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News Analysis: #Ethiopia pushes shift to electric transport as fuel crisis deepens Ethiopia’s Ministry of Transport and Logistics has called for an accelerated transition to electric and natural gas-powered transport, as authorities warn of mounting pressure on fuel supplies linked to the ongoing crisis in the #Middle_East. In a statement issued on 17 March, the ministry said the country must reduce reliance on imported fuel and scale up alternative energy use, describing the electric vehicle policy introduced under Prime Minister #Abiy Ahmed as a “wise and farsighted decision” that is helping cushion the economy from global shocks. The call comes a day after the Prime Minister urged Ethiopians to limit fuel consumption amid growing supply disruptions. “Due to the crisis in the Middle East, countries that purchase and use fuel are facing difficulties in obtaining it as needed,” Abiy said in a message on Monday, calling on citizens to prioritize “essential.... Read more: https://addisstandard.com/?p=55909

News: #Ethiopia–#Azerbaijan ties: PM Abiy accepts official invitation to visit Azerbaijan Ethiopian Prime Minister #Abiy Ahmed has accepted an official invitation from the President of Azerbaijan to visit the country and was briefed on Azerbaijan’s ongoing reconstruction and restoration efforts in territories described by Azerbaijani authorities as liberated, the Azerbaijan Press Agency (APA) reported. The invitation was conveyed during a meeting between Prime Minister Abiy and Leyla Aliyeva, Vice President of Azerbaijan’s Heydar Aliyev Foundation. Leyla Aliyeva delivered greetings from President Ilham Aliyev and formally extended the invitation, which the Ethiopian premier accepted, expressing his “highest regard” for the Azerbaijani president, according to APA. Prime Minister Abiy praised Azerbaijan’s rapid development and commended President Ilham Aliyev’s foresighted policies and growing international standing, stressing the importance of enhancing.... Read more: https://addisstandard.com/?p=54638

#Abiy’s vision of #Ethiopia includes a seaport in #Eritrea. Some see a looming conflict To his supporters, Ethiopia’s prime minister is a renaissance man trying to reimagine the old greatness of his country. To some others, Abiy Ahmed is a provocateur who could light a fire in the restive Horn of Africa region as he pushes for sovereign access to the sea via an unfriendly neighbor. In a stadium in southern Ethiopia last Sunday, Abiy staged a provocative parade of Ethiopia’s special forces as they demonstrated maneuvers in a spectacle widely seen as intended for neighboring Eritrea to see. A banner proclaimed Ethiopia would not remain landlocked whether “you like it or not,” with imagery showing a soldier breaking a door while aiming for the port of #Assab. Assab has been part of Eritrea since 1993, when it broke away from Ethiopia after decades of guerrilla warfare. Most of Ethiopia’s trade goes through... https://apnews.com/article/ethiopia-prime-minister-abiy-eritrea-01542a9d7954e0d2f94a7dbe7b00340e

#EBS Television founder Aman Fissehatsion dies Aman Fissehatsion, founder and Chief Executive Officer of EBS Television, has died after receiving medical treatment for an illness, the station announced today, 11 February 2026. In a statement issued Wednesday, EBS Television said Aman “played an irreplaceable role in the growth of #Ethiopian media and the success of EBS.” The station described him as “a man of outstanding vision,” adding that while his passing represents a loss to both his family and the institution, “the vision of Aman Fissehatsion will continue.” The management and staff of EBS Television also expressed what they described as deep sorrow over his death. Prime Minister #Abiy Ahmed (PhD) extended condolences following the announcement. In a message posted on his official Facebook page, the Prime Minister said Aman was “one of those who played a crucial role in the development of Ethiopia’s private media.” https://www.facebook.com/share/p/189cm3oGQX/

News: #Egypt denies report linking Red Sea access to #GERD flexibility Egypt has categorically denied claims that it offered to help #Ethiopia secure access to the #Red_Sea in exchange for flexibility over the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD), according to Al-Ahram. Citing a responsible Egyptian source, the newspaper said on Tuesday that reports suggesting Cairo was prepared to grant Ethiopia maritime access were “entirely unfounded” and had no basis in fact. The source reaffirmed that Egypt’s position on water security and the GERD “remains firm and unchanged.” The denial follows a report by The National, which cited unnamed sources in Cairo as saying Egypt had conveyed a proposal to Prime Minister #Abiy Ahmed last week. “No other states have the right to participate in any arrangements or understandings concerning the Red Sea,” the source added. Read more: https://addisstandard.com/?p=55395

News: #Ethiopia to double Air Force capacity by 2030, PM warns regional and global actors against challenging national interests Ethiopia plans to double the capacity of its #Air_Force and transition to fifth-generation combat capabilities by 2030, Prime Minister #Abiy Ahmed announced, issuing a stern warning to regional and global actors against challenging the country’s sovereignty and strategic interests. Speaking on 24 January 2026 during the 90th anniversary celebrations of the Ethiopian Air Force, the Prime Minister said Ethiopia has outgrown outdated perceptions of its military and strategic capacity, describing the country as an emerging power determined to safeguard its national interests. Meanwhile, #Belarus outlet reform.news, citing Belarus’s State Military-Industrial Committee, reported that Belarusian unmanned aerial vehicle systems and electronic warfare equipment tested in Ethiopia are already conducting combat duty in the region. Read more: https://addisstandard.com/?p=54747

News: #Italy pledges deeper #Africa cooperation at second Italy–Africa summit in Addis Abeba Italy pledged to deepen cooperation with African countries during the second Italy–Africa summit held yesterday evening in Addis Abeba, focusing on projects under Italy’s Mattei Plan for Africa in sectors including energy, infrastructure, trade, and migration. Italian Prime Minister #Giorgia Meloni said the initiative aims to promote investment-driven partnerships rather than traditional aid, stressing collaboration aligned with African priorities. She also said Italy has “no interest in exploiting migration to obtain cheap labour” and vowed to address the “root causes” of migration. “We want to build things together,” she added, underscoring partnerships responsive to African countries’ needs. Prime Minister #Abiy Ahmed called for equal and mutually beneficial engagement, urging a shift from donor-recipient dynamics toward cooperation... https://www.facebook.com/share/p/1GShm53Ztm/

News: #Saudi Foreign Minister visits Addis Abeba a week after Gedion’s #Riyadh trip; talks focus on regional security and stability #Saudi_Arabia’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah, has arrived in #Addis_Abeba for an official visit, as #Ethiopia and Saudi Arabia step up diplomatic engagement centered on bilateral ties, regional security, and migration-related issues. According to a press release from Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the visit is aimed at discussing developments in the region and efforts to enhance regional security and stability. Prime Minister #Abiy Ahmed, who met with Prince Faisal, said he held “productive discussions on a broad range of bilateral and multilateral issues,” noting that talks focused on strengthening longstanding ties, expanding cooperation across key sectors, and enhancing coordination on regional and global matters of mutual interest........ Read more: https://addisstandard.com/?p=55154

#Ethiopia: MP Abebaw challenges peace talks with splinter armed groups Member of Parliament Dr. Abebaw Desalew of the National Movement of Amhara (#NaMA) has questioned Prime Minister #Abiy Ahmed over the federal government’s approach to peace negotiations and regional security, warning that talks with what he described as “splinter groups” have failed to bring tangible improvements on the ground. Dr. Abebaw raised the concerns during the 10th Regular Session of the 5th Year of the 6th Term of the House of Peoples’ Representatives (#HoPR), where MPs questioned the Prime Minister on the government’s six-month performance report. He said Ethiopia continues to face a pervasive lack of peace, particularly in conflict-affected regions including #Amhara, #Oromia, #Tigray, and #Gambella, while noting that serious human rights violations are also reported in regions without active armed conflict. “Even in areas not experiencing open conflict, members from the... Read more: https://addisstandard.com/?p=54927

News: #German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul arrives in #Ethiopia for bilateral talks German Foreign Minister Johann #Wadephul arrived in Ethiopia on Wednesday for talks aimed at further strengthening bilateral relations, Prime Minister #Abiy Ahmed said. In a social media post on 22 January 2026, Prime Minister Abiy said he welcomed Wadephul for “meaningful discussions on further strengthening the partnership between Ethiopia and Germany.” The visit follows Wadephul’s trip to #Kenya on 21 January, where he held talks focused on trade, investment, and regional issues. According to the Kenya News Agency, Germany reaffirmed its commitment to peace and stability in Africa during the visit, recognizing Kenya’s role in regional mediation and global security efforts. Speaking in #Nairobi, Foreign Minister Wadephul commended Kenya’s contributions to peace initiatives in #Sudan#South_Sudan... https://web.facebook.com/AddisstandardEng/posts/pfbid0644RpUQ1ujvNhh5mcpfPM4QSrYdTfZ5SqsXujXEroYc4ByBq8fJLLTZsTHvF67R3l