Megech Irrigation Development Project Nears Completion at 94% as Long-Stalled Project Enters Final Stage↗
Addis Ababa, August 25, 2026 (FMC) — The Megech Irrigation Development Project in Central Gondar Zone of Ethiopia’s Amhara region, near the giant Lake Tana, has reached 94 percent completion, marking a major turnaround for a project that…
Jemangus Mosque Carries Forward the Legacy of Ethiopia’s First Mawlid Celebration↗
Addis Ababa, August 25, 2026 (FMC) — In Ethiopia’s South Wollo Zone of the Amhara Region, Jemangus Mosque is once again drawing thousands of worshippers to a celebration deeply rooted in the country’s Islamic history, carrying forward the…
Ethiopia’s Grand Anwar Mosque Marks Mawlid with Message of Peace, Unity and Social Solidarity↗
Addis Ababa, August 25, 2026 (FMC) — The 1,501st Mawlid, commemorating the birth of Prophet Muhammad, is being celebrated at the Grand Anwar Mosque in Addis Ababa under the theme “The Jurisprudence of the Prophet,” with a strong emphasis…
Ethiopian Muslims Mark Mawlid With Faith, Solidarity and Community Support↗
Addis Ababa, August 25, 2026 (FMC) — Muslims across #Ethiopia have marked the 1,501st Mawlid al-Nabi with religious observances, communal gatherings and acts of solidarity, highlighting values of peace, love, unity and mutual support…
President Taye Extends Mawlid Greetings, Wishes for Peace, Love and Unity↗
Addis Ababa, August 25, 2026 (FMC) — #Ethiopia’s President Taye Atske-Selassie has extended his best wishes to Muslims in the country and around the world on the occasion of the 1,501st Mawlid al-Nabi, expressing hope that the celebration…
Ethiopia Submits AFCON 2028 Bid, Reviving Push to Bring Continental Showpiece Home↗
Addis Ababa, August 24, 2026 (FMC) — Ethiopia has submitted its bid to host the 2028 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON), the Ethiopian Football Federation (EFF) announced Monday, advancing the country’s longstanding ambition to bring Africa’s…
PM Abiy Extends Mawlid Greetings, Calls on Ethiopians to Embrace Purpose, Sacrifice and Service↗
Addis Ababa, August 24, 2026 (FMC) — Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed has extended his greetings and best wishes on the occasion of the 1,501st Mawlid al-Nabi, calling on Ethiopians to draw lessons from the life of Prophet Muhammad and translate…
Ethiopia’s Peaceful Turn Carries a Continental Promise, Former African Leaders Say↗
Addis Ababa, August 24, 2026 (FMC) — For two former African presidents who have watched the continent’s struggles and aspirations from the frontlines of leadership, Ethiopia’s National Dialogue represents more than the conclusion of a…
Ethiopia Pushes BRICS Youth Council to Back Young Entrepreneurs, Accelerate Green Growth↗
Addis Ababa, August 24, 2026 (FMC) — Ethiopia has called for stronger youth cooperation within BRICS, urging the establishment of dedicated funding mechanisms and joint investments in digital and green technologies to expand opportunities…
Ethiopia Brings 2,494 More Nationals Home from Saudi Arabia as Citizen-Centered Diplomacy Advances — Ministry↗
Addis Ababa, August 24, 2026 (FMC) — Ethiopia has repatriated 2,494 nationals from Saudi Arabia who had been living in difficult circumstances, as the government continues to advance its citizen-centered diplomatic priority by placing the…
Ethiopia Proposes BRICS Sports Cooperation Framework to Turn Commitments into Action↗
Addis Ababa, August 23, 2026 (FMC) — Ethiopia has proposed a practical BRICS Sports Cooperation Framework aimed at translating shared commitments among BRICS countries into concrete programs and partnerships. The proposal was presented at…
Yomif Kejelcha Reclaims World Half Marathon Record with 56:51 in Buenos Aires↗
Addis Ababa, August 23, 2026 (FMC) — #Ethiopia’s Yomif Kejelcha delivered a stunning performance at the Buenos Aires Half Marathon on Sunday, reclaiming the men’s world half marathon record with a time of 56:51. Kejelcha’s mark lowered the…
Eritrean Regime Fuels Horn of Africa Conflicts to Preserve Its Grip on Power: Opposition Leader↗
Addis Ababa, August 23, 2026 (FMC) — The Eritrean regime has fueled conflicts across the Horn of Africa and backed opposition forces in neighboring countries as part of a strategy to preserve its grip on power, Eritrean Blue Revolution…
Ethiopian Duo Gemechu Godana and Tsige Duguma Deliver Record-Breaking Diamond League Wins in Silesia↗
Addis Ababa, August 23, 2026 (FMC) — #Ethiopia’s Gemechu Godana and Tsige Duguma delivered standout performances at the Wanda Diamond League meeting in Silesia on Sunday, with both athletes producing record-breaking times to win the men’s…
WLAK THE TALK: WHO Africa Health Leaders Take Health Commitments to the Streets of Addis Ababa↗
Addis Ababa, August 23, 2026 (FMC) — Participants of the 76th Session of the World Health Organization (WHO) Regional Committee for Africa (RC76) took part in a symbolic health walk on Sunday from the Adwa Victory Memorial to Meskel Square…
National Dialogue Recommendations Could Become Ethiopia’s ‘Great Charter’ for a New Political Order, Ethiopian-American Scholar Says↗
Addis Ababa, August 23, 2026 (FMC) — The recommendations emerging from Ethiopia’s National Dialogue Conference could become a landmark political charter reshaping the relationship between government and citizens, according to Professor…
Ethiopia Puts Tourism at Heart of BRICS Cooperation Agenda↗
Addis Ababa, August 23, 2026 (FMC) — Ethiopia has called for stronger tourism cooperation within BRICS, positioning the sector as a strategic avenue for economic growth, sustainable development and deeper people-to-people ties among member…
Former Kenyan President Sees Ethiopia Poised to Become Africa’s Largest Economy Through Peace and Stability↗
Addis Ababa, August 22, 2026 (FMC) — Former Kenyan President Uhuru Kenyatta has projected a transformative economic future for Ethiopia, saying sustained peace, security, stability and unity could position the country to become Africa’s…
Ethiopia’s National Dialogue Demonstrates the Courage to Stay at the Table Despite Profound Differences — Deputy PM↗
Addis Ababa, August 22, 2026 (FMC) — Deputy Prime Minister Temesgen Tiruneh has described the successful conclusion of Ethiopia’s National Dialogue as a significant national achievement, saying the process demonstrated the courage of…
Tinsae Sebe’a Enderta Party Demands an End to Illegal TPLF’s Abuses and Political Manipulation in Tigray↗
Addis Ababa, August 22, 2026 (FMC) — The Tinsae Sebe’a Enderta Party has demanded an end to the abuses and political manipulation of the illegal Tigray People’s Liberation Front (TPLF) in the Tigray region, urging the people of the region…
Ethiopia’s Next Generation of Aviation and Tech Talent Takes Flight Through STEM Initiative↗
Addis Ababa, August 22, 2026 (FMC) — Ethiopian Airlines and Boeing have completed the fourth edition of their STEM School Program, providing Grade 11 students with practical skills, industry exposure and early pathways toward careers in…
Ethiopia’s Special Operations Command Strengthens Its Edge in Complex Combat Operations: Commander↗
Addis Ababa, August 22, 2026 (FMC) — Ethiopia’s Special Operations Command is strengthening the readiness and capabilities of its commando forces through rigorous, modern military training, Commander of the Special Operations Command…
Ethiopia’s Defense Forces Stand Ready to Safeguard National Interests, ENDF Chief of Staff Says↗
Addis Ababa, August 22, 2026 (FMC) — Ethiopia’s defense forces are maintaining a high level of readiness to safeguard the country’s national interests, Chief of Staff of the Ethiopian National Defense Force (ENDF) Field Marshal Berhanu…
National Dialogue Marks Historic Turning Point in Ethiopia’s Quest for Lasting Peace and National Consensus — House Speaker↗
Addis Ababa, August 22, 2026 (FMC) — Ethiopia’s historic National Dialogue Conference has marked a defining moment in the country’s efforts to address longstanding national challenges through inclusive dialogue, consensus and peaceful…
President Taye: Ethiopia’s National Dialogue Marks Historic Path Toward Stronger National Cohesion↗
Addis Ababa, August 22, 2026 (FMC) — The FDRE President Taye Atske-Selassie has described Ethiopia’s National Dialogue Conference as a historic process capable of strengthening national cohesion, saying the consultations have demonstrated…
Former Nigerian President Foresees Ethiopia Emerging as Africa’s Largest Economy Through Peace, Unity and Stability↗
Addis Ababa, August 22, 2026 (FMC) — Former Nigerian President and African Union High Representative for the Horn of Africa Olusegun Obasanjo has expressed confidence that sustained peace, unity and stability can propel Ethiopia toward…
Ethiopia’s National Dialogue Brings “Our” Vision to the Fore as Country Charts Shared Future: ENDC Chief Commissioner↗
Addis Ababa, August 22, 2026 (FMC) — Ethiopia’s historic National Dialogue has brought a shared national vision to the fore, with Ethiopians from diverse backgrounds demonstrating their commitment to addressing national challenges through…
Historic National Dialogue Has Given Ethiopia New Space to Confront Its Deepest Differences — ENDC Deputy Commissioner↗
Addis Ababa, August 22, 2026 (FMC) — Ethiopia’s historic National Dialogue has created new space for the country to confront deep-seated grievances, political differences and historical fractures through consultation, Ethiopian National…
Former Kenyan President Uhuru Kenyatta Hails #Ethiopia’s National Dialogue as an “Act of Patriotism of the Highest Order”↗
Addis Ababa, August 22, 2026 (FMC) — Former Kenyan President Uhuru Kenyatta has hailed Ethiopia’s National Dialogue as an “act of patriotism of the highest order,” commending the Ethiopian National Dialogue Commission for bringing together…
Ethiopia’s First-Ever National Dialogue Enters Closing Stage After More Than Five Weeks of Deliberation↗
Addis Ababa, August 22, 2026 (FMC) — The closing ceremony of Ethiopia’s first-ever National Dialogue Conference is being held in Addis Ababa, bringing more than five weeks of nationwide deliberations involving 4,000 participants toward…