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…
Addis Ababa, 25 May 2017 The Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia (FDRE) is committed to initiating a national dialogue aimed at resolving critical issues and laying a strong foundation for the country’s future, according to a statement issued by the Government Communication Service yesterday. The statement acknowledges that previous conflict resolution efforts have fallen short,…
May 19, 2017 Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed (PhD) undertook a significant visit to France and Italy from May 14-18, 2017, with the primary objective of strengthening Ethiopia’s economic partnerships. During his official travel, the Prime Minister engaged in high-level discussions with the leaders of both nations. In Paris, Prime Minister Abiy met with French President…
May 14, 2017 Ethiopia’s honey production reached 250,000 tons over the past ten months, according to the Ministry of Agriculture. This growth is largely attributed to the National Beekeeping Initiative, which aims to enhance livestock productivity and support national food self-sufficiency. The Green Legacy Program, focused on forest development, has created a favorable environment for…
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…
May 8, 2017The President of the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia addressed the ETEXT EXPO 2025 at the Addis International Convention Center today, outlining an ambitious vision for a technologically advanced future. President Taye emphasized the vital roles of collaboration and innovation in harnessing technology to drive Ethiopia’s development. He highlighted digital payments as a…
May 14, 2025 The Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia’s Government Communication Service (GCS) and the China National Radio and Television Administration (CNRTA) have initiated discussions on a collaborative project aimed at media content production, technological expansion, and capacity building in the media sector. A delegation led by CNRTA Director General CAO Shumin engaged in talks…
Addis Ababa, 9 April 2017Ethiopia has recorded significant economic progress over the past nine months, driven by comprehensive macroeconomic reforms. Despite both internal and external challenges, the country is projecting an 8.4% economic growth rate for the current fiscal year, according to the Government Communication Service (GCS). In a performance review held today, the GCS…
Addis Ababa, 13 April 2017 Minister of FDRE Government Communication Service Legesse Tulu (PhD) cited Vietnam as a model nation from which Ethiopia can learn valuable experience in key economic sectors. Vietnam’s swift transformation of its agricultural sector, enabling it to not only achieve food sufficiency but also become a significant exporter, is particularly noteworthy….
Addis Ababa, 7 April 2017 Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed (PhD) and First Lady Zinash Tayachew has begun a four-day official visit to Vietnam on Monday, leading a delegation at the invitation of Pham Minh Chính. The Prime Minister has engaged with senior officials in discussions regarding bilateral relations and cross regional collaboration of Ethiopia and…
