PM Abiy: Ethiopia's Medemer Philosophy Draws Strength from Indigenous Values and Social Practices 

Addis Ababa, August 2, 2026 (FMC) — Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed said Ethiopia's Medemer philosophy was built on the country's own longstanding values, social practices, and cultural traditions, describing them as the foundation for a governance approach rooted in local experiences. In an interview with Amhara Media Corporation (AMECO), the Prime Minister said Medemer state

Ethiopian PM Abiy Ahmed Says Change Requires Participation, Not Standing on the Sidelines

Addis Ababa, August 2, 2026 (FMC) — Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed said national transformation requires active participation from those seeking change, stressing that lasting progress cannot be achieved through distance or observation alone. In an interview with Amhara Media Corporation (AMECO), the Prime Minister said individuals and groups with genuine concerns should engage closely,

The AI Threat to Financial Stability

US Federal Reserve Chair Kevin Warsh recently announced a new task force that will "survey the pace, the reach, [and] the economic impact of new general-purpose technologies, including AI, and explore the implications for the Fed" as it pursues its "employment and inflation mandates." Notably absent from Warsh's statement was any mention of the impact

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Shipping Lines Charts Biggest-Ever Fleet Plan After Buying None Planned for the Year

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Tax Bills Outrun the Metre, Stalling Ride-hailing Drivers

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Right-sizing Tests Addis Abeba University's Promise for Autonomy

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Addis Abeba Promises an ID Card in a Day, For Triple the Fee

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Court Freezes Noah Flats as Buyers Open Second Front

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Ethiopian Eyes Bigger on Cargo as Costs Outrun Record Revenue

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Upper House Speaker Emphasizes Human-Centered Approach to Nation Building

Addis Ababa, August 1, 2026 (FMC) — The House of Federation is committed to advancing social justice, inclusive development and citizens' wellbeing alongside discharging its constitutional responsibilities, Speaker Agegnehu Teshager said. The Speaker made the remarks while launching a housing construction program for vulnerable citizens in Gode City of the Somali Region. Agegnehu said the

Ethiopia's Reform Was Designed to Break Political and Economic Deadlocks Together — PM Abiy

Addis Ababa, August 1, 2026 (FMC) — Ethiopia's reform agenda was built on the understanding that political and economic challenges must be addressed together, Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed said, describing the two areas as interconnected foundations for the country's transformation. In an interview with Amhara Media Corporation (AMC), the Prime Minister said Ethiopia's reform process

Ethiopia Reaffirms Unwavering Commitment to Peace and Security in Somalia at AUSSOM Troop-Contributing Countries Summit

Addis Ababa, August 1, 2026 (FMC) — Ethiopia has reaffirmed its unwavering commitment to supporting lasting peace and security in Somalia, emphasizing the need to safeguard the hard-won gains made in the fight against terrorism during the Extraordinary Summit of Heads of State and Government of the Troop-Contributing Countries (TCCs) to the African Union Support

PM Abiy: Ethiopia's Future Depends on Turning Historical Lessons into a New Political Culture

Addis Ababa, August 1, 2026 (FMC) — Ethiopia's future depends on the ability to examine its history fully, learn from both its achievements and mistakes, and avoid selective interpretations of the past, Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed said. In an interview with Amhara Media Corporation (AMC), the Prime Minister said Ethiopia's historical experience contains important lessons

Amhara Region of Ethiopia Produced 357 Kilograms Gold

The Amhara Region of Ethiopia announced that it has produced and delivered 357 Kilograms of Gold to the National Bank of Ethiopia during the budget year of the country ended July 7, 2026. This is indicated during the Amhara National Regional State Council 12th regular session of the 6th round, 5th year working term. During

The USD 4bln Collapse: Inside the Regulatory Stalls, Geopolitical Friction, and Tax Disputes That Derailed Zijin Mining's Acquisition of Allied Gold

In what was envisioned as one of the defining global mining transactions of 2026, the proposed corporate takeover of Canada's Allied Gold Corporation by China's state-backed Zijin Mining Group collapsed this week, leaving the global mining sector and East African energy markets processing the fallout of a canceled megadeal. On Wednesday, July 29, 2026, Toronto-listed

Reconfiguring US-Ethiopia Military Logistics Alliance amid Widening Regional Instability

Against the backdrop of shifting geopolitical alliances, growing maritime instability across the Red Sea and Bab el-Mandeb, and increasingly agile asymmetric threats across East Africa, Addis Ababa served as the epicenter of continental security dialogue over the week. The inaugural African Logistics and Communications Symposium (ALCS26) brought together senior military commanders, defense ministers, diplomats, and

EIPA Warns Against Rising Online Copyright Infringement, Revisits Law to Tighten Enforcement

Officials at the Ethiopian Intellectual Property Authority (EIPA) say they are revising the country's copyright laws to strengthen enforcement against digital piracy and better protect creators as infringement on online platforms surges alongside internet use. The amendments to the Copyright and Neighboring Rights Protection Proclamation No. 410/2004 are being developed in collaboration with legal experts