News: Second #Ethiopia–#UAE high level exchange in a week sees #PM_Abiy condemn ‘blatant Iranian attacks’ amid regional escalation
Abiy Ahmed has expressed solidarity with the United Arab Emirates amid rising regional tensions, condemning what he described as “blatant Iranian attacks” targeting the Gulf state, according to a statement released by the Emirates News Agency on 18 March.
During a phone call with UAE President Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, the two leaders discussed “developments in the region amid the military escalation and its serious repercussions for regional and international security and stability.”
Prime Minister Abiy “renewed his condemnation of the blatant Iranian attacks that continue to target the UAE and other countries in the region, describing them as a violation of their sovereignty and of international law and norms,” the statement said.
There was no official readout from the office of Abiy Ahmed as of the .......
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News: #PM_Abiy defends economic policies, cites export gains, debt restructuring, and ‘unprecedented’ agricultural growth
Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed defended the government’s economic and development policies on Tuesday, citing strong export earnings, progress in debt restructuring, industrial growth, and what he described as unprecedented gains in agricultural productivity.
The Prime Minister’s remarks were delivered in response to questions from MPs over economic conditions, inflation, and living costs, with the government positioning recent performance figures as evidence that its reform agenda remains on track.
At the session where the Prime Minister appeared to present the government’s six-month performance report during the 10th regular session of the 5th year of the House of Peoples’ Representatives (#HoPR), lawmakers questioned the government’s macroeconomic direction and sectoral performance.
However, PM Abiy defended his government’s records.....
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News: #PM_Abiy issues stern warning to #Eritrea, says further attempt to harm #Ethiopia “will be the last”
Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed has issued a stern warning to Eritrea’s ruling establishment, saying Ethiopia “will not give him another chance” to harm its people, saying any such move “will be the last.”
Speaking in Tigrinya with Ethiopia News Agency on Tuesday, the Prime Minister reflected on the #Tigray war and sharply criticized what he described as atrocities and widespread looting committed by Eritrean forces after entering #Tigray.
“We started with good and were pushed back with evil,” Abiy said, acknowledging that while Ethiopia initially appreciated the support of the Eritrean army during the outbreak of the Tigray war, that support “does not cover the evil deeds committed later.”
Abiy detailed crimes committed in several cities across Tigray following the entry of Eritrean troops. He said that at the time, the federal government was engaged in ....
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#Ethiopia: Law enforcement agencies assessing local security, preparing nationwide security map ahead of election – #PM_Abiy says
Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed (PhD) said law enforcement agencies are assessing local security conditions across the country and preparing a comprehensive nationwide security map as part of preparations for the upcoming national election.
The Prime Minister made the remarks during the 10th regular session of the 5th year of the 6th House of Peoples’ Representatives (#HoPR), while responding to lawmakers’ concerns over election-related security.
Abiy said more than 88,000 data collectors have been deployed in 19,650 kebeles nationwide to gather information, which is being used by security institutions to evaluate conditions on the ground and identify potential risks. The assessments, he noted, are intended to ensure that polling takes place in a safe and orderly manner.
Maintaining that Ethiopia’s overall security situation …
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News: At last day of its mandate, #Tigray interim administration president meets #PM_Abiy to present annual report
On the last day of its mandate, President of the Tigray Interim Administration, Lt. Gen. #Tadesse Worede, met Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed this morning to present his annual report, according to a brief statement from the Prime Minister’s Office.
The statement shared by the PM Office said the meeting focused on receiving the report and discussing its findings, but did not disclose details of the content or outcomes of the discussion.
The meeting comes exactly one year after Lt. Gen. Tadesse was appointed on April 8, 2025, to lead the interim administration in the Tigray Region, replacing Getachew Reda. Prior to his appointment, Tadesse served as deputy president of the interim administration and head of its cabinet secretariat for peace and security.........
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News: #PM_Abiy calls #Kuwait Crown Prince, condemns Iran attack as violation of sovereignty
Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed has held a telephone conversation with Kuwait’s Crown Prince, strongly condemning the recent #Iranian attack and expressing Ethiopia’s solidarity with Kuwait, according to the state-run Kuwait News Agency (KUNA).
KUNA reported that Abiy spoke on Sunday with Crown Prince Sheikh Sabah Khaled Al-Hamad Al-Sabah, during which the Ethiopian premier denounced what he described as an “atrocious attack” that violated Kuwait’s sovereignty, airspace, and international law, as well as the #UN Charter.
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News: #PM_Abiy tells lawmakers #Ethiopia to get first AI university next year; announcement marks world’s second after #UAE
Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed (PhD) announced that Ethiopia is working to establish what he described as the world’s second university dedicated exclusively to Artificial Intelligence (#AI), as part of the government’s push to position technology as a pillar of long-term national development.
The Prime Minister made the remarks while addressing lawmakers during the 10th regular session of the 5th year of the House of Peoples’ Representatives (#HoPR), in the course of presenting and defending the government’s performance and policy direction.
“It is essential to prepare our youth today for the competitions of tomorrow,” Abiy told parliament, adding that technology has been identified as “one of Ethiopia’s five pillars of growth” to ensure that current policies serve future generations.
Although PM Abiy did not mention, the UAE....
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News: #PM_Abiy expresses solidarity with #Qatar in call with Emir following #Iranian attacks
Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed has expressed #Ethiopia’s solidarity with Qatar during a phone conversation with Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, following recent Iranian attacks that heightened tensions in the #Gulf region.
According to a statement from Qatar’s Amiri Diwan, the two leaders spoke on 2 March, during which Prime Minister Abiy checked on the situation in Qatar and conveyed Ethiopia’s support amid the unfolding developments.
He reaffirmed Ethiopia’s confidence in Qatar’s capacity to manage the repercussions of the attacks in a manner that safeguards its security and stability.
The Emir of Qatar, in turn, thanked Prime Minister Abiy for what was described as his sincere sentiments and solidarity, and commended the longstanding relations between the two countries.
The call comes on the heels of a similar diplomatic outreach by Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed to Sheikh.....
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News: #PM_Abiy traces rift with #Eritrea to atrocities in #Tigray, not Red Sea access
Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed (PhD) told the House of Peoples’ Representatives (#HoPR) that the deterioration in relations between #Ethiopia and Eritrea began during the early phases of the two-year devastating war in the Tigray region, citing atrocities committed by Eritrean forces, and not Ethiopia’s push for access to the #Red_Sea.
Addressing lawmakers today, the Prime Minister rejected analyses that link the current rift to Ethiopia’s maritime ambitions. “Some people argue, think, and analyze that the problem between the Ethiopian and Eritrean governments arose because the Ethiopian government raised the Red Sea question. This is not the case,” Abiy said. He added that tensions long predated the sea access debate and “began during the start of the Tigray war.”
It is recalled that in October 2025, PM Abiy linked the deterioration in relations with Asmara to developments....
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News: The process of returning displaced persons to #Western_Tigray remains difficult – #PM_Abiy
Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed (PhD) told parliament that efforts to facilitate the return of internally displaced persons (#IDPs) to Western Tigray continue to face serious challenges, citing political contestation and competing territorial claims over the area.
The Prime Minister made the remarks during the 10th regular session of the 6th House of Peoples’ Representatives (#HoPR), while responding to lawmakers’ questions on the situation of displaced communities across the country.
Abiy said the federal government’s primary difficulty lies in Western Tigray, where, according to him, certain actors have obstructed return processes by “sowing seeds of exile and displacement” and using displaced populations as political leverage.
He stressed that any Ethiopian, including original residents of Western Tigray, has a “100 percent right to live peacefully in the area.”....
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News: U.S. Secretary of State #Rubio, #PM_Abiy discuss regional stability, long-term security in Horn of #Africa
Marco Rubio held a phone call with Abiy Ahmed Ali on Wednesday, where the two discussed their “shared commitment to regional stability, counterterrorism cooperation, economic prosperity, and building a foundation for long-term security in the Horn of Africa,” according to a readout from the #United_States Department of State.
The statement, attributed to Principal Deputy Spokesperson Tommy Pigott, said the call focused on cooperation between the United States and #Ethiopia on regional priorities, particularly stability and security across the Horn of Africa.
The brief readout did not provide additional details about specific initiatives or agreements discussed during the conversation.
The call follows a similar exchange between Secretary Rubio and PM Abiy.....
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News: #PM_Abiy rejects claims of foreign financing for #GERD, says project built without external loans or aid
Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed has publicly pushed back against claims that the Grand #Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD) was financed by the #United_States or other foreign actors, stating that the flagship project was completed without Ethiopia taking “a single birr” in external loans or foreign aid.
The Prime Minister made the remarks while responding to questions during a regular session of the House of Peoples’ Representatives (#HoPR) on Tuesday, marking the first time he has directly addressed, in a parliamentary setting, recent rhetoric alleging foreign financing of the dam.
GERD is a historic national project realized entirely through the sacrifice, determination, and contributions of the Ethiopian people, Abiy told lawmakers, emphasizing that both citizens at home and members of the diaspora financed the project ....
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