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 »

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 »

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 »

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 »

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: 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 »

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 »

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 »

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: 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 »

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 »

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 »

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 »

Ethiopia: My Interview With Hachalu Hundessa: 'The Other Is a Divine Creation'

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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: TPLF Disputes Recent Proclamation to Re-Register Outlawed Parties, Seeks Pre-War Legal Status

The leader of Tigray People's Liberation Front (TPLF) Debretsion Gebremichael said the recent proclamation, allowing outlawed political parties to re-register as legitimate… Read more »

Ethiopia: News - Birr Devaluates By Initial 30 Percent As Ethiopia Introduces Market-Based Exchange Regime

The National Bank of Ethiopia (NBE) announced today a shift to a market-based exchange regime as part of a major revision of the country's foreign exchange (FX) system. The move… Read more »

Ethiopia: Three Killed Following New Attack in North Shoa, 400 Students Stranded

A new attack allegedly perpetrated by the non-state Fano militia operating in the neighboring Amhara region has killed three civilian people, injured one, in the Darra district of… Read more »