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Irrigation: The Engine of Ethiopia’s Agricultural Change

Among the efforts underway to bring change in the agricultural sector, the main focus is on utilizing available surface and groundwater resources for irrigation development. Many areas that previously provided no benefit are now being transformed into centers of agricultural development through irrigation. The area where the Bilate River is located is a notable example…

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Irrigation Driven Projects Boost Food Sovereignty

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…

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Ethiopia Marks 65 Years of Special Operations Command

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…

Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed continued reviewing key development initiatives
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Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed continued reviewing key development initiatives

Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed continued reviewing key development initiatives across the Wollega zones today, highlighting progress in agro-industry, tourism, and rural transformation. The Gibe Dedesa Farmers’ Cooperative Union’s modern flour mill is strengthening agricultural value chains and creating jobs, while construction of the Busa Gonofa Integrated Food Industry was launched to expand large-scale soybean processing….

Driving Prosperity: PM Abiy Ahmed Reviews Key Projects in the Wollega Zones
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Driving Prosperity: PM Abiy Ahmed Reviews Key Projects in the Wollega Zones

Over the course of yesterday, Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed reviewed major development initiatives across Qellem Wollega Zone, East Wollega Zone, and West Wollega Zone in the Oromia Region, underscoring the strong growth and progress underway. From the Banana Cluster Farm and Qeto Irrigation Infrastructure Development Project enhancing agricultural productivity, to the Tulu Kapi Gold Development…

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Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed Drives Nekemte’s Industrial and Agricultural Transformation

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…

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Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed Promotes Agricultural Progress in Kelam Wollega

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….

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Ethiopia and Türkiye Elevated Strategic Partnership

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…

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Ethio-Türkiye Relations Strengthen with President Erdogan’s Visit

February 10, 2018 Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan arrived in Ethiopia today for an official visit at the invitation of Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed, marking a pivotal moment in the enduring partnership between the two nations. ‎Ethiopia and Türkiye have cultivated relations for decades, anchored in mutual respect and shared aspirations for sovereignty, development, and…