The Weight of Two, the Promise of Many: Ethiopia and Nigeria in Africa’s Shared Future↗
Addis Ababa, October 8, 2026 (FMC) — Some relationships are measured in agreements signed and visits exchanged. Others acquire a deeper meaning with time—becoming part of the diplomatic memory of a continent and, eventually, part of its…
Jamaican PM Andrew Holness Congratulates Ethiopia’s PM Abiy Ahmed on Re-Election, Commends Solidarity in Hurricane Melissa Recovery↗
Addis Ababa, October 7, 2026 (FMC) — Prime Minister of Jamaica has extended heartfelt congratulations to Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed on his re-election, commending Ethiopia’s solidarity with Jamaica in the aftermath of Hurricane Melissa and…
Beyond Congratulations: What Africa’s Messages to Ethiopia Reveal About a Continent Watching Its Next Chapter↗
Addis Ababa, October 7, 2026 (FMC) — There is a language of diplomacy that rarely says everything directly. A congratulatory message may appear to be protocol. A few carefully chosen words about friendship, cooperation, peace or prosperity…
If the Red Sea Is Not a Shared Concern, How Can the Abbay Be a Shared River?↗
Addis Ababa, October 7, 2026 (FMC) — There is a revealing contradiction at the heart of the latest geopolitical positioning around the Red Sea and the Abbay: when geography serves their interests, certain governments invoke it as an…
UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Extends Congratulations to PM Abiy on Re-election↗
Addis Ababa, October 7, 2026 (FMC) — UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has extended congratulations to Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed on his re-election for a new five-year term. The UAE President conveyed his congratulations…
The Guardian Report Puts the Illegal TPLF Group’s Forced Recruitment of Children in Tigray Region Under Global Spotlight↗
Addis Ababa, October 7, 2026 (FMC) — Fresh testimony published by British newspaper The Guardian has put the alleged forced recruitment of children and young people by forces aligned with the Tigray People’s Liberation Front (TPLF) under…
Ethiopia’s Lawmakers Endorse Reconfiguration of Four Federal Ministries as 22-Ministry Structure Continues↗
Addis Ababa, October 7, 2026 (FMC) — Ethiopia’s House of Peoples’ Representatives has endorsed a new legal framework reconfiguring four federal ministries and sharpening the institutional mandates of the federal executive, as the country’s…
Medemer Gov’t Mirrors Ethiopian People’s Resilience and Political Determination: Former Parliament Speaker↗
Addis Ababa, October 6, 2026 (FMC) — The formation of Ethiopia’s new Medemer Government reflects the resilience, determination and political participation of the Ethiopian people, former Speaker of the House of Peoples’ Representatives…
Ethiopia–Nigeria Leadership Exchange on Nutrition Opens in Addis Ababa to Advance African-Led Solutions to Malnutrition↗
Addis Ababa, October 7, 2026 (FMC) — The Ethiopia–Nigeria Leadership Exchange on nutrition has opened in Addis Ababa, bringing together senior leaders from the two countries to share experiences, learn from one another and strengthen…
From Humble Beginnings to the Premiership: What Journey Shaped the Leader Guiding Ethiopia Through Transformation?↗
Addis Ababa, October 7, 2026 (FMC) – On October 5, 2026, Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed stood before Ethiopia’s newly constituted Parliament and took the constitutional oath for another five-year term at the helm of the country. The moment…
Ethiopia and Nigeria Explore Food Security Cooperation, Investment and Stronger People-to-People Ties↗
Addis Ababa, October 7, 2026 (FMC) — Ethiopia and Nigeria have discussed potential areas of bilateral cooperation, with particular emphasis on food security, experience sharing, investment and stronger people-to-people relations.…
Ethiopia’s Parliament Reviews Draft Bill Reconfiguring Federal Executive Structure↗
Addis Ababa, October 7, 2026 (FMC) — Ethiopia’s newly constituted House of Peoples’ Representatives is reviewing a draft proclamation that proposes changes to the designation, organizational structure, powers and functions of federal…
National Rehabilitation Commission Calls on Militants in Tigray Region to Surrender Arms, Join Rehabilitation Process↗
Addis Ababa, October 7, 2026 (FMC) — Ethiopia’s National Rehabilitation Commission (NRC) has called on militants in the Tigray Region to hand over their arms to Ethiopian Defense Force units near their vicinities and enter the…
Tanzania’s President Samia Suluhu Congratulates PM Abiy Ahmed on Re-Election, Reaffirms Ethiopia Ties↗
Addis Ababa, October 6, 2026 (FMC) — President Samia Suluhu Hassan of Tanzania has congratulated Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed on his re-election for a second five-year term, saying the renewed mandate reflects confidence in his…
School-Feeding Coverage Set for 70% Expansion as Ethiopia Puts Citizen-Centered Development at Heart of 2026/27 Priorities↗
Addis Ababa, October 6, 2026 (FMC) — School-feeding coverage is set to expand to 70% under the federal government’s priorities for the 2026/27 fiscal year , as Ethiopia advances a more citizen-centered approach to development. The target…
Ethiopia Targets 10.1% Economic Growth as Government Maps 2019 Development Trajectory↗
Addis Ababa, October 6, 2026 (FMC) — Ethiopia is targeting 10.1% economic growth in the 2019 Ethiopian fiscal year , as the federal government seeks to build on recent economic gains and accelerate development under a new set of priorities…
President Taye Reaffirms Ethiopia’s Peaceful Pursuit of Reliable Sea Access on the Principle of Give-and-Take↗
Addis Ababa, October 6, 2026 (FMC) — Ethiopia’s pursuit of reliable access to the sea will continue through diplomacy, mutual benefit and the principle of give-and-take, President Taye Atske-Selassie said Tuesday, as the country’s newly…
Berlin Marathon Champion Tigst Assefa Among Nominees for World Athlete of the Year Award↗
Addis Ababa, October 6, 2026 (FMC) — Ethiopian marathon star and Berlin Marathon champion Tigst Assefa has been named among the nominees for the 2026 Women’s World Athlete of the Year award by World Athletics. Assefa is one of 10 athletes…
Federal Government’s 2019 Foreign-Relations Agenda Envisages Shift From Acceptance Toward Influence↗
Addis Ababa, October 6, 2026 (FMC) — A shift from acceptance toward influence, broader friendships, regional peace and economic integration feature among the federal government’s foreign-relations priorities for the 2019 fiscal year,…
Ethiopia’s Commitment to Peace and Dialogue Has Earned International Recognition↗
Addis Ababa, October 6, 2026 (FMC) — Ethiopia’s people and government have made peace and prosperity national priorities, with the country demonstrating its readiness to engage in dialogue and pursue peaceful solutions even with hostile…
Responsibility Entrusted to Ethiopia’s Newly Sworn-In Lawmakers Is Immense — President Taye↗
Addis Ababa, October 6, 2026 (FMC) — Ethiopian President Taye Atske-Selassie said the country’s newly sworn-in lawmakers have been entrusted with an immense national and public responsibility. The joint regular session of the first year of…
President Taye Outlines Eight Strategic Priorities to Drive Ethiopia’s Next Phase of Transformation↗
Addis Ababa, October 6, 2026 (FMC) — President Taye Atske-Selassie has outlined eight strategic priorities for Ethiopia’s new working year, calling for deeper structural transformation, stronger self-reliance, more effective implementation…
President Taye: Ethiopia’s Multi-Sectoral Economic Gains Lay Foundation for Future Endeavors, Guarantee Economic Sovereignty↗
Addis Ababa, October 6, 2026 (FMC) — Ethiopia’s multi-sectoral economic gains over the past five years have laid a strong foundation for future endeavors and strengthened the country’s economic sovereignty, President Taye Atske-Selassie…
Ethiopia’s Two Houses’ Inaugural Joint Session Underway↗
Addis Ababa, October 6, 2026 (FMC) — Ethiopia’s House of Peoples’ Representatives and House of Federation are convening their inaugural joint session for the first year of the seventh parliamentary term, with Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed and…
Ethiopia Must Stay Vigilant as Regional and Global Order Undergoes Rapid Change – PM Abiy Ahmed↗
Addis Ababa, October 5, 2026 (FMC) — Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed has delivered a forceful warning that Ethiopia must remain vigilant, strategically prepared and nationally united as profound shifts reshape the regional and global order,…
Somalia’s President Congratulates PM Abiy, Pledges Closer Ethiopia–Somalia Cooperation for Horn of Africa Peace↗
Addis Ababa, October 5, 2026 (FMC) — Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud has congratulated Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed on his re-election, expressing readiness to work closely with him to strengthen Ethiopia–Somalia relations and advance…
PM Abiy Welcomes South African President Ramaphosa to Ethiopia↗
Addis Ababa, October 5, 2026 (FMC) — Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed welcomed South African President Cyril Ramaphosa to Ethiopia today and expressed appreciation for his warm congratulations on the formation of the Medemer Government. “Ethiopia…
President Taye: Ethiopia’s Vision Flourishes When Guided by Thinking Minds, Working Hands↗
Addis Ababa, October 5, 2026 (FMC) — Ethiopian President Taye Atske-Selassie has congratulated Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed on his re-election for another five-year term, expressing his hope for a successful and productive new term in service…
Burundi President, AU Chair Ndayishimiye Congratulates PM Abiy, Reaffirms AU Partnership with Ethiopia↗
Addis Ababa, October 5, 2026 (FMC) — Burundi President and African Union (AU) Chairperson Evariste Ndayishimiye has congratulated Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed on his re-election for another five-year term, expressing hopes for…
AU Commission Chairperson Congratulates PM Abiy on Re-Election for Another Five-Year Term↗
Addis Ababa, October 5, 2026 (FMC) — Chairperson of the African Union (AU) Commission Mahmoud Ali Youssouf has warmly congratulated Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed on his re-election for another five-year term, expressing readiness for…