Ethiopia continues to advance one of Africa’s most ambitious economic reform agendas, despite recent critical remarks from ‘The Economist,’ which likened the country’s liberalization to the aftermath of the Soviet Union’s collapse. However, grassroots economic data indicates that the portrayal in the article is misleading, failing to acknowledge Ethiopia’s deliberate and strategic reform efforts supported…
Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed (PhD) reiterated the federal government’s commitment to reconciliation and inclusive dialogue during a high-level meeting with community leaders representing various societal groups from the Tigray region. The gathering focused on promoting lasting peace, national healing, and societal unity in line with the objectives of the Pretoria Peace Agreement. The Prime Minister…
July 8, 2017 The Government Communication Service announced that Ethiopia’s Green Legacy Initiative is effectively promoting national food security while supporting water conservation and biodiversity preservation. On July 7, 2017, a collaborative tree-planting event took place at Melkassa Palace, involving representatives from the Government Communication Service, the Government Communications Authority, and members of the Prosperity…
June 4, 2017 The Environmental Protection Authority and Government Communication Service have conducted training session for media and communication professionals on Clean Ethiopia’s second phase, emphasizing its core objectives and dry waste disposal practices to boost nationwide environmental awareness today. Speaking on this occasion Mr. Tesfahun Gobezay, State Minister of the FDRE Government Communication Service,…
June 30, 2017 During the 17th BRICS Summit in Rio de Janeiro, Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed delivered a compelling speech emphasizing the need for reform in global governance. Speaking at the opening session dedicated to peace, security, and international cooperation, he highlighted the importance of international institutions built on mutual trust and effective collaboration among…
June 26, 2017 Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed (PhD) of Ethiopia announced that the nation has successfully freed itself from a heavy debt burden, a result of dedicated reform efforts over recent years. During a session with the House of People’s Representatives regarding the 2017 (E.C) government agenda, he revealed that Ethiopia had paid off $3.5…
June 25, 2017 Ethiopia has initiated the seventh edition of its renowned Green Legacy Campaign, aiming to plant an ambitious 7.5 billion tree seedlings during this year’s rainy season. Under the theme “Renewal through Planting,” the campaign was officially launched by Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed, alongside Nigerian Vice President Kashim Shettima and other dignitaries, at…
June 1, 2017 The Government Communication Service has called on commercial media outlets to focus on Ethiopia’s national interests by highlighting development projects that benefit future generations. This appeal was accompanied by a commitment from the government to strengthen collaboration with the private media sector on issues of national importance. During a recent stakeholder discussion,…
May 28, 2017 The FDRE Government Communication Service has emphasized the importance of media and communication professionals actively combating misleading political narratives in the post-truth era. The focus should be on preventing discourse that falsely connects unrelated events, thereby distorting public perception. Today, experts and sector leaders convened at the African Academy of Excellence under…
May 25, 2017 In his remarks at the Bill Gates Recognition Event, Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed lauded Bill Gates and the Gates Foundation for their 25-year transformative partnership with Ethiopia. He highlighted Gates’ impact beyond philanthropy, noting his pioneering work through Microsoft and emphasizing that progress is created through innovation, not inherited. The Prime Minister…
