Addis Ketema Communication- English

09/12/2023

Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed (PhD) has extended his best wishes to all Ethiopians on the 18th Ethiopian Nations, Nationalities, and Peoples Day.

The 18th Nations, Nationalities, and Peoples Day (Ethiopianness Day) is being celebrated under the theme “Diversity and Equality for National Unity” in Jigjiga, capital of Somali Region.

In his message, the Prime Minister expressed his firm belief that the celebration will help build a shared narrative of national unity.

Ethiopianness means a national identity centered on multi-national unity, he underscored.

Ethiopianness accepts the diversity of nations, nationalities and peoples and recognizes the strong synergy that has been binding Ethiopians for generations.

The PM stressed that it is a path through which we can get away from the single narrative built on nationalism intent on dividing and weakening the country.

It is a governing narrative that enables to build one political and economic community which firmly placed on a constitutional system by amplifying our social history instead of our political history, focusing on today’s and tomorrow’s opportunities rather than in the past, he elaborated.

For him, the originators and owners of a national narrative are nations and nationalities.

So, the idea is to strengthen the sacrifices made by the Ethiopian nations and nationalities for their common destiny, regardless of hardships and challenges.

There are no people who did not build Ethiopia and not paid sacrifice for the country, Abiy underlined.

Therefore, all nations and nationalities have the right to live in freedom, justice, and equality in the country they built and paid sacrifice for.

They have also the obligation to free Ethiopia from beggary and lay foundation for prosperity.

As the theme of the day clearly states this is a celebration of Ethiopianness, the PM wrote, adding that he believes that the day will be celebrated in this spirit.

08/12/2023

29/05/2023

A mule has given birth to a baby donkey in Bako Tibe district of West Shewa Zone, Oromia Region.

The owner of the mule, Birhanu Temtay said that he had bought the animal in 2022, and was using it to pull a cart.

Birhanu said that he had noticed that the mule’s belly was getting bigger and she gave birth on 23 May, 2023 at 11:30 in the morning. But, he didn’t realize that the mule was in foal and was surprised by the incident. He stated that the foal is currently in good health condition.

Dr. Lema Ayele, a veterinarian at the Bako Tibe District Agriculture Office, said that he had never seen a mule giving birth to a foal, describing the situation as a new phenomenon.
“But, it is a matter of scientific and traditional credence and there is a possibility one in a million mules,” he added.

01/02/2023

The sub-city administration of Addis ketema has held a public discussion on the current national and city administration issues.

The discussion was attended by residents of the sub-city from various sections of the community.

05/11/2022

"In order to produce leadership that has redeemed the times and to continue the process of change, it is important to gather the comprehensive skills required by the times."
Mr. Abdulsamed Shamil
Head of the Political Department of the Office of prosperity party at Addis keteme Sub-City.
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In Addis City Sub-City, the Prosperity Port Office is providing training to general leaders from wereda to sub-city in the areas of transformational leadership, media and public relations.

Mr. Abdul Samed Shamil, Head of the Political Department of the Office of prosperity party at Addis keteme Sub-City, who spoke about the training, said that capacity building trainings are important because it is important to acquire the all-round skills required by the times in order to produce leadership that redeems the times and to continue the change process.

04/11/2022

Ethiopian ministry of foreign affairs shared the authentic versions of the documents on the peace deal between the Government of Ethiopia and the TPLF.

03/11/2022

Joint Statement between
the Government of the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia
and the Tigray Peoples’ Liberation Front (TPLF)
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As per Article 3 of the Agreement for Lasting Peace and Permanent Cessation of Hostilities, the Representatives of the Government of the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia and the TPLF have agreed to announce to the people of Ethiopia and the rest of the world that after 10 days of intensive negotiations have concluded a peace agreement.

We have agreed to permanently silence the guns and end the two years of conflict in northern Ethiopia.

The conflict has brought a tragic degree of loss of lives and livelihoods and it is in the interest of the entire people of Ethiopia to leave this chapter of conflict behind and live in peace and harmony.

It is fundamental that we reaffirmed our commitment to safeguarding the sovereignty and territorial integrity of Ethiopia and to upholding the Constitution of the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia. Thus, Ethiopia has only one national defense force.

We have also agreed on a detailed program of disarmament, demobilization, and reintegration for the TPLF combatants, taking into account the security situation on the ground.

We have agreed that the Government of Ethiopia will further enhance its collaboration with humanitarian agencies to continue expediting aid to all those in need of assistance.

We have agreed to implement transitional measures that include the restoration of Constitutional order in the Tigray region, a framework for the settlement of political differences, and a Transitional Justice Policy framework to ensure accountability, truth, reconciliation, and healing.

To start implementing these undertakings without delay, we have agreed to stop all forms of conflicts, and hostile propaganda.

We will only make statements that support the expeditious implementation of the Agreement. We urge Ethiopians in the country and abroad, to support this Agreement, stop voices of division and hate, and mobilize their resources for economic recovery and rehabilitation of social bonds.

The Government of Ethiopia will continue the efforts to restore public services and rebuild the infrastructures of all communities affected by the conflict. Students must go to school, farmers, and pastoralists to their fields, and public servants to their offices.

The Agreement requires the support of the public for its smooth implementation. This is a new and hopeful chapter in the history of the country.

We express our gratitude to all actors contributing to the success of this endeavor. In particular, the African Union Commission Chairperson, the African High-Level Panel led by His Excellency former President Olusegun Obasanjo, supported by His Excellency former President Uhuru Kenyatta, and Her Excellency Dr. Phumuzile Mlalmbo, former Deputy President of the Republic of South Africa. We thank the Chairperson of the African Union Commission, His Excellency Mr. Moussa Faki Mahamat, Commissioner Bankole Adeoye and his colleagues for their tireless work during these talks. We rely on their continued support as we implement the Agreement.

We thank His Excellency President Cyril Ramaphosa, the President of the Republic of South Africa, and Her Excellency Dr. Naledi Pandor, the Minister for the Department of International Relations and Cooperation of South Africa for the excellent facilities they put at the disposal of these talks and their words of encouragement to the parties towards these successful results.

We are indebted for the hospitality accorded to us by the People and Government of the Republic of South Africa.

We are grateful to the people of Ethiopia for encouraging these talks and patiently waiting for the outcome. We are confident that they will embrace the results of these talks and ensure their timely implementation.

Finally, we are confident that friends of Ethiopia and members of the diplomatic community will lend their support in rebuilding infrastructures in affected communities and the economic recovery of the country. We call on all types of media outlets to support peace, reconciliation, unity, and prosperity in Ethiopia.

Jointly Delivered at Pretoria, the Republic of South Africa, on 2nd November 2022.