March 04, 2023
Ethiopia: Awakening a Sleeping Giant - the Ethiopian Economy
Ethiopia is undoubtedly the economic giant of the Horn of Africa. Since time immemorial, the economy has experienced growth as indicated by its gross domestic product (GDP), gross… Read more »
Ethiopia: Nepotism, Cronyism Crippling Ethiopia's Job Market
The issue of unemployment is one of the most frequently discussed subjects among government officials, academics, and employers in and of itself. Many people grow tired of hearing… Read more »
January 28, 2023
Sudan: Sudan Backs Ethiopia's Dam
Sudan has now returned to its prior position, expressing its full support for the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam. It's a dramatic shift from when Sudan sided with Egypt to oppose… Read more »
January 14, 2023
Ethiopia: EU Demands Accountability for War, Ethiopia Re-Engagement
The European Union (EU) has asked that the Ethiopian government ensure accountability for human rights violations and crimes committed in northern Ethiopia during the two-year war. Read more »
Ethiopia: Cash-Strapped Dire Dawa Admin Demands Regional Status
Members of Parliament (MP) representing Dire Dawa city administration requested the House of Federation (HoF) and House of Peoples' Representatives (HPR) to restructure Dire Dawa's… Read more »
Ethiopia: Al-Shbaab's Inevitable Demise Marks the End of the Impossible
In the last several months, Somali government soldiers fighting Al-Shabaab have made substantial advancements against the group. Clans sprung up in opposition to the armed… Read more »
Ethiopia: Unpredictable Policies Take a Toll On Small Businesses
Lielt Tadesse's clothes shop relied heavily on supplies from merchants such as Shein, which she received through website-based shipping to DHL pickup sites. She claims that… Read more »
Ethiopia: Dibekulu's First Steps Towards a Solo Career
The former Jano-band vocalist Dibekulu Tafesse was inspired to become a musician after hearing his uncle perform with legends. He saw his uncle, keyboardist and pianist Araya… Read more »
January 07, 2023
East Africa: Explosive Drones Emerging Threats for Ethiopia, Horn - IGAD
Al-Shabaab is acquiring UAV drones Read more »
December 31, 2022
Ethiopia: War Leaves Eight Million Ethiopians Aid-Dependent
Five million of the people are in Tigray Read more »
East Africa: South Sudan Drowns in War
The new President of Kenya, William Ruto (PhD), revealed on the eve of this year's Christmas, December 24, 2022, how his government is deeply concerned about the recent escalation… Read more »
Ethiopia: Federal Govt Peacefully Takes Over Tigray
Implementation of Pretoria agreement speeds up. Read more »
November 19, 2022
Ethiopia: Confusion Prevails Over Withdrawal of Eritrean Troops
The absence of clarity on the withdrawal of Eritrean forces from northern Ethiopia is sending confusing signals locally and among foreign powers. It is undermining Ethiopia's… Read more »
Ethiopia: No Respite for Low Income Residents, Sanitation Woes Escalate
In a run down and dusty section of Addis Ababa - far from its skyscrapers that have defined its progress for the last decade - is a suburb known as 'Autobis Tera', near Merkatto,… Read more »
Ethiopia: New Regulation Comes to Light to Govern Drone Operation, Imports
Officials at the Ethiopian Civil Aviation Authority (ECAA) finalized the drafting of a regulation that will govern the import, operation, and production of drones in the country. Read more »
October 22, 2022
Ethiopia: COP27 Brings GERD Debate Back to the Table
Egypt still eyes legally binding agreement Read more »
Ethiopia: Constitutional Druse
Ethiopia has a long governmental and administrative history. In leadership, it has been associated with a more central governmental system and has been recorded in ancient,… Read more »
October 08, 2022
Ethiopia: UN Extends Mandate of Human Rights Commission On Ethiopia By One Year
The UN Human Rights Council (UNHRC) extended the mandate of the International Commission of Human Rights Experts on Ethiopia (ICHREE) with a majority vote. The council voted on… Read more »
March 07, 2015
Ethiopia: English in Ethiopia
Walking the streets of Addis Ababa, one can hear many different languages being spoken. Read more »
August 09, 2014
Ethiopia: Ethiopia's Improvement Should Allay Its Critics
Regarding the Houston Chronicle editorial about Ethiopia, "Do Better" (Page B7, July 29), while one can take a snapshot of Ethiopia's current political, economic and social… Read more »
August 19, 2006
Ethiopia: Millions Still Face Drought Hardship
The rains may have eased a severe drought across east Africa this year, but millions still face hardship and it will take herders years to recover from the decimation of their… Read more »