Ethiopian embassy in Kenya among 30 to be closed to save money

Ethiopia's Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed

Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed addresses Parliament in Addis Ababa on April 2, 2018. PHOTO | ZACHARIAS ABUBEKER | POOL | AFP

Ethiopia on Monday announced plans to cut the number of embassies it has in other countries by at least half in a bid to save costs.

In a briefing to Ethiopian lawmakers, Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed said the country will shut down several embassies, including one in Kenya, to manage costs, with most diplomats working as non-resident ambassadors.