PM Abiy Ahmed Inaugurates Africa’s First Unified Digital Public Service Platform

Addis Ababa, June 20, 2026 (FMC) — Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed today inaugurated the Unified MESOB Application, describing it as Africa’s first unified digital public service platform that integrates services from multiple government institutions into a single digital system.

The application was officially launched during the “Digital for Excellence” Summit held in Addis Ababa.

According to the Prime Minister, the launch marks a major milestone in Ethiopia’s digital transformation journey and reflects the country’s deliberate investment in technology and digital innovation.

Abiy said the Unified MESOB Application constitutes critical economic infrastructure, enabling citizens to access a wide range of government services through a single platform while saving time in obtaining public services.

He said the integrated digital system would also help close corruption gaps, strengthen institutional integrity, and improve efficiency across government institutions.

The Prime Minister noted that the successful development of the platform demonstrates Ethiopia’s ability to translate its ambitions into tangible achievements through its own capacity and sustained commitment to technological advancement.

Abiy also called for consolidating the gains achieved through the initiative, sharing Ethiopia’s experience with other African countries, and maintaining the momentum to deliver further progress in the country’s digital transformation agenda.

The Unified MESOB Application is expected to enhance public service delivery by bringing services from multiple government institutions together under a single integrated digital platform.