{"id":4909,"date":"2026-09-09T16:25:17","date_gmt":"2026-09-09T16:25:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.amn.gov.et\/en\/?p=4909"},"modified":"2026-09-09T16:25:20","modified_gmt":"2026-09-09T16:25:20","slug":"pm-abiy-calls-on-african-leaders-to-shape-the-continents-digital-future-on-its-own-term","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.amn.gov.et\/en\/pm-abiy-calls-on-african-leaders-to-shape-the-continents-digital-future-on-its-own-term\/","title":{"rendered":"PM Abiy Calls on African Leaders to Shape the Continent\u2019s Digital Future on Its Own Term"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"800\" src=\"https:\/\/www.amn.gov.et\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/09\/1000051900.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4910\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.amn.gov.et\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/09\/1000051900.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.amn.gov.et\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/09\/1000051900-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.amn.gov.et\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/09\/1000051900-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.amn.gov.et\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/09\/1000051900-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.amn.gov.et\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/09\/1000051900-600x600.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">AMN PLUS- Septrmber 9, 2026<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed has reaffirmed Ethiopia\u2019s longstanding commitment to Africa\u2019s continental journey as the continent commemorates the 24th African Union Day.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In a message marking the occasion, the Prime Minister said Ethiopia has been, and remains, a steadfast voice in Africa\u2019s continental journey, from the OAU to the African Union, with Addis Ababa serving as the home of the continent\u2019s Union.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cAs we mark this day, we reaffirm the vision of an integrated and prosperous Africa, while looking ahead to the next frontier of our collective progress,\u201d Prime Minister Abiy said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Highlighting the growing importance of technology, the Prime Minister, in his capacity as the African Union\u2019s Champion for Artificial Intelligence and Digital Health, called on African leaders and young people to embrace technological sovereignty and shape the continent\u2019s digital future on its own terms.<br>\u201cIn this spirit, and in my capacity as the African Union\u2019s Champion for Artificial Intelligence and Digital Health, I call on Africa\u2019s leaders and youth to embrace technological sovereignty and shape our digital future on our own terms,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Prime Minister reaffirmed Ethiopia\u2019s readiness to work with fellow African countries in building that future.<br>\u201cEthiopia stands ready to build that future alongside our fellow Africans,\u201d Prime Minister Abiy said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">He concluded by extending his best wishes to Africans on the occasion, saying, \u201cHappy African Union Day!\u201d<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>AMN PLUS- Septrmber 9, 2026 Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed has reaffirmed Ethiopia\u2019s longstanding commitment to Africa\u2019s continental journey as the continent commemorates the 24th African Union Day. 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