Andrew Ockenden

Deputy Head of Mission, British Embassy Addis Ababa. All views my own.

[Andrew Ockenden @misterock]

@jimseven A personalised coffee face stencil is the best gift for any coffee lover….

[Darren Welch @DarrenWelchFCDO]

Delighted to arrive in Addis Ababa on the eve of Genna.

Many thanks to @mfaethiopia for the warm welcome last night. I look forward to building on our strong partnership.

[Office of the Prime Minister - Ethiopia @PMEthiopia]

PM @AbiyAhmedAli met with UK Foreign Secretary @JamesCleverly, in the city of Hawassa this afternoon. In addition to current issues, the discussions also focused on enhanced bilateral ties between the two countries.

[UK in Ethiopia 🇬🇧 @UKinEthiopia]

Thank you, Deputy Prime Minister @DemekeHasen, for your kind condolences on the passing of Her Late Majesty Queen Elizabeth II

[Andrew Ockenden @misterock]

@WorldResources @MoazzamTMalik Huge congratulations @MoazzamTMalik - what an amazing thing to be doing!

[UK in Ethiopia 🇬🇧 @UKinEthiopia]

Our deep condolences to the @RoyalFamily on the death of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II. We will remember Her Majesty for Her dedicated, outstanding service.

Chargé d'affaires Andrew Ockenden

[Andrew Ockenden @misterock]

@SteveBeel @UKinZambia @prosperozm @PEASchools @zmBritish @JitoKayumba @TradeMarkEastA @CIGZambia @WHOZambia @unicefzambia @KfW_Zambia @fsdzambia You’ll be missed Steve. Keep in touch on your next adventure!!

[Sarah Montgomery @SEMontgomery]

🇬🇧statement is clear there is no military solution to the conflict in N. Ethiopia and it is a tragedy for the 🇪🇹 people esp the 13m in need of humanitarian assistance. We support AU-led mediation and urge a redoubling of efforts. https://t.co/BFXgwERU9t @UKinEthiopia @vickyford

[Andrew Ockenden @misterock]

@daveghbeer @TradeMarkEastA All the best of luck in a fantastic organization Dave

[Vicky Ford @vickyford]

We have changed Ethiopia travel advice to reflect developments in the conflict.

We advise against all travel to Lalibela town and the D31 road connecting Lalibela to Tigray. British nationals in Ethiopia should consult travel advice for updates.

[Su-Lin Garbett-Shiels @slgarbett]

Compatriots! Please do sign up to @FCDOGovUK travel advice. It's how we share advice on how to travel well and be safe wherever you may be headed. And it's how we can communicate any change in our advice too. #GetTravelSmart people!

[Sarah Montgomery @SEMontgomery]

Productive discussion today with Deputy PM @Demekehasen. The UK supports recent progress towards peace & calls on all parties to engage in talks without preconditions. We agreed on the importance of restoration of services & unhindered humanitarian access to Tigray @UKinEthiopia

[UK in Ethiopia 🇬🇧 @UKinEthiopia]

🤝 Meet our new Deputy Head of Mission, Andrew Ockenden @misterock

Hear about his first impressions of Addis ☕ and what he plans to focus on during his stay in Ethiopia.

👇 Watch the video for more 📹

[Andrew Ockenden @misterock]

OMG. Looks like Winnie the Pooh has melted. The end of a great British Icon!!!

[Andrew Ockenden @misterock]

Moving to left hand drive Addis means I have sold my little red car. But so happy I got to see off my wonderful daughter to her prom in it before it goes. Stopping typing now - I think I have something in my eye….

[GGGI Uganda @GggiUganda]

#GreeningUganda quick updates on #Linkedin.
https://t.co/pyA2YcbEO8
#UGGDSawareness
@mofpedU
@NPA_UG
@min_waterUg
@EUinUG
@DKinUganda

[Andrew Ockenden @misterock]

I homestly never thought I would make it into the sport pages of the paper!! #CommonwealthDay

[Emma Donnelly @DFIDonnelly]

New climate-resistant coffee strain improving farmers livelihoods in Uganda @kewgardens @misterock @kate_airey

[Andrew Ockenden @misterock]

Had a fab time learning some boxing with a true Ugandan champion!! #CommonwealthDay

[UK in Uganda 🇬🇧 🇺🇬 @UKinUganda]

Delighted to host #CommonwealthDay celebrations today in 🇺🇬, where we are celebrating values of the Commonwealth, particularly diversity & inclusion in the sports sector in 🇺🇬 as we countdown to key #CommonwealthDay activities this year.#CommonwealthDay

[UK in Uganda 🇬🇧 🇺🇬 @UKinUganda]

On #InternationalWomensDay2022 @kate_airey talks about the need for girls to have the choice to stay in school & the benefits investment in girls education brings.

‘I urge parents, communities & leaders to come together to ensure girls have their right to education honoured’.