Addis Ababa, October 7, 2025 (FMC) — Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed has hailed the launch of the pan-African media platform “Pulse of Africa” as a pivotal milestone in reshaping the global narrative about Africa and strengthening the continent’s voice in international media.

The Prime Minister attended the official launch of the platform this morning, marking the realization of a vision he first articulated in 2022 during the 35th Ordinary Session of the African Union Assembly, where he called for the creation of a continental media institution that reflects Africa’s perspectives and narratives.

In a statement on his official social media page, the Prime Minister said the new platform marks “an important step toward countering negative media representations of Africa and asserting our agency in shaping our own narratives.”

Addis Ababa, October 7, 2025 (FMC) — Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed attended the launch of the pan-African media outlet Pulse of Africa (POA) this morning.

The establishment of the platform follows the Prime Minister’s call in 2022 during the 35th Ordinary Session of the African Union (AU) Assembly for the creation of a continental media institution that reflects Africa’s perspectives and narratives, his office stated in a social media post today.

Pulse of Africa aims to serve as a unifying platform that promotes African voices, fosters regional integration, and highlights the continent’s achievements, challenges, and aspirations from an African viewpoint.

Addis Ababa, October 2, 2025 (FMC) — Africa’s wealthiest businessman, Nigerian industrialist Aliko Dangote, today praised Ethiopia’s investment climate, economic reforms, and industrial potential as he addressed the groundbreaking ceremony of a $3 billion urea fertilizer plant in Gode, Somali Region, developed in partnership with Ethiopian Investment Holdings (EIH).

Earlier today, Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed laid the foundation stone for the plant, marking a historic milestone in Ethiopia’s industrial and agricultural development. The event highlighted the government’s commitment to expanding fertilizer production, supporting regional food security, and fostering industrial growth.

Addis Ababa, October 2, 2025 (FMC) – Africa must urgently harness digital technologies to drive the transformation of its food systems and ensure food sovereignty, Ethiopia’s State Minister of Planning and Development Seyoum Mekonnen said on Thursday.

Addressing the opening of the first-ever Pan-African Convening on the Future of Biodigital Technologies in Food and Agriculture in Addis Ababa, Seyoum underscored the need for a fundamental shift in how African nations approach food security.

Despite possessing more than 60 percent of the world’s uncultivated arable land, the continent remains a net food importer, he said, stressing that the convergence of biological and digital innovations marks a paradigm shift in nourishing African nations.

Addis Ababa, September 27, 2025 (FMC) — Ethiopia’s Minister of Innovation and Technology, Belete Molla, has described the China–Africa partnership as “not merely transactional, but transformational,” highlighting its role in reshaping futures and redefining global development narratives.

His remarks came during the China–Africa Innovation Cooperation Day held in Addis Ababa on Friday, where science, technology, and innovation (STI) were spotlighted as the bridge for advancing a shared future between the two sides.

The gathering brought together more than 200 participants, including diplomats, experts, and entrepreneurs from over 10 African nations, China, and international organizations. Organized under the frameworks of the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) and the Forum on China–Africa Cooperation (FOCAC) . . . .

Addis Ababa, September 24, 2025 (FMC) — Ethiopia and Kenya have renewed their Defence Cooperation Agreement (DCA), marking the second such pact between the two nations in 62 years, following the first agreement concluded on December 12, 1963, the year Kenya gained independence.

The agreement was signed in Addis Ababa by Field Marshal Berhanu Jula, Chief of Staff of the Ethiopian National Defence Forces (ENDF), and Lieutenant General Charles Muriu Kahariri, Chief of Defence Staff of the Kenya Defence Forces (KDF), after high-level bilateral talks at the General Directorate of Defence.

The DCA establishes a structured framework for more efficient, effective, and timely collaboration on strategic tasks. It also focuses on enhancing interoperability, advancing joint training, and strengthening mechanisms for rapid intelligence sharing, reflecting the growing trust and deepening ties between the two nations.

Addis Ababa, September 25, 2025 (FMC) — The Chairperson of the African Union Commission, Mahmoud Ali Youssouf, presented a comprehensive strategy to bolster Africa’s peace and security during a briefing to the AU Peace and Security Council on the sidelines of the 80th United Nations General Assembly (UNGA80) in New York.

Youssouf expressed appreciation to Angolan President João Lourenço for convening the high-level meeting on “Re-energizing Conflict Prevention & Resolution in Africa,” noting that the theme reflects the continent’s collective responsibility in maintaining peace.

Highlighting the current security landscape, the AU Chairperson described persistent conflicts, rising inter-state tensions, and a troubling surge in violent extremism across Africa. He also raised concerns over shrinking resources for crisis management and a weakening of international solidarity.

Addis Ababa, September 19, 2025 (FMC) – Ethiopia is set to establish East Africa’s largest National Integrated Rehabilitation Center, a milestone initiative aimed at consolidating and advancing the country’s health infrastructure.

Minister of Health Dr. Mekdes Daba inaugurated the construction of the center at Gefersa, Sheger City, during a ceremony attended by senior government officials and leading medical practitioners.

In her remarks, Dr. Mekdes highlighted that the new rehabilitation center will serve as a benchmark for Ethiopia’s healthcare sector, transforming the nation’s current rehabilitation services into a continental center of excellence. Ethiopia’s existing rehabilitation facilities have been operating for over 40 years, and the new project aims to position the country as Africa’s leading provider of care for people with health challenges.

Addis Ababa, September 17, 2025 (FMC) – Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud has praised Ethiopia’s Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD) as a transformative project for the Horn of Africa, highlighting its role in regional development and energy integration.

In a recent interview with Saudi media Al Arabiya, he said the dam, under construction for over a decade, is primarily designed to generate electricity and will strengthen growth in Ethiopia and neighboring countries. “Electricity is essential for any development process. From this perspective, the GERD is a success,” he said.

President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud noted that Ethiopia already exports power to Kenya, Sudan, and Djibouti, and described the project as both a national achievement and a shared opportunity for the region.

Addis Ababa, September 16, 2025 (FMC) – The African Development Bank (AfDB) has reaffirmed its commitment to Ethiopian Airlines’ Bishoftu Mega Airport project, describing it as a transformative Pan-African initiative poised to enhance connectivity, trade, and aviation across the continent.

Speaking at the Bishoftu airport project showcase, Max Magor Ndiaye, Director of the Syndication, Co-financing and Client Solutions Department at AfDB, addressed government officials, airline executives, diplomatic representatives, investors, contractors, and suppliers.

He delivered his remarks on behalf of AfDB Vice-President Solomon Kwenor, Vice-President for Private Sector, Infrastructure and Industrialization, acknowledging the collaborative efforts of the Ministry of Finance, Ethiopian Airlines Group, and project advisors DAR, KPMG, and Clyde & Company in organizing the event.

Addis Ababa, September 10, 2025 (FMC) – The Global Energy Alliance for People and Planet (GEAPP), a philanthropic initiative originating from the Rockefeller Foundation, is leading efforts to provide electricity to 300 million Africans by 2030 through its Mission 300 initiative, according to Enas Abdella Abdulmalik, GEAPP’s country lead for Ethiopia.

GEAPP focuses on accelerating energy access, deploying renewable energy, and creating economic opportunities through partnerships with governments, multilateral institutions, and private investors.

In an exclusive interview with FMC, Enas said Mission 300 is a collaborative effort involving the African Development Bank, the World Bank, the Rockefeller Foundation, and other partners to tackle Africa’s energy access challenges. She highlighted the Tanzanian Declaration, endorsed by nearly 30 African heads of state earlier this year, as a demonstration of continental commitment.

Addis Ababa, September 8, 2025 (FMC) — This morning, Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed opened the Second African Climate Summit in Addis Ababa, emphasizing Africa’s role as a continent of climate solutions rather than a victim of the climate crisis.

He highlighted Ethiopia’s flagship initiatives as examples of sustainable development, including the Green Legacy tree-planting campaign, climate-smart agriculture programs, and the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD). These projects demonstrate the country’s commitment to environmental restoration, food security, and renewable energy.

The Prime Minister called for a shift from climate aid to climate investment and proposed an African Climate Innovation Compact, designed to deliver 1,000 African-led solutions by 2030. He stressed Africa’s potential to lead globally in renewable energy, food security, and ecosystem restoration.

Addis Ababa, September 8, 2025 (FMC) — Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed has announced Ethiopia’s candidacy to host the 32nd United Nations Climate Change Conference of the Parties (COP32) in 2027, calling for Africa to become the continent where global climate goals are realized.

Speaking at the Second Africa Climate Summit in Addis Ababa, the Prime Minister said Africa must be the place “where the world sees climate goals achieved; where reforestation is not a pilot project but a culture; where climate-smart agriculture feeds millions, and where green corridors connect cities and rural areas in a shared economy of life.”

Addis Ababa, September 8, 2025 (FMC) — Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed has urged Ethiopians to embrace creativity, speed, and extraordinary effort to accelerate the nation’s development, emphasizing that incremental steps will not suffice to achieve the country’s aspirations.

The Prime Minister delivered the message on the occasion of Progress Day, observed under the theme “Progress for Sustainable Growth.” The day celebrates Ethiopia’s achievements over the past fiscal year while setting ambitious goals for the year ahead. It forms part of the five-day Pagumen celebrations, each highlighting themes of resilience, diversity, progress, renewal, and future aspirations.

According to the program, each day of Pagumen is observed with its own theme and activities:

Addis Ababa, September 8, 2025 (FMC) – The Second Africa Climate Summit (ACS2) kicks off today in Addis Ababa, drawing African Heads of State and thousands of delegates from across the contijent and around the globe for three days of high-level discussions on climate finance and green development.

Hosted at the Addis International Convention Center (AICC) from September 8–10, the summit convenes under the theme “Accelerating Global Climate Solutions: Financing for Africa’s Resilient and Green Development.”

The gathering aims to unify Africa’s voice on climate action, reposition the continent as a leader in global climate governance, and ensure that Africa’s priorities are strongly represented in upcoming international negotiations, including COP30 and the G20.

Addis Ababa, September 7, 2025 (FMC) — African Union Commission Chairperson Mahmoud Ali Youssouf has called on Africans and the Caribbean to jointly demand that former colonial powers acknowledge historic crimes, provide meaningful reparations, and dismantle structural and systemic injustices.

The remarks came at the Second Africa-CARICOM Summit, officially opened today in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. The summit brings together African nations, Caribbean states, and the global African diaspora to strengthen unity, deepen integration, and pursue reparatory justice under the theme: “Transcontinental Partnership in Pursuit of Reparatory Justice for Africans and People of African Descent through Reparations.”

In his address, Chairperson Youssouf described the summit as a “watershed moment” and a “turning point” toward collective aspirations.

Addis Ababa, September 7, 2025 (FMC) — The Second Africa–Caribbean Summit opened in Addis Ababa today with a strong call for unity, justice, and inclusive multilateral cooperation.

Speaking at the opening session, Parfait Onanga-Anyanga, Special Representative of the UN Secretary-General to the African Union and Head of the United Nations Office to the AU, described the summit as “rich in historical significance,” noting that it marks the first in-person gathering of African and Caribbean leaders.

He emphasized that the summit presents a unique opportunity to strengthen ancestral and cultural ties while expanding collaboration in trade, investment, tourism, science, and technology.

Addis Ababa, September 7, 2025 (FMC) – Ethiopia is hosting more than 25,000 delegates at the Second Africa Climate Summit (ACS2), a landmark gathering set to reposition Africa not merely as a victim of climate change but as a driver of global solutions.

The summit will culminate in the adoption of the Addis Ababa Declaration, a pivotal document that consolidates Africa’s stance ahead of the COP30 negotiations in Brazil.

Minister of Planning and Development and ACS2 National Coordinator, Fitsum Assefa, voiced strong confidence that the declaration will amplify Africa’s collective influence in international climate diplomacy and secure meaningful outcomes for the continent.

Addis Ababa, September 7, 2025 (FMC) – African Heads of State are arriving in Addis Ababa for the Second Africa Climate Summit (ACS2), where they were welcomed by senior Ethiopian officials ahead of three days of high-level deliberations.

The summit, taking place from September 8–10 at the Addis International Convention Center (AICC), is set to be a decisive moment for the continent as leaders seek to forge a unified voice on climate action and reposition Africa as a driving force in global climate governance.

Convened under the theme “Accelerating Global Climate Solutions: Financing for Africa’s Resilient and Green Development,” ACS2 will emphasize Africa’s determination to shape international climate finance frameworks and ensure the continent’s priorities are reflected in upcoming global negotiations, including COP30 in Brazil and the G20.

Addis Ababa, September 7, 2025 (FMC) — Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed stressed that the philosophy of *Medemer*, meaning “synergy,” has been central to Ethiopia’s development journey and offers a guiding principle for stronger ties between Africa and the Caribbean.

Addressing the Second Africa-CARICOM Summit in Addis Ababa, the Prime Minister said Ethiopia’s experience demonstrates how unity of purpose and collective effort can transform vision into lasting results. He described synergy as a deliberate partnership that multiplies strengths across regions, driving progress through connection, culture, innovation, and knowledge.

Abiy drew on Ethiopia’s history, recalling that Addis Ababa was the place where African unity first took root and where the call for Adwa was answered. “From here the world is reminded of the truth too often forgotten . . . . . 

Addis Ababa, September 7, 2025 (FMC) — On the sidelines of the second Africa-CARICOM Summit at the African Union Headquarters, Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed held a bilateral meeting with President João Lourenço of Angola, who currently serves as Chair of the African Union.

PM Abiy said the discussion focused on shared interests between Ethiopia and Angola as well as broader regional matters.

“Our mutual commitment to continental progress remains firm,” he noted, highlighting the continued cooperation between the two countries in advancing Africa’s development agenda.

The meeting underscores ongoing efforts by African leaders to strengthen continental collaboration, particularly through the African Union framework, and to ensure alignment on regional priorities in trade, security, and sustainable development.

Addis Ababa, September 7, 2025 (FMC) — President William Samoei Ruto of the Republic of Kenya arrived in Addis Ababa today to participate in the Second Africa Climate Summit, a key continental platform addressing climate action and sustainable development in Africa.

Upon his arrival at Bole International Airport, President Ruto received a warm welcome from Ethiopian officials, including Minister of Transport and Logistics Alemu Seme, Minister of Agriculture Addisu Arega, and State Minister of Foreign Affairs Ambassador Berhanu Tsegaye.

The Second Africa Climate Summit brings together African leaders, policymakers, and experts to discuss strategies for mitigating climate change, promoting renewable energy, and building climate-resilient economies.

Addis Ababa, September 7, 2025 (FMC) — The President of the Federal Republic of Somalia, Hassan Sheikh Mahmoud, has arrived in Addis Ababa this afternoon to attend the 2nd Africa Climate Summit (ACS2).

Upon arrival at Bole international Airport, the President was warmly received by Minster of Revenue, Ms. Aynalem Nigussie and State Minister of Foreign Affairs, Ambassador Berhanu Tsegaye.

Meanwhile, the Vice President of the United Republic of Tanzania, Philip Isdory Mpango and the Vice President of the Libyan Presidential Council, Mossa E.B. Elkony arrived in Addis Ababa to attend the 2nd Africa Climate Summit.

Upon arrival at Bole International Airport, the dignitaries were warmly welcomed by Minister of Justice, Ms. Hanna Araya Selassie and State Minister of Foreign Affairs, Ambassador Berhanu Tsegaye .

Addis Ababa, September 7, 2025 (FMC) — Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed emphasized the importance of regional unity and collaboration as he addressed the Africa-CARICOM Summit at the African Union Headquarters in Addis Ababa today.

“The world is changing. Voices once ignored are now demanding to be heard,” PM Abiy said. “In this new era, we cannot speak in fragments. We must speak as one. That is why the AU–CARICOM partnership matters. It is rooted in opportunity and guided by frameworks that reflect today’s realities.”

PM Abiy highlighted that global challenges increasingly require coordinated regional responses, noting that regions like Africa and the Caribbean cannot act in isolation.

Addis Ababa, September 6, 2025 (FMC) – COP29 President Mukhtar Babayev today underscored the urgent need for climate justice, highlighting that Africa contributes the least to global greenhouse gas emissions yet suffers disproportionately from climate impacts.

Speaking at a high-level ministerial event during the second UN Climate Week in Addis Ababa, President Babayev emphasized that communities across the continent are already experiencing extreme heat, erratic rainfall, droughts, floods, and advancing desertification. He stressed that prompt action to adapt and address loss and damage is both critical and urgent.

“Africa’s forests, savannas, and wetlands are indispensable to global climate stability,” he said, further noting that the continent’s vast solar, wind, hydro, and geothermal potential positions it to lead in nature-based solutions and renewable energy, provided that robust frameworks and partnerships are in place.

Addis Ababa, September 6, 2025 (FMC) — Ethiopia and the United Nations have urged the 30th Conference of the Parties (COP30) to take concrete next steps, with ambitious outcomes that turn agreements into tangible results and scalable solutions that usher in a new era of climate action implementation.

The call was made in a joint statement by Ethiopia’s Minister of Planning and Development, Fitsum Assefa, and UN Climate Change Executive Secretary Simon Stiell, reflecting on the six-day UN Climate Week held in Addis Ababa.

According to the statement, Climate Week has demonstrated that no continent holds greater potential than Africa to implement climate actions that transform both lives and economies. With the world’s youngest population, vast natural resources, exceptional renewable energy potential, and remarkable human ingenuity, Africa represents a “colossal coiled spring” of climate action possibilities.

Addis Ababa, September 6, 2025 (FMC) — President João Lourenço of Angola arrived in Addis Ababa today to participate in the Second Africa-CARICOM Summit, accompanied by Foreign Minister Tete António.

They were warmly welcomed at Bole International Airport by Ethiopia’s Minister of Foreign Affairs Gedion Timothewos, Minister of Tourism Selamawit Kassa, and State Minister of Foreign Affairs Ambassador Berhanu Tsegaye.

Meanwhile, leaders from several Caribbean nations have also arrived in Addis Ababa for the summit, including Prime Minister Gaston Alphonso Browne of Antigua and Barbuda, Prime Minister Philip Edward Davis of The Bahamas, Prime Minister Ralph E. Gonsalves of Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, and Prime Minister Mia Amor Mottley of Barbados. Earlier today, Prime Minister Terrance Michael Drew of Saint Kitts and Nevis also arrived in the Ethiopian capital.

Addis Ababa, September 5, 2025 (FMC) – Ethiopia’s Deputy Prime Minister, Temesgen Tiruneh, emphasized the crucial role of African youth in shaping the continent’s climate future during the opening of the African Youth Climate Assembly (AYCA 2025) at the Adwa Victory Memorial Museum in Addis Ababa.

Addressing youth leaders, dignitaries, and development partners, Temesgen highlighted Africa’s paradox: while the continent contributes minimally to global greenhouse gas emissions, it disproportionately suffers from climate impacts such as droughts, desertification, food insecurity, and floods.

Addis Ababa, September 5, 2025 (FMC) — Ethiopia reaffirmed its growing influence in the global fashion industry through a robust presence at the BRICS+ Fashion Summit 2025, held in Moscow from August 28 to 30.

The event, which brought together over 100 stakeholders from more than 60 countries, served as a pivotal platform for dialogue on innovation, sustainability, cultural narratives, and investment in the fashion sector, TV BRICS reported.

Ethiopia’s participation was both prominent and substantive. Mahlet Teklemariam, Founder of Hub of Africa Fashion Week, chaired the Business Program’s “Regional Session on Africa,” convening leading African industry figures including Mahlet Afework, Founder and CEO of MAFI MAFI and the Mafi Fashion Academy and Lab in Ethiopia; Anis Montacer, Founder of Tunis Fashion Week; Susan Sabet, Board Member and Secretary General of the Egyptian Fashion and Design Council; Mmantlha Sankoloba, CEO of the Botswana Exporters and . . . .

Addis Ababa, September 5, 2025 (FMC) – Ethiopia’s Minister of Planning and Development, Fitsum Assefa, has highlighted that the forthcoming Second Africa Climate Summit (ACS2) is poised to adopt the Addis Ababa Declaration, a landmark framework designed to consolidate African perspectives and strengthen the continent’s position at COP30.

Scheduled to take place in Addis Ababa from September 8–10, 2025, the summit will convene under the theme, “Accelerating Global Climate Solutions: Financing for Africa’s Resilient and Green Development.”

Minister Fitsum noted that the Addis Ababa Declaration, expected to be endorsed at the conclusion of the summit, will articulate Africa’s unified stance for COP30 in Belém, Brazil, and guide the continent’s engagements at the UN General Assembly and G20 Summit.

Addis Ababa, September 3, 2025 (FMC) – The Second Climate Week (CW2) officially opened in Addis Ababa today, bringing together a high-level delegation of African leaders and global stakeholders to transform climate pledges into concrete action.

The week-long event, held under the theme “Dialogues for Ambition and Implementation,” is strategically positioned to unify Africa’s climate agenda and amplify its priorities ahead of the COP30 UN Climate Conference in Brazil.

The high-level event was attended by dignitaries including Ethiopian President Taye Atske-Selassie and African Union Commission Chairperson Mahmoud Ali Youssouf.

Addis Ababa, August 29, 2025 (FMC) – Deputy Prime Minister of Ethiopia, Mr. Temesgen Truneh, has called on African nations to unite in the fight against cross-border crimes that threaten the continent’s sovereignty, wealth, and future.

Speaking at the opening of the 25th Council of Ministers Meeting of the Eastern and Southern Africa Anti-Money Laundering Group (ESAAMLG) in Addis Ababa, Temesgen expressed Ethiopia’s pride in hosting the gathering in its capital.

He warned that Africa is facing rapidly evolving threats, including illicit financial flows, money laundering, and terrorist financing. “These crimes rob our citizens of opportunity, block our continental aspirations, and slow our progress. And because they cross borders, no nation can defeat them alone,” he stressed.