Transport in Ethiopia is overseen by the Ministry of Transport and Communications. Over the last years,the Ethiopian federal authorities have significantly increased funding for rail and road construction to build an infrastructure,that allows better economic development.
Addis Ababa is the capital and largest city of Ethiopia. In the 2007 census,the city's population was estimated to be 2,739,551 inhabitants. Addis Ababa is a highly developed and important cultural,artistic,financial and administrative center of Ethiopia. It is widely known as one of Africa's capitals.
Rail transport in Ethiopia is done within the National Railway Network of Ethiopia,which currently consists of three electrified standard gauge railway lines:the Addis Ababa–Djibouti Railway,the Awash–Weldiya Railway and the Weldiya–Mekelle Railway. Other lines are still in the planning phase. There is also an urban light rail system in the country's capital,the Addis Ababa Light Rail.
Ethio telecom,previously known as the Ethiopian Telecommunications Corporation,is an Ethiopian telecommunication company serving as the major internet and telephone service provider. Ethio telecom is owned by the Ethiopian government and maintains a monopoly over all telecommunication services in Ethiopia. Based in Addis Ababa,it is one of the "Big-5" group of state owned corporations in Ethiopia,along with Ethiopian Airlines,the Commercial Bank of Ethiopia,Ethiopian Insurance Corporation,and the Ethiopian Shipping Lines.
Ethio Electric Sport Club,also known as EEPCO or Mebrat Hail,is an Ethiopian football club based in Addis Ababa. The club currently plays in the Ethiopian Higher League,the second division of Ethiopian football.
The Ethio-Djibouti Railway is a metre gauge railway in the Horn of Africa that once connected Addis Ababa to the port city of Djibouti. The operating company was also known as the Ethio-Djibouti Railways. The railway was built in 1894–1917 to connect the Ethiopian capital city to French Somaliland. During early operations,it provided landlocked Ethiopia with its only access to the sea. After World War II,the railway progressively fell into a state of disrepair due to competition from road transport.
Railway stations in Djibouti are served by standard gauge railways of the Djiboutian Railway Company.
The following is a historical events of Addis Ababa,the capital of Ethiopia,including its formation prior to 20th century by chronology.
Sinknesh Ejigu Wolde-Mariam is an Ethiopian politician,chemist,businesswoman and diplomat.
The Addis Ababa–Djibouti Railway is a standard gauge international railway that serves as the backbone of the new Ethiopian National Railway Network. The railway was inaugurated by Prime Minister Hailemariam Desalegn on January 1,2018. It provides landlocked Ethiopia with access to the sea,linking Ethiopia's capital of Addis Ababa with Djibouti and its Port of Doraleh. More than 95% of Ethiopia's trade passes through Djibouti,accounting for 70% of the activity at the Port of Djibouti.
Dagmawit Moges Bekele is an Ethiopian politician who was Minister of Transport and Communications of Ethiopia from October 2018 to 14 January 2023. Dagmawit became Deputy Mayor of Addis Ababa in July 2018. She began working as AU's Peace Fund Secretariat since March 2023.
Samuel Urkato Kurke is an Ethiopian politician and cabinet minister since October 2018. He was president of Wolaita Sodo University before becoming Ministry of Mines and Petroleum and has been Minister of Science and Higher Education (MoSHE) since August 2020 until the ministry merge into Ministry of Education on 6 October 2021.
Elias Melka Geresu ኤሊያስመልካገረሱwas an Ethiopian record producer and songwriter. Elias became popular after successfully composing Teddy Afro's debut album Abugida,which was released in 2001. Elias has composed more than forty studio albums and has worked with many influential singers in modern Ethiopian music history. Until his death on 4 October 2019,he had played a crucial role in the Ethiopian music industry.
Police brutality in Ethiopia falls under the aegis of the Ethiopian Federal Police (EFP),which has responsibility for safeguarding civil law and abiding the country's constitution under Proclamation 2000,2003 or 2011. Under Federal Police Officer Administration Regulation of 2012,dual obligation is promulgated to reinforce the law that every police officers should respect international human rights instructions and legal liability.
The Ministry of Mines and Petroleum is the Ethiopian government department responsible for management of mining and petroleum sector in Ethiopia. It was established in 2018 under Proclamation No 1097/2018 and Melese Alemu served as the first Minister of the position. In 2020,Takele Uma Banti succeeded as the Minister of Mines and Petroleum until 14 January 2023. Currently,Habtamu Tegene has been the current minister since 20 January 2023.
Tamagne Beyene is an Ethiopian human rights activist,former actor,comedian and media personality. Born in Gondar,Tamagne was recruited to the Gondar Traditional Group in 1981. He soon joined the Ethiopian National Theatre in 1983,performing as comedian,actor,singer,drummer and saxophonist.
Nassise Chali is an Ethiopian politician,diplomat and lecturer who is currently serving as the Minister of Tourism since 6 October 2021. She was Ambassador of Ethiopia to Canada from 2018.
Frehiwot Tamiru is an Ethiopian public official who is currently the CEO of Ethio telecom,a major telecommunication and internet provider in Ethiopia since 25 July 2018.
Habtamu Tegegne is an Ethiopian politician who is serving as the Minister of Mines and Petroleum since 20 January 2023. After serving as a member of the House of People's Representatives (HoPR),he succeeded Takele Uma Banti,who served the ministry from 18 August 2020. He is a member of Prosperity Party.
The Adwa 00KM Museum is a public historical museum located in Piasa,Arada district,Addis Ababa,Ethiopia. Inaugurated on 11 February 2024,the museum is dedicated to the Battle of Adwa,the battle of the First Italo-Ethiopian War where Italian forces defeated by the Ethiopian Army in 1896. Part of Adwa Zero KM Project,the museum lies on 1.5 hectares of land.
