News and events

23. Jun. 2017

The Embassy hosts Team Norway meeting

The Norwegian Embassy in Addis Ababa hosted a Team Norway meeting on 5th June 2017 where several Norwegian companies and non-governmental organizations participated.

22. Jun. 2017

Africa - China Forum June 2017

On 21st June the embassy attended the China-Africa Think-Tank Forum on “Fighting Against Poverty for Common Prosperity" arranged by the African Union Leadership Academy and Zhejiang Normal University.

21. Jun. 2017

Vacancy announcement

The Royal Norwegian Embassy in Addis Ababa has the following vacancy: Temporary Replacement Program Officer (Part time) - Regional Cooperation

14. Jun. 2017

Vacancy Local Political Officer

The Royal Norwegian Embassy in Addis Ababa is currently looking for a dynamic, articulate and analytical individual to fill the position of Local Political Officer.

06. Jun. 2017

Nordic Film Festival in Addis Ababa

The Nordic Film Festival 2017 took place May 24th – 27th, at Alliance ethio-francaise in Addis Ababa.

30. May. 2017

Ambassador's Speech on Anniversary of Justice for All – Prison Fellowship Ethiopia

Adama, Ethiopia, 22nd May 2017

30. May. 2017

Norwegian Ambassador Visits the Amhara Region

Following the high level Tana forum, the Ambassador was able to make an official visit to Bahir Dar and projects in the Amhara region.

30. May. 2017

Norway Praised for Their Support to the LDC Group on Climate Change

On Wednesday April 19th ambassador Gaarder was invited to hold a key note speech as a part of the opening of the LDC’s strategy meeting in Addis Ababa.

04. Apr. 2017

Norwegian Report about Journalists Launched in Addis Ababa

On Thursday 30th March, Dr. Terje Skjerdal, Associate Professor at NLA University College launched his report “The Ethiopian Journalist: Loyalist and Change Agent”.

03. Apr. 2017

Ethiopian Airlines Inauguration Flight to Oslo

The Embassy participated in the inauguration of the Ethiopian Airlines flight to Oslo on Friday 24 March 2017. Read the speech made by the ambassador below.

23. Mar. 2017

International Day of Forests 21 March

Forests are crucial for our planet. They are home for a rich variety of animals and birds. They provide shelter and food for some of the planet’s poorest and most vulnerable people.

01. Mar. 2017

Center for Medical Ethics and Priority Setting Opened in Addis Abeba Today

On February 28th the Embassy attended the opening of Center for Medical Ethics and Priority Setting, a result of an institutional collaboration which started in 2012, between Addis Abeba University and University of Bergen.