Africa

The Third Meeting of BRICS Sherpas and Sous Sherpas for 2025 commenced in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Ethiopia is participating in the meeting, which is deliberating on a range of issues, including negotiating the draft BRICS Leaders Declaration. The Ethiopian delegation congratulated Brazil for successfully leading the activities of BRICS during the year of its

The Chairperson of the African Union Commission, Mahmoud Ali Youssouf, extends his warmest congratulations to the Government and people of the Federal Republic of Somalia on the occasion of the 65th anniversary of their independence. The Chairperson recalled that this historic day stands as a proud testament to the unity, resilience, and determination of the

Governor of the National Bank of Ethiopia (NBE), Mamo Mihretu, stated that the nation’s inclusive macroeconomic reform programs have effectively achieved their intended goals across multiple indicators. Speaking at a parliament briefing on the reforms’ progress, Governor Mamo highlighted their promising impact in fostering sustainable economic growth and enhancing macroeconomic stability. He emphasized that the

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