July 30, 2017 The Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD), nearing completion, represents a significant milestone in regional water diplomacy and sustainable development. Situated on the Blue Nile, GERD is poised to become Africa’s largest hydroelectric power facility, with an estimated capacity exceeding 6,000 MW of clean energy. Beyond its engineering achievements, the dam embodies Ethiopia’s…
Received H.E. Hassan Sheikh Mohamud, President of the Federal Republic of Somalia, for a one-day working visit. We held a productive working lunch, continuing the discussions held over the past year and building on the progress made in strengthening our bilateral cooperation. Our exchange focused on advancing shared priorities and reaffirmed our mutual commitment to…
July 25, 2017 Dr. Legesse Tulu, Minister of Government Communication Service, emphasized the crucial role of media and communication in Ethiopia’s development and democracy-building achievements during the 2017 fiscal year. Speaking at a performance review and planning session in Adama, he highlighted the sector’s significant progress compared to the previous year, marking a period of…
February 10, 2018 Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan arrived in Ethiopia today for an official visit at the invitation of Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed, marking a pivotal moment in the enduring partnership between the two nations. Ethiopia and Türkiye have cultivated relations for decades, anchored in mutual respect and shared aspirations for sovereignty, development, and…
“Under the Digital Ethiopia 2030 Strategy, initiatives will be implemented to modernize the trade system. Special focus will be placed on strengthening domestic e-commerce systems and trade-related logistics to enhance the efficiency of commerce. Furthermore, processes related to import and export trade will be digitized to increase the sector’s contribution to the economy.” Yidnekachew Worku…
Ethiopia’s nationwide digital identity system, “Fayda,” has emerged as a foundational element of the country’s infrastructure, as highlighted by Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed during the opening of the ID4Africa 2024 Annual General Meeting. Launched five years ago as part of the “Digital Ethiopia 2025” initiative, Fayda aims to provide every Ethiopian resident with a secure…
