Do Ethiopian women marry foreigners?

Addis Ababa, April 1, 2011 (Ezega.com) - It has become much more common today than it was in the past for Ethiopian women and men to marry foreign nationals. There werent as many foreigners on the streets of Addis Ababa at that time and to be seen with one was almost enough to be labelled as prostitute.

What are Ethiopian cultural values?

Generally speaking, Ethiopians are renowned for being welcoming, considerate, cooperative and non-confrontational people. Habesha Culture and Identity. Ethiopians and Eritreans both generally identify as habesha.

Can foreigners marry in Ethiopia?

Marriage to an Ethiopian Citizen The Ethiopian government imposes strict requirements on foreigners who marry Ethiopians as an indirect way of discouraging Ethiopian citizens from moving to other countries. To learn more about marrying in Ethiopia, contact the Ethiopian Embassy.

How can I get Ethiopian citizenship?

Cases of Adoption An child adopted by Ethiopian national may acquire Ethiopian nationality by law if: 1/ he has not attained the age of majority: 2/ he lives in Ethiopia together with his adopting parent; 3/ Where one of his adopting parents is a foreigner, such parent has expressed his consent in writing, and 4/ the