One of Ethiopia’s oldest universities joins TV BRICS International Media Network The Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia has joined the group of TV BRICS partners in the fields of science and higher education. One of the country’s oldest higher education institutions, University of Gondar, became the first Ethiopian university to launch cooperation with the International Media Network. The agreement on joint activities was signed by the university’s President, Asrat Atsedeweyn, and TV BRICS CEO Janna Tolstikova. The partnership will focus…

Expansion of renewable energy and grid infrastructure strengthens the country’s ambition to become a regional energy hub Ethiopia has expanded its electricity sector over the past seven years, increasing installed generation capacity from 4,462 megawatts to 9,752 megawatts. National electricity access has also risen from 44 per cent to approximately 54 per cent, as reported by ENA, a partner of TV BRICS. Representatives of the sector noted that the country’s transmission network now exceeds 21,000 kilometres, operating at voltage levels…

Government highlights industrial expansion, import substitution and investor inflows as pillars of economic transformation Ethiopia is on course to achieve a historic milestone in export performance, with Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed announcing that the country expects to generate US$10 billion in export revenue during the fiscal year, reports ENA, a partner of TV BRICS. Manufacturing growth has more than doubled, rising from 4.7 per cent to 10.7 per cent, as authorities prioritise export-orientated development while reducing reliance on imports. The…

The initiative sets out a scalable model combining modern farming and renewable energy for regional development Ethiopia and China have signed a strategic memorandum to establish a China–East Africa Modern Agriculture and Cultural Tourism Industry Innovation Centre, marking a new stage in bilateral cooperation, according to China Daily, a partner of TV BRICS. The proposed centre will focus on integrated development by combining renewable energy, modern agriculture, equipment manufacturing and cultural tourism. The initiative is designed to create a unified…

Authorities also report economic and political progress over the past nine months The Office of the Prime Minister of Ethiopia has presented a 100-day review alongside a report on the government’s performance over the past nine months. It highlights “tangible progress” in building a more competitive, inclusive and resilient economy, driven by structural reforms, sectoral transformation and enhanced global engagement. This was reported by ENA, a partner of TV BRICS. On the international stage, a more active, citizen-focused diplomacy has…

Misgana Wakuma secures silver in the men’s half-marathon race walk, marking a milestone for Ethiopian and African athletics Ethiopia has achieved a historic breakthrough in international race walking after Misgana Wakuma won the country’s first-ever medal at the World Athletics Race Walking Team Championships in Brasilia, Brazil. The Ethiopian athlete secured a silver medal in the men’s half-marathon race walk, finishing with an impressive time of 1:27:33. According to Fana Media Corporation, a partner of TV BRICS, this landmark achievement…

Agreement expands trade in animal protein and related products, bringing total market openings since 2023 to 574 Brazil has successfully concluded negotiations with Ethiopia to open new export opportunities for a wide range of agricultural products, strengthening bilateral trade ties and expanding its presence in the Horn of Africa, reports Brazil’s Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock. The agreement enables the export of several key commodities from Brazil’s agribusiness sector, particularly within the animal protein segment. Newly accessible markets include beef,…

Partnership to focus on climate action, industry and emerging technologies Ethiopia and India are stepping up efforts to broaden bilateral cooperation across a range of strategic sectors, signalling a deepening partnership focused on sustainable development and innovation, reports ENA, a partner of TV BRICS. According to Anil Kumar Rai, India’s Ambassador to Ethiopia, both countries are actively exploring new and emerging areas of collaboration while reinforcing existing ties. He highlighted a shared commitment to strengthening relations through expanded economic, technological…

Authorities described the forum’s results as a historic breakthrough in attracting foreign capital and strengthening the country’s growth trajectory Ethiopia has concluded investment agreements worth US$13.1 billion at the international forum “Invest in Ethiopia 2026”, as reported by ENA, a partner of TV BRICS, citing data from the Office of the Prime Minister of Ethiopia, Abiy Ahmed. The agreements were signed with partners from several countries, including China, India, and Kenya. The deals cover key sectors of the economy, such…

The Golden Visa will allow them to live and do business in the country without unnecessary bureaucracy Ethiopia’s Immigration and Citizenship Service (ICS) will grant foreign investors who make a significant contribution to the national economy a 10-year residence permit, as reported by ENA, a partner of TV BRICS. Deputy Director General of the ICS Gosa Demissie explained that the Golden Visa is an electronic document that provides its holders with greater freedom of stay in the country and speeds…