Belay Kassa

Professor of Agri Economics, President of Ethiopian Academy of Sciences. Immediate Past Rector of Pan African University. Ex-President of Haramaya University.

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My beloved wife and I are overjoyed and profoundly grateful to share that our eldest daughter, Betelehem, has successfully matched into a Pediatrics Residency at the Childrens Mercy Hospital- MO #Match2026
@Betelehem_Belay @ZackFelege @rebecca_kassa @DeborahKassa1 @gideonk116

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Today I was given a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to present an Outstanding Leadership Award to Dr. Mengistu Hulluka—my former boss, mentor, & role model. He is an accomplished academic, a servant leader, a true patriot, & a selfless individual.

[Manssour Bin Mussallam @MBinMussallam]

Earlier today, I formally tendered — with utmost respect, yet without equivocation — my irrevocable resignation from the office of Secretary-General of the Organisation of Southern Cooperation.

May my stepping down ensure that Member States finally step up.

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I am deeply grateful to the General Assembly of the Ethiopian Academy of Sciences for the trust & confidence it has placed in me by reelecting me as President for a second consecutive term.

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Rumors are circulating that VAT & excise taxes will be imposed on fuel. If true, this development will have serious implications. An increase in fuel prices would spill over into the prices of other essential consumer goods and, in the process, further exacerbate inflation (1/2)

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It is, therefore, critically important to put policy guardrails in place to mitigate the potential impact of these price increases on consumers (2/2)

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As someone who has known their children since their childhood, I was moved to tears while reading the book. I highly recommend this book to all who have known the family, as well as to others who, I am sure, will find much to learn from it (4/4)

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It evoked in me two contrasting emotions: on one hand, it is deeply sorrowful, filled with moments of anguish & loss; on the other, it movingly portrays the family’s spiritual growth, their transformed outlook on life and emergence as a testament to endurance & resilience (3/4)

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I have witnessed how he & his wife, Mulu, lovingly raised their wonderful children. It recounts the heartbreaking loss of their son, Mehari—who is survived by his devoted wife, Ruth, and their two sons & daughter—and the profound impact this tragedy had on the entire family (2/4)

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I just finished reading a remarkable book titled Gone Too Soon: A Family’s Journey through Loss and Healing by Dr. Tekleab Elos Hailu. Dr. Tekleab, my former colleague at Haramaya University, is someone I have known for more than three decades (1/4)

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At the Headquarters of the Ethiopian Economics Association (EEA), attending the 32nd General Assembly Meeting @EthiopianEconomicsAssociation @AddisAbaba @Ethiopia

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At the Addis International Convention Center attending the opening ceremony of the Second Africa Climate Summit (ACS2), 8-10 September 2010, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia #ACS2 #AICC #AddisAbaba #Ethiopia

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I’m truly happy to hear that Ambo University has named its auditorium after Dr. Mitiku Tesso, a fitting tribute to his remarkable contributions to the University’s growth #AmboUniversity #Ethiopia #AddisAbaba

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Attending the General Assembly meeting of the Society of Friends of the Institute of Ethiopian Studies (SoFIES) at the Ras Mekonnen Hall in Addis Ababa University @AddisAbabaUni @Ethiopia

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Benefits: 400 OSC-GCUB scholarships to study in Brazil 2025 https://t.co/T6vU3recBQ via @YouTube

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At the Inter Luxury Hotel, attending the 5th General Assembly of the Ethiopian Land Administration Professionals Association (ELAPA) @Elapa @Ethiopia #ELAPA #EthiopianMinistryofAgriculture #BahirdarUniversity

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Early this morning, I received this picture from Prof. Zinabu G/Mariam from Kansas (USA) where he is seen flanked by my daughters @Betelehem_Belay and @@rebecca_kassa

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At the ILRI Headquarters in Addis Ababa, attending the launching ceremony of the book titled “The Untold Stories of African Agriculture: Lessons from Ethiopia”, Edited by Dr. Tsedeke Abate #ILRI #Ethiopia #HomeGrownVision

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Just visited the statue of Emperor Haile Selassie I erected on the premises of the African Union and was impressed by his wise words about African Unity delivered at the founding conference of the Organization of African Unity on May 25, 1963 #AU #Africa #Ethiopia #AddisAbaba

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At the African Union Commission attending the International Forum of UNESCO Chairs and Partners on the theme “Transforming Knowledge for Africa’s Future”, convened by the African Union Commission and UNESCO #AU #OSC #Ethiopia #AddisAbaba #EAS