Government Signs $2.5 Billion Fertilizer Investment Agreement with Dangote Industries

August 28, 2025 Ethiopia has taken a significant step toward agricultural development and food sovereignty through the signing of a $2.5 billion Fertilizer Complex Shareholder Investment Agreement between Ethiopian Investment Holdings and Dangote Industries Limited. Announced today by Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed, this landmark agreement will facilitate the establishment of a state of the art…

Minister Legesse Tulu Calls on Media to Promote African Integration at Regional Conference

August 27, 2025 During the 15th East African Communication Association Conference, Minister of Government Communication Service, Legesse Tulu (PhD), emphasized the crucial role of media and communication in advancing Africa’s unity and integration. Held at the Adwa Memorial Hall, the conference gathered scholars, industry experts, and policymakers to discuss the theme, “Media and Communication for…

Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed Declares the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD) a Symbol of Sacrifice and Renewal

August 25, 2025 Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed has officially characterized the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD) as a enduring emblem of national renewal. In a symbolic statement, he highlighted that Ethiopia’s transformation is rooted in sacrifice and resilience, stating, “A drop of blood, a drop of sweat, a drop of tears, and a drop of…

Ethiopia Advances a Multi-Sectoral Approach to Inclusive Growth

August 25, 2025 In a decisive move toward comprehensive development, the Ethiopian government is strengthening its multi-sectoral economic strategy by integrating industrial, agricultural, and service sectors within a unified reform framework.  During his visit to Kumruk Gold Factory in Asossa, Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed emphasized Ethiopia’s ambition to become an entrepreneurial nation, harnessing its youthful…

Ethiopia Accelerates Economic Transformation with Major Infrastructure Achievements

August 20, 2025 Addis Ababa, August 20, 2025 — Ethiopia is entering a new phase of its macroeconomic development, characterized by significant progress across critical sectors, according to Legesse Tulu (PhD), Minister of Government Communication Service. In a recent message, the Minister highlighted notable advancements in productivity, foreign trade, government capacity for implementation, and inflation…

Federal Civil Service Commission Announces Salary Adjustments to Support Workers Amid Economic Transition

August 12, 2017 The FDRE Civil Service Commission has announced a comprehensive salary adjustment aimed at enhancing the livelihoods of civil servants, especially those with lower incomes, as part of Ethiopia’s broader economic transformation efforts. After facing several macroeconomic challenges, Ethiopia is charting a new development course centered on inclusive, multi-sector growth and sustainable prosperity….

Ethiopia Announces Plans to Boost Crop Reserves to Strengthen Disaster Response and Food Sovereignty

August 8, 2017 —  The Ethiopian Disaster Risk Management Commission has unveiled its strategic initiative to reserve 50,000 metric tons of crops from the 2017/18 harvest season, aiming to bolster the nation’s disaster preparedness and ensure food sovereignty. Commissioner Ambassador Dr. Shiferaw Teklemariam highlighted the importance of expanding reserve capacity as a critical step toward…

Prosperity Party VP Calls for Pan-African Unity and Transformative Politics in Africa

Prosperity Party VP Calls for Pan-African Unity and Transformative Politics in Africa

August 6, 2017 The Vice President of Prosperity Party, Mr. Adam Farah addressed the African Political Parties Conference in Accra today with a call for deeper continental cooperation and reform-driven leadership. Speaking to a gathering of African political leaders, Mr Adam emphasized the need for parties to evolve beyond electoral functions and become engines of…

Koysha Dam 71% Complete, Boosting Ethiopia’s Energy Independence Journey

August 6, 2017 Ethiopia’s ambitious Koysha Hydropower Project has reached 71% completion, marking a significant milestone in the country’s push for energy independence and industrial transformation. The 1,800 MW dam, one of the flagship projects under Ethiopia’s national reform agenda, is poised to generate an estimated 6,460 GWh annually upon completion. Located in the Southern…

Completion of the GERD: Promoting Equitable Utilization of Water Resources

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…