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[Office of the Prime Minister - Ethiopia @PMEthiopia]

"የአርፍዶ ደራሽነት ጣጣን ሳይሆን የቀድሞ ደራሽነት ምንዳን መቋደስ አለብን!" - ጠቅላይ ሚኒስትር ዐቢይ አሕመድ

"⁠We should enjoy the reward of arriving early, rather than the trouble of arriving late!" - Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed

#PMOEthiopia

[The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ethiopia 🇪🇹 @MFAEthiopia]

#AWeekintheHorn | 17 April 2026

This week’s edition highlights Ethiopia’s diplomatic engagements and key developments, including FM Gedion’s chairing of the AU Peace and Security Council Ministerial Meeting on Artificial Intelligence, Governance, and Security in Africa, the visit of Portugal’s Minister of State and Foreign Affairs to Ethiopia, and the conclusion of ARC COP16 in Addis Ababa, where Ethiopia assumed a Bureau leadership role, among others.

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[The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ethiopia 🇪🇹 @MFAEthiopia]

Minister of Foreign Affairs of Ethiopia, Gedion Timothewos, addressed the Ministerial Meeting of the African Union Peace and Security Council (AUPSC) virtually today under the agenda item “Artificial Intelligence: Governance, Peace and Security in Africa.” The meeting was convened as part of Ethiopia’s Chairship of the Council for April 2026.

Opening the meeting, Minister Gedion noted that Artificial Intelligence (AI) is rapidly reshaping governance, economic development, and security worldwide. He highlighted that governments and institutions are increasingly integrating AI into decision-making processes, public administration, security systems, and economic planning.

The Minister underlined that AI presents both opportunities and challenges for Africa. When harnessed responsibly, he said, it can strengthen conflict prevention, enhance early warning mechanisms, support mediation efforts, and improve governance systems across the continent. At the same time, he cautioned that the misuse of AI could exacerbate disinformation, cybercrime, and potential exploitation by terrorist and criminal networks, underscoring the need for appropriate regulatory frameworks.

Minister Gedion emphasized the importance of building on the African Union Artificial Intelligence Strategy and welcomed the establishment of the AU Advisory Group on Artificial Intelligence, Peace and Security. He also noted the designation of Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed as the AU Champion on Artificial Intelligence and Digital Health, reflecting growing political commitment to advancing the continent’s digital agenda.

Concluding his remarks, Minister Gedion underscored that the adoption of Artificial Intelligence is no longer optional but a strategic necessity, noting that the decisions taken today will shape how emerging technologies influence governance, peace, and development across Africa in the years ahead.

Ethiopia’s Permanent Representative to the African Union and United Nations Economic Commission for Africa, Ambassador Hirut Zemene, delivering Ethiopia’s national statement, underscored the need to translate the AU’s Artificial Intelligence Strategy into practical action through appropriate governance and regulatory frameworks that ensure the responsible and ethical use of AI technologies. She also highlighted the potential of AI to strengthen Africa’s peace and security architecture, including through enhanced early warning systems, preventive diplomacy, and improved analytical capacities.

Ambassador Hirut further highlighted Ethiopia’s ongoing efforts to harness AI in support of governance and public service delivery, noting initiatives that integrate AI-based solutions into government systems and enhance public safety through data-driven approaches. She also emphasized Ethiopia’s focus on building human capital and technological expertise through initiatives aimed at advancing research, education, and digital skills development in areas such as artificial intelligence, data science, and cyber security.

The meeting provided an opportunity for Council members to exchange views on strengthening Africa’s peace and security architecture through AI, developing governance frameworks for its responsible use, and enhancing the continent’s capacity in digital infrastructure, research, education, and innovation.

Deliberations and presentations were made on how governments and institutions in Africa are integrating AI into decision-making processes, public administration, security systems, and economic planning.

[Abiy Ahmed Ali 🇪🇹 @AbiyAhmedAli]

As the COP32 host country, Ethiopia has embarked on early preparations through the formal establishment of the National Steering Committee. We have brought together key leadership to guide this process with clarity and purpose. The Presidency has already commenced its initial tasks, laying the foundation for what must be a coordinated and ambitious effort.

Today, I convened the National Steering Committee across sectors to assess progress made so far, identify gaps, and ensure that all efforts remain aligned with our national vision. This platform serves not only as a space for review, but also for collective direction-setting. Our focus is clear: to move forward cohesively, with strong coordination, unified ambition, and a shared commitment to excellence in hosting this global program.

[Ethiopian Embassy Abuja @EthioEmbassyNG]

H.E Amb. Legesse Geremew had a productive discussion with Chief Abiodun Abisayo, National President of the Institute for Tourism Professionals of Nigeria (ITPN), on how to promote Ethiopia’s rich culture and tourism potential as a strategic pathway to deepen collaboration.

[Ethiopian Embassy Abuja @EthioEmbassyNG]

በአቡጃ የሚገኘው የኢ.ፌ.ዲ.ሪ ኤምባሲ ለመላው የክርስትና እምነት ተከታዮች እንኳን ለኢየሱስ ክርስቶስ የትንሣኤ በዓል በሰላም አደረሳችሁ እያለ መልካም ምኞቱን ይገልፃል!

መልካም የፋሲካ በዓል!

[Ethiopian Embassy Abuja @EthioEmbassyNG]

H.E Amb. Legesse Geremew received and held a productive discussion with the team from Climate Beyond Borders CARAVAN today on how to foster cross-border collaboration on climate action.

#COP32
#ClimateAction

[Temesgen Tiruneh - ተመስገን ጥሩነህ 🇪🇹 @TemesgenTiru]

I am pleased to welcome you all to Addis Ababa for the Invest in Ethiopia: High-Level Business Forum 2026. This gathering is more than a forum it is a moment to strengthen partnerships and take decisive steps toward a future of shared prosperity. Now in its fourth edition, this platform continues to connect ambition with investment, bringing together leaders, investors, and partners who believe in Ethiopia’s potential.

Under the theme “Ethiopia Ready for Business,” we reaffirm our commitment to building a competitive, predictable, and welcoming environment for investment. Through our Home-Grown Economic Reform Agenda, we are undertaking deep structural reforms opening key sectors, expanding space for private sector participation, and removing barriers that have long constrained growth. These efforts are driven by our national interest and our determination to create opportunities for every Ethiopian to thrive.

Ethiopia offers strong fundamentals: a large and dynamic population, a strategic location, and expanding opportunities across priority sectors. Landmark achievements such as the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam reflect our capacity to deliver on bold visions. As we officially open this Forum, I invite investors and partners to engage with confidence and join us in advancing a future defined by growth, innovation, and shared prosperity.

[The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ethiopia 🇪🇹 @MFAEthiopia]

Minister of Foreign Affairs, Gedion Timothewos, today received Maria Tripodi, Undersecretary of State for Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation of the Republic of Italy.

Foreign Minister Gedion underscored that Ethiopia and Italy enjoy strong and longstanding bilateral relations across various fields. He noted that business and investment remain key areas of cooperation where both countries can further strengthen their partnership. He expressed Ethiopia’s interest in leveraging Italy’s strong entrepreneurial tradition to advance the economic interests of both countries.

For her part, Maria Tripodi underscored her country’s readiness to work with Ethiopia to advance issues of mutual interest. She congratulated Ethiopia on the successful hosting of the Italy-Africa Summit last month. She also noted that a number of Italian companies are participating in the ongoing Invest in Ethiopia High-Level Investment Forum and reaffirmed her country’s commitment to further enhancing economic ties between the two countries.

[Office of the President, Ethiopia @POEthiopia]

H.E. President Taye Atske-Selassie has arrived in Malabo, Equatorial Guinea, to attend the Organisation of African, Caribbean and Pacific States Summit(OACPS). H.E was warmly welcomed by the Prime Minister Manuel Osa Nsue Nsua and senior officials at Malabo International Airport.

[The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ethiopia 🇪🇹 @MFAEthiopia]

#AWeekintheHorn | 27 March 2026

This week’s edition highlights Ethiopia’s diplomatic engagements and key developments, including Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed inaugurating Niin Lee Palm Lodge in Afar, progress in urban corridor development, Minister Gedion reporting to parliament, Ethiopia marking its third year in BRICS, Addis Ababa hosting the Invest in Ethiopia Forum, and recognition of the Transatlantic Slave Trade as the gravest crime against humanity, among others.

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[The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ethiopia 🇪🇹 @MFAEthiopia]

Minister of Foreign Affairs, Gedion Timothewos, presented the six-month performance report of the Ministry and its affiliated institutions for the 2018 Ethiopian Fiscal Year to the Foreign Relations and Peace Affairs Standing Committee of the House of People's Representatives (HPR) earlier today.

Read more: https://t.co/AKSnD3Lv1s

[Office of the Prime Minister - Ethiopia @PMEthiopia]

Join Prime Minister @AbiyAhmedAli for an exclusive discussion with Kana TV on the future of Ethiopian cities! Explore how urban planning, sustainable development, and corridor projects are transforming Addis Ababa and beyond; boosting infrastructure, trade, and economic opportunities across the country.

March 24th at 8:30pm!

#PMOEthiopia

[Ethiopian Embassy Abuja @EthioEmbassyNG]

H.E Amb Legesse Geremew HAILE received and held an insightful discussion with Prof. Wahab Olasupo Egbewole, SAN, Vice-Chancellor of the University of Ilorin #Nigeria🇳🇬 and Prof. Daniel Kitaw, School of Mechanical and Industrial Engineering, Addis Ababa University #Ethiopia🇪🇹.

[The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ethiopia 🇪🇹 @MFAEthiopia]

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia extends its warmest wishes to Muslims in Ethiopia and around the world on the occasion of Eid al-Fitr 1447.

#EidMubarak!

[The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ethiopia 🇪🇹 @MFAEthiopia]

#WeeklyRecap | 19 March 2026

[The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ethiopia 🇪🇹 @MFAEthiopia]

#AWeekintheHorn | 20 March 2026

This week’s edition highlights Ethiopia’s diplomatic engagements and key developments, including Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed’s working visit to the United Arab Emirates, as well as high-level talks with Italy aimed at advancing economic cooperation, alongside other diplomatic activities.

https://t.co/3jskwcYCx6

[Office of the Prime Minister - Ethiopia @PMEthiopia]

Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed and delegation in Djibouti engaging in discussions on regional matters.

#PMOEthiopia

[The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ethiopia 🇪🇹 @MFAEthiopia]

In his opening remarks at the 48th Ordinary Session of the Executive Council that commenced at the @_AfricanUnion Headquarters in #AddisAbaba this morning, Minister of Foreign Affairs of #Ethiopia, @GHessebon stressed the need for African unity in addressing emerging challenges. Click on the link below for more:
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[The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ethiopia 🇪🇹 @MFAEthiopia]

The Prime Minister of the Republic of #Senegal, Ousmane Sonko arrived in #AddisAbaba to attend the #39thAUSummit. Upon arrival at Bole International Airport, the Prime Minister was accorded a warm welcome by Minister of Urban and Infrastructure, Chaltu Sani along with State Minister for Foreign Affairs, Ambassador @BerhanuTsegaye.