Under the Green Legacy Initiative, Ethiopians planted over 48 billion seedlings, the movement restored forest cover from nearly 17% to 23.6% , and created 1.2 million jobs, reversing decades of degradation!
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#AWeekintheHorn | 19 June 2026
This week’s edition highlights key diplomatic engagements and developments, including Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed launching this year’s Green Legacy Initiative with an 8 billion seedling target and Ethiopia hitting the 5 million coders milestone as part of its digital transformation drive, among others.
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H.E. Ambassador Seid Mohammed (PhD) met with Kuwait Civil Aviation President Sheikh Eng. Humoud Mubarak Al-Sabah to discuss strengthening Ethiopia–Kuwait aviation cooperation. Both sides reaffirmed their commitment to closer collaboration. #Ethiopia#Kuwait#CivilAviation
Bishoftu International Airport, the largest aviation infrastructure project in Africa's history, is being built day and night with unyielding determination ready to welcome 110 million passengers annually when completed, placing Ethiopia among the world’s top aviation hubs!
#AWeekintheHorn | 12 June 2026
This week’s edition highlights key diplomatic engagements and developments, including the Prime Minister’s Office statement on the 7th National Election, development progress, and current affairs, among others.
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“Ethiopia’s Election process is peaceful, credible, and orderly,”
Uhuru Kenyatta,
Former President of Kenya and Head of African Union Observer Team
Source: AMN
The Ethiopian government has declared the country's 7th General Election a success, praising millions of citizens for their participation in what it described as a peaceful and historic democratic exercise. https://t.co/AyfG30MO2V #ThePulseofAfrica#POA#EthiopiaVotes
"Ethiopia’s 7th general election is peaceful and credible."
Uhuru Kenyatta, Head of the AU Election Observation Mission & former Kenyan President, reports that polling stations opened on time and citizens are voting freely without pressure. The AU mission continues to monitor the countrywide process.
#EthiopiaVotes2026 #Election2026 #AfricanUnion #UhuruKenyatta #EBC
In April 2026, PM Abiy Ahmed engaged in a series of high-level activities centred on scientific progress, urban renewal, economic reform, and regional diplomacy.
• Inaugurations and Project Launches
The Prime Minister inaugurated a research complex at the Armauer Hansen Research Institute (AHRI), featuring 40 laboratories and a bioequivalence centre to certify locally produced medicines.
In urban development, the Arada Park project represents a profound urban transformation, reimagining a 40-hectare area once characterized by neglected and hazardous housing into a premier multi-purpose destination through a masterclass in integrated infrastructure and land-use efficiency that included the renovation of over 700 existing homes to uplift the local community. This was joined by the inauguration of the Addis Sports Park, a 5.7-hectare facility featuring Olympic-standard sports infrastructure, statues honouring 15 gold medallists, and 105 commercial shops built specifically for relocated residents.
The nation’s energy capacity saw a major boost with the inauguration of the Assela Wind Farm (100MW) and the launch of the Toyo Phase 2, Origin, and Lumintech solar factories in Hawassa, which together will generate 11.3 gigawatts of clean energy annually alongside the new HZ Gas plant.
In tourism, the Haroo Dendi Lodge was officially opened under the Dine for Generations initiative to promote high-end eco-tourism. Finally, the MESOB Mobile Bus Service was launched as a mobile government hub to bring essential public services, such as ID registration and licensing, directly to citizens.
• AI and Digital Health
PM Abiy Ahmed has been appointed as the AU Champion for Artificial Intelligence and Digital Health, a role that recognizes his leadership in advancing innovation and digital transformation as key tools for sovereignty, efficiency, and inclusive growth across Africa.
• Macroeconomic Reform and Performance Review
The Prime Minister presided over the third 100-day review and a nine-month performance report, which revealed a 9.2% economic growth rate, projected to reach 10.2% in the coming year. The report detailed a successful transition where state-owned enterprises moved from multi-billion-birr losses to generating 2.1 trillion birr in revenue.
• Industrial Strategy
In high-level interviews, the Prime Minister outlined a vision for Industry 4.0, emphasizing a shift toward chips and data through AI and robotics to enhance national sovereignty. He highlighted the success of the "Made in Ethiopia” movement, which has increased industrial park occupancy to 88% by replacing imported goods with local production.
• Social Development and Environmental Leadership
During the "Social Development for Nation Building" forum, the government reported the creation of close to 20 million jobs over the last eight years and the implementation of a more credible educational curriculum. The health sector also saw the revision of a 30-year-old policy to better balance preventive and curative services.
On the environmental front, Ethiopia began early preparations for hosting COP32 in 2027, with the Prime Minister convening a National Steering Committee to ensure alignment with national green growth goals.
• Diplomacy and Regional Governance
Diplomacy and Strategic Partnerships
Ethiopia hosted the Presidents of Burundi, Liberia, South Sudan, and Mozambique for official visits, resulting in signing of several MOUs. PM Abiy Ahmed also met with the European Union Commissioner for International Partnerships, the President of Afrexim Bank, and Portugal’s Minister of State and Foreign Affairs. Furthermore, the PM received the Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation of the Republic of Djibouti & the Director General of Africa CDC regarding his role as the AU Champion for AI and Digital Health. The PM met Lt. Gen. Tadesse Worede to review the Tigray interim administration’s annual report & extend his term.
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This morning, I visited the Gobeze Solar Cell manufacturing plant located in the Huajian Special Economic Zone in Addis Ababa. The factory was established based on an agreement signed during the 2025 Invest in Ethiopia Forum, with an initial phase investment of 100 million dollars.
With effective support and close follow-up, the “Gobeze Solar Cell” manufacturing plant became operational in just six months. It is equipped with modern machinery and technology. The factory has also created job opportunities for many citizens. In its first phase, the factory has an annual production capacity of 2 gigawatts, contributing additional capacity toward realizing Ethiopia’s national vision of fully meeting its energy demand through renewable sources.
In addition, we also visited a shoe manufacturing factory and a substation located within the industrial park.
#AWeekintheHorn | 01 May 2026
This week’s edition highlights Ethiopia’s diplomatic engagements and key developments, including the President of Mozambique’s visit to Ethiopia, strengthened ties with South Sudan, Foreign Minister Gedion Timothewos’ visits to Sweden and Norway, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs’ Partners’ Roundtable on its institutional reform, and the conclusion of the 5th APRM–PSC Joint Retreat, among others.
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