The Ethiopian Air Force, celebrating its 89th anniversary, which achieved a significant milestone following the Security sector reform, has successfully developed an aircraft ready for flight, named Tsehay 2.0.
The reform efforts undertaken by Ethiopia’s security institutions have established a foundation for building institutions suited to the nation’s needs, Ethiopian Air Force among these institutions.
Equipped with advanced technology to carry out its missions effectively, this achievement underscores the Air Force’s progress toward realizing its vision of becoming the largest air force in Africa by 2030.
Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed (PhD)
-Ethiopia’s peace-building efforts are commendable: Ambassador Bankole
The peace-building efforts which Ethiopia is undertaking are exemplary. Especially, the efforts undertaken to ensure peace following the Pretoria Cessation of Hostilities Agreement are exemplary models to ensure peace and security.
Ethiopia’s contributions in the peace domain exemplify the model for peace. To support Ethiopia’s peace-building efforts, the African Union allocates one million USD for Ethiopia’s disarmament, demobilization, and reintegration (DDR) programs.
Integrating peace, security, and development efforts and fostering robust collaboration among member states, regional economic communities, and global partners is crucial.
Ambassador Bankole Adeoye, African Union Commissioner for Political Affairs, Peace, and Security said during the Continental Peace Conference in Addis Ababa
– New version of ‘Band Aid’ song against Ethiopia’s current reality: PM Abiy
The intention behind the release of the new version of Band Aid’s “Do They Know It’s Christmas?” song after 40 years never considers Ethiopia’s current reality.
I acknowledge the well-meaning intentions behind the original Band Aid initiative; however, the intention behind the new version after 40 years is reductionist and dehumanizing. Ethiopia has undergone substantial transformation since the 1980s.
Ethiopia would be better off if it was recognized as one of the fastest growing economies; its ancient sites were on every traveller’s bucket list, and for building the largest hydropower project in Africa. Ethiopia has become self-sufficient in wheat production and fully substituted wheat and other cereal imports.
The song, which perpetuates images of a famine-stricken Ethiopia, fails to reflect the nation’s rich history, culture, and significant progress. Ethiopia is now one of Africa’s fastest-growing economies.
Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed (PhD) commented opposing the release of Band Aid’s song new version after 40 years.
– Ethiopia deploys some 142,000 peacekeeping troops since 1950s: State Minister
With its firm stance to regional, continental and international peace and security, Ethiopia has deployed more than 142,000 peacekeeping troops to eleven countries since early 1950s. Ethiopia is consistent in contributing its role towards international peace.
Ethiopia’s firm stance to regional, continental and global peace is steadfast. In addition to its peacekeeping efforts, Ethiopia is creating platforms to discuss on continental peace and security so as to promote collaboration to ensure peace and prosperity in Africa.
Keyredin Tezera (PhD), State Minister of Peace
–Continental Peace Conference achieved its intended purpose: Outgoing Minister of Peace
The continental peace conference organized in Addis Ababa, attended by hundreds of participants from 22 African countries, was successful in fostering dialogue in ensuring peace and prosperity in Africa. Similarly, the forum helps Ethiopia showcasing its transformative reforms at home.
The conference provided a crucial platform for in-depth dialogue on how to collectively resolve or at least minimize the common regional and continental challenges. For example, we explored collaborative strategies for information sharing to address illegal activities and discussed joint measures to combat illicit arms trafficking, human trafficking, and other unlawful operations.
Binalf Andualem, outgoing Minister of Peace said following the conclusion of the Continental Conference on Peace and Prosperity
THE ETHIOPIAN HERALD SATURDAY 30 NOVEMBER 2024
