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[ENA] Addis Ababa -- Foreign Minister Gedion Timothewos emphasized Africa's unique opportunity to transition to low-carbon industrial growth by leveraging its abundant renewable energy resources, at the 2026 International Vienna Energy and Climate Forum.

[ENA] Addis Ababa -- Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed has extended the appointment of Lieutenant General Tadesse Worede as Chief Administrator of the Tigray Interim Administration for an additional one-year, effective April 9, 2026.

[ENA] Addis Ababa -- Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed shared holiday items this morning with low-income staff members of the Office of the Prime Minister and orphaned children under the office's care.

[ENA] Addis Ababa -- Ethiopia's quest for access to the sea is a logical right as the country is one of the rising states in the middle of various challenges, Thierry Mariani, a Member of the European Parliament (MEP), noted.

[ENA] Addis Ababa -- President Évariste Ndayishimiye of Burundi, who is also the current Chairperson of the African Union, arrived in Addis Ababa today for an official working visit.

[ENA] Addis Ababa -- Ethiopia and Burundi have reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening bilateral ties and expanding practical cooperation following the conclusion of the Second Joint Ministerial Commission in Addis Ababa.

[ENA] Addis Ababa -- Djibouti will continue to give priority handling to cargo destined for Ethiopia, according to Aboubaker Omar Hadi, Chairman of the Djibouti Ports and Free Zones Authority (DPFZA).

[Ayin Network] New evidence gathered by Yale University's Humanitarian Research Lab (HRL) suggests Ethiopia is supporting the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) through an Ethiopian National Defence Force (ENDF) base in Asosa, Ethiopia.

[Reporter] Lieutenant General Tadesse Werede is in Addis Ababa for a meeting with Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed as the life term of the Tigray Regional Administration nears its end.

[African Union] The Chairperson of the African Union Commission, H.E. Mahmoud Ali Youssouf, has received with profound sorrow the news of the passing of Ambassador Konjit Sinegiorgis, a distinguished diplomat, a pioneering figure in Ethiopia's foreign service, and a steadfast Pan-Africanist who dedicated her life to the service of her country and the continent.

[ENA] Addis Ababa -- Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed held talks this morning with Lieutenant General Tadesse Worede, Chief Administrator of the Tigray Region Interim Administration, to review the annual performance report and discuss its key findings.

[Reporter] The National Election Board of Ethiopia (NEBE) prepares to deploy team that will assess the security situation in polling station areas. The board convened with political parties, CSOs and stakeholders on the modality and terms of the assessment. The team will be comprised of the Board, political parties and CSOs, according to NEBE statement today.

[ENA] Addis Ababa -- The Government of Ethiopia today officially launched the Macroeconomic and Structural Reform Report during a high-level event held at the Commercial Bank of Ethiopia.

[ENA] Addis Ababa -- Veteran Ethiopian diplomat Konjit Sinegiorgis has passed away while receiving medical treatment, according to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ethiopia.

[ENA] Addis Ababa -- The Ethiopian Federal Police announced today that it has arrested Yitbarek Dawit, a notorious international human-trafficker involved in the death of more than 100 people, raping of over 50 women, and trafficking of more than 3,000 people, along with 9 of his accomplices.

[ENA] Addis Ababa -- The Ministry of Foreign Affairs affirmed that Ethiopia has concluded its tenure as Vice-President of the United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC), described it as a period of active and constructive diplomatic engagement during the Council's 61st regular session in Geneva.

[ENA] Addis Ababa -- Leaders of Ethiopia's major civil society organizations (CSOs) have reaffirmed their commitment to supporting a peaceful, fair, and democratic process in the country's upcoming 7th general election, scheduled for June 1, 2026.

[ENA] Addis Ababa, April 5, 2026 (ENA) --Over the past eight years, Ethiopia has redefined its diplomatic posture, evolving from a cautious regional actor into an assertive and adaptive player on both continental and global stages. This transformation has been guided by a combination of pragmatic decision-making, economic ambition, and the cultivation of diversified partnerships, reflecting a deliberate effort to secure influence within an increasingly multipolar world.

[ENA] Addis Ababa -- Producers and exporters affirmed that Ethiopia's horticulture sector is recording significant growth in the international markets.

[ENA] Addis Ababa -- Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed on Saturday inaugurated a series of world-class sports and recreational facilities in the capital, highlighting the government's broader nation-building agenda aimed at strengthening Ethiopia across all sectors.

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