Today, we officially inaugurated the Megech Irrigation Dam Project, a major milestone for historic Gondar and its surrounding community. Though delayed for years, we resolved execution challenges through the Medemer philosophy to realize this vital project.
With a capacity of 185 million cubic meters, the dam will irrigate over 17,000 hectares, directly benefiting tens of thousands of local farmers. Beyond supplying reliable, clean drinking water to Gondar and nearby towns, it stimulates a broader economic growth. The artificial lake will foster urban agriculture, large-scale fisheries, and tourism resorts, creating massive job opportunities for local youth.
While this success stems from rigorous monitoring, Gondar still deserves much more development. I urge the public to actively participate in its development. We remain dedicated to ensuring Ethiopia’s progress is inclusive, benefiting all regions and citizens.
‘Ethiopia’s next chapter is about transforming its immense potential and abundant natural resources into tangible development, technological advancement, and shared prosperity.’
I visited the Ethiopian Nuclear Energy Commission, an institution of strategic importance to Ethiopia’s long-term development vision.
Ethiopia’s next chapter is about transforming its immense potential and abundant natural resources into tangible development, technological advancement, and shared prosperity.
Reliable and sustainable energy is essential for industrialization, manufacturing, digital infrastructure, and economic transformation. Nuclear technology offers an important opportunity to strengthen energy security while contributing to progress in healthcare, agriculture, industry, and environmental protection.
The Commission plays a vital role in laying the institutional and technical foundations for Ethiopia’s national nuclear energy program. Building skilled human capital, advancing scientific research, and transferring knowledge to future generations will be essential to ensuring that nuclear energy is developed peacefully, safely, responsibly, and sustainably.
🇪🇹 Following his election as Chairperson of the 78th Session of the #UNHCR Executive Committee, H.E. Ambassador Tsegab Kebebew Daka reaffirmed Ethiopia’s longstanding commitment to refugee protection and international cooperation.
#Ethiopia@tsegabk@GHessebon@HaileSubba12
Ethiopia has been elected Chair of the Bureau of the #UNHCR Executive Committee. As a host to more than 1.1 million refugees and asylum-seekers mostly from Eritrea, Ethiopia’s appointment highlights the vital role host nations play in shaping sustainable solutions.
Intra-African connectivity drives our skies as we champion "One African Sky." 🇪🇹✈️
We call on African youth to design the logo for the 2027 Theme: "AU at its 25th Anniversary: Leveraging SAATM & New Technologies."
Bring your creativity
@flyethiopian@MFAEthiopia
Could #Egypt owe Ethiopia millions for delayed infrastructure? #Ethiopian Water Minister Habtamu Itefa confirmed a national committee is assessing past economic losses across more than 22 blocked water projects. Watch the video! #PulseOfAfrica#POA
🇪🇹 Come to Ethiopia — get a 7-year age discount!
It’s 2026 in much of the world, but on September 11, Ethiopia welcomed 2019.
Come for the 7-year age discount. Stay for the ancient history, epic landscapes, legendary coffee, vibrant culture, and unforgettable hospitality.
Ethiopia — where time is younger and the adventure is timeless.
Good meeting this morning with @Dr_JeanKaseya, Director General of Africa CDC, during which we discussed a range of priorities, including the new responsibility entrusted to me as the African Union Champion for Artificial Intelligence and Digital Health.
Innovation remains a bedrock of Africa’s progress. As we navigate evolving health challenges, harnessing the power of AI and digital technologies will be essential to strengthening our health systems, expanding access, and delivering better outcomes for our people. Ethiopia remains committed to sharing its experience across the continent and forging strong partnerships to effectively adapt to a rapidly evolving technological landscape.
I look forward to working closely with Africa CDC and partners across the continent to translate this vision into tangible, inclusive impact.
In the presence of Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed (PhD) and Burundi’s President Évariste Ndayishimiye, Ethiopia and Burundi signed and exchanged several memoranda of understanding.
The agreements cover key sectors including defense, health, education, water and energy, agriculture, trade, digital ID, and tourism.
These wide-ranging agreements reflect a mutual commitment to sustainable development and are intended to serve as a foundation for shared progress and prosperity.
Amani Africa is pleased to bring you ‘In the words of the PSC Chairperson’ in collaboration with Permanent Mission of Ethiopia to the @_AfricanUnion and @ECA_OFFICIAL . PSC Chairperson for April 2026 H.E. Amb. Hirut Zemene @AmbHirutZemene presents an overview of Program of the Month.
YouTube link: https://t.co/soxpu8ly1N
I feel deeply saddened to hear the passing of Ambassador Konjit Sinegiorgis, a pioneer, a role model to many, and an extraordinary figure in Ethiopia’s diplomacy that gave extraordinary service to her beloved nation. May her soul rest in eternal peace!
Ethiopia has assumed the Chairship of the Peace and Security Council of the African Union (AU PSC) for the month of April 2026 and will officially commence presiding over the Council’s agenda on April 7, 2026. This marks the first time Ethiopia will chair the Council since rejoining it in April 2025.
During its chairship, Ethiopia will lead the Council’s deliberations on a range of key peace and security matters concerning the continent, encompassing both country-specific and thematic issues. Ethiopia’s chairship will formally commence with a flag-hoisting ceremony on April 7, 2026, marking the official welcome of the newly elected members of the African Union Peace and Security Council.
Ethiopia has been a member of the African Union Peace and Security Council since its establishment in 2004 and has previously served four terms prior to rejoining the Council in April 2025.
Ethiopia to host the 5th International Public Health Conference in Africa (CPHIA) from 8-12 Nov., 2026, which is Africa’s leading forum for public health dialogue.
የዓለም ዲፕሎማሲ መዲና የሆነችው አዲስ አበባ፣ ለአለማቀፍ ጉባኤዎች ተመራጭ አስተናጋጅ ከተማ መሆኗን በተከታታይ እያረጋገጠች ነው።
ዛሬ፣ የአፍሪካ የበሽታ መቆጣጠሪያና መከላከያ ማዕከል (CDC) ዋና ዳይሬክተር ዶ/ር ዣን ካሴያ የመሩት ልዑክ ጋር፣ 5ኛውን የአለማቀፍ የህብረተሰብ ጤና ጉባኤ በአፍሪካ በአዲስ አበባ ለማካሄድ የቅድመ ዝግጅት ውይይት አካሂደናል።
ማዕከሉ፣ የኢትዮጵያን የመስተንግዶ አቅምና ደረጃ በመገንዘብ፣ ከ30 ሺህ በላይ ተሳታፊዎች በአካል የሚካፈሉበትን ይህን አለማቀፍ ጉባኤ በአዲስ አበባ ለማካሄድ ያሳለፈውን ውሳኔ ኢትዮጵያ በእጅጉ እንደምታደንቅ በመግለጽ፣ ለስኬቱ በቅርብ ትብብር ለመስራት ያለንን ቁርጠኝነት አረጋግጬአለሁ።
Addis Ababa, widely regarded as the capital of global diplomacy, continues to strengthen its reputation as a premier destination for international conferences.
We held productive preliminary discussions today with a delegation led by Dr. Jean Kaseya, Director General of Africa CDC, on preparations for the 5th International Public Health Conference in Africa, to be hosted in Addis Ababa.
In recognition of Ethiopia’s strong hosting capacity and exceptional hospitality, the Center has selected Addis Ababa as the venue for this major international gathering, expected to welcome over 30,000 in-person participants. Ethiopia highly values this decision, and I reaffirmed our full commitment to working collaboratively to ensure its success.
From Lucy to Niin Lee Palm Lodge, Celebrating Afar’s Gift!
Today, we arrive in the Afar Region, to inaugurate the 𝗡𝗶𝗶𝗻 𝗟𝗲𝗲 𝗣𝗮𝗹𝗺 𝗟𝗼𝗱𝗴𝗲, part of our Dine for Generations Initiative, rising from the very Primordial land where humanity began. This lodge holds immense potential to usher in a new era of international tourism and agricultural revitalisation, bringing forward Ethiopia to the international stage!
#VisitEthiopia
#EthiopiaDelivers
Yet another testimony of how Addis is transforming from Junet Mohamed of Kenya, and a call for a greater integration between the two sisterly nations. 🇰🇪🇪🇹
Did you know❓
The African Union’s anthem & flag were both originally conceived by #Ethiopians.
🇪🇹 Poet Laureate Tsegaye Gabre-Medhin wrote the anthem, and artist Yadesa Bojia designed the AU flag-another lasting Ethiopian contribution to Africa’s unity, cooperation, and beauty.
From ancient landmarks to dramatic landscapes, Ethiopia’s established and emerging tourism sites are becoming true destinations, made more accessible through new roads, hotels, and visitor services. These improvements make it easier for travelers to experience the country’s historic sites and breathtaking natural wonders. Tourism creates jobs, strengthens local businesses, and celebrates Ethiopia’s rich cultures and traditions. By investing in visitors and the places they explore, we are investing in a more connected, prosperous future.
#PMOEthiopia
#VisionOfProsperity
It is my great pleasure to receive Prime Minister @narendramodi of India for his official visit. His presence underscores the growing ties between our two countries, and I look forward to meaningful engagements that will further deepen our cooperation across shared priorities.