Ethiopia:   Ethiopia's Dilemma

Addis Fortune, 4 May 2015

Following the victory at Adawa (1896), which underscored Ethiopia's sovereignty, Ethiopia did not succumb to the horrific forces of colonialism, aside from the brief occupation by… Read more »

Ethiopia:   Election Campaigns Heating Up

Addis Fortune, 6 April 2015

On Wednesday April 1, 2015, Yilkal Getnet (Eng.), president of the Blue Party (known in Amharic as Semayawi Party) had planned to travel to the United States for campaigning with… Read more »

Ethiopia:   Toiling Up the Hills for Fast Urbanization

Ethiopian Herald, 6 April 2015

Very recently in connection with the upcoming 5th round general elections , the ruling party and other contesting parties held hot debate on the nation's urban and industry policy.… Read more »

Ethiopia:   Ethiopia's Image Is Changing

Ethiopian Herald, 6 April 2015

There is no doubt that the image of a certain country can affect either positively or negatively its economic activities, first and foremost, while not sparing it with its negative… Read more »

Ethiopia:   Success Marred By Challenges

Reporter, 4 April 2015

As election campaign heats up, political parties are coming out with their election manifestos and alternatives in the hopes of winning over the vote of more than 37 million… Read more »

Ethiopia:   Election - 'Eliminating the Contestant Ahead of the Match'

Addis Standard, 6 April 2015

It could well be said that literally no election had been completed happily to the minimal satisfaction of many contending political actors, and notably to a fair contentment of… Read more »

Ethiopia:   A Self-Confident Incumbent

Reporter, 4 April 2015

Reda'e Halefom is head of Public Relations Directorate at the office of the Ethiopian Peoples' Revolutionary Democratic Front (EPRDF) Council. Read more »

Ethiopia:   Natural Gas Finding May Embolden Risk of Resource Curse

Addis Fortune, 6 April 2015

Prime Minister Hailemariam Dessalegn appeared unusually firm in his latest media briefing. His stance was clearer while he tried to justify the conflict between his administration… Read more »

Ethiopia:   Nebe Printing Documents for May General Election

Walta Info, 2 April 2015

NEBE Senior Logistics and Distribution Head Alemu Negash told WIC the documents being printed include election and report forms, posters and other essential materials. Read more »

Ethiopia:   Why Ruling Party's Growth Rhetoric Is Faulty

Addis Fortune, 6 April 2015

By and large, Ethiopia recorded 17 years of economic stagnation under the leadership of the Dergue, a military government. Read more »