current Chair of … Read more

South Sudan’s FM Arrives in Addis Ababa for Working Visit

Addis ababa: The Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation of the Republic of South Sudan, Monday Semaya Kumba, has arrived in Addis Ababa this evening for a working visit. Upon arrival at Bole International Airport, the Minister was warmly received by Ambassador Zerihun Abebe, Director General for African Affairs. According to Ethiopian News Agency, … Read more

Ethiopia Achieves Notable Diplomatic Successes During Just Concluded Fiscal Year

Addis ababa: Ethiopia registered significant diplomatic achievements during the concluded 2017 Ethiopian fiscal year, according to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. In a media briefing held today, Ambassador Nebiat Getachew, Spokesperson for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, outlined the key diplomatic achievements recorded during the recently concluded fiscal year. According to Ethiopian News Agency, Ambassador … Read more