Ethiopia’s Future Rests on a Youth Rising to Drive Change, Defend Sovereignty and Build Prosperity: PM Abiy↗
Addis Ababa, August 12, 2026 (FMC) — Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed said Ethiopia’s future depends on the active participation of its youth, describing young Ethiopians as the country’s greatest opportunity to drive change, defend national…
The TPLF’s Politics of Division: Branding Amhara “Chauvinists,” Oromo “Narrow Nationalists,” and Others Mere “Partners”↗
Addis Ababa, August 11, 2026 (FMC) — Ethiopia’s modern political history has passed through profound upheavals and successive transformations. Among its most consequential chapters was the 27-year rule of the TPLF-led EPRDF, a period that…
Ethiopia’s National Dialogue Scores First Major Breakthrough as Participants Reach Consensus on Two Key Agendas↗
Addis Ababa, August 11, 2026 (FMC) — Ethiopia’s National Dialogue has scored its first major breakthrough, with participants reaching consensus on recommendations under two of the conference’s eight core agenda themes — Peacebuilding &…
For Ethiopia’s Future, Participants See Consensus as a Legacy Worth Passing On↗
Addis Ababa, August 11, 2026 (FMC) — Participants in Ethiopia’s ongoing National Dialogue Conference see the process as an opportunity not only to address longstanding national challenges, but also to cultivate consensus and steadfast…
Ethiopia’s Air Force Builds New Technological Muscle Through Homegrown Manufacturing and African Partnerships↗
Addis Ababa, August 11, 2026 (FMC) — The Ethiopia n Air Force (EAF) has undergone a major technology-driven transformation over the past six to seven years, expanding its capabilities in aircraft maintenance, upgrading, spare-parts…
What Does Friendship Park’s Billion-Birr Success Reveal About Addis Ababa’s Future?↗
Addis Ababa, August 11, 2026 (FMC) — In the heart of Addis Ababa, where the pulse of a rapidly changing capital meets the quiet rhythm of green spaces, Friendship Park is becoming more than a place to pause, stroll or gather. In just four…
Tigray’s Children Need Classrooms, Not Trenches: The Illegal TPLF’s Dangerous Obsession With War↗
Addis Ababa, August 11, 2026 (FMC) — In Ethiopia’s political history, few groups have a longer record of trading on the name of the people than the illegal Tigray People’s Liberation Front (TPLF). It has spent decades struggling to build…
Friendship Park Generates Nearly 1 Billion Birr in Four Years: PM Abiy↗
Addis Ababa, August 11, 2026 (FMC) — Addis Ababa’s Friendship Park, developed under the Medemer state, has generated nearly 1 billion Birr over the past four years, Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed said. The Prime Minister highlighted the park as…
Ethiopia’s National Dialogue Enters Final Stretch as Participants Move Toward Common Ground↗
Addis Ababa, August 11, 2026 (FMC) — Ethiopia’s National Dialogue Conference is moving toward its conclusion phase as participants advance from broad-based deliberations toward identifying common ground on issues of national importance,…
1,708 Ethiopians Return from Saudi Arabia as Ethiopia Deepens Its Citizen-First Diplomatic Response↗
Addis Ababa, August 11, 2026 (FMC) — Ethiopia has repatriated 1,708 nationals who had been living in difficult conditions in Saudi Arabia, underscoring the country’s growing citizen-first diplomatic approach and its commitment to…
Somali Referee Omar Artan Turns World Cup Setback into Historic UEFA Super Cup Milestone↗
Addis Ababa, August 11, 2026 (FMC) — Somali referee Omar Artan has urged aspiring officials around the world to “never stop dreaming” as he prepares to make history by officiating the UEFA Super Cup between Paris Saint-Germain and Aston…