Today, I joined millions of my fellow Ethiopians at the ballot box. Voting is more than just a civic duty; it is a profound act of shared ownership over our nation's future and a renewal of our social contract. Every ballot cast is a quiet but powerful declaration of hope, agency, and responsibility for the path Ethiopia takes next. It was a humbling experience—and a powerful reminder that true political and moral power ultimately rests with the citizenry.
Last August, in partnership with the Dangote Group, we made significant progress by signing a landmark shareholders’ agreement for a fertilizer plant with a planned annual production capacity of 3 million metric tons of urea. In October 2025, we officially launched construction of the project.
This initiative represents far more than infrastructure. It is a strategic investment in Ethiopia’s agricultural transformation, food security, industrial growth, and economic self-reliance. Once completed, the fertilizer plant will play a vital role in strengthening local production capacity, reducing dependence on imports, supporting millions of farmers, and creating new opportunities for jobs and investment.
This morning, together with @AlikoDangote, I visited the project site in Gode to assess the progress achieved so far. I am encouraged by the steady momentum across the project area. Construction activities are advancing as planned across multiple sections of the site, reflecting the strong commitment and collaboration driving this important national project forward.
My brother @EmmanuelMacron, President of the Republic of France, it is always a pleasure to welcome you back to Ethiopia, and on your third official visit, France’s friendship with our nation speaks for itself.
As we look ahead to meaningful conversations one thing is certain, the ties that bind Ethiopia and France only grow stronger!
#FAO, @WorldBankGroup ካወጣው ዝርዝር ሀገራችሁን ፈልጓት
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Africa's top 20 countries with the Most agricultural land, Arable farm land square mileage (mi²)
👉1mi² ≈259 ha
👉259 * 148,000= ?
President Salva Kiir and I held a bilateral discussion this evening on the issues shaping our region and shared future. We prioritized economic cooperation, exploring ways to boost investment and expand opportunities through stronger partnerships and also exchanged updates on our countries’ progress.
The Next Ray of Hope!
From our determined efforts to break the darkness through wind energy, Ethiopia has steadily advanced as we proudly inaugurate the Assela Wind Farm today. This project adds 100 megawatts of clean energy, strengthening our path toward a diversified and sustainable energy future, a true testament to our commitment to reliable energy supply and a more prosperous Ethiopia.
Ethiopia’s progress across all sectors will continue to advance and flourish as the time when we will be greater than ever before is not far off!
#EthiopiaDelivers