March 04
Ethiopia: Utilizing Land and Other Resources Without Affecting Sustainability [opinion]
Ethiopian Herald
Land is increasingly becoming a scarce resource and the competition for land among different uses is becoming acute and is most apparent on the peri-urban fringe, where the… Read more »
Gambia: The Physiological Changes That Occur During a Fast! [editorial]
The Point
For many people, the key question regarding fasting is whether it is good or bad for your health. The answer to this requires a quick overview of what happens inside the body… Read more »
Nigeria: Lagos House of Assembly - Obasa Returns As Speaker [opinion]
Premium Times
The Lagos State House of Assembly has resolved what initially looked like an intractable political crisis. When plenary resumed on Monday, what played out what a reshuffling of… Read more »
Nigeria: Our Senators Again! [opinion]
Premium Times
This media war should end and the orchestrated court cases should be withdrawn. We are already sufficiently embarrassed! Read more »
Liberia: Finding Hope in Hard Times - a Message to Economically Struggling Liberians [opinion]
Liberian Observer
Life in Liberia can be tough. The rising cost of living, job scarcity, and economic uncertainty have left many feeling trapped, hopeless, and desperate. When a person is constantly… Read more »
March 03
Ethiopia: Wollega Under Siege - Unraveling Layers of Violence, Displacement in Western Oromia [opinion]
Addis Standard
Since 2020, violence in Western Oromia--particularly in the East Wollega and Horo Guduru Wollega zones--has destabilized the region, displacing hundreds of thousands, claiming… Read more »
Ethiopia: Ethics of Performative Charity - Giving With Dignity, Not Spectacle [opinion]
Addis Standard
There is no exaggeration in stating that the internet--along with its offshoots like the web and social media--has been one of the greatest forces in democratizing humanity. The… Read more »
February 28
Burundi: Burundi Shows That Land Rights Are Key to Economic Stability [opinion]
Thomson Reuters Foundation
Ahead of the Global Land Forum (GLF) in Colombia in June, we must place land rights at the centre of discussions on sustainability. Read more »
February 26
Ethiopia: Tigray At Crossroads: Factionalism, Governance Paralysis, and Looming Risk of Civil War [opinion]
Addis Standard
Tigray, a region that has endured years of war and devastation, now faces a political crisis that threatens its fragile stability. The power struggle within the Tigray People's… Read more »
February 25
Ethiopia: Op-Ed - Digging Out of Disaster: Hidden Cost of Illegal Mining in Tigray, Pathways to Sustainable Solutions [opinion]
Addis Standard
Tigray has long been recognized for its abundant geological wealth, particularly its rich deposits of gold. Historically, this resource has been a crucial part of local economies… Read more »
February 24
Ethiopia: Luxury in Poverty: Psychology Behind Lavish Spending in Poor Countries Like Ethiopia [opinion]
Addis Standard
Recently, a friend sent me a YouTube clip from one of the entertainment TV channels in Ethiopia. On its Sunday show, it featured a woman proudly presenting a traditional dress with… Read more »
February 21
East Africa: Macron in Djibouti and Ethiopia: Is There Anything New in France's Approach to the Horn of Africa? [opinion]
Addis Standard
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February 20
Somalia: AU's Recognition Dilemma: Why Somaliland Deserves Its Place Among African States--With a Case Stronger Than Western Sahara's [opinion]
Addis Standard
The African Union (AU) has consistently stood for self-determination, decolonization, and the inviolability of colonial borders. Yet it is inconsistent in extending these… Read more »
February 17
Kenya: Raila Odinga's Endless Odyssey: Loses AUC Chairmanship, but Far From Done [opinion]
Addis Standard
If there is one thing that has remained consistent in Raila Odinga's political career, it is his resilience in the face of defeat. Over the past three decades, he has contested and… Read more »
February 14
Ethiopia: World Governments Summit 2025: Somaliland's Defining Moment On Global Stage [opinion]
Addis Standard
The World Governments Summit 2025, held recently in Dubai, brought together world leaders, policymakers, and business leaders for discussions on governance in the digital age and… Read more »
February 08
Ethiopia: Tigray's Gilded Trap: Unmasking Illegal Mining's Toxic Legacy [opinion]
Addis Standard
Tigray, scarred by atrocities, humanitarian crises, and political instability, faces another deeply concerning challenge: the unchecked proliferation of illegal gold mining. While… Read more »
February 01
Ethiopia: Opinion - a Tale of Two Futures: How Somaliland Built Stability While Somalia Battles Crisis [opinion]
Addis Standard
Somaliland and Somalia represent two sharply contrasting approaches to governance in the Horn of Africa. While both have had a common historical foundation, they have taken… Read more »
