08/06/2025
𝗞𝗲𝘆 𝗧𝗮𝗸𝗲𝗮𝘄𝗮𝘆𝘀 𝗳𝗿𝗼𝗺 𝗣𝗮𝗿𝘁 𝗙𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗼𝗳 𝗣𝗿𝗶𝗺𝗲 𝗠𝗶𝗻𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗔𝗯𝗶𝘆 𝗔𝗵𝗺𝗲𝗱’𝘀 𝗜𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿𝘃𝗶𝗲𝘄 𝗦𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗲𝘀
This segment provides an insightful overview of Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed’s vision, addressing critical issues like national development, democratic elections, conflict resolution, human rights, and the fight against corruption, all shaping the country’s path forward.
🔴 𝗧𝗵𝗿𝗲𝗲-𝗣𝗵𝗮𝘀𝗲 𝗔𝗻𝘁𝗶-𝗖𝗼𝗿𝗿𝘂𝗽𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗦𝘁𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗴𝘆
Corruption is seen as a major threat that erodes public trust and wastes resources. The anti-corruption strategy has three phases: eliminating high-level institutional theft (now largely addressed), reducing petty corruption through transparent services like the Mesob one-stop center to cut bribery and delays, and transforming the culture that tolerates corruption—a long-term effort. Combating corruption is essential for national development, efficiency, and justice, with progress made but a cultural shift still needed.
🟢 𝗨𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗿𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗻𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗖𝗼𝗿𝗿𝗶𝗱𝗼𝗿 𝗗𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗹𝗼𝗽𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁
Corridor development projects protect public health, improve living standards, and streamline services by reducing traffic congestion, upgrading utilities, and restoring housing. These projects create clean, safe, accessible spaces that support mental wellbeing, as seen in places like Piasa and Kasanchis areas in Addis Ababa, inspiring other regional cities and rural areas. The Addis Ababa riverbank development will be a flagship example, turning neglected areas into vibrant green spaces combining environmental restoration and urban renewal, safeguarding resources for future generations.
🟠 𝗥𝗼𝗼𝘁 𝗖𝗮𝘂𝘀𝗲𝘀 𝗼𝗳 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝗳𝗹𝗶𝗰𝘁
Conflicts arise from some groups’ unwarranted thirst for power, refusal to accept peaceful democratic competition, and a political culture of self-destruction. Those unable to gain power legally launch smear campaigns, wrongly accusing the government of rejecting peace. Armed struggle is outdated; genuine peace efforts like the National Dialogue Commission and Pretoria Peace Agreement are testament to the government’s commitment to ensuring lasting peace through dialogue. Political power must come from popular legitimacy, democratic participation, and respect for the people’s choices.
🟠 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝘁𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗛𝘂𝗺𝗮𝗻 𝗥𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁𝘀
No one in Ethiopia is imprisoned for expressing opinions, only for crimes committed under the guise of various professions. No one can use their position to justify criminal acts. Unlike the past, institutional torture no longer occurs. The government demonstrated its commitment to protecting human rights through legal reforms and by empowering institutions such as the Ethiopian Human Rights Commission. While challenges remain, the focus is on strengthening institutions to balance freedom with rule of law, emphasizing rights along with civic duties.
🟣 𝗠𝗲𝗱𝗶𝗮 𝗙𝗿𝗲𝗲𝗱𝗼𝗺 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗖𝗵𝗮𝗹𝗹𝗲𝗻𝗴𝗲𝘀
Media is more widespread and vibrant than ever, with over 160 new organizations broadcasting in 60 languages and TV ownership growing fivefold. This media pluralism increases access but also challenges, as media often serve their owners' interests and not all coverage is objective. Social media has about 100,000 local content creators, mixing authentic voices with disinformation targeting Ethiopia. Recognizing media’s power to build or destroy, the government stresses journalism based on ethics and responsibility, while public media consumption literacy is gradually improving.
🟢 𝗘𝗻𝘀𝘂𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗣𝗲𝗮𝗰𝗲𝗳𝘂𝗹 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗖𝗿𝗲𝗱𝗶𝗯𝗹𝗲 𝗘𝗹𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀
There is full commitment to making the upcoming election peaceful, democratic, and credible. The National Election Board is strengthening capacity and updating technology. Political parties should be prepared to present their ideas to the public and thoughtfully consider participation. Meaningful campaigning is best reflected through concrete actions, as demonstrated by the ruling party’s performance. With ongoing dialogue, institutional reforms, and strengthening, a better election and representative parliament are expected, though elections alone are not a cure-all.
🟢 𝗩𝗶𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗘𝘁𝗵𝗶𝗼𝗽𝗶𝗮’𝘀 𝗙𝘂𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲
Prime Minister Abiy envisioned a prosperous Ethiopia, where current struggles become history. Key projects like GERD and Koisha Dam will be completed, alongside building strong infrastructure, modern cities, and stable institutions. Ethiopia aims to produce its own fertilizer, compete in technology and AI, build a presence in space science, and become influential globally. By maximizing resources through large-scale farming and shifting from aid dependency to productivity, a self-reliant and resilient nation will emerge, driven by focused, result-oriented efforts.
🟢 𝗣𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗺𝗶𝘁𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗔𝘀𝗽𝗶𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀
Leadership, to me, is a journey of preparation, not chance. The revenues from my books have helped establish 30 high schools and enabled many mothers to become homeowners. I balance my public duties with family life through active involvement in national projects, regular exercise, and reading. What concerns me most is the poverty that affects how others perceive us, the internal divisions that sometimes emerge for political purposes, and Ethiopia’s landlocked status—a historically significant challenge. I believe this issue should be approached thoughtfully, through peaceful dialogue and legal means.
