PM Abiy Oversees Landmark NBE–IFC Framework to Establish Ethiopia’s First Mortgage Refinance Company↗
Addis Ababa, September 3, 2026 (FMC) — Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed today oversaw the signing of a landmark Framework for Cooperation between the National Bank of Ethiopia (NBE) and the International Finance Corporation (IFC) to…
“A Year to a Day”: Deputy Prime Minister Temesgen Tiruneh Points to the Turnaround in Immigration Services↗
Addis Ababa, September 3, 2026 (FMC) — Cases that once took up to a year to complete at Ethiopia’s Immigration and Citizenship Service are now being processed and returned within a single day, Deputy Prime Minister Temesgen Tiruneh said.…
Addis Ababa Mayor Adanech Abiebie Recognized as Global Champion for Early Childhood Development↗
Addis Ababa, August 27, 2026 (FMC) — Addis Ababa Mayor Adanech Abiebie has received international recognition as a “Champion for Early Childhood Development” from the global Act for Early Years initiative, recognizing her leadership and…
Kenyan President William Ruto Says Ethiopia-Kenya Ties Strengthened Over Past Four Years, Vows Deeper Cooperation↗
Addis Ababa, September 2, 2026 (FMC) — Kenya will continue deepening cooperation with Ethiopia in trade and investment, border security and people-to-people relations, President William Ruto said as he bid farewell to outgoing Ethiopian…
Ethiopia’s Agricultural Exports Generate More Than $4.55 Billion in 2025/26 Fiscal Year↗
Addis Ababa, September 2, 2026 (FMC) — Ethiopia generated more than $4.55 billion in export earnings from agricultural products during the 2025/26 fiscal year, underscoring the sector’s growing role in foreign-exchange generation and the…
Ethiopia, IFC Move to Scale Up Private Investment as Reform Agenda Opens New Opportunities↗
Addis Ababa, September 2, 2026 (FMC) — Ethiopia and the International Finance Corporation (IFC) have agreed to deepen cooperation and expand private-sector investment across strategic areas of the economy, as the country’s macroeconomic…
Ethiopia Sets Five-Day Pagume Observance to Turn Year-End Reflection into Momentum for 2019 E.C.↗
Addis Ababa, September 2, 2026 (FMC) — Ethiopia will observe the five days of Pagume under the overarching theme “Ethiopia’s Renewal,” using the year-end period to reflect on the outgoing year, renew national commitment and build momentum…
Government: Ethiopia Caps 2018 E.C. with Record Exports, Mega-Project Milestones and Stronger Economic Capacity↗
Addis Ababa, September 2, 2026 (FMC) — Ethiopia is closing the 2018 Ethiopian calendar year with major economic gains, landmark strategic projects and advances in nation-building, Government Communication Service State Minister Kebede…
When Heritage Finds a New Voice: Ethiopia Invites a New Generation to Rediscover the Land of Origins↗
Addis Ababa, September 1, 2026 (FMC) — Ethiopia is rich in the kind of treasures that cannot be measured simply in monuments, landscapes or artifacts. Its wealth lives in ancient memory, enduring traditions, extraordinary places and the…
Ethiopia Moves to Deepen Sea-to-Hinterland Cargo Connectivity Along Djibouti Corridor — MFA State Minister↗
Addis Ababa, September 1, 2026 (FMC) — Ethiopia is moving to deepen the integration of maritime and inland cargo operations along the Ethio-Djibouti Corridor, with stronger coordination between key logistics institutions positioned to…
President Taye Calls on Religious Institutions to Shield Ethiopia’s Youth from Corrosive Social Trends↗
Addis Ababa, September 1, 2026 (FMC) — President Taye Atske-Selassie has called on Ethiopia’s religious institutions to strengthen their role in protecting young people from harmful external influences and social trends while reinforcing…
Former GERD Negotiator: Ethiopia’s Water Storage Strategy Could Bring Multiple Gains to Downstream Nile States↗
Addis Ababa, September 1, 2026 (FMC) — Ethiopia’s approach to expanding water storage in its highlands could generate a range of benefits for downstream Nile Basin countries, including reduced evaporation losses, lower sedimentation,…
One Visa, Countless Wonders: Walk Through Ethiopia’s Living Heritage and Extraordinary Landscapes↗
Addis Ababa, September 1, 2026 (FMC) — There are journeys that take travelers to places they have seen before, and then there are journeys that seem to open a door into another age. Ethiopia belongs to the latter. In this ancient land of…
Addis Ababa Pursuing Ambitious Course for Quality Services, Economic Opportunity and Social Justice, Mayor Says↗
Addis Ababa, August 31, 2026 (FMC) — #Ethiopian capital Addis Ababa is setting an ambitious course centered on quality public services, expanded economic opportunity and stronger social justice as the capital advances its development…
Ethiopia Day to Strengthen National Cohesion, Peace and Development, Upper House Speaker Says↗
Addis Ababa, September 1, 2026 (FMC) — The upcoming 21st Ethiopian Nations, Nationalities and Peoples’ Day will provide an important platform for strengthening national cohesion, advancing sustainable peace and development, and deepening…
Ethiopia Advances Refugee Inclusion Through Institutional Reform and Self-Reliance: Deputy PM↗
Ethiopia’s Refugee Response Advances from Protection to Integration and Economic Opportunity for More Than 1.1 Million Refugees: Deputy PM Addis Ababa, September 1, 2026 (FMC) — Ethiopia is advancing a refugee response that links the…
Ethiopia’s Diplomatic Rise: From Defending National Interests to Shaping the Global Conversation↗
Addis Ababa, September 1, 2026 (FMC) — Ethiopia is entering a new phase of diplomacy in which the country is no longer merely responding to developments around it, but increasingly using regional and global platforms to advance its…
Thailand Sees Deeper Ties with Ethiopia as a Springboard for Wider Africa-Asia Cooperation: DPM↗
Addis Ababa, August 31, 2026 (FMC) — Thailand sees deeper ties with Ethiopia as a springboard for broader cooperation between Africa and Asia, with Addis Ababa offering an important platform for expanding Thailand’s engagement across the…
India-led Defence Delegation Turns to Ethiopia for a Closer Look at Its Political, Economic and Regional Role↗
Addis Ababa, August 31, 2026 (FMC) — A multinational delegation from India’s National Defence College is visiting Ethiopia as part of a study tour focused on gaining a broader understanding of the country’s political and economic…
Africa’s Past Crossed the Oceans; Its Future Must Cross Them Together↗
Addis Ababa, August 31, 2026 (FMC) — Africa’s story is far older and far greater than the chapters written about its suffering. It is a story that begins with humanity’s deepest origins, runs through ancient civilizations, kingdoms,…
From Adwa to Addis Ababa: Ethiopia’s Enduring Place in Africa’s Struggle for Dignity, Unity and a Shared Future↗
Addis Ababa, August 31, 2026 (FMC) — The International Day for People of African Descent is more than an annual observance. It is a reminder of a history that stretches across continents and generations—a history shaped by resistance to…
Ethiopia’s Citizen-First Diplomacy Advances as 2,463 Nationals Repatriated from Saudi Arabia↗
Addis Ababa, August 31, 2026 (FMC) — Ethiopia has repatriated 2,463 nationals from Saudi Arabia who had been living in difficult conditions, as the government continues efforts to facilitate the return of citizens facing hardship abroad.…
PM Abiy Extends Condolences to Norway over Passing of King Harald V↗
Addis Ababa, August 30, 2026 (FMC) — Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed has extended condolences to King Haakon VIII, the Royal Family, Government and people of Norway following the passing of King Harald V. In a message posted to social…
Cairo’s Water-Security Rhetoric Pushes the Abbay into a Conflict Narrative Ethiopia Has Never Embraced↗
Addis Ababa, August 29, 2026 (FMC) — Egypt’s Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty’s remarks on Ethiopia, the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD) and the Abbay River, aired in The National News ’s “On The Record with Hadley Gamble,” reveal…
Two Sovereign Civilizations, One Emerging Horizon: How Ethiopia and Thailand Are Rewriting an Old Friendship↗
Addis Ababa, August 29, 2026 (FMC) — History sometimes places distant nations on parallel roads without ever bringing them together. Ethiopia and Thailand travelled such roads for centuries. One rose in the highlands of the Horn of Africa,…
Thailand to Establish Resident Embassy in Addis Ababa as Ethiopia-Ties Gain Business Momentum↗
Addis Ababa, August 29, 2026 (FMC) — Thailand plans to establish a resident embassy in Addis Ababa as Ethiopia and Thailand seek to translate their longstanding relations into stronger business, investment and economic partnerships. The…
IMF Applauds Ethiopia’s Reform Drive, Citing Its Power to Propel Economic Growth and Transformation↗
Addis Ababa, August 29, 2026 (FMC) — The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has applauded Ethiopia’s ongoing reform efforts, saying the measures have significant potential to propel economic growth and advance the country’s broader…
Ethiopia’s Renewable Energy Drive Emerges as Regional Powerhouse for Growth and Foreign Exchange↗
Addis Ababa, August 29, 2026 (FMC) — Ethiopia’s expanding clean and renewable energy sector is increasingly contributing not only to domestic electricity supply but also to regional economic integration and foreign-exchange earnings,…
Ethiopia’s Green Legacy Offers Africa a Path from Climate Action to Health Resilience: Global Fund Official↗
Addis Ababa, August 29, 2026 (FMC) — Ethiopia’s Green Legacy Initiative is contributing to a healthier generation by supporting a cleaner environment, strengthening climate resilience and addressing health risks associated with climate…
AU Official Links Ethiopia’s Continental Role to Africa’s Push for Peace, Security and Integration↗
Addis Ababa, August 29, 2026 (FMC) — Ethiopia’s role in advancing peace and security in the Horn of Africa and across the continent is closely linked to Africa’s broader push for continental integration, an African Union official said.…