Prime Minister Emphasizes Reform and Unity

He emphasized that national unity and the protection of sovereignty would be top priorities, aiming to build a nation that serves as a model for the African continent.

The large-scale national projects and infrastructure developments pursued by the government are key achievements of this reform, garnering public support.

The Prime Minister stated, “The light of change that has begun to rise in Ethiopia will not slip or be hindered by any winter darkness, heavy rain, or mud.”

The Southern Ethiopia State Council convened its regular general assembly and officially appointed Tesfaye Beljige as the chief administrator (governor) of the state.

Concurrently, Kasech Elias was appointed as the Speaker of the State Council, and Engku Yohannes as the Deputy Speaker, completing key personnel selections.

Appointments for governors and council chairs were also finalized in the Benishangul-Gumuz and Harari states, establishing new regional government lineups.

This festival served as a symbolic model for strengthening bonds among various ethnic groups and promoting national dialogue.

Corridor development included separate pedestrian and bicycle paths, and improved lighting, creating infrastructure to smoothly accommodate millions of festival visitors.

For the convenience of tourists, a 360-degree circular road and seven photo zones were created, with 53 tourism-related facilities operating and boat tour services also provided.

Despite diplomatic efforts, Iran's internal view is that it is difficult to find a breakthrough for resolving the situation.

The possibility of retaliation targets including not only US-related facilities in the Middle East but also areas outside the Middle East has been raised.

As there are no signs of easing tensions between the two sides, Iran's retaliation plans are intensifying.

It aims to expand the scope of services offered by interest-free banks, allow participation in government bonds, strengthen financial inclusion through the participation of the financially underserved, and promote competition and diversification of services within the financial market.

The Ethiopian banking sector faces a new competitive environment as the entry of foreign banks is opening up with the establishment of legal and regulatory frameworks.

Domestic banks are focusing on strengthening their competitiveness, including digital banking and system upgrades, to prepare for this competition.

They plan to seek differentiated strategies through digital financial innovation and enhance their strength through capital market listing and valuation to adapt to market changes.

It is diagnosed that young talents possess the knowledge and capabilities to provide world-class services, and the technology gap is not large, allowing for sufficient competitiveness.

The National Bank of Ethiopia states that it is continuously improving relevant regulations to expand access to financial services.

These efforts are directed towards expanding the design of insurance and banking products targeting women, agricultural workers, urban youth, and startups.

The goal is to support the adaptation of domestic banks to the changed financial environment and competitive situation, and to build a more inclusive financial system.

Ethiopia won 4 gold, 1 silver, and 3 bronze medals at these games, totaling 8 medals.

Notably, Haile Gebrselassie (men's 10,000m), Derartu Tulu (women's 10,000m), Million Wolde (men's 5,000m), and Gezahegne Abera (men's marathon) won gold medals.

South Africa maintains the top position in the qualifying group with 6 points, while Kenya has already secured qualification for the 2027 tournament as a co-host.