Ethiopia: Improvement to Simmering Conflict in Ethiopia's Tigray Region Noted in UN Update

The UN Human Rights chief on Friday urged all parties to the conflict in Ethiopia to halt hostilities and resolve differences peacefully as conflicts continue to endanger peace in… Read more »

Ethiopia: Unprecedented Budget Proposal Draws Parliamentary Fire, Exposes Inequity, Inefficiency

It was with his usual nonchalance that Finance Minister Ahmed Shide presented the federal budget proposal to lawmakers last week, but a look at the documents calls into question… Read more »

Ethiopia: Addis Ababa Has Say On National Dialogue Agenda

Following the launch of the national dialogue in the capital two weeks ago, top agendas on the table are being refined. The ten top agendas have been identified, The Reporter… Read more »

Africa: Global South - a Rising Power in a Shifting World Order

The term "Global South" first appeared in 1969 in an article by political activist Carl Oglesby in the liberal Catholic journal "Commonweal". Oglesby argued that the Vietnam War… Read more »

Ethiopia: Conflict Killed 1,106 in Amhara, Oromia in 2023 - UN Human Rights Agency

State actors responsible for 70 pct of nearly 600 incidents Read more »

Ethiopia: Political Regression and the 'Breeding Ground for Conflict'

Abraham Himanot (PhD), is the vice chairman of the Ethiopian People's Revolutionary Party (EPRP). He joined the party five years ago after more than a decade living abroad. Abraham… Read more »

Ethiopia: Securing Middle Distance Running Spot At Paris Olympics Mandatory

Until recently, Ethiopia had not officially disclosed the list of athletes who met the qualifying times (minimal) for the men's 1500m and 800m events at the Paris 2024 Olympics. Read more »

Ethiopia: Dollar Dominance in the International Reserve System - an Update

Dollar dominance--the outsized role of the US dollar in the world economy--has been brought into focus recently as the robustness of the US economy, tighter monetary policy and… Read more »

Ethiopia: Eldoret's Success and Bekoji's Aspirations - a Contrast in Athletic Support

Middle- and long-distance running have firmly established East Africans in the athletic hall of fame. Kenya and Ethiopia, in particular, dominate the global scene, consistently… Read more »

Ethiopia: Ethiopia's Blossoming Floriculture Industry Faces Market Shift - Domestic Demand Vs. Export Challenges

Ethiopia has been striving to diversify its export base, aiming to generate new sources of foreign currency and reduce its exposure to the price volatility characterizing… Read more »

Ethiopia: Ministry Looks to Excise Stamps to Boost Tax Revenue, Curb Illicit Trade

Officials at the Ministry of Finance have introduced a new excise stamp management directive in a bid to combat illicit trade and enhance tax collection. Read more »

Ethiopia: Six Palaces, Tourist Attractions to Get Facelift With New Budget

The federal government has allocated more than four billion birr to an initiative that would see the renovation or construction of several palaces, popular tourist attractions, and… Read more »

Ethiopia: Bridging the Gap - the Role of Homecare Services in Modern Healthcare

A mother of a 7-year-old boy, Eskedar Tefera, name changed upon request, shared her story with The Reporter, marking over a year since she began homecare services for her child.… Read more »

Ethiopia: Trade Can Resume Its Role As Driver of Poverty Reduction - With the Right Policies

International trade soared as the world recovered from the Covid-19 induced economic crisis. In 2022, the value of traded goods and services was 24 percent higher than in 2019,… Read more »

Ethiopia: Fire and Emotion - the Art of Staying Calm

Emotions are like fire. Once you get caught up in them, there's no way out. There's no option but to burn. And people who are caught in fire do not think logically. They do not… Read more »

Ethiopia: Ethiopia Eyes 'Moderate' Debt Rating Once IMF Approves Debt Restructuring

Officials at the Ministry of Finance say they expect to see Ethiopia's external debt standing upgraded to 'moderate' status following an agreement with external creditors and the… Read more »

East Africa: Flooding Poses Serious Threat in Nine Regional States As Climate Fluctuations Take Toll On East Africa

Aid agencies warn close to two million Ethiopians at risk Read more »

Ethiopia: Supporting Ethiopia in the Battle Against Malaria - a Vital Mission of the U.S. Govt

As we recognize World Malaria Day on April 25, we reflect on the relentless battle against malaria, a life-threatening disease transmitted by female malaria-carrying mosquitoes.… Read more »

Ethiopia: Over 4 Million Children Out of School in Amhara Region - UN

Armed conflict, drought, and other compounding factors are keeping more than 4.1 million children out of school in the Amhara region, according to a United Nations Office for the… Read more »

Ethiopia: The Tiktok Effect

The pros, cons and promise of Ethiopia's TikTok revolution Read more »

Ethiopia: IMF Wary of 'Elevated' Prospect of Violence in Ethiopia

The Fund forecasts 6.2 percent 2024 growth rate for Ethiopian economy Read more »

Ethiopia: Utility Bills Tipped to Rise Before Year's End

Electric power bills are set to surge in the coming months, as the heads of state-run utility companies prepare to cut 'challenging' subsidies. Read more »

Africa: Infectious Diseases Fester in Wake of Drought, War - UN Report

A UN agency signals a worrying uptick in the spread of infectious diseases as "successive shocks" expose thousands of people across the country to measles, cholera, and malaria. Read more »

Ethiopia: TPLF Asserts 'Erosion of Trust' With Federal Govt Amid Inadequate Implementation of Pretoria Deal

In the aftermath of the First Strategic Review Meeting on the Cessation of Hostilities Agreement (CoHA), the Tigray People's Liberation Front (TPLF) voiced concerns over trust… Read more »

Ethiopia: Funding Drought Leaves Jimma University Hospital Patients to Fend for Themselves

Budget constraints have forced Jimma University Specialized Hospital to cut health services, leaving patients to fend for themselves as the healthcare facility struggles to pay its… Read more »