Addis Ababa, April 22, 2026 (FMC) – Ethiopia is advancing its climate-resilient development path with tangible results, according to a latest update shared following the 100-day and nine-month national performance review conducted by the Council of Ministers convened by Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed.

The update indicates that the country’s climate-compatible development efforts are being implemented through an integrated approach that aligns mitigation and adaptation measures.

In efforts to mitigate climate impact, Ethiopia has increased its green cover through carbon emission control, deforestation prevention, and the planting of 48 billion seedlings under the Green Legacy Initiative. Measures including modernized water management and climate-smart agriculture are also reported to be contributing to improvements in food security.

Addis Ababa, April 21, 2026 (FMC) – Extracts from the 100-day reporting and nine-month performance review by the Council of Ministers indicate that six flagship initiatives under Ethiopia’s Homegrown Economic Reform Agenda are delivering visible progress across the nation.

Under the Green Legacy initiative, forest coverage has reached 23.6 percent. Farmers’ incomes are rising, green jobs are being created, soil and water resources are being conserved, and ecosystems are reported to be healthier than ever.

The National Wheat Development program is contributing to Ethiopia’s progress toward food security and sovereignty. New farming knowledge is expanding, raw materials are increasingly supplying local industries, costly imports are being replaced, jobs are growing, and farmers’ incomes are improving.

Addis Ababa, April 20, 2026 (FMC) — The Ethiopian government has reported strong macroeconomic performance, job creation, and broad structural economic shifts as it presented a comprehensive review of progress achieved during the 100-day review and nine-month performance period.

In the report delivered by the Minister for Planning and Development, Fitsum Assefa, it was noted that the economy had been operating in a challenging environment characterized by weak institutions, low productivity, limited private sector participation, and underperforming state-owned enterprises.

The government indicated that it has implemented a pragmatic reform agenda aimed at opening the economy to competition, advancing home-grown policy solutions, and diversifying growth across sectors. These efforts have been supported by new financing mechanisms, including capital market development and expanded public-private and public–people partnerships, .......

Addis Ababa, April 20, 2026 (FMC) — Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed convened the Council of Ministers today for the third 100-day review of the current fiscal year, alongside a comprehensive assessment of government performance over the past nine months.

It should be recalled that, over the past eight years, the Prime Minister has institutionalized the 100-day government delivery review model as a mechanism for consistently monitoring and evaluating federal performance.

In a social media post this morning, the Prime Minister stated that the review process has begun as part of the government’s ongoing effort to evaluate performance and track progress across key sectors.

He noted that Ethiopia has moved away from an economic structure previously constrained by weak institutional and political frameworks, limited private sector participation, and an ineffective regulatory environment.

Addis Ababa, April 19, 2026 (FMC) — Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed said Ethiopia is registering encouraging progress in irrigated maize farming, describing the early results as a strong indication that the country’s broader food self-sufficiency ambitions are within reach.

In a social media post, the Prime Minister noted that irrigated maize production remains one of the key focus areas for the country, with current outcomes showing notable success.

According to him, these early gains signal a positive trajectory toward Ethiopia’s long-term objective of becoming self-reliant in food production and ending dependence on food aid.

Addis Ababa, April 18, 2026 (FMC) — Ethiopia will showcase its green energy utilization and digital transformation progress at the 32nd Conference of the Parties to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (COP32) when the nation hosts the global climate event in 2027, Ethio Telecom Chief Executive Officer Frehiwot Tamiru said.

During a meeting of the COP32 National Steering Committee convened by Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed to review progress, identify gaps, and ensure alignment with the national vision, Frehiwot Tamiru briefed members on the progress and focus areas of the Digital, ICT and Utilities Task Force as part of Ethiopia’s ongoing preparations to host the global climate conference.

In her briefing, the CEO noted that the Task Force will play a central enabling role in ensuring the successful conduct of the conference by delivering strong, reliable, resilient, and secure infrastructure to support digital services, including under challenging conditions.

Addis Ababa, April 18, 2026 (FMC) — Ethiopia aims to demonstrate and strengthen its capacity to host global events through preparations for the 32nd Conference of the Parties to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (COP32), Minister of Foreign Affairs and President of the COP32 National Steering Committee Gideon Timothewos (PhD) said.

The Minister made the remarks while briefing the COP32 National Steering Committee on the strategic vision of the conference and the preparatory work undertaken so far. The briefing took place during a meeting convened by Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed on Friday.

Addis Ababa, April 17, 2026 (FMC) — Ethiopia cannot remain landlocked indefinitely, and the issue of seaport access must be resolved through peaceful negotiation and structured dialogue based on mutual understanding, Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed (PhD) has said.

In the second part of his interview with the Ethiopian Broadcasting Corporation (EBC) under the theme “The Heart of Sovereignty,” the Prime Minister said Ethiopia’s seaport issue is both a short-term and long-term strategic concern that requires sustained engagement through diplomatic channels.

He stated that the matter should be addressed on the basis of give-and-take and fair negotiation, emphasizing that refusal to engage in dialogue is not a sustainable approach given the region’s long-term economic and geopolitical realities.

Addis Ababa, April 17, 2026 (FMC) — Ethiopia’s manufacturing sector is registering notable progress under the “Made in Ethiopia” initiative, with expanded private sector participation, rising production capacity, and growing import substitution, Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed (PhD) has said.

Speaking in the second part of his interview with the Ethiopian Broadcasting Corporation (EBC) under the theme “The Heart of Sovereignty,” the Prime Minister outlined key outcomes of reforms aimed at strengthening domestic industrial capacity and reducing reliance on external inputs.

He indicated that one of the central pillars of the initiative has been the expansion of private sector engagement in production, noting a significant increase in the number of licensed businesses across the commercial landscape. According to him, the number of small and medium industries has grown markedly in recent years, alongside a rise in medium and large-scale enterprises.

Addis Ababa, April 17, 2026 (FMC) — Ethiopia’s Deputy Prime Minister Temesgen Truneh stated that his country is building its future boldly and decisively through sustained infrastructure expansion and modernization efforts.

The Deputy Prime Minister made the remarks while officially launching the inaugural Ethiopia Infrastructure and Construction Week during a ceremony held in Addis Ababa today.

The opening event brought together stakeholders to showcase national progress in infrastructure development and reinforce Ethiopia’s long-term transformation agenda.

In his message, Deputy PM Temesgen said infrastructure remains central to national development, describing it as the backbone of the economy, the lifeblood of growth, and the foundation for sustainable prosperity.

He noted that the exhibition reflects a growing institutional culture defined by collaboration, urgency, and excellence in ......

Addis Ababa, April 16, 2026 (FMC) — Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed said Ethiopia’s power generation capacity has reached 10,000 megawatts from the 4,000 at the beginning of the reform period.

Speaking at the inauguration of the Assela Wind Farm that adds over 100 megawatts of energy to the national grid today, he revealed that Ethiopia’s electricity generation capacity has reached 10,000 megawatts, following sweeping sector reforms over the past six to seven years.

According to PM Abiy, the sector has more than doubled its output while also recording a dramatic increase in revenue from around 7 billion Birr to over 75 billion Birr, marking a major turnaround for an institution once burdened by debt.

Addis Ababa, April 16, 2026 (FMC) — Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed this morning presided over the inauguration of the Assela Wind Farm in the East Arsi Zone of Oromia Regional State, marking a significant step in Ethiopia’s renewable energy development.

The wind farm adds 100 megawatts of clean energy to the national grid, advancing the country’s efforts to diversify its energy mix and strengthen the reliability of electricity supply, the Prime Minister said in a social media post after the commissioning of the Assela Wind Farm.

“From our determined efforts to break the darkness through wind energy, Ethiopia has steadily advanced as we proudly inaugurate the Assela Wind Farm today,” he disclosed.

The project reflects Ethiopia’s ongoing commitment to a sustainable and prosperous energy future.

Addis Ababa, April 16, 2026 (FMC) — Ethiopia’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs has officially launched a three-year human resource reform program aimed at strengthening institutional capacity, enhancing professional competence, and modernizing the Ministry’s human resource management systems.

The program was unveiled in a ceremony attended by Minister of Foreign Affairs Gedion Timothewos, State Minister Ambassador Berhanu Tsegaye, UNDP Representative in Ethiopia Samuel Doe, and senior officials of the Ministry.

The initiative is designed to provide a structured framework for capacity-building and training, aligning the Ministry’s workforce with the evolving demands of contemporary diplomacy. It also seeks to improve operational efficiency and institutional effectiveness through the adoption of modern HR practices.

Addis Ababa, April 15, 2026 (FMC) — Governor of the National Bank of Ethiopia, Eyob Tekalign, presented the country’s ongoing financial sector reform agenda during a Capacity Development Talk held on the sidelines of the 2026 IMF-World Bank Spring Meetings in Washington, D.C.

Addressing senior officials from the International Monetary Fund, World Bank, and the European Commission, the Governor outlined Ethiopia’s efforts to build resilient markets, strengthen institutions, and ensure macroeconomic stability amid a challenging global and domestic environment.

He detailed key reforms being implemented under the Homegrown Economic Reform Agenda, including the transition toward an interest rate-based monetary policy framework and a move to a market-determined exchange rate system. The Governor also highlighted broad regulatory changes anchored in a new 

Addis Ababa, April 13, 2026 (FMC) — The Ethiopian Heritage Authority (EHA) has announced the discovery of ancient Homo sapiens fossils dating back approximately 100,000 years in the Middle Awash area of Ethiopia’s Afar Region.

The Authority said the findings, made through extensive archaeological research, provide important new insights into human evolution and early human lifestyles.

The study, led by Yonas Beyene (PhD), brought together scientists from 24 countries and was conducted over several years.

According to the research data, the discoveries offer significant evidence reinforcing Ethiopia’s central role in the origins of humanity. The findings also help fill a long-standing gap in the understanding of human evolution in Africa, particularly covering the period between 900,000 and 200,000 years ago.

Addis Ababa, April 13, 2026 (FMC) — Ethiopia’s Ministry of Finance has announced that investors operating in free trade zones and engaged in the marketing of inputs and finished products will be exempted from income tax.

In an official communication addressed to the Ministry of Revenues (MoR) and the Ethiopian Investment Commission (EIC), the Ministry stated that the government is implementing a range of measures aimed at easing structural constraints hindering domestic industrial growth, including capital shortages, limited access to inputs, and skills gaps.

As part of these efforts, Ethiopia has introduced a free trade zone framework designed to facilitate business operations by allowing investors to import inputs and goods without immediate payment of taxes and duties. Under this system, taxes are deferred until the imported inputs or products are supplied to the market.

Addis Ababa, April 8, 2026 (FMC) — Ethiopia has secured decisive victories in two major international arbitration cases, successfully defending claims exceeding 850 million USD and reinforcing its legal standing in global dispute resolution, the Ministry of Justice announced.

State Minister of Justice Belayihun Yirga disclosed the outcomes during a press briefing, outlining their significance and pointing to ongoing legal reforms aimed at enhancing the country’s capacity in international litigation.

The cases involved a Turkish construction firm and a Netherlands-based company, both of which had sought substantial financial compensation from the Ethiopian government.

The first claim was filed by Akgun Insaat Makina Sanayii ve Dis Ticaret Ltd. Sti., which had obtained a license to develop an industrial zone and demanded more than 500 million USD in compensation.

Addis Ababa, April 6, 2026 (FMC) — The Ministry of Foreign Affairs affirmed that Ethiopia has concluded its tenure as Vice-President of the United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC), describing it as a period of active and constructive diplomatic engagement during the Council’s 61st regular session in Geneva.

The UNHRC adopted a range of resolutions during its 61st regular session.

The five-week session, held from February 23 to March 31, 2026, brought together member states and global stakeholders for intensive deliberations on a wide range of human rights issues.

In an exclusive interview, Foreign Affairs Spokesperson Nebiyat Getachew emphasized that Ethiopia had effectively discharged its leadership responsibilities, noting that the country served on the 47-member Council for the third time while assuming its first Vice-Presidential role.

Addis Ababa, April 4, 2026 (FMC) — Enrollment in Ethiopia’s National Digital ID system, Fayda, has exceeded 40.37 million, marking a significant milestone in the country’s drive toward a fully integrated digital ecosystem, according to the program’s Public Relations Directorate.

Speaking to Fana Digital, Public Relations Director of the National ID Program, Saminas Seifu, described Fayda as a foundational pillar in realizing Ethiopia’s digital transformation ambitions, underscoring its central role in building a modern, inclusive, and secure digital infrastructure.

He noted that registration operations are being progressively scaled up and streamlined across the country, expanding accessibility and ensuring wider citizen inclusion in the system.

Addis Ababa, April 4, 2026 (FMC) — The Ministry of Agriculture has officially launched the 2018/19 Ethiopian fiscal year (2026) Nationwide Crop Development Campaign, setting out priorities aimed at strengthening productivity, ensuring input supply, and advancing the country’s food sovereignty agenda.

The launch event was held in Adama, bringing together regional agricultural bureau heads and key stakeholders from across the sector.

Speaking at the occasion, Minister of Agriculture Addisu Arega called on institutions at all levels to develop targeted implementation plans and carry out coordinated efforts in line with the campaign’s objectives. He stressed the importance of ensuring the timely and efficient distribution of fertilizers and other agricultural inputs, while addressing existing gaps.

Addis Ababa, April 3, 2026 (FMC) – Ethiopia’s House of People’s Representatives has adopted a new Criminal Procedure and Evidence Code under Proclamation No. 1410/2026, according to the Office of the Prime Minister.

The Office noted that over the past eight years, the Government of Ethiopia has carried out extensive legal and institutional reforms aimed at strengthening constitutionality, enhancing the protection of rights, and consolidating the rule of law.

Within this broader reform agenda, revising the Criminal Procedure Code was identified as a key priority.

The previous Criminal Procedure Code of 1961, which had remained in force for more than five decades, had become outdated, necessitating a comprehensive overhaul to align it with the FDRE Constitution, the country’s Criminal Justice Policy, and evolving international standards, while also accommodating emerging processes and technologies.

Addis Ababa, April 2, 2026 (FMC) – Ethiopia’s security and law enforcement institutions play a central role in maintaining national peace, protecting the country’s dignity, and safeguarding its future, Deputy Prime Minister Temesgen Truneh said today.

He emphasized that recent reforms have strengthened these institutions, enabling them to respond to challenges with discipline, technology, and unity.

The remarks were made today during the National Security Conference held under the theme, “Coordination of Security and Law Enforcement Institutions to Ensure National Peace and Security.”

The event gathered leaders and officials to discuss strategies for enhancing collaboration across federal, regional, and local security agencies.

Addis Ababa, April 2, 2026 (FMC) – Ethiopia has undergone a far-reaching economic transformation over the past eight years, transitioning from a state-led model to a more diversified, resilient, and market-oriented economy, according to a statement issued by the Office of the Prime Minister of Ethiopia.

The statement, released to mark the eighth anniversary of the reform era launched on April 2, 2018, outlined sweeping structural changes across key sectors aimed at addressing longstanding economic constraints and unlocking new sources of growth.

Prior to 2018, Ethiopia’s economic performance was constrained by structural challenges, including limited job creation, weak export diversification, and heavy reliance on external borrowing. The Agriculture Development-Led Industrialization (ADLI) framework expanded agricultural output but remained insufficiently action-oriented and did not fully utilize the country’s agricultural potential or generate adequate rural incomes to drive

Addis Ababa, April 1, 2026 (FMC) — Ethiopia has undergone a series of significant political and governance changes since Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed assumed office on April 2, 2018, marked by policy decisions, legal reforms, and institutional restructuring that have shaped the country’s reform trajectory over the past eight years.

At the outset of the reform period in 2018, PM Abiy introduced sweeping political liberalization measures. Thousands of political prisoners were released, and detention facilities such as Maekelawi—previously associated with political interrogations—were closed.

His government also lifted bans on opposition groups, including the Oromo Liberation Front (OLF), the Ogaden National Liberation Front (ONLF), and Ginbot 7, enabling them to operate legally within the country.

These measures were accompanied by the lifting of a state of emergency and the reopening of previously restricted media .......

Addis Ababa, April 1, 2026 (FMC) – Ethiopia’s ongoing economic reforms are drawing major global investments, reflecting the momentum generated by the country’s Homegrown Economic Reform Agenda, the Office of the Prime Minister said today.

At the recent Invest in Ethiopia 2026 high-level business forum, the government announced $13.1 billion in investment agreements with partners from China, Poland, India, Singapore, and Kenya, spanning renewable energy, mining, and green ammonia, the PM Office said.

In a post on its social media pages, the PM Office highlighted that decisive reforms, including currency liberalisation and opening the banking and telecom sectors, have established a transparent, investor-friendly ecosystem, supported by modern Special Economic Zones and access to global markets through the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA).

Addis Ababa, March 31, 2026 (FMC) – Ethiopia’s economy continues to show resilience, with single-digit inflation sustained since December 2025 and robust growth across key sectors, the National Bank of Ethiopia (NBE) said in a statement following its 6th Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) meeting.

According to the central bank, the MPC, which convened on March 21, 2026, reviewed developments in the real economy, inflation, monetary and fiscal policy, financial and banking sectors, and global trends affecting Ethiopia. Based on this review and near-term outlooks, the Committee recommended monetary policy measures for endorsement by the NBE Board.