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Ethiopia prioritizes defense research and dev’t to build a modern, capable military
Addis Ababa, July 4, 2025 (FMC) — Ethiopia is prioritizing defense research and development (R&D) as a strategic pillar for building a modern and technologically advanced military, with…
Ethiopian cabinet okays diplomatic visa waiver agreement with Nigeria, refers it to parliament
Addis Ababa, June 4, 2025 (FMC) – Ethiopia’s Council of Ministers, in its 48th regular session held today, approved a bilateral agreement with Nigeria that waives visa requirements for…
Ethiopia, World Bank Sign $1 Billion Financing Agreement to Support Economic Reform
Addis Ababa, July 4, 2025 (FMC) — The Government of the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia and the World Bank have signed a USD 1 billion financing agreement to support Ethiopia’s…
Ethiopian Airlines’ new Portugal route set to drive continental connectivity
Addis Ababa, July, 3, 2025 (FMC) — Ethiopian Airlines’ new Porto route is poised to strengthen continental links that go beyond Ethiopia–Portugal relations, fostering broader cooperation…
Over Half a Billion Birr Earned from Tourist Destinations in the Capital – Premier Abiy
Addis Ababa, July 3, 2025 (FMC) — Over 1.5 million people visited tourist destinations in the capital, generating more than half a billion birr in revenue, Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed (PhD)…
Service Sector Gains Momentum with Tourism, Transport, and Urban Projects Driving Growth
Addis Ababa, July 3, 2025 (FMC) — Ethiopia’s service sector is on track to register 8.1 percent growth this year, fueled by robust activity in tourism, transport, telecommunications, and…
Ethiopia and its neighbours are interconnected—neither exists in isolation, PM Abiy emphasizes
Addis Ababa, July 3, 2025 (FMC) — Ethiopia’s Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed (PhD) stressed the deep interconnectedness between Ethiopia and its neighbouring countries, emphasizing that none can…
Ethiopian lawmakers approve close to 2 trillion birr federal gov’t budget for 2025/26 FY
Addis Ababa, July 3, 2025 (FMC) – Ethiopia’s House of Peoples’ Representatives (HoPR) unanimously approved the federal government’s 2018 E.C. (2025/26) fiscal year budget, amounting to 1.93…
PM Abiy confirms completion of GERD construction, inauguration set for September
Addis Ababa, July 3, 2025 (FMC) – The Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD) has been completed, and preparations are underway for its official inauguration this September, Prime Minister…
Ethiopia plans 100 irrigation dams, six to be commissioned soon with capacity to irrigate 84,000…
Addis Ababa, July 3, 2025 (FMC) – Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed (PhD) announced significant strides in Ethiopia’s agricultural development during the 42nd regular session of the House of…