African leaders will gather again in Addis Ababa, the Ethiopian capital, for the 2025 African Union (AU) Summit on 17-18 February. This time it’s different, though. The meeting is taking place amid a different geopolitical context, and challenging socio-economic and security conditions on the continent.  Africa remains the poorest continent globally, with extreme poverty rates exceeding 30 percent in 23 of the world’s 28 poorest countries. According to the National Bureau of Economic Research, a US private non-profit research organisation,…

The BRICS Senior Officials National Technical Committee meeting was held at the Ethiopian Ministry of Foreign Affairs to discuss the group’s activities for 2025 under the Brazilian chairmanship. The meeting was chaired by Ambassador Minelik Alemu Getahun, Special Policy Advisor of the Foreign Minister, according to Fana Media Corporation (FMC), a partner of TV BRICS. During the meeting, Director General for International Organisations Affairs Lemlem Fiseha, gave a brief overview of Ethiopia’s achievements in 2024 and outlined the country’s prospects…

ECTA Deputy Director General Shafi Umer said the country exported more than 200,000 tonnes of coffee in the last six months, which was made possible by a significant increase in production and productivity in the industry. This is reported by ENA, a partner of TV BRICS. Shafi Umer said Ethiopia’s coffee industry has undergone extensive reforms in recent years to improve product quality, production and efficiency.  Thanks to the efforts of the government and stakeholders, the country has not only…

Ethiopia has achieved US$1.5 billion in revenue from gold exports during the first half of the current fiscal year. This is reported by Fana Media Corporation (FMC), a partner of TV BRICS. The Ministry of Trade and Regional Integration reported this milestone, with Minister Kassahun Gofe highlighting the pivotal role of Ethiopia’s diverse topography and climate in supporting a range of valuable resources. Kassahun emphasised the importance of optimising Ethiopia’s abundant natural resources to achieve sustained economic growth. Beyond gold,…

The Chinese government has committed to creating a Global South Research Centre to facilitate greater stakeholder engagement in public policy discussions. This announcement followed a meeting between Ahmed Shide, Ethiopian Finance Minister and Lu Hao, President of the Development Research Centre of the State Council of China. During the discussion, Lu Hao highlighted that at the 3rd FOCAC Summit, Chinese authorities encouraged dialogue between think tanks to advance public policies in Africa, as reported by Fana Media Corporation (FMC), a partner of…

Mamo Mihretu, representative of Ethiopian bank presented the results of financial in the economic sector. Reforms aimed at modernising the financial sector have already yielded significant results, including a surge in foreign exchange inflows and a doubling of bank reserves. This is reported by Fana Media Corporation, a partner of TV BRICS. He expressed confidence in the further development of key sectors of the economy. Agriculture is showing productivity growth, and mining is becoming one of the main drivers of…

Indian Ambassador to Ethiopia Anil Kumar Rai said Ethiopia’s comprehensive economic programme has the potential to make the country one of the leading players on the African continent.   “We feel that the way the reforms are going, Ethiopia can establish itself as a strong player in Africa because it has a large population, large landmass and has a very robust basic infrastructure,” the ambassador affirmed. In an interview with ENA, a partner of TV BRICS, the diplomat said the historically…

Ethiopia is taking important steps towards a digital future with the launch of its five-year strategy that aims to narrow technology gaps and ensure equal access to technological resources for all citizens. The initiative, discussed at an event hosted by the Ethiopian Ministry of Innovation and Technology (MINT) and the International Labour Organisation, will promote digital literacy and encourage entrepreneurship in the country. The government intends to increase internet access from 35 per cent of the population to a much higher…

East Africa has successfully tested the transmission of electricity from Kenya to Tanzania, marking a critical milestone for the East Africa Electric Highway project. This achievement follows the launch of the Ethiopia-Kenya power interconnection, which laid the foundation for a fully integrated regional electricity grid.  The main objective of this initiative is to provide reliable, affordable and renewable energy throughout the Eastern region, which will facilitate greater regional cooperation and economic growth. This is reported by DNE Africa, a partner of…

Tanzanian exhibitors were in the spotlight at the seventh China International Import Expo (CIIE) held in Shanghai, east China, from 5 to 10 November. Participating in the expo for the seventh time, the country was among one of the six guests of honour for this year and saw more Tanzanian firms joining in.  Jackson Mponela, production manager for commerce and development of a Tanzanian processor of agricultural products such as beeswax and honey, saw the CIIE as a good opportunity…