Addis Ababa, October 9, 2026 (FMC) — Ethiopia will observe the 19th National Flag Day next Monday in the presence of President Taye Atske-Selassie, under the theme “Our Flag for National Consensus and Unity,” the House of Peoples’ Representatives has announced.

The annual observance pays tribute to Ethiopia’s national flag, a symbol of sovereignty and national dignity that generations of Ethiopians have defended through immense sacrifice, shedding their blood and giving their lives to safeguard the country’s territorial integrity and honour.

This year’s celebration will take place across Ethiopia through various programmes coordinated by the House of Peoples’ Representatives, reflecting the country’s current national priorities and prevailing realities.

Addis Ababa, October 10, 2026 (FMC) — Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed has appointed 62 state ministers across Ethiopia’s federal ministries and government institutions, marking a major step in the ongoing formation of the Medemer Government.

The appointments cover a broad range of portfolios, including finance, agriculture, foreign affairs, defense, peace, justice, trade and regional integration, industry, innovation and technology, water and energy, urban development and infrastructure, mining, health, education, logistics, women and social affairs, revenue, national strategy, labor and skills, irrigation and lowlands, culture and tourism, and youth and sports.

Addis Ababa, October 10, 2026 (FMC) — Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed has outlined the National Precious Metals Refinery’s potential to position Ethiopia as a major centre for precious-metals refining in Africa, with the facility designed to process more than 600 tonnes annually and the potential to support exports valued at up to 80 billion US dollars a year.

Speaking at the refinery in Bole Lemi Special Economic Zone, the Prime Minister said the facility could serve not only Ethiopia but also neighbouring countries and mining companies across the continent, enabling more gold to be refined, tested, certified and marketed within Africa rather than sent elsewhere for processing.

Addis Ababa, October 9, 2026 (FMC) — Members of Ethiopia’s newly approved Medemer Government have pledged to translate national development priorities into tangible results over the next five years, emphasizing implementation of the Medemer Grand Strategy, improved public services, stronger economic performance and sustained efforts to build peace and national unity.

In separate interviews with Fana Media Corporation following their appointment and reappointment, Revenue Minister Aynalem Niguse, Finance Minister Fitsum Assefa (PhD),

Addis Ababa, October 8, 2026 (FMC) — Minister of Education Berhanu Nega (Prof.) has pledged to work with renewed determination to complete the ongoing reform efforts in Ethiopia’s education sector.

Berhanu Nega was reappointed as Minister of Education today.

Speaking to Fana Media Corporation following his reappointment, the minister said the education sector reform currently underway has not yet been fully completed.

He noted that Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed (PhD) wants the education reform carried through to completion as it was started.

Addis Ababa, October 8, 2026 (FMC) — Ethiopia has prepared a Medemer Grand Strategy extending through 2050, Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed announced Thursday, revealing a long-range strategic framework as the country’s newly constituted parliament began its first regular session.

Prime Minister Abiy made the announcement while explaining the criteria used in selecting members of the new Cabinet, telling the House of Peoples’ Representatives that the nominees were assessed not only on their educational qualifications and professional experience but also on their ability to understand and execute the country’s broader strategic direction.

Addis Ababa, October 8, 2026 (FMC) — Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed has made a series of additional senior executive appointments, further shaping the institutional leadership of Ethiopia’s new Medemer Government as it begins its five-year term.

The appointments are distinct from the 22-member Ministerial Cabinet approved by the House of Peoples’ Representatives earlier today, and bring additional senior responsibilities into the executive structure under the new government.

Adem Farah has been appointed Coordinator for Democratic System Building, with the rank of Deputy Prime Minister, assigning him a senior role focused on the country’s democratic system-building agenda.

Addis Ababa, October 8, 2026 (FMC) — Women and political pluralism feature prominently in Ethiopia’s new Ministerial Cabinet, with nine women among the 22 ministers approved by the House of Peoples’ Representatives today as the new Medemer Government takes office.

The nine women — Fitsum Assefa, Hana Arayaselassie, Yasmin Wohabrebbi, Mekdes Daba, Aynalem Niguse, Selamawit Kassa, Alemtsahay Paulos, Shewit Shanka and Frehiwot Tamiru — have assumed federal portfolios spanning finance, justice, trade and regional integration, health, revenues, culture and tourism, mining, women and social affairs, and innovation and technology.

Addis Ababa, October 8, 2026 (FMC) — Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed’s new ministerial Cabinet has marked a historic first with the appointment of Mohammed Abdurahman, from Harari Region, as Minister of Urban and Infrastructure, bringing the region into Ethiopia’s federal executive at ministerial level for the first time.

The milestone forms part of the new 23-member ministerial Cabinet, comprising 22 ministers approved by the House of Peoples’ Representatives and Deputy Prime Minister Temesgen Tiruneh. The newly appointed ministers have taken their constitutional oath of office before the House.

Addis Ababa, October 8, 2026 (FMC) — Gedion Timothewos has been reappointed as Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia for a second term, continuing to lead the country’s diplomatic affairs as the new government begins its five-year mandate.

Gedion took the constitutional oath of office before the House of Peoples’ Representatives today alongside the other newly appointed ministers, formally assuming his responsibilities for the new term.

His reappointment brings continuity to the leadership of Ethiopia’s Foreign Ministry following his service in the same capacity during the previous governmental term.

Addis Ababa, October 8, 2026 (FMC) — Mr. Temesgen Tiruneh has been appointed as Deputy Prime Minister of the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia for a second term, as he begins another five-year tenure in the country’s federal executive.

Mr. Temesgen took the constitutional oath of office following his appointment, formally assuming his responsibilities for the new governmental term.

He previously served as Deputy Prime Minister during the preceding five-year term and now returns to the same office as Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed begins his new mandate.

Addis Ababa, October 8, 2026 (FMC) — Ethiopia’s House of Peoples’ Representatives has begun its first regular session of the 7th parliamentary term in the presence of Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed, with the Prime Minister presenting nominees for members of his Cabinet to the House.

The regular parliamentary session is underway as the newly constituted House takes up the formation of the Cabinet of the new Medemer Government, following the opening of the 7th parliamentary term and Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed’s re-election for another five-year term.

Addis Ababa, October 6, 2026 (FMC) — Ethiopian President Taye Atske-Selassie said the country’s newly sworn-in lawmakers have been entrusted with an immense national and public responsibility.

The joint regular session of the first year of the seventh parliamentary term of the House of Peoples’ Representatives and the House of Federation is underway in the presence of Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed (PhD), President Taye Atske-Selassie and elected members of the two Houses.

President Taye, who officially opened the session, congratulated Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed (PhD) on his reappointment as Prime Minister of the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia.

Addis Ababa, October 6, 2026 (FMC) — President Taye Atske-Selassie has outlined eight strategic priorities for Ethiopia’s new working year, calling for deeper structural transformation, stronger self-reliance, more effective implementation and a decisive shift toward peace, quality development and greater international influence.

Addressing the inaugural joint session of the House of Peoples’ Representatives and the House of Federation today, President Taye said the priorities should be grounded in a thorough assessment of the country’s performance, strengths and gaps over the preceding period, with national interests safeguarded while accelerating growth and prosperity.

Addis Ababa, October 6, 2026 (FMC) — Ethiopia is targeting 10.1% economic growth in the 2019 Ethiopian fiscal year, as the federal government seeks to build on recent economic gains and accelerate development under a new set of priorities and targets presented by President Taye Atske-Selassie.

The growth target was presented at Tuesday’s inaugural joint session of the House of Peoples’ Representatives and the House of Federation, held as the newly constituted Parliament entered its new working phase following Monday’s opening proceedings of the two Houses.

Addis Ababa, October 5, 2026 (FMC) — Ethiopia’s House of Peoples’ Representatives has re-elected Abiy Ahmed as Prime Minister and sworn him in for a second five-year term, formally entrusting him with the leadership of the federal government as the country’s 7th parliamentary term gets underway.

During the inaugural proceedings of the first working year of the 7th House of Peoples’ Representatives, Deputy Prime Minister Temesgen Truneh, representing the ruling Prosperity Party, presented Abiy Ahmed as the party’s nominee to serve as Prime Minister for a five-year term.

The House subsequently unanimously endorsed his nomination, re-electing Abiy Ahmed as Prime Minister. He then took the constitutional oath of office, formally assuming his mandate for the new governmental . . .

Addis Ababa, October 5, 2026 (FMC) — Ahmed Shide has been unanimously elected and sworn in as Speaker of Ethiopia’s House of Peoples’ Representatives as the 7th parliamentary term gets underway.

Ahmed Shide, who most recently served as Minister of Transport and Logistics, assumes the speakership as the newly constituted House begins its work under the new parliamentary term.

His election and swearing-in took place during the inaugural proceedings of the House, marking a key institutional step in the opening of the new parliamentary term and the formal formation of Ethiopia’s new Medemer Government.

Addis Ababa, October 5, 2026 (FMC) — Ethiopia’s House of Federation has elected Ms. Muferihat Kamil as Chief Speaker and Mr. Desta Ledamo as Deputy Speaker, constituting the leadership of the upper house as the 7th parliamentary term gets underway.

The elections were held during the House’s inaugural session for the first working year of the new parliamentary term, conducted in the presence of President Taye Atske-Selassie.

Ms. Muferihat most recently served as Minister of Labor and Skills Development, while Mr. Desta most recently served as Chief Administrator of the Sidama Region.

Addis Ababa, October 5, 2026 (FMC) — Ethiopia is entering a new political and parliamentary chapter today as the new Medemer Government is formally established following the seventh general election held on June 1, 2026.

More than 54 million Ethiopians took part in the election, in which 42 political parties competed for seats in the federal and regional legislative bodies. The National Election Board of Ethiopia subsequently announced that the Prosperity Party won 438 seats in the House of Peoples’ Representatives, securing the parliamentary majority required to form the federal government.

Following the election outcome and the mandate obtained from voters, the Prosperity Party is set to formally establish the new Medemer Government today, October 5.

Addis Ababa, October 5, 2026 (FMC) — Ethiopia is set to enter a new five-year government term today as the newly elected House of Peoples’ Representatives convenes for the opening of its new parliamentary term.

The opening session and the constitution of the new federal government are scheduled to take place today in accordance with the constitutional provisions governing the commencement of a new parliamentary term and the formation of the federal executive.

The seventh general election held on 1st June 2026 brought together 42 political parties, 10,438 candidates and more than 54 million voters, marking a major nationwide electoral process through which Ethiopians elected representatives to the House of Peoples’ Representatives.