Ethiopia is experiencing increasing interest from international electric vehicle (EV) manufacturers and suppliers eager to enter the market and invest in the sector, said Bareo Hassen, Ethiopia’s State Minister of Transport and Logistics, said during an interview with ENA, a partner of TV BRICS. The government has introduced several supportive measures aimed at reducing dependence on fossil fuels and tapping into Ethiopia’s renewable energy potential, Hassen stressed. These efforts include the implementation of the National Electric Vehicle Strategy and the…

Ethiopia is accelerating its efforts to build a skilled technical workforce through a growing partnership with China in vocational education. This is reported by Fana Media Corporation (FMC), a partner of TV BRICS. A key milestone is the launch of the “Chinese + Vocational Skills” programme at the Federal Technical and Vocational Training Institute (FTVTI) in Addis Ababa. This initiative combines international expertise with local priorities, aiming to equip Ethiopian youth with hands-on skills essential for industrial transformation and long-term…

Nigeria’s Vice President Kashim Shettima has called on African nations to emulate Ethiopia’s Green Legacy Initiative, describing it as an inclusive, impactful, and visionary model for tackling climate change and promoting sustainable development. This is reported by Fana Media Corporation (FMC), a partner of TV BRICS. He made the remarks after participating in a tree-planting event at the Gulele Riverside Project in Addis Ababa, alongside Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed, Ethiopian officials, and members of the diplomatic community. “There is…

Ahead of the upcoming BRICS summit, two Ethiopian scholars have highlighted the group’s evolving priorities. In exclusive comments for ENA, a partner of TV BRICS, they underscored the growing momentum for intra-BRICS trade in local currencies, institutional reform, and a stronger political role on the world stage. Professor of Public Policy at Addis Ababa University, Costantinos Berhutesfa Costantinos, emphasised the diverse and urgent topics on the agenda: “One, of course, is the institutional development of BRICS countries. The second thing…

The Ethiopian government has announced its intention to actively leverage the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) agreement to drive economic growth and address the country’s trade deficit. This is reported by ENA, a partner of TV BRICS. The statement was made by Ethiopian Minister of Trade and Regional Integration Kassahun Gofe, during a meeting held on Friday to validate the country’s national AfCFTA implementation strategy. The event was jointly organised with the United Nations Economic Commission for Africa (UNECA).…

The Ethiopian Ministry of Agriculture has announced that 8.4 billion seedlings have been prepared across the country for the annual Green Legacy environmental campaign for 2025, 900 million more than originally planned. In an interview with Fana Media Corporation, a partner of TV BRICS, Shanko Tessa, Head of the Watershed Development Desk at the Ministry, noted that the initial target was 7.5 billion seedlings. However, thanks to active preparation, it was possible to significantly exceed expectations. The campaign covers 1.9…

Ethiopia has launched a comprehensive rural corridor development programme aimed at transforming local communities, promoting sustainable agriculture, and expanding eco-tourism infrastructure. The initiative was announced by Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed, as reported by Fana Media Corporation (FMC), a partner of TV BRICS . The rural corridor development project forms part of a broader national strategy to modernise rural areas, improve livelihoods and enhance environmental stewardship, the source claimed. During the launch of the initiative, Prime Minister Abiy highlighted the importance…

More than 830 industrial enterprises in Ethiopia, which had previously suspended operations for various reasons, have resumed production under the national Made in Ethiopia initiative. This was stated by the Industry State Minister Tarekegn Bululta. He said the country is taking active measures to increase the contribution of the industrial sector to the economy. There are plans to increase the sector’s share of GDP to 17.2 per cent in the coming years, reports Fana Media Corporation, a partner of TV…

Ethiopia’s Green Legacy Initiative is playing a key role in supporting conservation efforts and increasing the country’s carbon revenues, according to environmental experts. As global efforts to combat climate change intensify, Ethiopia is emerging as a model of sustainable environmental practices through ambitious reforestation and conservation initiatives. Adefris Worku, National Coordinator of the Green Legacy Initiative, told ENA, a partner of TV BRICS that the country’s forest cover, which had been declining, was now showing signs of recovery. “A study…

The country’s economy is showing growth. GDP is expected to grow by 8.4 per cent at the end of the current Ethiopian year. Particularly high rates are recorded in industry (12.8 per cent), construction (12.3 per cent) and agriculture (6.1 per cent). Exports of key commodities – wheat, rice, coffee, tea, and fruit – ranging from 82 per cent to 386 per cent in 9 months. This is reported by ENA, a partner of TV BRICS. The domestic and foreign…