This public-use urban sanctuary in the heart of Addis Ababa welcomes people from all walks of life to come together, relax, and take pride in keeping it clean and vibrant. Spanning 40 hectares, with 15 hectares of lush greenery, it features 6 km of pedestrian walkways and 5 km tracks for cycling and running, encouraging…
July 18, 2017 Ethiopia has launched the seventh year of its ambitious Green Legacy initiative, setting an unprecedented target of planting 700 million seedlings in a single day. Building on six years of nationwide mobilization, the country has already planted over 40 billion trees, increasing forest cover to 23% and reaffirming its dedication to environmental…
May 3/2018 Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed held a high-level meeting with Kristalina Georgieva, Managing Director of the International Monetary Fund (IMF), to discuss Ethiopia’s economic trajectory, ongoing reforms, and future cooperation. During the talks, the Prime Minister expressed his appreciation for the constructive dialogue and reaffirmed Ethiopia’s commitment to strengthening its partnership with the IMF….
April 19, 2018 Ethiopia’s industrial sector has become a powerful engine of transformation, driving clean energy growth and reshaping the country’s development agenda. By aligning industrial expansion with renewable energy, Ethiopia is laying the foundation for a sustainable green economy that attracts both domestic and foreign investment. Over the past seven years, industrial growth has…
March 28, 2018 The 16th African Disaster Risk Capacity Conference (ARC-COP 16), taking place in Addis Ababa from March 30 to April 1, 2018 (E.C) marks a decisive moment in Africa’s collective response to escalating climate and humanitarian challenges. With 39 African Union member states represented, the summit underscores the continent’s determination to strengthen sovereignty,…
February 2, 2018 Significant progress has been recorded in Ethiopia’s education sector following years of transformative reform. The multi-initiatives, designed to align the system with global standards and broaden citizen’s knowledge horizons, are beginning to yield tangible outcomes. Key achievements include improvements in curriculum design, expansion of remedial education, and strengthened teacher development programs. School…
