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February 15, 2018 Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed has highlighted irrigation development as a central pillar of Ethiopia’s agricultural transformation.  The Prime Minsiter emphasized that both surface and groundwater resources are being harnessed to expand irrigation projects, turning previously unproductive areas into hubs of cultivation.  A notable example is the Bilate River region, where large-scale fruit farming initiatives are underway with strong…

February 14, 2028 Ethiopia celebrated the 65th anniversary of its Special Operations Command, highlighting decades of resilience and modernization within the national defense forces.  Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed praised the unit’s historic role, describing Ethiopia as a nation built by generations of heroes who have safeguarded its sovereignty. Established more than six decades ago, the Special Operations…

January 12, 2018 Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed (PhD) has announced the launch of the Busa Gonofa Integrated Food Industry in Nekemte, a modern facility set to transform Ethiopia’s agro-processing sector. The plant, now under construction, will specialize in maize and soybean flour production, alongside 14 other maize-based products. Upon completion, it will have the capacity…

February 11, 2018 Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed visited Hawa Gelan Woreda in Kelam Wollega Zone to observe the banana cluster farm developed under the Bounty of the Basket (Lemat Tirufat) initiative. The site, established through cooperative farming and traditional irrigation methods, has become a model of how local resources can be harnessed for sustainable growth….

January 11, 2018 Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed and President Recep Tayyip Erdogan reaffirmed Ethiopia–Türkiye commitment to deeper cooperation during a landmark joint press conference in Addis Ababa, underscoring shared resolve for strengthened bilateral ties. President Erdogan committed support for Ethiopia’s quest for peaceful sea access, which is vital to sustaining economic growth and strengthening Ethiopia’s…