September 09
Ethiopia: Ethiopia Denounces Egyptian Threats in Letter to UNSC
Ethiopia has urged the UN Security Council to "take note of Egypt's repeated threat to use force against Ethiopia" as tensions between the two countries reach new heights following… Read more »
August 24
Africa: Russia in Africa's Geopolitical Arena
The African continent stands at the threshold of significant development, rich in natural resources and holding a crucial geopolitical position on the world stage. With 9.7 percent… Read more »
July 30
Ethiopia: IMF Approves Ethiopia Finance Package After Years of Negotiations
The board of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) has nodded to a USD 3.4 billion extended credit facility for Ethiopia following five years of negotiations. Read more »
July 20
Sudan: 'Fire in Your Neighbor's House' - Stakes Piled High in Sudan Dialogue Success
This week, Addis Ababa saw the conclusion of a five-day all-inclusive political dialogue focused on the conflict in Sudan. The African Union (AU) High-Level Panel on Sudan, in… Read more »
Ethiopia: Ministry Confirms Sudan War Nearing Ethiopian Border
Gedaref replaces Khartoum as center of operations Read more »
Ethiopia: Administrative Vacuum Exposes Majang Forest Reserve to Wide Axes
The Majang Forest Biosphere Reserve, a UNESCO recognized and protected forest in the Gambella Regional State, has fallen victim to an onslaught of illicit trade operations turning… Read more »
Africa: AU Elections - Will It Change Anything?
Each time the African Union (AU) nears election season, the member countries of the region whose turn it is to fill the organization's most influential seats enter into a kind of… Read more »
July 04
Ethiopia: Ethiopia Expects U.S.$10.5 Billion From IMF, WB
Ethiopia is negotiating with the IMF and World Bank for USD 10.5 billion in financial assistance, according to Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed (PhD). Read more »
July 02
Ethiopia: Ethiopia, Somalia Emissaries Sit for Turkish Brokered Talks in Ankara
The foreign ministers of Ethiopia and Somalia have wrapped up a round of "open and friendly" talks in the Turkish capital following months of heightened tensions, according to the… Read more »
June 15
Ethiopia: Feel the Pulse of Addis Ababa's Streets
As the sun dips below the horizon, Meskel Square awakens, bathed in vibrant lights and the infectious rhythms of live music. Every Saturday, this iconic spot transforms into an… Read more »
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 »