Ethiopia Expands Natural Gas Conversion Initiative to Taxis to Cut Transport Costs – PM Abiy↗
Addis Ababa, October 30, 2026 (FMC) – Ethiopia is extending its natural gas transition beyond public transportation to include taxis, as the government seeks to reduce fuel expenses and make urban transport more affordable, Prime Minister…
Ethiopia’s Natural Resource Conservation Efforts Advance Shared Prosperity Across Nile Basin↗
Addis Ababa, October 30, 2026 (FMC) — Ethiopia’s investments in natural resource conservation, watershed management, and integrated water development are contributing to sustainable regional growth while creating opportunities for shared…
Ethiopia’s Adwa Victory Legacy to Be Taught in Schools Through New Outreach Program↗
Addis Ababa, October 30, 2026 (FMC) — The Adwa Victory Memorial is preparing to launch a school outreach program to help young Ethiopians understand the historical significance of the Victory of Adwa, the country’s cultural heritage, and…
PM Abiy Says Debre Berhan, Modjo Ceramic Factories Shift to Natural Gas with Capacity Exceeding National Demand↗
Addis Ababa, October 30, 2026 (FMC) – Ethiopia’s transition to domestically produced natural gas is beginning to reshape the operating costs of local manufacturing, with the Debre Berhan and Modjo ceramic factories shifting from imported…
Ethiopia Orders 400 Natural Gas Buses, Nearly 100 Gas-Powered Trucks to Expand Transport Transition – PM Abiy↗
Addis Ababa, October 30, 2026 (FMC) – Ethiopia has ordered 400 additional natural gas-powered buses and nearly 100 gas transport trucks as part of efforts to expand the use of locally produced natural gas in public transportation,…
PM Abiy: Ethiopia’s Natural Gas to Power Industrial Growth, Cut Costs and Ease Household Pressures↗
Addis Ababa, October 30, 2026 (FMC) – Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed has outlined a broader national strategy to turn the country’s natural gas resources into an engine of industrial growth, lower production and transportation costs,…
PM Abiy Ahmed Announces Launch of Ethiopia’s First Natural Gas-Powered City Buses, 50% Fare Cut↗
Addis Ababa, October 30, 2026 (FMC) — Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed has announced the launch of his country’s first 26 city buses converted from conventional fuel to natural gas, marking a new step in efforts to reduce fuel imports…
Ethiopia Takes Command of Its Aerospace Future Through Homegrown Drone Manufacturing↗
Addis Ababa, October 30, 2026 (FMC) — Ethiopia is opening a new chapter in its technological and industrial transformation, moving beyond the role of a consumer of advanced aerospace technology to developing the domestic capacity to…
From Import Dependence to Domestic Production: How the Medemer Government Is Redefining Ethiopia’s Economic Trajectory↗
Addis Ababa, October 30, 2026 (FMC) — Ethiopia is pursuing a fundamental shift in its economic direction under the Medemer Government: producing at home what it has long depended on importing, building industrial capacity where supply gaps…
OFFICIAL: CAF Restores Africa Cup of Nations to Two-Year Cycle, Confirms Next Four Editions↗
Addis Ababa, October 30, 2026 (FMC) — The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has unanimously decided to restore the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) to its traditional two-year cycle, reversing its previous decision to stage the…
INTERPOL Secretary General Arrives in Addis Ababa for Official Visit↗
Addis Ababa, October 30, 2026 (FMC) — INTERPOL Secretary General Valdecy Urquiza has arrived in Addis Ababa for an official working visit aimed at strengthening cooperation between Ethiopia’s law enforcement institutions and the…
PM Abiy Returns to Ethiopia After Successful Participation in Russia–Africa Summit↗
Addis Ababa, October 30, 2026 (FMC) — Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed has returned to Ethiopia after concluding his participation in the Third Russia–Africa Summit in Moscow, with the visit underscoring the potential of Ethiopia–Russia…
Illegal TPLF Group’s Destruction and Looting of Mekelle Institutions Disrupt Public Services, Deepen Tigray’s Recovery Burden↗
Addis Ababa, October 29, 2026 (FMC) — The illegal TPLF group left a trail of destruction and looting across Mekelle’s key administrative and public service institutions as it withdrew from the city, damaging public property, disrupting…
Ethiopia Welcomes UAE Candidate Lana Nusseibeh for UN Secretary-General Post↗
Addis Ababa, October 29, 2026 (FMC) — Ethiopia has welcomed the candidacy of Lana Nusseibeh, nominated by the United Arab Emirates for the position of United Nations Secretary-General, reaffirming the importance it attaches to the…
Ethiopian Navy, Regional Maritime Forces Strengthen Cooperation on Maritime Security and Rescue Operations↗
Addis Ababa, October 29, 2026 (FMC) — The Ethiopian Navy, in cooperation with the European Union, has concluded a regional maritime security forum focused on strengthening cooperation among regional countries in maritime safety,…
Addis Ababa Delivers Nearly Half a Million Homes in Five Years, Expands Inclusive Housing Development↗
Addis Ababa, October 29, 2026 (FMC) — The Addis Ababa City Administration says nearly half a million homes have been built and transferred to residents over the past five years, as the city expands housing development and access to…
Ethiopian Media Authority Grants New Licence to Suspended Tigray Media Agency, Renamed Tigray Broadcasting Corporation↗
Addis Ababa, October 29, 2026 (FMC) — The Ethiopian Media Authority has granted a new broadcasting licence to the previously suspended Tigray Media Agency under the new name Tigray Broadcasting Corporation , following a request by the…
Former Dimtsi Woyane Tigray Broadcaster Rebranded as Maedot Broadcasting Service Under New Licence↗
Addis Ababa, October 29, 2026 (FMC) — The Ethiopian Media Authority has granted a new broadcasting licence to the former Dimtsi Woyane Tigray Radio and Television Service under the new name Maedot Broadcasting Service, following a request…
PM Abiy Presents Medemer as a Bridge for Reciprocal Knowledge Exchange Between Ethiopia and Russia↗
Addis Ababa, October 29, 2026 (FMC) — Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed has highlighted the reciprocal exchange of knowledge between Ethiopia and Russia as a defining feature of their longstanding relationship, drawing a connection…
PM Abiy Says Ethiopia Ready to Host Russia–Africa Summit When It Next Comes to Africa↗
Addis Ababa, October 29, 2026 (FMC) — Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed has expressed Ethiopia’s readiness to host a future Russia–Africa Summit in Addis Ababa when the gathering next comes to Africa, highlighting the Ethiopian capital’s…
Ethiopia Invites Russian Firms to Establish Joint Ventures in Special Economic Zones to Serve African Markets↗
Addis Ababa, October 29, 2026 (FMC) — Ethiopia has invited Russian enterprises to establish joint ventures in its special economic zones, particularly in the pharmaceutical and machinery industries, as it seeks to expand domestic…
PM Abiy Says Ethiopia–Russia Nuclear Cooperation Will Diversify Energy Supply and Strengthen Bilateral Ties↗
Addis Ababa, October 29, 2026 (FMC) — Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed has said cooperation with Russia to develop Ethiopia’s first nuclear power plant will diversify the country’s energy options and strengthen bilateral relations,…
Ethiopia Champions Continental Pension Fund Cooperation to Finance African Infrastructure↗
Addis Ababa, October 29, 2026 (FMC) — Ethiopia’s Central Bank Governor Eyob Tekalign has called for stronger cooperation among African pension and social security institutions to mobilize long-term domestic resources for infrastructure…
PM Abiy Puts Ethiopia’s Food Security, Energy and Knowledge Priorities at Center of Russia–Africa Summit↗
Addis Ababa, October 29, 2026 (FMC) — Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed has placed food security and productivity, reliable energy supply, and skills and knowledge transfer at the center of Ethiopia’s development agenda, calling for…
Ethiopia’s Domestic Partnership Targets Expanded Drone Research, Development and Manufacturing↗
Addis Ababa, October 29, 2026 (FMC) – Ethiopia is advancing efforts to strengthen its domestic drone technology capabilities through a partnership between SkyWin Aeronautics Industry and the Ethiopian Space Science and Geospatial…
Ethiopia Stands as Africa’s Sole Candidate for ICAO Council Membership↗
Addis Ababa, October 29, 2026 (FMC) – Ethiopia is the sole African candidate for membership in the Council of the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO), seeking to strengthen Africa’s representation in global aviation…
Medemer: From Ethiopia’s Homegrown Philosophy to a Long-Term National Vision and Global Dialogue↗
Addis Ababa, October 29, 2026 (FMC) — A country’s place in the world is shaped not only by its economic strength, diplomatic relationships and strategic importance, but also by the ideas it develops and contributes to humanity. For…
From Pushkin’s Legacy to the BRICS Era: The Enduring Ethiopia–Russia Connection↗
Addis Ababa, October 29, 2026 (FMC) — The story of Alexander Pushkin, one of Russia’s most celebrated literary figures, offers a compelling cultural entry point into the longstanding connections between Ethiopia and Russia. Through his…
RT Africa Head Says Russian Edition of Medemer Will Bring Ethiopia’s Rare National Philosophy to a Wider Audience↗
Addis Ababa, October 29, 2026 (FMC) — RT Africa Head Svyatoslav Shchegolev has described Ethiopia as one of the rare countries with its own national philosophy, saying the Russian-language edition of Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed’s book…
PM Abiy Says Medemer Offers the World Insights from Ethiopia’s Centuries-Old Indigenous Knowledge↗
Addis Ababa, October 29, 2026 (FMC) — Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed has said the Russian-language edition of his book Medemer offers an opportunity to introduce Ethiopia’s centuries-old indigenous knowledge, philosophies and beliefs…