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Oct 14 , 2023

A Brewing Storm of Tax Dissent, Popular Uproar

A tax storm is brewing in Addis Abeba. It harks back to an antiquated 'Wall & Roof' levy, inactive for nearly half a century, now dusted off and thrust upon property owners with newfound vigour. B...

Oct 7 , 2023

Geopolitics, War Crimes,the Balance Sheet of Justice

Addis Abeba found itself the recipient of unexpected benevolence from Europe lately, with two pieces of news that should have warmed the hearts of the senior echelons of Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed's (P...

Sep 30 , 2023

Ethiopia's Precarious Promise for Prosperity

The recent gathering by the leadership - and the rank and file - of the Prosperity Party (PP) in Adama (Nazareth) could be considered an event of a notable stitch. The setting, known for its warm ambi...

Sep 23 , 2023

Seeking Solvency for a Battered Economy in a Sea of Uncertainty

Ethiopia's contemporary political leaders and the policy wonks under their command have been in an unfortunate spotlight. Two weeks ago, Moody's, the global credit-rating agency, downgraded its foreig...

Sep 16 , 2023

Where Fiscal Prudence Meets Unbridled Optimism in a High-Stake Debt Saga

The Ethiopian economic narrative oscillates between pockets of resilience and significant challenges. While sectors like services comprising 38pc of the economy and agriculture, nearly 40pc, demonstra...

Sep 10 , 2023

Conflict, Contraction, the Yearning for a New Dawn

Earlier this Ethiopian fiscal year, the heralding of a peace deal became synonymous with the cessation of hostilities from brutal and bloody conflicts that have torn apart the northern part of the cou...

Sep 2 , 2023

The Ethiopian Exodus: A Silent Crisis in a Roaring Silence

An unfolding horror story revealed the human cost of desperate migration in the arid expanses between Saudi Arabia and Yemen. Enticed by promises of economic opportunity, hundreds of thousands of Ethi...

Aug 26 , 2023

Ethiopia's Gambit in a Shifting Geopolitical Chessboard

In the rain-drenched streets of Addis Abeba, there was a distinct ripple of optimism last week. The reason? The BRICS - Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa - opened their embrace to include...

Aug 19 , 2023

Governor Mamo Discovers Central Bank's Voice in Inflation Age

It is rare to see Ethiopia's central bankers publicly vocal and outspoken on issues affecting the economy. It is unusual to have them take the stage to provide insight into developments affecting the...

Aug 12 , 2023

Ethiopia: A Pinch of Hope, Heaps of Complexity, and a Dash of Deja Vu

In the undulating highlands of the Amhara Regional State, an unsettling tranquillity belies the recent spectre of war. Just two years ago, the internationals brokered a deal in Pretoria, South Africa...

Aug 5 , 2023

Tangled Policies, Legal Quicksand Deter Investments, Stifle Growth

Predictability is the beating heart of any thriving economy, a quality that could be taken for granted in established markets. It is a scarce commodity in regions where legal volatility, political ins...

Jul 29 , 2023

Where Bread Crumbles, Budgets Bulge, Growth Dreams Derail

In the colourful and vibrant Quality-Aqaqi District, a peculiar incident transpired recently. The notable Sheger Bread Factory, designed to provide millions of its fresh bread to Addis Abebans, abrupt...

Jul 22 , 2023

Riding a Tidal Wave of Bonds in the Sea of Fiscal Folly

In the tempestuous seas of global finance, the Ethiopian banking sector seems to be sailing in an unusual boat. Decisions taken by policymakers, bereft of a comprehensive ideological compass, are beco...

Jul 15 , 2023

The Fertiliser Fiasco: An Unwitting Harvest of Discord

It is not often that farmers leave their fields to protest, particularly when the season happens to be ploughing. Recently, however, farmers in the Amhara Regional State, usually took to the streets o...

Jul 8 , 2023

Weaving Through the Gordian Knot of Ethiopia's Fiscal Complications

The halls of the Ethiopian Parliament echoed with spirited debate last week, a scenario seldom observed. The discourse was heavily imbued with nostalgia for the era of collective security and economic...

Jul 1 , 2023

Ethiopia's Perpetual Struggle for Security, Economic Stability

As the adage goes, tragedy tends to beget not only tears but also a dark vein of humour. Ethiopia presently showcases this societal pattern. A grim jest doing rounds on social media features a fict...


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