January 15, 2026

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Ethiopia Advances Digital Immigration Reforms to Improve Service Delivery, PM Says

Addis Ababa, Ethiopia — Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed has highlighted major reform initiatives undertaken by the Immigration and Citizenship Service in recent years, aimed at addressing long-standing service gaps and improving efficiency. In a message shared on his official X (formerly Twitter) account, the Prime Minister stated that the institution is now delivering services

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Japan’s State Minister for Foreign Affairs Arrives in Addis Ababa for Official Visit

Addis Ababa, Ethiopia — State Minister for Foreign Affairs of Japan, KUNIMITSU Ayano, arrived in Addis Ababa on Monday morning for an official working visit to Ethiopia. Upon her arrival at Bole International Airport, the State Minister was warmly received by the Director-General for Middle East, Asia and Pacific Affairs at Ethiopia’s Ministry of Foreign

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Weekly Message of Prosperity.

Ethiopia’s Maritime Question: A Just National Cause Gaining International Legitimacy and Momentum Ethiopia’s maritime question is a legitimate national concern of all Ethiopians and a matter of growing international relevance. It represents a core national interest and a historic cause rooted in centuries of statehood. As an ancient civilization, Ethiopia historically possessed maritime access and

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Ethiopia Holds First National Electronic Warfare Workshop, Emphasizes Electromagnetic Spectrum Dominance

Addis Ababa — The Ethiopian National Defense Force (ENDF) has intensified efforts to strengthen the country’s electronic warfare (EW) capabilities, recognizing the domain as a critical matter of national survival in modern warfare. Speaking at the first-ever National Electronic Warfare Workshop held on Tahsas 25, 2018 (Ethiopian Calendar), Chief of General Staff of the Armed

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Communiqué on the Situation in #Venezuela.

The African Union is following with grave concern the recent developments in the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela, including reports of the abduction of the President of the Republic, Mr. Nicolás Maduro, and military attacks on Venezuelan institutions. The African Union reaffirms its steadfast commitment to the fundamental principles of international law, including respect for the

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“Access to the Sea Is a Generational Question” — Foreign Minister Dr. Gedion Timothewos

Addis Ababa | Tahsas 21, 2018 E.C. Ethiopia’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, Dr. Gedion Timothewos, has reaffirmed that the country’s demand for access to the sea is not the agenda of a single government or political party, but rather a strategic, generational national question that transcends administrations and political interests. Speaking today during the 6th

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Modern Agriculture Driving Transformation in Ethiopia

Agriculture, long regarded as the backbone of Ethiopia’s economy, has historically faced deep-rooted and complex challenges that persisted across generations. However, sustained reform efforts—particularly since 2017—are now delivering measurable results, signaling a structural transformation of the sector. According to information released by the Office of the Prime Minister, Ethiopia has undertaken comprehensive initiatives aimed at

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Ethiopia Says Comprehensive Macroeconomic Reforms Are Steering the Country from Economic Crisis to Sustainable Recovery.

The Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia (FDRE), through its Government Communication Services, has announced that the country’s comprehensive macroeconomic reform program is delivering tangible and sustainable results, laying a strong foundation for a resilient, competitive, and market-oriented economy. In a press release issued today, the government stated that Ethiopia has begun a decisive transition from

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The Diplomacy of Medemer: How Ethiopia’s Strategic Recalibration is Forging a New Global Identity:

By. Abdirezak Sahane Elmi In the annals of international relations, moments of profound national transformation are rare. They require a confluence of visionary leadership, institutional revitalization, and a geopolitical landscape ripe for realignment. Today, under the strategic leadership of Prime Minister Dr. Abiy Ahmed and the meticulously executed foreign policy of a rejuvenated Ministry of

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Federal Police Commissioner General Demelash Gebremichael Leads High-Level Police Delegation to Dire Dawa

Dire Dawa | December 27, 2025 A high-level delegation of the Ethiopian Federal Police, led by Commissioner General Demelash Gebremichael, has arrived in Dire Dawa on an official visit, HornCurrent reports. Upon their arrival at Dire Dawa International Airport, the delegation was accorded a formal and dignified police reception. The welcoming ceremony was led by

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