Bereket Diriba

The renovation of the ‘National Palace’, steeped in rich heritage and now open to the public, sets the stage for a 'work of memory' in our efforts to reconcile with the past. Healing and reconciliation emerge through a process of remembrance that ultimately leads to letting go.

“Those who fantasize about political abstractions…shifting alliances & battlefield leverage, rarely account for the one constant in war: the parents who bury their children, the farmers who lose their harvests, and generations of children who know nothing other than conflict”

The rump TPLF's Beating of War Drums Bravado, aggressive warlike rhetoric, a fear of peace, and self-aggrandizing claims to be the sole arbiter of Tigray's future have become defining traits of the rump Tigray People's Liberation Front (TPLF). A once-venerated political organization, the TPLF now projects insecurity through unsettling belligerence, as though confrontation were the organization's sole language. Having failed to adapt to the demands of postwar recovery, pluralistic politics, and democratic governance, the TPLF leadership remains trapped in the habits of militarized politics and an unsettling sense of entitlement — fatal flaws that continue to exact a steep price from the people of Tigray. Recent remarks by Adisalem Balema, a member of the TPLF Central Committee, are a case in point. In a recorded audio of a briefing to Tigrayans in the diaspora, he made a number of alarming claims that confirmed the TPLF's casual adventurism. Adisalem boasts of the fact that Tigray is no longer politically and strategically isolated, and that it has cultivated alliances of convenience with armed domestic groups and external actors, including the Eritrean regime,  in its confrontation with the Ethiopian federal government. He also asserted that, although the TPLF has shown "restraint" for the sake of peace, it has now finalized preparations with its allies for a militarized route. Furthermore, he claimed that the Sudanese government has allowed "us" access through Sudanese ports and logistical channels. Needless to say, these are reckless claims tantamount to open political provocation at a moment when concerted efforts towards peaceful solutions are desperately needed. Adisalem's recorded assertions, whose authenticity was corroborated by himself, reflect a pathological instinct on the part of the old guard TPLF leadership: when confronted with political uncertainty, organizational fragmentation, and the demands of give and take, it reverts to the only language it has command of: militarized confrontation. Instead of crafting policies that improve the lives of ordinary Tigrayans, the TPLF leadership continues to invoke the specter of war, as if war were a source of legitimacy, not unmitigated disaster. Such an instinct doesn't demonstrate organizational prowess; rather, it is unmistakable evidence of political bankruptcy. Those of us who have been in positions of responsibility understand the destructive consequences of such rhetoric. What Tigray needs is peace, not tired slogans; reconstruction, not the usual overinflated bravado; and stability, not fantasies of favorable domestic and foreign alliances. To speak casually of preparations for war is to trivialize the immense sacrifices paid by the people of Tigray. Adisalem's rhetoric, representing the rump party's consensus of sorts, is decidedly far from strategic sophistication. Rather, it signals a dangerous adventurism, the consequences of which will be borne by the people of Tigray. Tigray cannot live in peace, much less rebuild, while the TPLF continues to normalize the language of militarized conflict and wallow in fantasies of shifting alliances, as if the suffering of the last war taught them nothing. The political symbolism of such talk coming from Adisalem is also too glaring to miss. Adisalem's freedom was secured through the Pretoria Agreement, a peace accord he and his comrades have pronounced dead. Pretoria created the conditions for prisoners to be released, services to resume, and political space to reopen. Above all, it silenced the guns. Although significant issues, such as the return of IDPs and the restoration of Tigray’s territories remain unresolved, Pretoria laid the framework for their eventual resolution based on the FDRE constitution. Instead of intensifying efforts towards lasting peace, the TPLF leadership is now beating the drums of war.

The story of the newly inaugurated Arada Park is one of profound transformation, a landmark project officially unveiled today in the presence of Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed. What was once a 40-hectare area of neglected, hazardous, and dilapidated housing has been reimagined into a premier multi-purpose urban destination. This project isn’t just a park; it is a masterclass in integrated infrastructure and land-use efficiency. By renovating over 700 existing homes and buildings, we have ensured that development uplifts the community. #EthiopiaDelivers #PMOEthiopia

The Gidabo irrigation dam in Ethiopia’s Sidama and Oromia regions is now fully operational. The county is on track to completing nearly 600 micro and midsize irrigation dams in the next 10 years 💪🇪🇹

“ከፒያሳ አካባቢ የተነሱ ነዋሪዎቻችንን ለሰው ልጅ ክብር ከማይመጥኑና ከተጎሳቆሉ መኖሪያዎች አውጥተን፤ እጅግ ጤናማ፣ ነፋሻማና ሰብአዊ ክብርን የሚመጥን መሰረተ ልማት የተሟላለት መኖሪያ “ቤት ለእምቦሳ” ብለን አስረክበናል።”

“የአራዳ ፓርክ የአስከፊ ድህነትን ገጽታ የቀየርንበት ታላቅ ፕሮጀክት ነው። የባዕዳንን አሉታዊ የታሪክ አሻራዎች በመናድ፣ የኢትዮጵያን ውበትና የትውልድን አዲስ ታሪክ በጋራ በማተም አዲሱን ማንነታችንን ገንብተናል።” @AdanechAbiebie

The New face of Hawassa city Ethiopia 🇪🇹

Ethiopia shines at the London Marathon 🇪🇹 Tigist Assefa sets a new world record in the women’s race, while Yomif Kejelcha finishes second in the men’s. Congratulations to these incredible athletes 👏

Ethiopia will not stop building.The newly introduced heavy-duty electric vehicles are being used to accelerate the construction of Africa’s largest airport,currently underway in Bishoftu.A 360kW charging station for these vehicles has also been installed and completed at the site

Ethiopia finalizing its accession to the world trade organization (WTO). In the mean time its has secured bilateral market access agreements with nine member states of the organization. @SMHaderaAbera

A culture shift in the overall national delivery of services is required. As part of our five development pillars, we have embraced technology as an enabler in the service sector to improve efficiency and accessibility. Only recently have we begun implementing a one-stop center approach to service delivery. However, the level of satisfaction achieved through MESOB services clearly demonstrates the value of this model, underscoring the need for further expansion. The launch of the MESOB mobile service today is a clear reflection of this continued progress. We will continue to expand these integrated services to ensure more efficient use of time and to deliver meaningful time savings for our citizens.

Ethiopia’s EVs use is not only confined to those transport vehicles but heavy tracks as well. The construction sector is also aligning to green energy use along with the transport.

Addis continues to attract continental and international conferences and summits with the 35th FAO conference being the latest. And it does so with Ethiopian hospitality, charm and warm treats!

“The United States sees Ethiopia as a serious commercial partner – and U.S. companies offer exceptional capabilities, quality, and partnership.”

I'm a resident of Addis & see daily changes not just in infrastructure I see lifestyle shifts residents now love staying clean & avoid littering streets like before I see work culture change everyone values time I heard today Ethiopia is the 2nd fastest growing nation globally

One of the key areas we’ve been focusing on as a country is our irrigated maize farming, currently showing strong success. These early results are a promising sign that our big goal is within reach: transforming Ethiopia into a nation that can feed itself and no longer rely on food aid.

Today, we officially inaugurated Haroo Dendi Lodge in the Oromia Region, a key milestone of the Dine for Generation initiative. Beyond ecotourism, this is the new face of Ethiopia, where modern architecture follows the heartbeat of nature. We didn't just build, we chose to honour our natural legacy, magnifying the existing beauty of Dendi Crater Lake for the generations to follow while honouring the heritage of the local people. It is a human-centred sanctuary built to respect the land and empower the community. This lodge is a testament to promises made and promises delivered. It elevates Ethiopia as a destination worthy of being visited, invested in, and cherished. As a central pillar of our economy, tourism is not just a sector, it is shaping the future of our national growth.

World Athletics has officially announced that Addis Ababa will host the 2027 Grand Prix with 'Gold Level' status after the city successfully hosted the Addis Ababa Grand Prix where renowned athletes like #GabbyThomas and others participated on. #VisitAddisAbaba #AddisGrandPrix

Ethiopia managed to increase its electric power generation from about 4,000 MW to 10,000 MW in just over six years. The transformation of the sector is helping to speed the energy source diversification and transition to renewable sources. youtu.be/GYAhSlmkkY0?si… via @YouTube

I appreciate how well the National Steering Committee is coming together and how effectively the early, coordinated preparations for COP32 are progressing. Ethiopia is laying a strong foundation for this important global event. I am truly looking forward to this significant moment. It will be an opportunity for our country to shine on the world stage and to work collaboratively toward making climate change a greater priority.