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…
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 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…
