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Call for proposals: Local Transformation Projects for 2025

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The Embassy of the Czech Republic in Addis Ababa has opened a call for proposals for local transformation projects to be implemented in Ethiopia, the Comoros and South Sudan in 2025. All interested organisations are invited to submit their… more ►

Statement by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Czech Republic on World Press Freedom Day

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The World Press Freedom Day is annually observed on May 3. On this occasion, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Czech Republic would like to express its gratitude to all brave journalists and media professionals and to reassure them of the… more ►

New President of the Czech Republic

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Czechia has a new president – Petr Pavel, a former army general who has extensive experience in the military and international relations. President Pavel's inauguration ceremony took place on 9th March 2023, marking the start of his… more ►

Ambassador Miroslav Kosek presented his credentials to the Chairperson of the African Union Commission Moussa Faki Mahamat

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Ambassador Miroslav Kosek presented on March 9, 2023 his credentials to the Chairperson of the African Union Commission Moussa Faki Mahamat and became the permanent representative of the Czech Republic to the African Union. more ►

Humanitarian Aid from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Helped Ukrainian Refugees with Shelter and Medical Care

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The Czech Republic has actively been providing aid to Ukraine since the first day of Russian aggression. In addition to supplying weapons and military equipment and receiving hundreds of thousands of refugees or voluntary collections of citizens… more ►

Czechia sends hundreds of heavy military systems worth tens of billions to Ukraine during the first year of Russian invasion

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In the first year of the Russian invasion of Ukraine, Czechia has delivered dozens of tanks, combat and armoured vehicles and other heavy military systems to Ukraine. Roughly one third of the material came from the Czech Army, the rest was… more ►

Ambassador Miroslav Kosek presented his letter of credence to the President of Ethiopia Sahle-Work Zewde

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H. E. Miroslav Kosek, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Czech Republic to the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia, presented on January 13, 2023 his letter of credence to the President of Ethiopia, H. E. Sahle-Work Zewde. more ►

ቀልድና የሥነ ልቡና መርመራ Humour and Psychoanalysis

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The Czech Embassy in Addis Ababa commemorates the 10th anniversary of the death of a famous Czech illustrator, film director and cartoonist Vladimír Jiránek. Besides his many other works V. Jiránek created a series of drawings about another… more ►

Parallels between Ethiopian and European philosophy

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The Czech - Ethiopian relations have many forms - economic, political, developmental, etc. However Ethiopia also arises the interest of Czech social scientists, and among them the philosophers. Dr. Jan Svoboda a well-known specialist in… more ►

Interview with Ambassador Mikeš published by the Capital newspaper

The Capital newspaper conducted an interview with Ambasssador Pavel Mikeš about the current relations between Ethiopia and the Czech Republic, projects of the embassy and priorities of the Czech EU Council Presidency. The interview starts on… more ►

Karel Čapek´s popularity in the Horn of Africa on the rise

One of the most prominent Czech writers Karel Čapek (pronounce Chapek) is getting getting more and more popular in the Horn of Africa countries. Some of Karel Čapek's short stories were translated into Amharic by a well-known Ethiopian writer… more ►

Ambassador Pavel Mikeš Donated Books to the Abrehot National Library in Addis Ababa

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September 21, 2022 - Czech Ambassador Pavel Mikeš together with representatives of the Foreign Ministry of Ethiopia visited the Abrehot Library and donated a wide selection of books by Czech authors in English, French and Spanish to it. more ►

The Czech Embassy in Addis Ababa continues to participate in the Green Legacy 4 event

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The reforestation event - Green Legacy (Arengwade Ashara) continues in Ethiopia for the fourth year. This program, announced by the government of Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed, is a response to the rapid population growth and associated… more ►

Top Czech literary authors made their mark at the Hargeysa International Book Fair

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In recent days, the Embassy of the Czech Republic in Addis Ababa participated for the second time at the Hargeysa International Book Fair (HIBF), Somaliland. This is one of the largest public book fairs in the whole Horn of Africa. This year was… more ►

Joint Op-Ed by European Union Ambassadors to the African Union and Ethiopia

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Five months ago, 67 leaders from Africa and Europe met in Brussels for the sixth European Union (EU) – African Union (AU) Summit. This was a landmark for our partnership, based on reciprocity, trust, mutual respect and understanding. Given… more ►

Ambassador Pavel Mikeš presented a book donation to the Alliance Ethio-Française

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On 18th July 2022, H.E. Mr. Pavel Mikeš handed over to the Alliance Ethio – Française in Addis Ababa a gift in the form of books by leading Czech authors translated into French. Alliance Ethio – Française belongs to some of the… more ►

The Czech Republic starts her Presidency in the European Union - July - December 2022

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On June 30th the Czech Republic Embassy in Addis Ababa organized an event to celebrate the start of Czech EU Presidency of the European Union. more ►

Challenge Fund 2022 - Applications are open!

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We are happy to announce that the UNDP Challenge Fund - partnership between Czech Republic and UNDP opens a call for applications for the year 2022-2023. more ►

Ambassador Mikeš handed over a gift financed by the trade unions of the Czech Ministry of Foreign Affairs to a Yemeni school in Addis Ababa

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On May 24, 2022, Ambassador Pavel Mikeš handed over books and painting utilities that were financed by the trade unions of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Czech Republic to the director of Yemeni school in Addis Ababa. more ►

„Xoraynta“ Dhabta & Beenta Ah—Dagaalada Balaayada Aan La Arkayn Ee Gumaystaha Cusub‘

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Sanadkan, dabaaldeggii guushii Dagaalkii 2aad ee Aduunka ayaa waxaa hadheeyay dhiiga iyo silica ka dhacaya dhulka Yukreyn iyo burburinta magaalooyinka Yukreyn. Balaaayo gardaro cusub, dagaal gumayste cusub, oo u gaajaysan qabsashada dhul kale,… more ►

Women on the Run at the European Film Festival in Addis Ababa

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On Saturday, May 7, 2022, the Embassy of the Czech Republic in Addis Ababa, in cooperation with the Delegation of the European Union to Ethiopia, screened the film "Women on the Run" by director Martin Horský. The screening took place as part of… more ►

Invitation: Women on the Run (Czech Republic, 2019) at the European Film Festival 2022

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Join us at the European Film Festival in Ethiopia 2022 to have fun with the Czech romantic comedy Women on the Run! Saturday 7th May, 2022 at 16:30. Venue: Vamdas Entertainment in Addis Ababa. Free entrance. more ►

Czech Ambassador Pavel Mikeš lectures on African Languages, their History, Diversity and Change

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On 18 of March, Ambassador of the Czech Republic gave a lecture on African languages. The event took place in the Africa Unbound Museum, a multifaceted space, that teaches about Pan-African history, perspectives, community, and future… more ►

Practical Guide in Best Practices in Landscape Management of Czech development projects in Ethiopia

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We would like to recommend a very informative publication titled: "Best Practices in Landscape Management" that reviews good practices in projects implemented by the Czech Development Assistance in Ethiopia between 2010 and 2020. more ►

Statement of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Czech Republic on the Russian invasion against Ukraine

A few hours ago, the armed forces of the Russian Federation entered the territory of Ukraine. This happened almost exactly eight years after the Russian Federation occupied the Ukrainian Crimea. more ►

First part of the tied financial donation installed in Abebech Gobena Hospital in Addis Ababa

In January 2022, the first part of the Czech tied financial donation for Ethiopia was installed in the Abebech Gobena Hospital in Addis Ababa. Czech companies Linet, TSE, SMT and MZ Liberec provided medical equipment for modern delivery and… more ►

Ambassador Pavel Mikeš visited Sandford International School in Addis Ababa and donated books by Czech authors.

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Almost a hundred books by Czech authors in English, French, Spanish, Amharic, Somali and Chinese will be available in the library of Sandford School at the Department for Secondary School and adults. more ►

Czech Scientists on Ethiopian Geology

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Czech geologists from the Czech Geological Survey and Charles University in close cooperation with Ethiopian colleagues from the Geological Survey of Ethiopia and Addis Ababa Science and Technology University published the results of joint… more ►

The Embassy of the Czech Republic to Be Adorned by the Local Artists Once Again

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The Embassy of the Czech Republic has the pleasure to cordially invite you to the art exhibition “Ethiopia in Czech Colors,” which is going to take place on Saturday, October 30, 2021 from 1 p.m. to 6 p.m., in the gardens of the… more ►

Partial renewal of visa issuing on behalf of the Slovak Republic

Following the receding of the Covid-19 pandemic and the gradual easing of travel restrictions, the Embassy of the Czech in Addis Ababa will resume issuing Schengen visas on behalf of the Slovak Republic starting on 1st August 2021. Resumption of… more ►

Hargeisa said "soo dhawoow" and welcomed Czech writers with open arms

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Traditionally, at the end of July, the Somaliland metropolis of Hargeisa has been revived by literary activity for fourteen years now. One of the most important cultural events in the region, which has crossed the boundaries of literature a long… more ►

Czech Embassy again this year Engaged in Green Legacy Campaign by Planting Trees in Addis Ababa, at the Oda Bultum University in Chiro/Asebe Teferi and South Omo

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For the third time since 2019 the Czech Embassy joined the Green Legacy Initiative (Arengwadye Ashara) by sevearal tree planting events. During those events, as many as 150 trees of several native varieties were planted on the premises of the… more ►

Czech Government Offers Scholarships for Ethiopian Students

The Embassy of the Czech Republic in Addis Ababa is pleased to announce its annual call for applications for the Governmental scholarships provided by the Government of the Czech Republic for the academic year of 2022/2023. more ►

Call for Applications - Challenge Fund: Czech Solutions for SDGs

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We are happy to announce that the 2021 Call for Proposals for the Challenge Fund of the Czech-UNDP Partnership for Sustainable Development Goals is now open. more ►

MFA statement on Africa Day

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Today, on May 25th, we mark the international Africa Day. On this day in 1963, the Organization of African Unity – the cornerstone of today’s African Union – was founded. more ►

One World 2021 - International Human Rights Documentary Film Festival online

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The 23rd edition of an International Human Rights Documentary Film Festivaly is about to begin and will be taking place online. The Embassy of the Czech Republic in Addis Ababa would like to invite everyone to the opening ceremony that will… more ►

Online workshop Czech Ideas - Energy Storage for the Next Generation

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The Embassy of the Czech Republic in Addis Ababa would like to invite you to the new online workshop Czech Ideas. The goal is to introduce potential customers and investors to promising Czech companies and products that have global ambitions.… more ►

H.E. Pavel Mikeš and H.E. Lia Tadesse signed an MoU to strengthen Covid-19 response and regular health services in Ethiopia via a tied financial donation from the Czech Republic

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H.E. Dr. Pavel Mikeš, Ambassador of the Czech Republic to Ethiopia, and H.E. Dr. Lia Tadesse, Minister of Health of the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia, signed the necessary documents for the delivery of the tied financial donation of… more ►

#VimeCoMame: A unique campaign of the Ministry of Defense of the Czech Republic and Czech defense companies

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The Section of Industrial Cooperation of the Ministry of Defense of the Czech Republic launched a special campaign #VimeCoMame (“we know what we have”) to support domestic defense industry, address potential partners and raise… more ►

Sidama Regional State Officially Inaugurated

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The Czech Republic Embassy representative (Ms. Kateřina Manová) had an honour to participate at the official inauguration ceremony of the Sidama Regional State that was held on 22 of February in Awassa. The public event was attended by thousands… more ►

Czech Embassy Participated at Launching Workshop of New Water Supply Project in Sidama Region

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Feb 4, 2021 in Awassa. Representatives of the Czech Embassy participated at launching workshop of new project funded by Czech Development Cooperation. The name of the project is "Implementation of Sustainable Water Supply Systems in Selected… more ►

Czech Ambassador Inaugurates Water Supply Scheme in Sidama Funded by Czech Development Cooperation

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Feb 2, 2021 in Shamena Girmama. H.E. Pavel Mikeš, Ambassador of the Czech Republic and H.E. Desta Lodamo, Sidama Regional State President jointly inaugurated a water scheme for drinking water supply in Awassa Zurya during a traditional ceremony… more ►

Ambassador Mikeš discussed the 1888EC project with Solomon Kassa

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Ambassador Pavel Mikeš met with Mr. Solomon Kassa to exchange views on an innovative and unique startup studio called 1888EC and discuss the possibilities of Czech participation in this project. more ►

Czech Embassy monitors innovative humanitarian project

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Representative of the Czech Embassy in Addis Abeba took part at joint monitoring of humanitarian assistance project funded by the Czech Republic under the name: "Access to Water and Sanitation for Internally Displaced Persons and Host… more ►

International Conference on African Studies in Czech Republic - VIVA AFRICA

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Call for papers for International Conference. Twelfth VIVA AFRICA conference invites participants to engage in a discussion of mutual encounters, inventions, constructions and relations of all kinds taking place between Africa and Europe, in the… more ►

Robot, the Most Famous Czech, Celebrates 100 Years

This year we are celebrating a unique Czech science fiction centenary. It is one hundred years since the word ROBOT has became a part of the vocabulary of all world languages. This happened thanks to creative inventions of two geniuses: the… more ►

Breakfast on International Human Rights Day for the first time in Addis Ababa

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Czech Embassy in Addis Ababa organized a working breakfast with civil society representatives, journalists and political activists on December 10, the International Human Rights Day. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has organized the human rights… more ►

Student from BeteSeb Academy awarded by Czech Embassy

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On November 13, 2020 Mr Pavel Šára, Economic Counsellor of the Embassy, visited BeteSeb Academy in Addis Abeba and handed over Diploma „Honorable Mention“ within the International Children´s Exhibition of Fine Arts Lidice. The… more ►

Calling all former international students of Czech universities!

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The Czech Republic is launching a new alumni programme connecting all international students who have studied at Czech higher education institutions. more ►

IMPORTANT: Only New Ethiopian Birr banknotes accepted at the Visa Section

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The Embassy of the Czech Republic kindly informs that as of 1st October, 2020 only New Ethiopian Birr banknotes (200 ETB, 100 ETB, 50 ETB and 10 ETB) will be accepted at the Visa and Consular Section. Thank you for your understanding. more ►

Czech Embassy joined Green Legacy campaign again

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Embassy of the Czech Republic joined again this year's edition of the "Green Legacy - Arengwadye Ashara" campaign that aims to plant 20 bilion trees within four-year perior to fight climate change a deforestation. During recent rainy season more… more ►

Czech Government Offers Scholarships for Ethiopian Students

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The Ministry of Education of the Czech Republic announces scholarships at Czech universities for the academic year of 2021/2022 for students from Ethiopia. more ►

Visa Section of the Embassy partially resumes its services

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Embassy of the Czech Republic in Addis Ababa resumes in limited extent provision of visa and consular services to the public. more ►

Conference: Africa in a Cosmopolitan and Polycentric World

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The Centre of Global Studies at the Czech Academy of Sciences organized another series of the annual conference on African philosophy and related disciplines. more ►

Celebrating Africa Day 2020

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The Coronavirus may have interfered with some of our plans but we will not let it interfere with the longstanding bond between Czechia and African nations. more ►

Visa Section of the Embassy remains closed

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Ministry of Foreign Affairs has resumed gradual provision of visa services as of May 11, 2020 (in accordance with the decision of the Government). This resumption concerns only certain purposes of travel and only diplomatic missions in those… more ►

Landmark in Hydrogeological Mapping of Ethiopia

Czech - Ethiopian Cooperation Hydrogeological and hydrochemical maps of the whole Ethiopian territory at a scale of 1 : 250 000 more ►

IMPORTANT NOTICE - Closure of the Visa Section of the Embassy

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On 12 March 2020, the Government of the Czech Republic declared a state of emergency in response to the worsening situation related to the spread of SARS-CoV-2 virus and COVID-19 disease. more ►

Emergency measures to prevent the spread of COVID-19 in the Czech Republic

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On 10 March 2020, Minister of Health of the Czech Republic issued an emergency measure to prevent the spread of COVID-19 disease in the Czech Republic. This measure applies to foreigners who do not have permanent or temporary residence in the… more ►

Embassy donated books to the Institute of Ethiopian Studies

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On March 5, 2020, the Embassy of the Czech Republic donated books to the Institute of Ethiopian Studies at Addis Ababa University. H. E. Ambassador Pavel Mikeš presented more than 50 publications by Czech authors of fiction and scientific works… more ►

The Czech Center of Global Studies visits Ethiopia

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A delegation of the Centre of Global Studies (CGS), which is a part of the Institute of Philosophy of the Czech Academy of Sciences has visited Ethiopia these days. The delegation was lead by the Director of the CGS Dr. Marek Hrubec. Purpose… more ►

Doctors from the Czech Heart Foundation examined over 400 patients

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In recent weeks, a medical mission of the Czech Heart Foundation visited Ethiopia. During their visit the doctors were able to examine 402 adults and pediatric patients by echo-cardiography for rheumatic and congenital heart diseases. Doctors… more ►

Deputy minister Tomáš Kopečný laid flowers on the grave of Czech pilot Vítězslav J. Rosík

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Czech Deputy Minister of Defense Tomáš Kopečný honored the memory of Colonel Vitězslav J. Rosík, who served as a pilot of the Czechoslovak army and the British Royal Air Force. He laid flowers on his grave in the cemetery of Gulele in Addis… more ►

Mission of the Czech Defense and Security Industry to Djibouti and Ethiopia

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From February 10 to February 12, 2020, representatives of the Czech manufacturers and exporters of security and defense industry visited Djibouti and Ethiopia. The mission was led by the Deputy Minister of Defense of the Czech Republic for… more ►

H. E. Zdeněk Poláček, Former Ambassador to Ethiopia, visits the Czech Embassy in Addis Ababa

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The Czech Embassy in Addis Ababa was visited by the former ambassador and renowed expert on Ethiopia, Mr. PhDr. Zdeněk Poláček, CSc. Mr. Poláček used to work as a Czech Ambassador to Ethiopia, and later to Saudi Arabia during the 1990s. Mr.… more ►

Czech Embassy hosts a meeting with Czech compatriots and alumni

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A meeting with former Czech alumni and compatriots took place on 22. of November at the Czech Republic Embassy premises. H.E. Ambassador Dr. Pavel Mikes welcomed all the participants with a speach in a Czech language. Consequently a lively… more ►

Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Czech Republic, H.E. Tomáš Petříček met with the President of Ethiopia, H.E. Sahle-Work Zewde

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The Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Czech Republic H.E. Tomáš Petříček met with the president of Ethiopia during his three-day visit to the country. The main topics of the meeting that took place on November 14 were cooperation, support to… more ►

During his official visit to Addis Ababa, Minister of Foreign Affairs H.E. Mr. Tomáš Petříček supported economic cooperation

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Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Czech Republic H.E. Mr. Tomáš Petříček paid an official visit to Ethiopia from November 12 till November 14, 2019. He was received by the President of the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia H.E. Ms.… more ►

Representatives of Ethiopian hospitals visited Czech manufacturers of medical devices

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During October 20 – 24, 2019, a mission of the representatives of Ethiopian hospitals and companies supplying medical devices to Ethiopia took place in the Czech Republic. Directors of hospitals, clinics and businessmen visited major… more ►

Amhara and SNNPR regions in Czech Television documentaries:

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We are happy to announce that both Amhara Region and SNNPR (Southern Nations, Nationalities, and Peoples' Region) were featured in two Czech documentaries from the series "Na Cestě." ("On The Road") more ►

Celebrating 40 Years Of Cooperation In Geology

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Czech Republic and Ethiopia maintain a longstanding cooperation in the field of geology. It all started in the late 1970s with exchanging of experts between Geological Survey of Ethiopia (GSE) and Czech Geological Survey (CGS). more ►

Czech Culinary Week comes to Addis Ababa

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Czech Culinary Week at the Hilton Addis Ababa in collaboration with the Embassy of the Czech Republic will take place from 29 October until 1 November 2019. more ►

Jiří Slíva in Addis Ababa - invitation to exhibition

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Czech Embassy in Addis Abeba would like to cordially invite you to an exhibition of drawings by a Czech artist Mr. Jiří Slíva held in Hilton hotel 29.10. - 2.11. 2019 more ►

Czech Embassy continues to plant trees!

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Czech Embassy is still active in trees planting since joining the campaign „Green Legacy – Arengwadye Ashara“ but did not limit its activities only to the month of July. We continue to plant more trees as well as monitor and… more ►

Czech Humanitarian Aid in South Sudan

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The Czech Republic has been supporting South Sudan for many years. As the humanitarian situation in South Sudan stays very difficult, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Czech Republic supports a project providing healthcare to victims of… more ►

Czech humanitarian Aid in Somali region

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From 15 to 18 July 2019, Ambassador Pavel Mikeš and Martina Rubešková, Head of Development Cooperation visited the Somali region for monitoring a humanitarian project supported by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Czech Republic. Ambassador… more ►

Czech Embassy planting trees!

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The Czech Embassy in Addis Ababa has joined the Green Legacy initiative, which aims to plant more than 4 billion trees across Ethiopia, 3 million of the are supposed to be planted in Addis Ababa during the current rain season. The symbolic… more ►

Development Cooperation with MASHAV in 2019

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Since 2016 the Czech Development Cooperation in Ethiopia collaborates closely with the Agency for International Development Cooperation MASHAV. Two participants of projects implemented by the Czech Development Agency got the opportunity to… more ►

Book donation to the School of St. Yared

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On June 17th, 2019 Ambassador of the Czech Republic to Ethiopia, Pavel Mikeš, visited the School of St. Yared based in Addis Ababa. On this occasion the students from the school received as a gift to their library several books in English or… more ►

Temporary closure of the Honorary Consulate of the Czech Republic in Victoria

The Honorary Consulate of the Czech Republic in Victoria will be temporarily closed from August 25 until October 26, 2019. During this time the duties will be carried out by the Czech Embassy in Addis Ababa. more ►

Photo Exhibition FACES opened in Addis Ababa

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Hilton Addis hosted grand opening of the photo exhibition FACES by Líba Taylor in the evening on Tuesday 18th June. Pictures of smiles and faces of the Horn of Africa were taken by well-known Czech-British photographer Líba Taylor. more ►

Czechia to boost cultural ties with Harar

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Ambassador Pavel Mikeš visited in 10. - 12. 6. 2019 Harari Regional State. Many aspects of boosting cooperation in culture and tourism were discussed with local authorities. more ►

Abyssinian Odyssey in Amharic is now online

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Amharic version of the book Abyssinian Odyssey by Czech writer Adolf Parlesák, whose first edition has been published in 1997 by Addis Ababa University Press, is now available online as audiobook. more ►

Student from Notre Dame School awarded by Czech Embassy

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On April 17, 2019 Deputy Head of Mission, Mr. Jaroslav Zukerstein, visited Notre Dame school in Dire Dawa to hand over Diploma “Honorable Mention” within the International Children´s Exhibition of Fine Arts Lidice. The drawing… more ►

Ambassador Mikeš presented his credentials to the President of Seychelles

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On Tuesday 26th March, 2019 Ambassador Pavel Mikeš presented his credentials to the President of the Republic of Seychelles, Danny Faure. more ►

Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Czech Republic Martin Tlapa visited Addis Ababa

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The scope of the successful three-day work program of the Deputy Minister Tlapa has included regular bilateral political consultations, official launch of the international trade fair MEDEXPO Africa, meeting with the representatives of the Czech… more ►

Ambassador Mikeš presented his letters of credence in Djibouti

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On Monday 18th March, 2019 Ambassador Pavel Mikeš presented his letters of credence to the President of Djibouti, Ismaïl Omar Guelleh. more ►

Ambassador Pavel Mikeš met with Mayor of Addis Ababa

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On Tuesday March 5, 2019 H.E. Pavel Mikeš, Ambassador of the Czech Republic to Ethiopia, and his wife Mrs. Senait Mikešová met with the Mayor of Addis Ababa, Ato Takele Uma Benti. more ►

CzechAid Public Contract – „Development of Detail Designs for Construction of New Water Supply Systems in Sidama Zone“

The Czech Development Agency (CzechAid) announces a Small-Scale Public Contract for services „Development of Detail Designs for Construction of New Water Supply Systems in Sidama Zone“. more ►

Call for papers for Conference on African Philosophy in Prague

Call for papers for "Asixoxe (Let's Talk) Conference on African Philosophy. Africa in a cosmopolitan and polycentric world - putting emphasis on African youth and civil society" to be held in Prague on 17-18 June 2019. This conference is jointly… more ►

New special issue of "Archiv orientalni" features Czech and Slovak contribution to African studies

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New special issue of the peer-reviewed journal "Archiv orientální" (ArOr) focuses on history of Czech and Slovak African studies. more ►

Invitation for children to participate in the 47th International Children's Exhibition of Fine Arts Lidice 2019

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The Embassy of the Czech Republic in Addis Ababa invites children to participate in the 47th International Children’s Exhibition of Fine Arts Lidice 2019 organized by the Lidice Memorial under the auspices of the Ministry of Culture of the… more ►

Call for proposals for student architectural competition for design of a new Embassy

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The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Czech Republic, in cooperation with the Department of Architecture of the Czech Technical University in Prague, is presenting a student idea competition for the suggestion of the Czech Embassy in Addis… more ►

Addis Ababa hosted the African premiere of "The Ark of Lights and Shadows"

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Czech documentary by Jan Svatos concluded the European Film Festival, organized by the European Union delegation in Addis Ababa. more ►

Invitation to the African premier of the documentary movie "The Ark of Lights and Shadows"

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We cordially invite you to the African premiere of the documentary movie "The Ark of Lights and Shadows." The movie will be presented by its director, Mr. Jan Svatoš. The premiere will take place at the VAMDAS cinema in Addis Abeba on 11. 11.… more ►

Reception for the 100th anniversary of Czechoslovakia

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Embassy of the Czech Republic and the Slovak Republic in Addis Ababa organized a gala reception for the 100th anniversary of the declaration of independence of Czechoslovakia more ►

Czech governmental scholarships for Ethiopian students for the academic year 2019/2020

Each year, scholarships for students from developing countries are provided by the Government of the Czech Republic. Ethiopia is within the eligible countries for the academic year 2019-2020. Only scolarships in English language are offered to… more ►

Opening of the Film Festival „Movies From The Vault“

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On May 24, 2018, ambassadors of the Czech Republic and Slovak Republic officially launched the Film festival “Movies From The Vault” in the Italian Cultural Institute in the Ethiopian capital Addis Ababa. The three-day festival is… more ►

Development Cooperation with MASHAV in 2018

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Building on a very positive experience from 2016, Czech Development Cooperation continued to cooperate with the Israel´s Agency for International Development Cooperation (MASHAV) in 2018. Four selected Ethiopian experts engaged in the… more ►

Music for Ethiopia

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In 2018, as every year the Embassy of the Czech Republic supports 3 small scale projects in Ethiopia. One of the project was “Music for Ethiopia” that the Embassy has implemented in cooperation with the Yared school of Music in Addis… more ►

Innovative project in Arba Minch financed by the Czech Development Cooperation

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In 2016, the Czech Development Cooperation has launched the project „Implementation of Holistic Land Management and Climate Smart Agriculture in Arba Minch Zurya Woreda” in cooperation with local partners Meret and Zonal Agriculture… more ►

Embassy inaugurated the renovated tomb of Czechoslovak Army Pilot Col. Rosík

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On Monday, 12 March 2018, at the occasion of the 19th anniversary of the Czech Republic joining the NATO alliance, the Embassy of the Czech Republic inaugurated the renovated grave of Czechoslovak Army Pilot Colonel Vítězslav Rosík, who is… more ►

Czech Republic and Ethiopia signed a Memorandum of Understanding on Development Cooperation

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On 16 February 2018, Karel Hejč, Ambassador of the Czech Republic to Ethiopia, and Amdasu Nebebe, State Minister of Finance and Economic Cooperation of the F.D.R.E. signed Memorandum of Understanding on Development Cooperation setting up the… more ►

Ambassador Karel Hejč handed over prizes for students from Beteseb Academy

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On January 15, 2018 Ambassador Karel Hejč visited the Beteseb Academy to hand over Diplomas “Honorable Mention” within the International Children´s Exhibition of Fine Arts Lidice. more ►

Small scale local projects in 2017

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Every year the Embassy of the Czech Republic in Addis Ababa supports selected Ethiopia NGOs in the framework of the small scale projects call. The main aim of these projects is to directly address specific and real needs of the community. Since… more ►

Full concert hall applauds Czech violoncellist Terezie Kovalová

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Celebrating the 99th anniversary of establishing of Czechoslovakia, the Embassy of the Czech Republic in Addis Ababa organised a concert of multitalented Czech violoncellist Terezie Kovalová. During her show, the young artist offered a unique… more ►

Embassy of the Czech Republic in Nairobi opens its visa section

The Embassy of the Czech Republic in Nairobi opened its visa section on 10 October, 2017. As a result, the Embassy of the Czech Republic in Addis Ababa is no longer responsible for Schengen visas, long term visas and residential permits of… more ►

Small Scale Local Project – Call for Proposals 2018

The Embassy of the Czech Republic in Addis Ababa is pleased to launch its annual call for proposals for the Small scale local projects (SLP) directly managed by the Embassy of the Czech Republic in Addis Ababa. These projects are complementary… more ►

Small scale local projects supported by the Czech Embassy in 2016

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Every year the Czech Embassy in Addis Ababa supports selected Ethiopian NGOs in the framework of the small scale projects call. The main aim of these projects is to directly address specific and real needs of the community. Since 2006, the Czech… more ►

Agri-green Management Training – Partnership Project with MASHAV Training Center

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The development cooperation partnership between the Czech Republic and Israel has its first outcome in Ethiopia. Four people were selected and attended a three weeks training program in Israel given by the MASHAV training center. The trip was… more ►

Ambassador Karel Hejč Awarded Students from Beteseb Academy

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On November 25, 2016 Ambassador Karel Hejč visited the Beteseb Academy found in Ayer Tena to hand over Diplomas “Honorable Mention” within the International Children´s Exhibition of Fine Arts Lidice. more ►

Invitation for children to participate in the 45th International Children's Exhibition of Fine Arts Lidice 2017

The Embassy of the Czech Republic in Addis Ababa invites children to participate in the 45th International Children’s Exhibition of Fine Arts Lidice 2017 organized by the Lidice Memorial under the auspices of the Ministry of Culture of the… more ►

Opening of the exhibition on Václav Havel attracted hundreds of visitors

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On October 27, 2016 the Ambassador of the Czech Republic to Ethiopia, H.E. Karel Hejč, opened an exhibition entitled Václav Havel: Politics of Conscience and Responsibility commemorating the 80th anniversary of birth of the late Czech and… more ►

የቫትስላፍ ሃቨልን 80ኛ አመታት የልደት በአል አስመልክቶ ለተዘጋጀው ዓውደ-ርእይ የግብዣ ጥሪ::

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እ.አ.አ ጥቅምት 2016 በቼክ ሪፐብሊክ በሃያኛው ክፍለ ዘመን የመጨረሻዎቹ አመታት በፖለቲካው ጉልህ ሚና የነበራቸውን የቀድሞው ፕሬዚደንት ቫትስላፍ ሃቨል 80ኛ አመት የልደት በአል የምንዘክርበት ወቅት ነው:: ይህንን ውድ ጊዜ ለማክበር በአዲስ አበባ የሚገኘው የቼክ ሪፐብሊክ ኤምባሲ ባዘጋጀው “ቫትስላፍ ሃቨል: ፖለቲካዊ ህሊና እና ሃላፊነት” የተሰኘው የፎቶ… more ►

Invitation: Exhibition marking Václav Havel’s 80th anniversary of birth

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October 2016 marks 80th birthday anniversary of late president of the Czech Republic Václav Havel, one of the most influential political figures of the late 20th century. To celebrate this occasion, Embassy of the Czech Republic in Addis Ababa… more ►

Call for proposal for small scale project grant for 2017 now open

The Embassy of the Czech Republic in Addis Ababa has launched a call for proposal for small scale project grant for the year 2017 within the framework of the Czech Development Cooperation. more ►

The visit of the representatives of Addis Ababa Chamber of Commerce to the Czech Republic

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During the visit of the Addis Ababa Chamber of Commerce and Sectoral Associations to the Czech Republic by end July 2016 their representatives signed a Memorandum of Understanding with their partner the Czech Chamber of Commerce and also held… more ►

Project for improvement of access to water and agricultural practices by Debre Birhan town

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On 17 June 2016, Ambassador Karel Hejč visited the village of Kelemamba, situated in the vicinity of Debre Birhan town in central Ethiopia, where this year the Czech embassy is supporting a development project aimed at improvement of access to… more ►

Czech Republic´s contribution to WFP for its operation in response to drought in Ethiopia

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Czech Ambassador Mr. Karel Hejč and Acting Country Director of the World Food Programme Mr. Samir Wanmali signed on December 9 a Memorandum of Understanding for a contribution to protracted relief and recovery operations in Ethiopia responding… more ►

Ambassador Karel Hejč handed over prize of the International Children´s Exhibition of Fine Arts Lidice

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For the third time in a row, a Honourable mention in the competition was awarded to art work received from BeteSeb Academy in Ayer Tena. This year, the awarded student is 15-year old Eden Zekaryias. more ►

Autographed jerseys of Petr Čech and Tomáš Rosický to be auctioned at a charity football tournament

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On the occasion 2nd Annual Five-a-Side Football tournament organized by the local Diplomatic Spouses Group (DGSE) in Addis Ababa, the Embassy of the Czech Republic will participate in the silent charity auction accompanying the event. This year,… more ►

International scientific conference on natural resource management and food security at Hawassa University

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On 22 – 23 October 2015, the Czech University of Life Sciences in Prague together with the Institute of Technology of the Hawassa University organized an international scientific conference on natural resources management and food security… more ►

Czech embassy supports supply of drinking water in Kiliye kebele in Sidama zone

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The Ethiopian Evangelical Church Mekane Yesus Development and Social Services Commission with financial support of the Czech Embassy constructed six water wells in the village of Kiliye in Sidama zone. more ►

Invitation to the International Children’s Exhibition of Fine Arts Lidice

The Embassy of the Czech Republic cordially invites children from nursery, primary and secondary schools (4 – 16 years of age) to participate in the 44th year of the traditional International Children’s Exhibition of Fine Arts Lidice… more ►

Ambassador Karel Hejč opens an exhibition exploring Ethio-Czech relations in the 20th century

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On October 1, 2015, the Ambassador of the Czech Republic to Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia H.E. Mr. Karel Hejč opened an exhibition entitled 20th Century Revisited: Relations Between Former Czechoslovakia and Ethiopia. The installation… more ►

Honorary Consulate of Czech Republic in Seychelles Reopens

After three years of temporary closure following the demise of the late honorary consul, the Honorary Consulate of the Czech Republic in Victoria (Republic of Seychelles) is reopening as of 1 October 2015. more ►

European Film Festival opens in Addis Ababa

From October 2 till October 15, 2015, the traditional European Film Festival will be held in Addis Ababa. The films will be screened in English or in original language with English subtitles at the Juventus Sport Club, the Alliance… more ►

Exhibition on the history of Ethio-Czech relations at Addis Ababa University

The exhibition entitled "The 20th Century Revisited: Relations Between Former Czechoslovakia and Ethiopia" will be displayed in the premises of the Institute of Ethiopian Studies of the Addis Ababa University (“Ethnological Museum”… more ►

Paying homage to almost forgotten Czechoslovak pilot in service of the Ethiopian Emperor on the occasion of the 60th anniversary of his demise

On Thursday, May 7th, 2015, laying the wreaths and playing the national anthems of the Czech Republic, Slovak Republic and the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia concluded the homage ceremony on the occasion of the 60th anniversary of… more ►

Czech Republic condemns killing of Ethiopians in Libya

To pay tribute and to honor all victims of the killing of Ethiopian Christians in Libya by the so-called Islamic State, the Embassy of the Czech Republic lowered its national flag for three days of national mourning. more ►