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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 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…

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…