Rick

Diplomat, Dad, Currently in🇪🇹, formerly of 🇸🇱 🇭🇹 🇸🇴 🇰🇪 🇹🇿 and 🇨🇴. Fan of politics, food and culture

[Rick @ShearnRick]

It’s coming home!

[UK in Ethiopia 🇬🇧 @UKinEthiopia]

The #FIFAWorldCup is a global celebration of football, teamwork & shared passion.
The next month will bring moments of excitement, nerves and incredible skill.

We wish all Ethiopian fans an exciting tournament, and the very best of luck to England & Scotland. 🇬🇧🇪🇹
#UKInEthiopia

[Rick @ShearnRick]

Honored to launch the @combankethiopia Diplo World Cup with 🇲🇽 🇨🇦 and 🇺🇸. In partnership with @EthiopiaFF1 & Addis tourism will grow grassroots game and bring more women and girls to #football @UKinEthiopia

[Amanda McLoughlin @AmandMcLoughlin]

Great to see #SheWins graduate Abaynesh Aragaw leading at Fortunate Soccer Academy, and a visit from @EmersonBoyceWA

Her U17 team heads to the UK to train at Bolton Wanderers - an exciting opportunity!

Proud our work supports women in sport and embeds GBV awareness ⚽️👭💪🏼

[UK in Ethiopia 🇬🇧 @UKinEthiopia]

🏆The World Cup trophy has arrived in Addis Ababa with @EmmersonBoyce and Gordon from the 🇬🇧.

Alongside celebrating the power of sport, the 🇬🇧 is supporting the training of 🇪🇹 female coaches and referees, helping more women and girls participate, lead and thrive in football.

[UK in Ethiopia 🇬🇧 @UKinEthiopia]

We commend the National Election Board of Ethiopia on the organisation of the 7th General Election voting stage where possible, and all candidates, observers, volunteers and officials who made it happen.

#UKInEthiopia

[Amanda McLoughlin @AmandMcLoughlin]

🚗This week we donated 28 vehicles to @EthioRedCross strengthening their ability to lead humanitarian response efforts across Ethiopia 🇪🇹🤝🇬🇧

Investing in local institutions is one of the best ways to build resilience + ensure support reaches communities quickly when crises hit

[Rick @ShearnRick]

Eid Mubarak!

[UK in Ethiopia 🇬🇧 @UKinEthiopia]

The UK Embassy sends warm wishes to all observing the Day of Arafah and celebrating Eid al-Adha.

May this special time bring peace, reflection, and generosity to you and your loved ones.

Eid Mubarak! 🌙

[UK in Ethiopia 🇬🇧 @UKinEthiopia]

The UK Embassy sends warm wishes to all observing the Day of Arafah and celebrating Eid al-Adha.

May this special time bring peace, reflection, and generosity to you and your loved ones.

Eid Mubarak! 🌙

[UK in Ethiopia 🇬🇧 @UKinEthiopia]

From mum’s home cooked meals to street food favourites or a go to takeaway, we all have that one dish that #TastesLikeHome. What’s yours?

This #AfricaDay, @CheveningFCDO scholars from across Africa share the flavours that take them straight home.

[UK in Ethiopia 🇬🇧 @UKinEthiopia]

🏆Huge congratulations to @Arsenal on becoming 2025/26 @premierleague Champions

We know how much the Gunners mean to fans here in 🇪🇹 Ethiopia & it’s been amazing to see the huge public celebrations across the country

Today we celebrate with you

#PremierLeague #UKinEthiopia

[UK in Ethiopia 🇬🇧 @UKinEthiopia]

⬇️A statement from the 🇬🇧 Embassy & 🇫🇷 @AmbafranceET welcoming the appointment by the AU Commission Chairperson of former President Olusegun Obasanjo to support peace efforts across the Horn of Africa

[UK in Ethiopia 🇬🇧 @UKinEthiopia]

🫖 Making a cup of tea always offers a moment to pause and reflect

On #InternationalTeaDay, we’re celebrating the tradition, connection and calm it brings

Happy International Tea Day!

[UK in Ethiopia 🇬🇧 @UKinEthiopia]

🐝 Happy #InternationalBeeDay

The UK Embassy is home to its own beehives whose honey is a delicious reminder of why protecting pollinators matters

We’re proud of the thriving flora & fauna across the Embassy & of the small role we play in supporting biodiversity

#WorldBeeDay

[UK in Ethiopia 🇬🇧 @UKinEthiopia]

Delighted to announce a step forward in strengthening Ethiopia’s education system & expanding opportunities for young people

We are proud to partner with the British Council & @fdremoe to support English language skills & future employment opportunities

[UK in Ethiopia 🇬🇧 @UKinEthiopia]

💡 Clean energy innovators, this is your moment. The 🇬🇧 is co funding new AI & digital energy solutions for 2026

Eligibility:

• Innovative SME
• Pilot underway
• 12 month delivery
• Africa based preferred

👇 Learn more

https://t.co/MJhXL6H4un

[UK in Ethiopia 🇬🇧 @UKinEthiopia]

🇬🇧🤝🇪🇹 Delighted to partner with #CraftAddis to support creative industries and inclusivity

Great day of panels & masterclasses ahead of @MulatuAstatke1 final concert in 🇪🇹 featuring his 🇬🇧 band

[UK in Ethiopia 🇬🇧 @UKinEthiopia]

The UK is supporting the future of green mobility in Ethiopia.

Through @BritishIntInv, support to Dodai is expanding clean transport and green growth, in the run up to COP32.
#UKInEthiopia #GoFarGoTogether 🇬🇧🇬🇧

[UK in Ethiopia 🇬🇧 @UKinEthiopia]

@flyethiopian launches 3 new weekly cargo flights between Glasgow Prestwick and Hong Kong, strengthening UK–Asia–Africa trade links.

The new route means Ethiopian Airlines now has direct trade links with all four home nations. 🇬🇧🤝🇪🇹✈️

#UKinEthiopia #GoFarGoTogether

[UK in Ethiopia 🇬🇧 @UKinEthiopia]

Melkam Fasika to all celebrating across Ethiopia 🩵✨
#UKInEthiopia #EthiopianEaster