Putin Welcomes Ethiopia’s Growing Partnership with Russia, Highlights Trade Surge and Shared International Priorities↗
Addis Ababa, October 29, 2026 (FMC) — Russian President Vladimir Putin has welcomed the growing partnership between Russia and Ethiopia, highlighting a sharp rise in bilateral trade and continued cooperation on international and…
Ethiopian Defense Minister Holds Talks with EU Ambassador on Security and Peacebuilding↗
Addis Ababa, October 29, 2026 (FMC) – Ethiopian Defense Minister Mohamed Idris held talks with European Union (EU) Ambassador to Ethiopia Sophie From-Emmesberger on the current security situation, peacebuilding efforts and regional…
PM Abiy Ahmed and President Putin Discuss Nuclear Energy, Health and Trade Cooperation↗
Addis Ababa, October 29, 2026 (FMC) — Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed and Russian President Vladimir Putin held bilateral discussions in Moscow on strengthening the longstanding relations between Ethiopia and Russia, focusing on…
PM Abiy Ahmed: Ethiopia’s Defence Preparedness Will Deter Aggression and Safeguard National Sovereignty↗
Addis Ababa, October 28, 2026 (FMC) — Ethiopia’s ability to protect its airspace and safeguard its sovereignty depends on building credible defence capabilities before threats escalate into conflict, Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed said,…
PM Abiy Ahmed’s Medemer Book Launched in Russian, Expanding Ethiopia’s Global Intellectual Reach↗
Addis Ababa, October 28, 2026 (FMC) — The Russian-language edition of Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed’s book Medemer was launched in Moscow, extending the international reach of Ethiopia’s indigenous philosophy and strengthening…
Ethiopia–Russia Nuclear Partnership: The Strategic Stakes of a New Energy Frontier↗
Addis Ababa, October 28, 2026 (FMC) — Ethiopia’s pursuit of nuclear energy is opening a new dimension in its relationship with Russia, extending bilateral cooperation into one of the most technically demanding and strategically…
Ethiopia–Russia Partnership Enters a New Strategic Phase Across Defence, Trade and Development↗
Addis Ababa, October 28, 2026 (FMC) — Ethiopia’s latest defence milestone with Russia offers a timely perspective on how the two countries are translating their strategic partnership into practical cooperation, while opening wider…
PM Abiy Ahmed Witnesses Official Handover of 12 Su-35 Fighter Jets to Ethiopia Under Russia Defence Agreement↗
Addis Ababa, October 28, 2026 (FMC) — Ethiopia has received the first 12 Su-35 fourth-generation-plus fighter jets from Russia, Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed announced in a social media post, describing the delivery as a major milestone in the…
AU Commission Chairperson Calls for Agricultural Transformation to Reduce Africa’s $100 Billion Food Import Bill↗
Addis Ababa, October 28, 2026 (FMC) — African Union Commission Chairperson Mahmoud Ali Youssouf has called for structural transformation of Africa’s agricultural sector to unlock the continent’s vast productive potential, strengthen food…
How Ethiopia Became Russia’s Longstanding and Reliable Partner in Africa↗
Addis Ababa, October 28, 2026 (FMC) — When Russian President Vladimir Putin described Ethiopia as “a long-standing and reliable partner of Russia on the African continent” during his September meeting with Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed in New…
Ethiopia and Russia in a Multipolar World: Advancing National Interests Through Strategic Partnership↗
Addis Ababa, October 28, 2026 (FMC) — As global power relations shift and emerging economies seek a greater voice in international affairs, Ethiopia’s partnership with Russia is gaining renewed significance, offering opportunities to…
Addis Ababa’s Urban Renaissance: Ethiopia Is Reimagining the African City↗
Addis Ababa, October 28, 2026 (FMC) — A city’s transformation is measured not only by the buildings that rise above its skyline, but also by the life that unfolds along its streets, the beauty of its public spaces and the opportunities it…
Former AUC Chairperson Cites Ethiopia’s GERD and Energy Policies as Models of African Self-Reliance↗
Addis Ababa, October 28, 2026 (FMC) – Former African Union Commission (AUC) Chairperson Nkosazana Dlamini-Zuma has cited Ethiopia’s construction of the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD) and its energy policies as examples of how…
UN Officials and Diplomats Acclaim Ethiopia’s Enduring Contribution to Multilateralism and Global Cooperation↗
Addis Ababa, October 28, 2026 (FMC) — United Nations officials, diplomats and development partners have recognized Ethiopia’s longstanding contribution to multilateralism, highlighting Addis Ababa’s role as a center of international…
PM Abiy Ahmed Arrives in Moscow for Third Russia–Africa Summit↗
Addis Ababa, October 28, 2026 (FMC) — Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed has arrived in Moscow, Russia, to attend the Third Russia–Africa Summit, which brings African and Russian leaders together to discuss cooperation and the future of…
Ethiopia Must Sustain Its Role as Regional Peace and Security Anchor, Former PM Hailemariam Desalegn Says↗
Addis Ababa, October 28, 2026 (FMC) — Former Ethiopian Prime Minister Hailemariam Desalegn has called on Ethiopia to strengthen and sustain its commitment to peace and security, citing its diplomatic engagement in addressing the Sudan…
Ethiopia Launches Official Nation Brand Website to Present Its Heritage, Development and Global Aspirations↗
Addis Ababa, October 28, 2026 (FMC) — Ethiopia has launched its official Nation Brand website, presenting the country’s historical heritage, natural resources, development initiatives and national aspirations to an international audience.…
Tigray Region Caretaker Administration Intensifying Efforts to Revitalize Trade and Stabilize Markets↗
Addis Ababa, October 27, 2026 (FMC) — The Tigray Region caretaker administration is intensifying efforts to revive commercial activity, stabilize markets and ease supply shortages as it works to restore disrupted public institutions and…
Ethiopian Defense Forces Turn Solidarity with the People into Action, Harvest Teff for Vulnerable Farmers in Tigray Region↗
Addis Ababa, October 27, 2026 (FMC) — Members of the Ethiopian National Defense Forces (ENDF), serving under the Western Command’s Abdisa Aga Battalion, have harvested mature teff crops for vulnerable farmers in Adet Woreda, Central Zone…
Ethiopia Unveils NEP 3.0 to Link Electricity Access with Productivity and Economic Growth↗
Addis Ababa, October 27, 2026 (FMC) – Ethiopia has unveiled the third phase of its National Electrification Program (NEP 3.0), shifting the focus of electricity expansion beyond connecting households to the power grid toward using reliable…
Defunct TPLF Group’s Destruction Leaves Former ENDF Northern Command Headquarters in Ruins in Ethiopia’s Tigray Region↗
Addis Ababa, October 27, 2026 (FMC) — Buildings, offices and critical infrastructure at the former Ethiopian National Defense Force (ENDF) Northern Command headquarters in Mekelle remain unusable following extensive destruction by the…
Tana Forum Demonstrates Ethiopia’s Growing Capacity to Host Major International Conferences: Foreign Ministry Spokesperson↗
Addis Ababa, October 27, 2026 (FMC) – The successful hosting of the 12th Tana High-Level Forum on Security in Africa in Bahir Dar demonstrates Ethiopia’s growing capacity to organize major international conferences beyond the capital,…
Tens of Thousands Rally in Bahir Dar to Back Ethiopia’s National Defense Force↗
Addis Ababa, October 27, 2026 (FMC) — Tens of thousands of residents took to the streets of Bahir Dar, the capital of Ethiopia’s Amhara Region, on Tuesday in a mass demonstration expressing solidarity with the Ethiopian National Defense…
Assab’s Stagnation, Eritrea’s Broken “Africa’s Singapore” Dream, and the TPLF’s Conspiracy with External Adversaries to Strip Ethiopia of Its Red Sea Coastline↗
Addis Ababa, October 27, 2026 (FMC) — Assab Port was once a bustling gateway connecting Ethiopia’s vast hinterland to the Red Sea, a city of port operations, maritime transport, banks, transit businesses and industrial activity. Its oil…
Africa’s Largest Airline Continues to Bring the Continent Closer with New Route to Mozambique’s Nacala↗
Addis Ababa, October 27, 2026 (FMC) — Ethiopian Airlines, Africa’s largest airline, continues to strengthen connections across the continent with the launch of thrice-weekly flights to Nacala, Mozambique, expanding air links between the…
𝐓𝐇𝐄 𝐂𝐀𝐈𝐑𝐎–𝐀𝐒𝐌𝐀𝐑𝐀-𝐁𝐀𝐂𝐊𝐄𝐃 𝐓𝐒𝐈𝐌𝐃𝐎 𝐇𝐎𝐍𝐄𝐘𝐌𝐎𝐎𝐍 𝐕𝐀𝐍𝐈𝐒𝐇𝐄𝐒 𝐋𝐈𝐊𝐄 𝐒𝐌𝐎𝐊𝐄 𝐈𝐍 𝐃𝐀𝐘𝐒↗
Addis Ababa, October 27, 2026 (FMC) — The Cairo–Asmara-backed Tsimdo campaign against Ethiopia has suffered the fate of a reckless scheme built on arrogance, miscalculation and the fantasy of a rapid national collapse. Its architects…
𝐄𝐓𝐇𝐈𝐎𝐏𝐈𝐀’𝐒 𝐀𝐁𝐀𝐘 𝐀𝐍𝐃 𝐑𝐄𝐃 𝐒𝐄𝐀 𝐈𝐍𝐓𝐄𝐑𝐄𝐒𝐓𝐒: 𝐍𝐎 𝐌𝐎𝐑𝐄 𝐓𝐀𝐁𝐎𝐎𝐒, 𝐍𝐎 𝐑𝐄𝐓𝐑𝐄𝐀𝐓—𝐎𝐍𝐋𝐘 𝐋𝐀𝐖, 𝐂𝐎𝐎𝐏𝐄𝐑𝐀𝐓𝐈𝐎𝐍 𝐀𝐍𝐃 𝐌𝐔𝐓𝐔𝐀𝐋 𝐁𝐄𝐍𝐄𝐅𝐈𝐓↗
Addis Ababa, October 27, 2026 (FMC) — For too long, Ethiopia’s vital interests in the Abay River and the Red Sea have occupied a sensitive place in regional geopolitics, often discussed through the anxieties of neighbouring states rather…
Addis Ababa Riverside Development Creates Over 56,000 Jobs, Improves Urban Livability, Mayor Adanech Says↗
Addis Ababa, October 25, 2026 (FMC) — The newly commissioned Kechene–Ambassador Park–Gihon–Irreecha–Bambis Riverside Development Project has created more than 56,000 jobs during construction while advancing efforts to improve residents’…
Medemer Government’s Urban Development Drive Turns Addis Ababa into a Model for Other Ethiopian Cities, Parliament Speaker Says↗
Addis Ababa, October 25, 2026 (FMC) — House of Peoples’ Representatives Speaker Ahmed Shide has said Addis Ababa’s rapid urban transformation is setting an example for other Ethiopian cities, reflecting the Medemer government’s sustained…
Tana Forum Concludes with Focus on Turning African Peace Commitments into Action↗
Addis Ababa, October 25, 2026 (FMC) — The 12th Tana High-Level Forum on Security in Africa concluded in Bahir Dar, Ethiopia, with African leaders and experts emphasizing the need to translate dialogue and continental commitments into…