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Today, Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed and President Daniel Francisco Chapo of Mozambique presided over the signing of several landmark Memoranda of Understanding (MOUs) spanning Military Training, Urbanization and Housing, Health, Civil Aviation, Tourism, and Digital Transformation specifically in Digital ID & Digital Public Infrastructure. These agreements represent more than just policy; they are tangible pathways…

April 19, 2018 Ethiopia and Mozambique have opened in a new chapter of partnership, marked by the signing of multiple Memoranda of Understanding (MOUs) under the leadership of Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed and President Daniel Francisco Chapo. The agreements span Military Training, Urbanization and Housing, Health, Civil Aviation, Tourism, and Digital Transformation, with a strong…

As part of his official visit, President Daniel Francisco Chapo of Mozambique toured the National Palace Museum. This visit showcases Ethiopia’s independent civilization, a legacy where history and heritage speak for themselves as proof of a reliable and visionary partner. In sharing the treasures of the Land of Origins, Ethiopia reaffirms that its ancient strength…

April 19, 2018 The African Union’s recent appointment of the Prime Minister as Champion of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Digital Health increases to a stand of prestigious honors, including the FAO Agricola Medal, the Outstanding African Leadership Award, and recognition as IGAD Tourism Champion. These awards underscore Ethiopia’s rising influence across technology, environment, agriculture and…

Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed has been appointed as the African Union Champion for Artificial Intelligence and Digital Health by the African Union. The announcement recognises his leadership and Ethiopia’s growing role in advancing artificial intelligence and innovation across the continent. The appointment letter noted: “Your Excellency’s leadership in promoting digital transformation and emerging technologies has…

Ethiopia continues to advance its climate-resilient development journey with confidence, backed by tangible results. This journey is built on an integrated approach that harmonizes development actions across the spectrum from mitigation to adaptation. To mitigate climate impact, the nation has significantly increased its green cover by controlling carbon emissions, preventing deforestation, and planting 48 billion…

• ConnectivityInfrastructure: Expansion of 5G and 4G network coverage. Digital Devices: Domestic assembly of smartphones. ‎• Digital Government2,260 services integrated into a single platform via ‘Mesob’, digital payments, accessible justice through smart courts, and digital policing. ‎• Digital SkillsThe “5 Million Ethiopian Coders” initiative, connecting schools to the internet (SchoolNet), PhD-level Artificial Intelligence (AI) research,…

This morning, we begin the third 100-day review of government performance for the past year alongside a comprehensive assessment of the past nine months. We have moved away from an economy once characterized by a weak institutional and political framework that was not conducive to growth, limited private sector participation, and an ineffective regulatory environment….

Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed convened the Council of Ministers today for the third 100-day review of the current fiscal year, alongside an assessment of performance over the past nine months. It should be recalled that, over the past eight years, the Prime Minister has institutionalized the 100-day review government delivery model to consistently monitor and…

April 12, 2018 Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed disclosed today that Ethiopia’s economy is on a strong upward trajectory, marking a significant shift from years of structural weakness and inefficiency. During opening the government’s third 100-day performance review, Prime Minister Abiy highlighted comprehensive reforms that have transformed the country’s economic landscape over the past nine months….