Joshua Tabah
@JoshuaTabah
High Commissioner of Canada in Kenya; PermRep to UNEP & UNHabitat; Ambassador-designate to Somalia & Uganda. Personal account. RTs ≠ endorsement. Compte perso.
Deeply honoured to be named Canada’s next High Commissioner in Kenya and Perm Rep for UNEP and UN Habitat. Additional bilateral responsibilities will follow. Can’t wait to land in Nairobi in a few weeks to serve Canadians, support the team and advance relationships. 🇨🇦🤝🇰🇪
The Minister of Foreign Affairs, Anita Anand, today announced the following diplomatic appointments ⬇️
Such important work - thank you Arpita!
The conflict in #Oromia has deeply affected communities’ daily lives, particularly in the western part of the region. Arpita Mitra, an @ICRC field team leader,shares insights from her 18 months of experience in the West & Kellem Wellega zones. Read more👇🏾 ms.spr.ly/6016sEUaM
🇦🇺 🇦🇹 🇧🇪 🇨🇦 🇩🇰 🇪🇪 🇫🇮 🇫🇷 🇮🇸 🇮🇪 🇮🇹 🇯🇵 🇱🇻 🇱🇹 🇱🇺 🇳🇱 🇳🇿 🇳🇴 🇵🇱 🇵🇹 🇸🇮 🇪🇸 🇸🇪 🇨🇭 🇬🇧 🇪🇺 call on the Israeli government to immediately lift restrictions on the flow of aid and to urgently enable the UN and humanitarian NGOs to do their life-saving work safely and effectively.
Joint statement on behalf of 26 partners on the Occupied Palestinian Territories Read the full statement: ow.ly/4lLR50WsH36
Important visit.
Today in Hawassa, Secretary of State Sarai visited a safe house supported by 🇨🇦 through @UNFPA, offering shelter, care, and hope to survivors of gender-based violence. #EndGBV #SRHR #WomenEmpowerment @CanadaDev
#HumanRights are ✅Universal ✅Indivisible ✅Interdependent ✅Interrelated Canada will continue to strive for a world where all human beings are equal in dignity and rights. 👩🏾👨🏿👧🏽👶🏼👳🏾👵🏿🧔🏽👩🏻👦🏾👧🏿👴🏻🧕🏽 #StandUp4HumanRights
A productive discussion reinforcing the strong 🇪🇹–🇨🇦partnership. Grateful for the continued commitment to advancing bilateral ties, economic cooperation, and regional peace and security. #Diplomacy #Canada #Ethiopia #Partnership
State Minister of Foreign Affairs, Ambassador Hadera Abera, met today with Assistant Deputy Minister for Africa and Pan-Geographic Affairs, Global Affairs Canada, Cheryl Urban, at his office. The State Minister noted Ethiopia’s recent economic progress and encouraged Canadian…
Not a summer with many vacation days, but many sublime moments like this one. I hope you are finding yours! Un signe des temps : nous devons profiter de la beauté chaque fois que nous le pouvons. ❤️🇨🇦
@JoshuaTabah: Somalia is deeply honoured to welcome you to Mogadishu as Canada’s next Non-Resident High Commissioner to Somalia. Your appointment represents a meaningful step toward deepening the long-standing relationship between our two nations. I was personally moved to be..
Deeply honoured to be named Canada’s next High Commissioner in Kenya and Perm Rep for UNEP and UN Habitat. Additional bilateral responsibilities will follow. Can’t wait to land in Nairobi in a few weeks to serve Canadians, support the team and advance relationships. 🇨🇦🤝🇰🇪
Congratulations to my friend Amb Nicolas Simard for his appointment as 🇨🇦’s next Ambassador in Ethiopia. He will be excellent! We shared a traditional 🇪🇹 dinner recently to discuss all things Horn of Africa. Great conversation… and delicious food!
Welcome to Kenya! We are glad you are still in the IGAD Region. Look forward to continuing the excellent dialogue and engagement with you!
Deeply honoured to be named Canada’s next High Commissioner in Kenya and Perm Rep for UNEP and UN Habitat. Additional bilateral responsibilities will follow. Can’t wait to land in Nairobi in a few weeks to serve Canadians, support the team and advance relationships. 🇨🇦🤝🇰🇪
You will be missed above all, for your kindness, professionalism and all around great ambassador. Best wishes!
Impactful partnership that has improved the lives and empowered millions of people, especially women and girls in the areas of reproductive health, gender equality and women empowerment. Thank you Ambassador Tabah!
Goodbye Ethiopia. So grateful for my time here. I leave with a heavy heart. Les gens et les cultures de cette région sont si magnifiques. My best wishes for peace, dignity, and prosperity for all. 🇨🇦🤝🇪🇹 🇨🇦🤝🇩🇯 🇨🇦🤝🇸🇩
Dear Ambassador @JoshuaTabah wish you every success as you conclude your mission in Ethiopia and begin a new assignment. Your dedication, cooperation, and focus have been deeply appreciated, and above all, thank you for being a true friend and esteemed colleague. I look forward…
Goodbye Ethiopia. So grateful for my time here. I leave with a heavy heart. Les gens et les cultures de cette région sont si magnifiques. My best wishes for peace, dignity, and prosperity for all. 🇨🇦🤝🇪🇹 🇨🇦🤝🇩🇯 🇨🇦🤝🇸🇩
🥹🥹🥹 What a team! 🙏🙏🙏
Today, in addition to celebrating Canada Day 🇨🇦, we are also saying goodbye to Ambassador Tabah. Our team at the embassy has compiled some of the highlights of his time serving in Ethiopia. We hope you’ll share some of your favourite memories in the comments as well.
Honoured to have had this final exchange with H.E. President Taye to discuss the major developments in the 🇨🇦-🇪🇹 relationship during my tenure in Ethiopia.
H.E President Taye Atske-Selassie bade farewell to the Ambassadors of Canada🇨🇦 Sweden🇸🇪and the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia 🇸🇦The President commended the Ambassadors for their contribution in strengthening relations between their respective countries and #Ethiopia during their tenure.
Bonne fête du Canada de la part de l’équipe de l’Ambassade du Canada à Djibouti ! 🇨🇦 Cette année, nous avons marqué la journée avec un déjeuner crêpes au sirop d’érable et en célébrant les valeurs du Canada et les liens solides qui nous unissent. 🍁 #FêteDuCanada2025
Happy Canada Day from all of us at the Embassy of Canada to Ethiopia! 🇨🇦 This year, we marked the day with a joyful pancake & maple syrup breakfast, celebrating Canada’s values and our strong ties with Ethiopia. 🍁 #CanadaDay2025
DG @TeybaHassen thank you 🙏🙏🙏 I deeply admire your leadership and commitment to 🇪🇹's diverse and dynamic refugee population. You and your organization are a model of solidarity in action. I am grateful for the work we did together.
Dear @JoshuaTabah, @RRSEthiopia extends heartfelt thanks for your steadfast support to refugees & host populations in 🇪🇹. Your leadership has brought a meaningful impact on the lives of thousands. Best wishes for further success in your future engagements. With deep appreciation!
It has been a great privilege to work with you, Ambassador and Special Envoy, and I have learned so much. 🙏🙏🙏
@JoshuaTabah As your time in Ethiopia comes to a close, I just want to say how deeply grateful I am for these past 2 years of collaboration & camaraderie. It was a real treat to be alongside you, both professionally & personally. full tribute in my Linkedin page)@CanadaEthiopie