Ethiopia

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Ethiopia Exceeds Export Revenue Target With US$5.1 Billion

Ethiopia has generated more than US$5.1 billion in export earnings during the first six months…

Researchers Unearth 2.6-Million-Year-Old Hominin Fossil in Ethiopia

Researchers have uncovered 2.6-million-year-old hominin remains in Ethiopia’s Afar region, marking the first confirmed presence…

Under India’s Chairmanship, BRICS to Expand Cooperation with Ethiopia – Ambassador

Ethiopia will take an active part in the main BRICS events in 2026, which will…

Cancer
Ethiopia Strengthens Paediatric Cancer Care With New National Society

Ethiopia took a historic step by inaugurating the Ethiopian Pediatric Haematology and Oncology Society (ESPHO),…

Coffee

Ethiopia Plans to Set Record and Export 600 Thousand Tonnes of Coffee

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…

Chinese Diplomat: Ethiopia’s Accession to BRICS Strengthens Its Global Standing

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…

Ethiopia to Host 2027 UN Climate Summit

Ethiopia will host the 32nd United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP32) in 2027. The decision was announced during the 30th Climate Conference (COP30) taking place in Belem, Brazil, according to Fana Media Corporation (FMC), a partner of TV BRICS. Ethiopia is implementing national environmental programmes, including the “Green Legacy” initiative, aimed at reforestation and the development of renewable energy. The choice was also influenced by Ethiopia’s developed infrastructure and its experience in hosting major international events. Over the past year,…

Ethiopia Launches Production of Unique Medicines for Africa

Ethiopia has begun producing critically important medicines that have not previously been manufactured in any African country. This will not only meet the domestic demand of the republic but also enable exports to pharmaceutical markets in other African states. The information was reported by Fana Media Corporation (FMC), a partner of TV BRICS. The production is organised in the Kilinto Industrial Park in Addis Ababa. According to the park’s management, as of November 2025, five factories are already operating there,…

Ethiopia Launches Programme to Reconnect with Global Diaspora

Ethiopia’s Ministry of Tourism has announced the launch of the “Journey to the Homeland” programme, designed to strengthen ties with ethnic Ethiopians living abroad, reports Fana Media Corporation (FMC), a partner of TV BRICS. According to the State Minister of Tourism, Endegena Abebe, the programme will offer participants the opportunity to visit Ethiopia, explore its history and traditions, and reconnect with relatives and local communities. He noted that many Ethiopians raised overseas lack a deep understanding of their roots, and…

Ethiopian Foreign Minister Highlights Importance of Nuclear Power Plant Agreement with Russia

Talks between Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov and Ethiopian Minister of Foreign Affairs Gedion Timotheos were held in Moscow. Following the meeting, the parties held a joint press conference. According to Lavrov, the sides agreed to promote the intensification of trade and economic cooperation and to advance mutually beneficial projects in the energy sector, including nuclear energy. The Russian minister emphasised the importance of educational ties, noting that Russia is ready to increase annually the number of scholarships offered to…

Brazil Recognises Ethiopia as Model for Achieving Food Sovereignty at World Food Forum

President of Brazil Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva highlighted Ethiopia’s significant progress in achieving food sovereignty and developing its agricultural sector. He made the statement during the World Food Forum, according to Fana Media Corporation (FMC), a partner of TV BRICS. Lula da Silva described Ethiopia as a model for countries working towards food sovereignty. According to him, the republic is taking effective measures to build a sustainable domestic supply system through agricultural development and the implementation of national initiatives.…

Ethiopia Begins Exports Under African Continental Free Trade Area Framework

Ethiopia has officially begun exporting goods under the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA). The first shipment, consisting of meat, fruit, and other agricultural products, was sent to Somalia, Kenya, and South Africa via both land and air routes, marking Ethiopia’s effective integration into the continent’s unified trading system. The Minister of Trade and Regional Integration, Kassahun Goffe, described the launch as “a major milestone in Ethiopia’s trade journey” and a symbol of the country’s growing participation in one of…

Ethiopia Strengthens Cotton Sector to Boost Exports and Domestic Supply

Initiatives launched in Ethiopia over the past three years to boost cotton productivity and quality have significantly increased foreign currency earnings while also meeting domestic consumption needs, according to the Ministry of Agriculture. By focusing on modern farming techniques, the government has positioned cotton as a dual contributor to the economy, underpinning local industries while generating vital export revenue. The country has an estimated three million hectares of land suitable for cotton cultivation, offering considerable room for sectoral growth, according…

Ethiopia and China Sign Deal to Drive Digital Transformation

Ethiopia and China have signed a memorandum of understanding to expand cooperation in digital and emerging technologies, with the aim of accelerating Ethiopia’s digital transformation and creating new jobs. This is reported by ENA, a partner of TV BRICS. Ethiopia’s Innovation and Technology Minister, Belete Mola, said the deal supports the “Digital Ethiopia 2025” agenda, which prioritises the development of artificial intelligence, big data, cloud services, 5G networks, and satellite communications.  China’s Industry and Information Technology Minister, Li Lecheng, underlined his country’s experience…

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