Tesfaye Yetayeh

Analyst on Horn Affairs.

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

#Ethiopia's Ambassador to the State of Israel, Ambassador Tesfaye Yetayeh, in his opinion piece published today in @Jerusalem_Post, highlights the nation’s transformative Green Legacy Initiative and its far-reaching impact across #Africa.

He underscored that “Ethiopia is not just planting trees; it is cultivating resilience, reclaiming degraded landscapes, and setting a benchmark for green development in Africa.”

📖 Read the full article here: https://t.co/QXtkNMmzr2

[Tesfaye Yetayeh @TYetayeh]

In my opinion published on today @Jerusalem Post highlighted the nation's transformative Green Legacy Initiative and its far-reaching impact across #Africa.

[Senator Kashim Shettima @officialSKSM]

Nigeria will embark on massive tree planting and its campaign thereof in the upcoming rainy season as part of its national reforestation and environmental sustainability drive, according to Vice President @KashimSM.

The initiative draws strong inspiration from Ethiopia’s Green Legacy Programme, which he described as a model for combining climate action with economic opportunity.

[Tesfaye Yetayeh @TYetayeh]

Ethiopian plants today for a greener tomorrow. Join #Greenlegacy to leave a lasting legacy! #planting our print #Ethiopia #Greenlegacy

[Tesfaye Yetayeh @TYetayeh]

Since 2019, Ethiopia's Green Legacy has planted 40 billion seedlings, restoring ecosystems nationwide!
#ClimateDiplomacy #PlantingOurPrint #greenlegacyinitiative

[Abiy Ahmed Ali 🇪🇹 @AbiyAhmedAli]

በመትከል ማንሰራራት
Renewal Through Planting

[Berhanu Tsegaye @BerhanuTsegaye]

We kick-started today the 7th Green Legacy initiative at the Addis International Convention Center, joining our PM @AbiyAhmedAli. Every summer, we, Ethiopians, look forward to planting for our tomorrow , it has now become part of our culture. Proud to be part of a moment where tree planting has become a national pastime. Our goal is to bring the total number of seedlings planted to 47.5 billion this year, making it an open invitation for everyone to join this noble program.

[Tesfaye Yetayeh @TYetayeh]

PM Abiy Ahmed Green Lagacy boosts Ethiopia's forest coverage by 23.6%, a win for nature#GreenLegacy

[Abiy Ahmed Ali 🇪🇹 @AbiyAhmedAli]

This year’s Green Legacy program is themed: “Renewal Through Planting.”

The Green Legacy is a comprehensive national initiative. This year alone, we aim to plant enough seedlings to bring the total to 47.5 billion. With continued commitment and participation, we aspire to reach 54 billion seedlings by next year.

I extend my heartfelt congratulations to all Ethiopians who believed in this vision—to those who took part, touched the soil, planted the seedlings, nurtured them, championed the cause, and supported the dream, both at home and abroad.

Starting tomorrow, I call on all sectors of society and the diplomatic community to actively engage in the Green Legacy program—a daily symbol of Ethiopia’s renewal, resilience, and collective spirit.

[Berhanu Tsegaye @BerhanuTsegaye]

PM Abiy Ahmed’s Green Legacy boosts Ethiopia’s forest cover by 23.6%, a win for nature! #GreenLegacy

[Abiy Ahmed Ali 🇪🇹 @AbiyAhmedAli]

This evening, I welcomed Vice President @KashimSM of the Federal Republic of Nigeria. We discussed key bilateral and continental issues.

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

The Vice President of Nigeria Arrives in Addis Ababa

The Vice President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, Kashim Shettima, arrived in Addis Ababa this evening for an official visit.

Upon arrival at Bole International Airport, he was warmly welcomed by Minister of Foreign Affairs, Gedion Timothewos.

[Hadera Abera Admassu @SMHaderaAbera]

I had the pleasure of meeting Amb. Luísa Fragoso of Portugal to 🇪🇹. Our discussion focused on deepening bilateral & multilateral cooperation, as well as exploring opportunities to further strengthen our development partnership reflecting our longstanding ties.

[Ambassador Nebiat Getachew Assegid @AmbNebiatG]

#Ethiopia welcomes you to attend the 2nd UN Food Systems Summit Stocktake (UNFSS+4) in Ethiopia, July 27–29, 2025! #Ethiopia & #Italy unite to transform food systems for a better future. #UNFSS2025 #globalgoals

[Taye Atske Selassie @TayeAtske]

Pleasure meeting with Amb.Troy Fitrell Senior Bureau Official for Africa and Mr. Massad Boulos,Senior Advisor of President Trump for Africa and Middle East.We discussed on wide range of bilateral and regional topics of importance to Ethiopia and USA during #USAfricaBizSummit2025.

[Office of the Prime Minister - Ethiopia @PMEthiopia]

Part 3 of Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed’s interview with ETV explores self-sufficiency, diplomacy, youth leadership, and national narratives.

Don’t miss it tonight - June 6th, at 8:30 PM.

#PMOEthiopia

[Office of the Prime Minister - Ethiopia @PMEthiopia]

Part 1 of Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed’s interview with ETV (English subtitled) https://t.co/ohGgA7aUbL

#PMOEthiopia

[Tesfaye Yetayeh @TYetayeh]

Ethiopia 's future is bright with inclusive national dialogue.

[Office of the Prime Minister - Ethiopia @PMEthiopia]

In May 2025, Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed undertook a series of significant activities that reflected his administration’s commitment to economic transformation, technological advancement, international diplomacy, and national development.

The month began with the convening of the 44th Ordinary Session of the Council of Ministers, during which key national priorities were deliberated.
The early days of May also saw the official launch of the “Made in Ethiopia 2025” Expo, now in its third year. In his opening remarks, the Prime Minister emphasised the urgency of transforming Ethiopia’s economy, stating that stability cannot be achieved without economic modernisation. The expo featured 288 local producers and highlighted remarkable sectoral progress, including a projected 12% growth rate in the current Ethiopian fiscal year for manufacturing and a substantial increase in both production capacity utilisation and revenues. The government also outlined future priorities, such as advancing agro-processing technology and fostering innovation.

In the area of technology and digital development, the Prime Minister addressed the “AI for Africa” program during the Ethiopian Tech Expo 2025. He underscored Africa’s opportunity to shape artificial intelligence on its own terms—ethically, inclusively, and sustainably. Citing initiatives such as the Ethiopian AI Institute, Digital ID (Fayda), and the “5 Million Coders” program, he stressed Ethiopia’s role in building a future-ready digital society. Later in the month, Ethiopia also hosted the ID4Africa 2025 summit, where Prime Minister Abiy highlighted the transformative impact of the Fayda digital ID system, which has enrolled over 15 million people and facilitated trillions of birr in digital transactions across key sectors. In relation to technology, the Prime Minister held an interview on the ‘Tech Talk with Solomon’ show on EBS.

The Prime Minister Abiy also took part in the 116th anniversary celebration of National Police Day, where he called for continued cooperation with neighbouring countries and reaffirmed the police force’s duty to defend Ethiopia’s sovereignty and unity.

International diplomacy was also a major focus for the month of May. During a working visit to Paris, Prime Minister Abiy met with French President Emmanuel Macron to evaluate progress on bilateral agreements. He also toured several major technology hubs—including Station F, Nokia France, and Thales Research & Technology—where he explored innovations in AI, cybersecurity, and telecommunications. The visit underscored Ethiopia’s ambition to position itself as a regional tech leader. Additionally, he also visited the restored Notre-Dame Cathedral, using the opportunity to reaffirm Ethiopia’s own cultural preservation efforts, including initiatives to restore national heritage sites such as the rock-hewn churches of Lalibela.

Following his time in France, the Prime Minister traveled to Rome, where he was received by Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni. The two leaders discussed ways to deepen their longstanding bilateral relationship and enhance investments. Italy remains a key partner in Ethiopia’s industrialisation and development sectors.

Back home, he visited the Ethiopian Space Science and Geospatial Institute to review its cutting-edge research and the application of geospatial data to national planning, forecasting, and disaster response—further reflecting the government’s commitment to science and evidence-based governance.

Throughout the month, the Prime Minister held several high-level diplomatic meetings. He welcomed Téte António, Angola’s Minister of External Relations and special envoy of President João Lourenço. He also met with Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Sa’ar to strengthen bilateral cooperation across multiple sectors and received a message from the Amir of Qatar delivered by Dr. Mohammed bin Abdulaziz Al-Khulaifi, Qatar’s Minister of State.

Overall, May 2025 was a dynamic month for Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed, marked by domestic progress, digital innovation, and robust international engagement aimed at advancing Ethiopia’s development goals and strengthening its global partnerships.

#PMOEthiopia

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

#WeeklyRecap | 09 May 2025