investments in agriculture not just an economic imperative but a peace-building strategy.While the RAIP laid an ambitious foundation, speakers acknowledged that implementation gaps remain particularly around financing, coordination, and data tracking.“Few member states have met the 10 per cent agriculture budget threshold; therefore, we must improve our investment tracking systems and advocate more effectively by
More than 60,000 ex-combatants in four regional states have been successfully reintegrated into society, Ethiopia’s National Rehabilitation Commission (NRC) disclosed today.Opening a three-day training of trainers (ToT) on reintegration, entrepreneurship, and job creation for ex-combatants, NRC Commissioner Temesgen Tilahun said ex-combatants rehabilitated live in Tigray, Afar, Oromia, and Amhara regions.Out of the total ex-combatants, 48,000
Ethiopia is committed to advancing the collective dream of an African cooperative renaissance, Ethiopian Cooperatives Commissioner Shiferaw Shigute said.The 2025 Africa SACCO (Savings and Credit Cooperatives) Round Table commenced this evening in the presence of senior government officials, and representatives from various African countries.In his opening remarks, Ethiopian Cooperatives Commissioner Shiferaw said Ethiopia has launched
Addis Ababa – June 23, 2025 The 10th African Civil Service Conference, held over the past three days in Addis Ababa, officially concluded today. The conference further affirmed the Ethiopian capital’s growing reputation as Africa’s leading venue for continental and international dialogue. In a message posted on his official Facebook account, H.E. Adem Farah, Vice
Addis Ababa – June 23, 2025 The final round of stakeholder discussions held today brought together media professionals from both the public and private sectors to address key industry-specific challenges and opportunities. According to a message posted on the official X (formerly Twitter) account of Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed, the forum focused on the media’s
Washington, D.C. – June 20, 2025 In a sweeping move aligned with President Donald J. Trump’s March 14, 2025 Executive Order titled “Continuing the Reduction of the Federal Bureaucracy,” the U.S. Agency for Global Media (USAGM) has reduced its workforce by 85%, eliminating 1,400 positions in a bold effort to streamline government operations and eliminate
Addis Ababa, Ethiopia – June 20, 2025 rime Minister Dr. Abiy Ahmed announced today via his official X (formerly Twitter) account that he received General Michael Langley, Commander of the United States Africa Command (AFRICOM), for high-level discussions. The meeting focused on bilateral cooperation and regional issues of mutual interest, underscoring the strategic partnership between
In a statement released moments ago, Iran’s Supreme National Security Council declared that the ongoing conflict with Israel will continue until full compensation is provided for the damages caused by Israeli attacks. The Council emphasized that Iran will not halt its military operations unless all losses resulting from Israel’s aggression are fully addressed. Additionally, the
June 19, 2025 | Washington, D.C. In a modest but significant diplomatic engagement, Ethiopian Ambassador Binalf Andualem met with U.S. President Donald J. Trump at the White House this week. The meeting marks a fresh chapter in Ethiopia–U.S. relations, reflecting a shared willingness to move past the complexities that defined their earlier interactions. While the