Ethiopia’s bold electric leap

Time: May 6, 2026, 10:45-11:00

Ethiopia became the world’s first country to ban imports of petrol and diesel cars in 2024, cutting fuel costs and accelerating a nationwide shift to electric mobility. The policy is already reshaping transport across the country. 

Speakers:

H.E. Bareo Hassen

The State Minister of the Ministry of Transport and Logistics
Ethiopia

His Excellency Bareo Hassen is currently serving as the State Minister of the Ministry of Transport and Logistics. During his…

Eric Ntagengerwa

Head of e-Mobility Division
African Union

Eric Ntagengerwa is a senior transport and infrastructure policy expert with over 20 years of experience in advancing aviation, multimodal transport systems,…

Moderator:

Christina Bu

Secretary General
Norwegian EV Association

Secretary General of the Norwegian EV Association