June 01
Ethiopia: EU Council's Temporary Suspension of 'Certain Elements' of Visa Law for Ethiopian Nationals Hinges On Govt Cooperation, a Diplomatic Source Reveals
The European Union (EU) Council's recent decision "to temporarily suspend certain elements of the EU law that regulates the issuing of visas to Ethiopian nationals" may be… Read more »
July 25
Ethiopia: Over 15 Students Held in Shashamene Without Court Appearance Amid Ola Allegations
More than 15 students have been detained at Shashemene Police Station for up to two months without appearing in court amid allegations of connections to the Oromo Liberation Army… Read more »
Ethiopia: UN Expects Death Toll From Gofa Landslide to Rise Up to 500, 257 Bodies Retrieved So Far
The UN Office for Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) reported that the death toll from the landslide that struck the Gofa zone in South Ethiopia region has reached 257 as… Read more »
Ethiopia: Tigray's New Terror - Kidnappings, Violence Threaten Region's Fragile Recovery
The people of Tigray endured horrific hardship during two years of war. Although a peace agreement in November 2022 halted the fighting, hundreds of thousands remain displaced,… Read more »
July 31
Ethiopia: Lawmakers Approve World Bank's $1.5b Grant, Concessional Loan
In its first emergency meeting of the third year, the House of Peoples Representatives (HoPR) approved the World Bank's $1 billion grant and $500 million concessional credit from… Read more »
August 01
Ethiopia: Tigray Opposition Parties Call for Unity, Inclusive Regional Govt Amidst TPLF Internal Rift
Three opposition parties in the Tigray region have issued a joint statement urging the public to remain united and neutral amidst the ongoing power struggles within the Tigray… Read more »
Ethiopia: Somaliland Establishes 'Ministerial Level State Recognition Taskforce'
The Somaliland Ministry for Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation said it has taken "a significant step towards international recognition today." Read more »
Ethiopia: 400 Students Returning Home From Exams Trapped By Conflict in Darra District, Oromia Region
Around 400 grade 12 students who were returning from Salale University to their homes in Darra district, North Shoa zone of the Oromia region have been trapped as conflict between… Read more »
August 08
Ethiopia: Price Hikes Amid Stringent Govt Measures Left Consumers in Addis Abeba Anxious, Uncertain
In the wake of the Ethiopian government's implementation of sweeping macroeconomic reforms, the country, particularly the capital Addis Abeba, has seen a notable rise in prices for… Read more »
August 06
Ethiopia: Federal High Court Acquits Taye Dendea On Two Charges, Orders Defense On Third
The Federal High Court Lideta Branch has issued a ruling in the case of Taye Dendea, former State Minister of Peace, acquitting him of two charges while ordering him to defend… Read more »
Ethiopia: Civil Society Group Urges Transparency and Inclusivity in National Dialogue Process, Issues Petition
The Center for Advancement of Rights and Democracy (CARD), an Ethiopian civil society organization, has issued a petition calling for increased transparency and inclusivity in the… Read more »
August 02
Ethiopia: Beyond Visible Infrastructures - Untold Success Stories of Addis Abeba Corridor Development
This very title I am writing on reminds me what Kofi Annan, former Secretary General of the United Nations, once said about the corridor development initiative which reads… Read more »
Ethiopia: Ethiopia's Forex Market Reforms: Tumble or Turnaround?
It was widely acknowledged that Ethiopia's foreign exchange system was undergoing a period of significant transformation. In recent years, speculation regarding a substantial… Read more »
August 06
Ethiopia: Punitive Measures Will Not Stabilize Fore-Ex Market Induced Panic in Product Market
It's now been a week since Ethiopia liberalized its forex market. Shortly after the news broke, policymakers faced two major tests. The first challenge was the timing of the policy… Read more »
Ethiopia: HRW Calls for Release of Batte Urgessa's Detained Brother, Urges International Investigation
Human Rights Watch has urged Ethiopian authorities to release the brother of slain opposition politician Batte Urgessa and at least 11 others detained in connection with his… Read more »
Ethiopia: Five Bodies Missing As Tragic Landslide Kills 11 in Wolayita Zone, South Ethiopia
Locals and rescue teams are searching for five missing individuals after a landslide struck Kawo Koyisha district of Wolayita Zone, South Ethiopia regional state, killing 11… Read more »
August 07
Ethiopia: Is Ethiopia's Transitional Justice Quasi-Compliance?
Concerns regarding the capability of Ethiopia's transitional justice to achieve its intended and ideal purpose continue to linger despite the transitional justice process nearing… Read more »
August 05
Ethiopia: Ethiopia's Foreign Currency Market Liberalization: Does the Move Meet Ethiopia's Long-Term Economic Goals?
Ethiopia has a rich historical legacy when it comes to the introduction and use of currencies. The issuance of modern banknotes by the Bank of Abyssinia in 1915 marked a… Read more »
Ethiopia: Critique of Ethiopia's Macroeconomic Policy: a Comparative Analysis
Ethiopia's recent decision to allow the Ethiopian birr (ETB) to float freely against the US dollar (USD) marks a significant shift in its economic strategy. As of August 3, 2024,… Read more »
Ethiopia: The Unlawful Detention of OLF Executives: a Blight On Ethiopia's Judicial Integrity
In recent weeks state media have broadcasted a meeting between Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed and leaders of various opposition parties operating in Ethiopia. Under normal… Read more »
August 02
Ethiopia: Birr Plummets After PM Abiy Calls to Further Narrow Gap Between Official, Black Markets
Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed, on Thursday, stated the need to narrow the gap between the black market and official exchange rates following the recent macroeconomic reforms supported… Read more »
August 01
Ethiopia: Opposition Ezema Criticizes Government's 'Untimely' Forex Reform, Warns of Consequences
The Ethiopian Citizens for Social Justice party (EZEMA) has voiced strong criticism against the government's recent shift to a market-based exchange regime, warning of potential… Read more »
July 30
Ethiopia: World Bank Provides $1 Billion Grant, $500 Million Concessional Credit for Ethiopia
The World Bank's Board of Executive Directors approved today the Ethiopia First Sustainable and Inclusive Growth Development Policy Operation. This policy operation supports… Read more »
Ethiopia: Ethiopian Airlines Defends Transporting Live Monkeys to US As 'Complying With Aviation Rules'
Ethiopian Airlines has defended its transportation of live primates to the US for laboratory use as complying with "international aviation" rules, following criticism from the… Read more »
Ethiopia: Tigray Crisis - Interim President Points Finger at TPLF Leadership
The President of Tigray Interim Administration (TIA) and deputy leader of Tigray People's Liberation Front (TPLF) Getachew Reda, has issued a scathing indictment of the leadership… Read more »