Abiy Ahmed says Ethiopia can catch up on development
By the AFREEQUE newsroom, based on Fanamc
Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed believes his country can reach, within a few years, levels of development comparable to those seen abroad. After visiting housing projects in Addis Ababa, he highlighted progress made and the importance of sustained effort, according to Fanamc.
Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed believes his country can achieve, within a few years, a level of development comparable to that seen in other states. He expressed this confidence on 13 November 2026, after visiting housing construction projects in Addis Ababa, according to Ethiopian news agency Fanamc.
The head of government notably referred to his recent three-day trip to Türkiye for COP31, during which he observed several development projects. He said the quality, speed and scale of the work underway in Ethiopia now provide greater grounds for confidence in the country’s prospects. He also said that trips abroad, which previously caused Ethiopians to feel behind, now allow them to see the progress made in different sectors.
Abiy Ahmed nevertheless stressed the need to maintain efforts to turn these ambitions into reality. He presented perseverance, sustained work and collective commitment as essential conditions for transforming the country. He also cited Ethiopia’s large population and natural resources among the assets on which the country can rely.
