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2020 in Posterity

the opening of an industrial scale bakery, Sheger Bread & Flour factory.

2020 in Posterity

a massive tree-planting campaign.

2020 in Posterity

the picturesque Friendship Square inauguration.

2020 in Posterity

The commencement of the rehabilitation of Mesqel Square.

2020 in Posterity

The more extraordinary had to do with the National Electoral Board of Ethiopia, under Birtukan Midekesa, which asked parliament for the postponement of the general election in 2020.

2020 in Posterity

The postponement of the general election in 2020 was met with the Tigray People’s Liberation Front's (TPLF) determination to hold a vote in Tigray Regional State.

2020 in Posterity

Political unrest came in other ways as well, including in the wake of the death of Hachalu Hundessa, activist and musician, where the streets of Addis Abeba were left empty.

2020 in Posterity

It meant that holidays with public gatherings such as Mesqel and Irreecha could only be held with a fraction of the attendance they had.

2020 in Posterity

It meant that holidays with public gatherings such as Mesqel and Irreecha could only be held with a fraction of the attendance they had.

2020 in Posterity

The most important event was the Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, a once in a century event that upended nearly every facet of life for several months.

2020 in Posterity

It also shined a spotlight on the few but critical frontline healthcare workers.

Gallery

Parliament Approves New Cabinet Members

Oct 6 , 2021

Parliament Approves New Cabinet, Incorporates Opposition Leaders Lawmakers have approved today the nominations of 22 ministers, including three opposition leaders. Two MPs have voted against, while 12 abstained...

2020 in Posterity

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Sep 9 , 2020

IN-PICTURE: LAUREATE'S RECEPTION

Dec 14 , 2019

PM Abiy Ahmed (PhD) at a Gala Dinner Called for the Awarding of the Félix Houphouët-Boigny Peace Prize

May 6 , 2019

Faces, Voices of Addis Abeba

Apr 26 , 2019

Editorial

During Taxing Times, Tax Hunt Tests the Limits of an Unsteady Economy

Nov 23 , 2024

The fiscal puzzle deepens as the Council of Ministers approved a supplementary budget...

Bound by Debt, Government's Costly Love Affair with State Bloat

Nov 16 , 2024

In the realm of public finance, balance sheets speak louder than rhetoric. In such do...

Policy Bargain in Franco Valuta a Double-Edged Sword in the Forex Debacle

Nov 9 , 2024

Ethiopia's foreign exchange debacle resembles a tangled web of contradictions and con...

Addis Abeba Withering as Noise, Air Pollutions Choke the 'New Flower'

Nov 2 , 2024

Addis Abeba, fondly dubbed a 'New Flower,' is wilting under the weight of unchecked u...

Commentaries

Construction Sector's Ambitious Skylines, Fragile Foundations Could Lead to a Costly Legacy

The construction sector has been booming for nearly two decades, with new housing dev...

Nov 23 , 2024 . By Yemanebrhan Kiros

The World's Babies Need Antibiotics, Not Just Vaccines

Over the last half-century, the number of children who die before reaching the age of...

Nov 23 , 2024 . By Glenda Gray

Fineline

Leaders of the National . . .

Leaders of the National Election Board are in a charm offensive mood, of a sort. Last week, they organised a rare tour for members of the me...

When the country’s most. . .

When the country's most senior diplomats and envoys return back to their posts after two-week debriefings, they leave behind a point or two...

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Agenda

Rising Costs, Inflation Threaten Insurance Industry

Aug 18 , 2024 . By AKSAH ITALO

Although predictable Yonas Zerihun's job in the ride-hailing service is not immune to...

Fortune News

Electric Vehicle Push Leaves Investors in the Lurch

Jul 13 , 2024 . By AKSAH ITALO

Investors who rely on tractors, trucks, and field vehicles for commuting, transportin...

Fortune News

Study Reveals Higher Education Quality Crisis, Calls for Reform

Jul 13 , 2024 . By MUNIR SHEMSU

The cracks in Ethiopia's higher education system were laid bare during a synthesis re...

Fortune News

Authority Bets on Price Adjustment Manual to Tackle Construction Delays

Jul 13 , 2024 . By AKSAH ITALO

Construction authorities have unveiled a price adjustment implementation manual for s...

Sunday With Eden

Beyond the Gates of Society's Neglect

Returning to social media after a three-year hiatus, I anticipated updates from frien...

Nov 23 , 2024 . By Eden Sahle

Finding My Body Back, A Year Later

For many women, becoming a mother is a transformative experience that reshapes our priorities, self-perception, and connection to our bodies...

Nov 16 , 2024 . By Eden Sahle

Life Matters

Hunger With Ambitions to End It

I was returning from dropping my son off at school when I saw a young mother huddled on a rough stone by the roadside. Her infant was strapp...

Nov 23 , 2024 . By Kidist Yidnekachew

Human Face of Public Service

There are certain promises we make to ourselves—things we swear never to do again. I had made such a promise about taking the city bus. An...

Nov 16 , 2024 . By Kidist Yidnekachew

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Gallery

Parliament Approves New Cabinet Members

Editorial

During Taxing Times, Tax Hunt Tests the Limits of an Unsteady Economy

Bound by Debt, Government's Costly Love Affair with State Bloat

Policy Bargain in Franco Valuta a Double-Edged Sword in the Forex Debacle

Addis Abeba Withering as Noise, Air Pollutions Choke the 'New Flower'

Commentaries

Construction Sector's Ambitious Skylines, Fragile Foundations Could Lead to a Costly Legacy

The World's Babies Need Antibiotics, Not Just Vaccines

Fineline

Leaders of the National . . .

When the country’s most. . .

Editors' Pick

Rising Costs, Inflation Threaten Insurance Industry

Electric Vehicle Push Leaves Investors in the Lurch

Study Reveals Higher Education Quality Crisis, Calls for Reform

Authority Bets on Price Adjustment Manual to Tackle Construction Delays

Sunday With Eden

Beyond the Gates of Society's Neglect

Finding My Body Back, A Year Later

Life Matters

Hunger With Ambitions to End It

Human Face of Public Service

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Parliament Approves New Cabinet Members

During Taxing Times, Tax Hunt Tests the Limits of an Unsteady Economy

Bound by Debt, Government's Costly Love Affair with State Bloat

Policy Bargain in Franco Valuta a Double-Edged Sword in the Forex Debacle

Addis Abeba Withering as Noise, Air Pollutions Choke the 'New Flower'

Construction Sector's Ambitious Skylines, Fragile Foundations Could Lead to a Costly Legacy

The World's Babies Need Antibiotics, Not Just Vaccines

Leaders of the National . . .

When the country’s most. . .

Rising Costs, Inflation Threaten Insurance Industry

Electric Vehicle Push Leaves Investors in the Lurch

Study Reveals Higher Education Quality Crisis, Calls for Reform

Authority Bets on Price Adjustment Manual to Tackle Construction Delays

Beyond the Gates of Society's Neglect

Finding My Body Back, A Year Later

Hunger With Ambitions to End It

Human Face of Public Service

Drop us a message

COVID UPDATE

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