{"id":3638,"date":"2026-07-02T13:43:02","date_gmt":"2026-07-02T13:43:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.amn.gov.et\/en\/?p=3638"},"modified":"2026-07-02T13:43:04","modified_gmt":"2026-07-02T13:43:04","slug":"pm-visits-yo-holding-coal-factory-in-the-gamo-zone","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.amn.gov.et\/en\/pm-visits-yo-holding-coal-factory-in-the-gamo-zone\/","title":{"rendered":"PM Visits Yo Holding Coal Factory in the Gamo Zone"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/www.amn.gov.et\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/07\/738040802_1649614192809792_8579782037060421747_n-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3639\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.amn.gov.et\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/07\/738040802_1649614192809792_8579782037060421747_n-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.amn.gov.et\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/07\/738040802_1649614192809792_8579782037060421747_n-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.amn.gov.et\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/07\/738040802_1649614192809792_8579782037060421747_n-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.amn.gov.et\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/07\/738040802_1649614192809792_8579782037060421747_n-1536x1025.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.amn.gov.et\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/07\/738040802_1649614192809792_8579782037060421747_n.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">AMN Plus-July 2, 2026<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed has emphasized that strengthening domestic production through national capability is the cornerstone of Ethiopia\u2019s economic independence and sovereignty.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In a recent statement on his official social media page, the Prime Minister said he visited the Yo Holding Coal factory in the Gamo Zone, which began operations last year.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/www.amn.gov.et\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/07\/734367626_2459863527849750_2930640330629840920_n-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3640\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.amn.gov.et\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/07\/734367626_2459863527849750_2930640330629840920_n-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.amn.gov.et\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/07\/734367626_2459863527849750_2930640330629840920_n-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.amn.gov.et\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/07\/734367626_2459863527849750_2930640330629840920_n-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.amn.gov.et\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/07\/734367626_2459863527849750_2930640330629840920_n-1536x1025.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.amn.gov.et\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/07\/734367626_2459863527849750_2930640330629840920_n.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">He noted that the factory is contributing significantly to import substitution by supplying local industries with domestically produced products, thereby reducing reliance on foreign imports. In addition to its economic impact, the facility has also created employment opportunities for local residents.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cOur journey to develop our country\u2019s natural resources through hard work and domestic investment will continue with renewed determination,\u201d the Prime Minister stated, reaffirming that such efforts will further strengthen Ethiopia\u2019s economic sovereignty.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>AMN Plus-July 2, 2026 Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed has emphasized that strengthening domestic production through national capability is the cornerstone of Ethiopia\u2019s economic independence and sovereignty. 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