I have always believed that the fundamentals of a country’s national interest perpetually exist, and diplomats uphold them, despite changes in government and ideology. That means our loyalty to the service goes beyond our ideological affiliation.
Sat 29 Aug 2026 Luanda, Angola
Participating in the 26th Extraordinary Session of the Executive Council and the 21st Extraordinary Session of the Assembly of the African Union, being held from 29–30 August 2026 in Luanda, Angola.
Convened under the theme “Strengthening Mechanisms for Conflict Prevention and Resolution in Africa,” the extraordinary sessions provide an important platform to deliberate on Africa’s evolving peace and security challenges and explore ways to enhance the continent’s mechanisms for conflict prevention, management, and resolution.
The discussions reaffirm the importance of African-led solutions to African challenges and of strengthening collective efforts to advance sustainable peace, stability, and security across the continent.
#Ethiopia #Africa #AU
FM Dr. Gedion met with the Foreign Ministers of the Congo and Angola on the sidelines of the 49th Ordinary Session of the @_AfricanUnion Executive Council in Addis Ababa, where they discussed ways to advance bilateral cooperation and exchanged views on key continental issues.
Huge news for East Africa! Apple Inc. is in strategic talks with Ethiopian officials to expand its market presence and boost the local digital economy. Incredible to see the country's rapid tech transformation unfolding! #DigitalEthiopia#Apple#Innovation
At a London Climate Action Week discussion, “Making the Case for COP in a Fractured Geopolitical Environment,” organized by Chatham House, the COP30 President joined Gedion Timothewos, Ethiopia’s Minister of Foreign Affairs and COP32 President-Designate, and Türkiye’s Minister of Environment, Urbanization and Climate Change, representing COP31.
Gedion highlighted Ethiopia’s strong track record on climate action, emphasizing the policy interventions implemented over the past eight years. He noted that COP32’s priorities will include ensuring continuity by building on the leadership and outcomes of COP31, which will be co-hosted by Türkiye and Australia.
He underscored that this approach reflects the overarching principle of Medemer, working collaboratively with those who came before us, to strengthen collective action and help reignite hope in the multilateral process.
AU hailed Ethiopia’s 7th General Election as a milestone in democratic progress, praising its peaceful and transparent conduct while reaffirming support for democratic governance across Africa.
Read more: https://t.co/9WRz6loBGN
#ThePulseofAfrica#EthiopiaElection
@khaledmahmoued1 You should be 100% certain of winning before pursuing a military option. But if history is any judge, your actual military record rarely matches your inflated rhetoric. We would benefit far more from mutual cooperation than from a jingoistic approach to war.
“Big Bet On Natural Gas Venture Promises To Pay Off!
A comprehensive report by the Reporter Magazine on the progress of #GCL’s natural gas and crude oil concession in Calub and Hilala, and Dangote’s Fertiliser plant there. https://t.co/PgquV3VLAH
This week’s edition of #AWeekintheHorn (AWITH) is out! For those interested in the Ethiopian election, AWITH provides a comprehensive account of the election.
#AWeekintheHorn | 05 June 2026
This week’s special edition of A Week in the Horn covers Ethiopia’s Seventh General Election, drawing large turnout across the country and concluding successfully.
https://t.co/WVYy1OfwEF
“A contest for control over logistics hubs and major trade routes is prompting global and middle powers to engage with sub-Saharan African countries aggressively and in a manner that undermines their sovereignty.” https://t.co/2DX5H4Gxa6
Pleased to meet with former Kenyan President Uhuru Kenyatta and his team. We are grateful to the 73-member African Union Election Observation Mission, led by former President Uhuru Kenyatta, for its service and contribution to our democracy building process.
African institutions play a central role in ensuring that democratic processes are grounded in regional context and experience. We recognise and appreciate the tireless efforts of the electoral observers, who deployed teams across the country to support our electoral process and look forward to the outcomes.
H.E. Former President @4thPresidentKE of Kenya 🇰🇪 and Head of the African Union Election Observation Mission (#AUEOM) to the 1 June 2026 General Elections in the Federal Democratic Republic of #Ethiopia, met with representatives of non-African diplomatic missions in Addis Ababa. They exchanged views on the conduct of the elections.
Ahead of their preliminary statements, the Heads of the IGAD and AU Election Observation Missions, Speciosa Wandira Kazibwe and Uhuru Kenyatta, held a high-level briefing in Addis Ababa to exchange observations and evaluate the conduct of Ethiopia’s #7thGeneralElection.
Millions have voted. Democracy is in action.
As Ethiopia’s 7th General Election enters its closing hours, Head of the African Union Election Observation Mission, Uhuru Kenyatta, commends the peaceful and organized conduct of the voting process across the country.🇪🇹
I was honored today to pay a courtesy call to H.E. Uhuru Kenyatta, former President of the Republic of Kenya 🇰🇪 and Head of the African Union Election Observation Mission for the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia’s general election to be held on 1 June 2026.
Our discussion was comprehensive and productive, focusing on the upcoming election in Ethiopia and the important role of the African Union Election Observation Missions in general.
In this regard, the meeting provided an opportunity to discuss the significance of the AU observer missions mechanism, including the financial constraints it faces, and the need to back their mandate in support of credible, transparent, and democratic electoral processes.
@_AfricanUnion@AUC_PAPS
🇪🇹 A successful democratic process in Ethiopia will resonate across the continent and send a positive message about democracy in Africa, said Former Kenyan President Uhuru Kenyatta.
This morning, following yesterday’s 7th General Election, we officially opened the transformative Entoto to Kechene Medhanealem Riverside Development Project.
This landmark initiative has revitalized the heart of our capital, transforming once-degraded landscapes into vibrant green spaces through advanced soil conservation, river purification, and fruit parks seamlessly integrated with pedestrian and cycling trails.
Spanning a total riverside development corridor of 22.25 kilometers, the project stands as a tangible symbol of our progress and a practical demonstration of national growth, environmental restoration, and urban renewal.