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13/12/2025

Mayor Transferred 106 Kebele Houses to residents living in extremely difficult conditions in Addis Ababa

AMN Plus -December 13/2025

Mayor of Addis Ababa Adanech Abiebie has transferred 106 kebele houses to residents living in extremely difficult conditions in Lideta Sub-City, in Addis Ababa this morning.

By Birhanu Workneh

13/12/2025

Mayor Transferred Four G+4 Buildings to Urban Safety Net Program Beneficiaries in Addis Ababa

AMN Plus -December 13/2025

Addis Ababa Mayor Adanech Abiebie has handed over four G+4 manufacturing and retail buildings to beneficiaries of the Urban Safety Net Program in Addis Ababa. The handover ceremony took place this morning in the sub-cities of Addis Ketema, Akaki Kalitiy, Yeka, and Kirkos.

In a message shared on her official social media platform, Mayor Adanech stated that one of the city administration’s ongoing “Zero Poverty” initiatives is aimed at eliminating dependency and begging among city residents.

The mayor noted that the program has directly benefited 976 operators who have been organized into 292 enterprises.

The Mayor emphasized that the city administration is intensifying its efforts in job creation, expanding access to manufacturing and market spaces, and transforming the lives of citizens living in extreme poverty. These initiatives, she said, are designed to lift residents out of poverty in a sustainable manner.

Mayor further highlighted that over the past years of reform, the city administration has successfully transitioned more than 520,000 Urban Safety Net Program beneficiaries from dependency to productivity by creating employment opportunities across various sectors.

Finally, Mayor Adanech encouraged the beneficiaries to apply the skills they have gained through training in their daily work, enhance their productivity, and serve as role models so that others may learn from and follow in their footsteps.

By Birhanu Workneh

13/12/2025

Ethiopia is Holding Nationwide Public Dialogue

AMN Plus -December 13/2025

Ethiopia is currently conducting a nationwide public dialogue involving citizens from across the country, including residents of all sub-cities of Addis Ababa.

The dialogue taking place today is a continuation of similar public discussions held over the past week.

The nationwide public dialogue is being chaired by ministers of the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia in various parts of the country.

The public Dialogue aims to create a platform for open engagement between the government and the public on key national and regional affairs.

The dialogue is expected to play an indispensable role in fostering shared understanding on national, regional, and continental affairs, strengthening unity and consensus at the national level.

Participants include representatives from diverse segments of society drawn from communities across the country.

During the forum, a discussion document prepared specifically for the public dialogue is being presented to participants, serving as the basis for in-depth discussions and the exchange of views.

The dialogue provides an opportunity for citizens to voice their perspectives, raise concerns, and contribute constructively to the country’s ongoing development and governance processes.

By Birhanu Workneh

13/12/2025

A video footage showing the speech of Engineer Lelise Neme, Director General for Environment protection authority about the success story of the Green Legacy Initiative, championed by Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed (PhD), which helped to restore degraded landscapes, and creation of more than millions of green jobs.

AMN English

13/12/2025

Arts Professionals Tour New Cultural Spaces and Corridor Development Projects in Addis Ababa

AMN Plus -December 13/2025

A delegation of arts professionals, led by State Minister of Culture and Sports Assistant Professor Nebiyu Baye, visited newly constructed cultural and arts facilities as well as corridor development projects in Addis Ababa. The delegation included senior artists and heads of regional Culture and Sports Bureau offices.

During the visit, the delegation toured Arada Park, Addis Cinema Complex, and Ethiopia’s first private art and circus center located in Entoto.

Assistant Professor Nebiyu Baye briefed the visitors on the major development projects currently underway in the capital and highlighted the government’s strong commitment to strengthening and advancing the arts sector alongside broader urban development efforts.

It was also noted that members of the delegation and regional Culture and Sports Bureau officials are participating in a three-day consultative forum at the African Leadership Excellence Academy. The forum focuses on legal frameworks for the arts sector and discussions on a draft national arts policy.

By Birhanu Workneh

13/12/2025

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Indian Investors Emerge as Key Drivers of Ethiopia’s Manufacturing, ICT, Energy, and Pharmaceutical Sectors

AMN Plus -December 13/2025

The Ethiopia–India Business Forum has been held in Addis Ababa.

Speaking at the forum, Deputy Commissioner of the Ethiopian Investment Commission, Zinabu Yirga, stated that Ethiopia and India share a longstanding partnership. Deputy Commissioner noted that Indian investors are playing a key role in Ethiopia in the areas of manufacturing, ICT, energy, pharmaceuticals, and other investment sectors.

The Deputy Commissioner also highlighted that Ethiopia has undertaken extensive reforms to improve its investment landscape, including enhancing the investment climate, upgrading essential infrastructure, and putting in place various incentives for investors wishing to invest in Ethiopia. He called on Indian investors to capitalise on these efforts and further strengthen their investments in the country.

To facilitate joint investment opportunities between Ethiopian and Indian investors, a Memorandum of Understanding that enables cooperation between the Ethiopian Chamber of Commerce and its Indian counterpart was signed during the forum, which was organised by the Ethiopian Investment Commission and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

During the event, the Ethiopian Investment Commission also presented a briefing showcasing Ethiopia’s vast investment opportunities.

Source :Ethiopian Investment Commission

13/12/2025

Ethiopia Participates in the 4th BRICS Sherpas /Sous Sherpas Meeting

AMN Plus -December 13/2025

The Ethiopian delegation took part at the 4th Meeting of BRICS Sherpas and Sous Sherpas for 2025 held in Brasilia on 11 and 12 December 2025.

The Meeting took stock of the BRICS activities in 2025 based on the handover report from the Brazilian presidency. The interactive dialogue covers the six priority areas relating to global south cooperation, global health, climate change, trade, investment and finance, and artificial intelligence governance. The meeting also saw the participation of BRICS partner countries.

The Ethiopian delegation commended Brazil for its leadership and lauded the outcomes from the year that will foster collective vision towards equitable multilateral system. The delegation also outlines the areas of cooperation that deserve further attention and action to advance ethe interest of BRICS countries.

The BRICS people to people ties track also presented the notable activities and outcomes from the yearlong engagement within the framework of the councils of civil society, businesses and civil society.

India assumes BRICS 2026 chair-ship.

Source : Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ethiopia

12/12/2025

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