The aim of the project is to stimulate the development of the digital economy and train specialists in the field of artificial intelligence Ethiopia has officially launched the University Innovation Platform for Artificial Intelligence, an initiative aimed at positioning the country as a continental hub for AI-based solutions. The project was presented in partnership with the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP). According to ENA, a partner of TV BRICS, the platform seeks to equip young people with practical skills in…

Focus shifts to affordable alternatives and public engagement The nationwide ban on single-use plastic bags in Ethiopia has produced “strong early outcomes” just weeks after coming into force, according to the Ethiopian Environmental Protection Authority. Director General Lelise Neme said the proclamation, effective since 31 January 2026, is already delivering visible improvements in waste management and environmental protection across the country, as reported by Fana Media Corporation (FMC), a partner of TV BRICS. Experts noted that enforcement measures have been…

Leaders reaffirm commitment to integration, development and joint continental priorities The 39th Ordinary Session of the Assembly of the African Union took place in Addis Ababa, bringing together heads of state under the bloc’s 2026 theme, “Assuring Sustainable Water Availability and Safe Sanitation Systems to Achieve the Goals of Agenda 2063”. African leaders reiterated their shared commitment to long-term development and deeper regional integration. The high-level gathering convened presidents and prime ministers, foreign ministers, diplomats, leaders of continental institutions and…

The ban came into force after a six-month transition period during which businesses and individuals had to comply with the new rules Single-use plastic bags have been prohibited in Ethiopia since 31 January this year. Their production, import, storage, sale and use are now banned. This information was reported by Fana Media Corporation, a partner of TV BRICS, with reference to the country’s environmental protection agency. The measure is aimed at protecting citizens’ right to a clean environment and reducing…

Ethiopia has generated more than US$5.1 billion in export earnings during the first six months of the current fiscal year, outperforming its initial projections, according to the Ministry of Trade and Regional Integration. The results mark a notable rise in trade performance and reflect the country’s ongoing economic reform efforts, reports Fana Media Corporation, a partner of TV BRICS. Minister of Trade and Regional Integration Kasahun Gofe said Ethiopia originally targeted US$4.42 billion in export revenue for the period. Actual…

Researchers have uncovered 2.6-million-year-old hominin remains in Ethiopia’s Afar region, marking the first confirmed presence of the genus Paranthropus in this part of the country. This is reported by Fana Media Corporation (FMC), a partner of TV BRICS. The fossil was unearthed at the Mille–Logya site, a key paleoanthropological location in Afar. According to experts, the find fills a long-standing gap in the region’s fossil record and offers new insights into the evolutionary history of early humans. Ethiopia, often referred…

Ethiopia will take an active part in the main BRICS events in 2026, which will be chaired by India. This was stated by India’s ambassador to Ethiopia, Anil Kumar Rai, in an exclusive comment to ENA, a partner of TV BRICS.   According to the ambassador, Ethiopia is making a significant contribution to the work of the association and is ready to further share its experience. The country plans to present its achievements in sustainable development, urban renewal and green technologies.…

Ethiopia took a historic step by inaugurating the Ethiopian Pediatric Haematology and Oncology Society (ESPHO), with the aim of transforming care for children with cancer and blood diseases. The ceremony in Addis Ababa was attended by State Minister of Health Service and Programme Wing Dereje Duguma and hundreds of professionals from the sector. “Addressing paediatric cancer requires a unified front. ESPHO is essential for gathering data, training specialised personnel, and ensuring early diagnosis,” said Dereje Duguma, according to ENA, a…

Ethiopia plans to set a new record for coffee exports in the current financial year. It is expected that the volume of supplies will reach 600 thousand tonnes, and revenues will exceed US$3 billion. This was stated by the country’s Deputy Prime Minister Temesgen Tiruneh, reports Fana Media Corporation (FMC), a TV BRICS partner. This figure exceeds the results of the previous financial year, when 470 thousand tonnes of coffee worth US$2.65 billion were exported. To achieve its goals, Ethiopia…

Ethiopia has been actively asserting itself on the international stage, with its participation in various regional and global organisations serving as a key foundation for this progress. This was stated by Sun Mingxi, Chargé d’affaires of the Embassy of China in Ethiopia, in an interview with Fana Media Corporation (FMC), a partner of TV BRICS. According to him, Ethiopia’s accession to BRICS has significantly enhanced the country’s global influence and opened up new opportunities for partnership with other nations of…