Addis Ababa, April 11, 2026 (FMC) — Ethiopia’s Deputy Prime Minister Temesgen Tiruneh has extended Easter greetings to Ethiopian Christians, describing the Resurrection of Jesus Christ as a powerful symbol of liberation from death, finality, and all forms of human limitation.
In his message marking Ethiopian Easter, he said the occasion reflects the breaking of barriers traditionally associated with death, including the grave and the symbolic sealing of the tomb, which together represent the assumption that renewal is impossible without divine intervention.
The Deputy Prime Minister said Easter conveys a broader message of overcoming both spiritual and existential burdens, emphasizing that what is considered irreversible in human terms is ultimately overcome through the Resurrection narrative.
Turning to Ethiopia’s present context, Temesgen Tiruneh said the country is witnessing its resurrection after going through long-standing political, economic, and social challenges inherited from earlier government systems.
He noted that these burdens have shaped national experience over time and require sustained efforts to fully address.
He stated that Ethiopia is responding through structured national efforts, including national consultation processes, transitional justice initiatives, and homegrown reform programs designed to overcome deep-rooted constraints and ensure national renewal.
The Deputy Prime Minister also reflected on differing perceptions of national transformation, noting that periods of change are often interpreted differently depending on one’s outlook.
He said that while some may view the moment through the lens of difficulty, others recognize it as part of a longer process of renewal and restructuring.
He concluded that Ethiopia’s current upward trajectory reflects efforts to overcome accumulated burdens and move toward a more stable and forward-looking national condition, drawing a parallel with the Easter narrative in which renewal follows what initially appears irreversible.