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Addis Ababa, October 6, 2026 (FMC) — Ethiopian President Taye Atske-Selassie said the country's newly sworn-in lawmakers have been entrusted with an immense national and public responsibility. The joint regular session of the first year of the seventh parliamentary term of the House of Peoples' Representatives and the House of Federation is underway in the
Addis Ababa, October 6, 2026 (FMC) — Ethiopian marathon star and Berlin Marathon champion Tigst Assefa has been named among the nominees for the 2026 Women's World Athlete of the Year award by World Athletics. Assefa is one of 10 athletes nominated for the prestigious women's award following a remarkable 2026 season highlighted by major
Addis Ababa, October 6, 2026 (FMC) — Ethiopia's pursuit of reliable access to the sea will continue through diplomacy, mutual benefit and the principle of give-and-take, President Taye Atske-Selassie said Tuesday, as the country's newly constituted Parliament began its new working phase. President Taye made the remarks while presenting the federal government's priorities and future
Addis Ababa, October 6, 2026 (FMC) — Ethiopia is targeting 10.1% economic growth in the 2019 Ethiopian fiscal year, as the federal government seeks to build on recent economic gains and accelerate development under a new set of priorities and targets presented by President Taye Atske-Selassie. The growth target was presented at Tuesday's inaugural joint
Addis Ababa, October 6, 2026 (FMC) — Ethiopia's House of Peoples' Representatives and House of Federation are convening their inaugural joint session for the first year of the seventh parliamentary term, with Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed and elected members of the two Houses in attendance. President Taye Atske-Selassie has officially opened the joint session, bringing
Addis Ababa, October 6, 2026 (FMC) — Ethiopia's multi-sectoral economic gains over the past five years have laid a strong foundation for future endeavors and strengthened the country's economic sovereignty, President Taye Atske-Selassie said today. Addressing the inaugural joint session of the House of Peoples' Representatives and the House of Federation, President Taye said the
Addis Ababa, October 6, 2026 (FMC) — President Taye Atske-Selassie has outlined eight strategic priorities for Ethiopia's new working year, calling for deeper structural transformation, stronger self-reliance, more effective implementation and a decisive shift toward peace, quality development and greater international influence. Addressing the inaugural joint session of the House of Peoples' Representatives and the