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A Tale of Two East African Leaders

Jul 13 , 2024      |      By Hintsa Andebrhan      |      4332 Views

Leadership, whether innate or cultivated, is a subject of perennial debate. For Kenya's President William Ruto (PhD), hi...

When Inflation Targets Clash with Climate Goals

Jul 7 , 2024      |      By Lucrezia Reichlin      |      3482 Views

At the end of April, in a speech at the Sorbonne, French President Emmanuel Macron suggested that European leaders shoul...

Confronting the Global Neglect of High Blood Pressure

Some of the world's big challenges get a lot of attention. Climate change, war and immigration are constantly in the news and receive large funding from states and private philanthropies. Other problems like tuberculosis and nutrition receive less airtime and awareness, but count...

Jun 29 , 2024      |      By Bjorn Lomborg      |      2980 Views

Can Qatar Ease Tensions with Somalia, Reshape Horn of Africa Geopolitics?

In a recent turn of events, Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed (PhD) has reached out to Qatar, potentially seeking its mediation in the diplomatic tensions with its southern neighbour Somalia. A letter from Prime Minister Abiy, delivered by Finance Minister Ahmed Shide to Qatar's Emir, Ta...

Jun 22 , 2024      |      By Hintsa Andebrhan      |      2972 Views

Lockdowns Looming Again? Lessons from the Past

Three weeks ago, former President Donald Trump expressed concerns about the possibility of left-wing hardliners in Washington reimposing COVID-19 lockdowns, warning Americans of scheduled orders that could disrupt daily life once again. Given the potential ramifications of anothe...

Jun 15 , 2024      |      By Hintsa Andebrhan      |      2042 Views

Can National Dialogue Overcome Years of War, Diplomatic Missteps?

In January 2020, I expressed concerns about the dangerous trajectory of Ethiopian politics, attributing the descent into chaos to a political elite bent on war. I argued that certain groups, wielding disproportionate wealth, influence, and political power, threatened war, campaig...

Jun 8 , 2024      |      By Hintsa Andebrhan      |      2514 Views

Confronting the Global Neglect of High Blood Pressure

Some of the world's big challenges get a lot of attention. Climate change, war and immigration are constantly in the news and receive large funding from states and private philanthropies. Other problems like tuberculosis and nutrition receive less airtime and awareness, but count...

Jun 29 , 2024      |      By Bjorn Lomborg      |      2980 Views

Can Qatar Ease Tensions with Somalia, Reshape Horn of Africa Geopolitics?

In a recent turn of events, Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed (PhD) has reached out to Qatar, potentially seeking its mediation in the diplomatic tensions with its southern neighbour Somalia. A letter from Prime Minister Abiy, delivered by Finance Minister Ahmed Shide to Qatar's Emir, Ta...

Jun 22 , 2024      |      By Hintsa Andebrhan      |      2972 Views

Lockdowns Looming Again? Lessons from the Past

Three weeks ago, former President Donald Trump expressed concerns about the possibility of left-wing hardliners in Washington reimposing COVID-19 lockdowns, warning Americans of scheduled orders that could disrupt daily life once again. Given the potential ramifications of anothe...

Jun 15 , 2024      |      By Hintsa Andebrhan      |      2042 Views

Can National Dialogue Overcome Years of War, Diplomatic Missteps?

In January 2020, I expressed concerns about the dangerous trajectory of Ethiopian politics, attributing the descent into chaos to a political elite bent on war. I argued that certain groups, wielding disproportionate wealth, influence, and political power, threatened war, campaig...

Jun 8 , 2024      |      By Hintsa Andebrhan      |      2514 Views

Does Biden's Move Elevating Kenya as America's Ally Upsets Ethiopia?

Under President Biden, Kenya has been designated a major non-NATO ally, positioning it strategically at the forefront of U.S. interests in the Horn of Africa. This comes with expectations that President William Ruto will align with American policies in the region. Historically...

Jun 1 , 2024      |      By Hintsa Andebrhan      |      3151 Views

Does Massinga's Bombshell Remarks Set to Shake Up Diplomatic Scene?

U.S. Ambassador Ervin Jose Massinga has become a familiar name, akin to the prominence once held by Mike Hammer, Washington's Special Envoy for the Horn of Africa. The Ambassador earned this reputation after his speech two weeks ago, which focused on human rights and conveyed his...

May 25 , 2024      |      By Hintsa Andebrhan      |      2442 Views

How Reliance on Western Powers Undermines AU's Founding Vision

Two weeks ago, the U.S. State Department made a customary diplomatic trip to address the political crisis in several countries in the Horn of Africa, aspiring to shape the region according to Washington's strategic interests. The Special Envoy for the Horn of Africa, Mike Hamm...

May 18 , 2024      |      By Hintsa Andebrhan      |      1751 Views

Museveni Hits Out at World Bank Amid Calls for Economic Revamp

President Yoweri Museveni's recent remarks at the World Bank summit in Nairobi sharply encapsulate a long-standing debate about the direction of Africa's economic development. By invoking the term "sustainable underdevelopment," Museveni shed light on the continent's struggle aga...

May 11 , 2024      |      By Hintsa Andebrhan      |      2356 Views

Fifty Years of Immunisation Success Call for 50 More

There is a good chance of knowing that one of the 154 million people who have been saved from preventable death by routine immunisation over the past 50 years. In the past half-century, it has been hard to identify a public health tool that has had a more positive impact than vac...

May 3 , 2024      |      By Sania Nishtar      |      1615 Views

The Dark Side of Bias Undermine Societal Solidarity

In the daily rhythm of work and life, it is not uncommon for a single negative comment to overshadow an otherwise positive day. The tendency to dwell on the negative — a trait deeply ingrained in human psychology — plays an oversized role in shaping societal dynamics and even...

Apr 28 , 2024      |      By Tesfahun Leta      |      2972 Views


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The Bureaucrats Turn to Masters of Misrule, Architects of Uncertainty

Dec 28 , 2024

On a flight between Juba and Addis Abeba, Stefan Dercon, a professor of economic poli...

Addis Abeba's Gleaming Facade Masks a Parched Metropolis

Dec 21 , 2024

The main avenues and thoroughfares of Addis Abeba have undergone an impressive faceli...

When More of Everything Leaves Less in the Bank

Dec 14 , 2024

Ethiopia's monetary policy has shifted conspicuously in recent years. Gone is the era...

Fueling Reform, the Petroleum Sector Caught Between Monopoly Missteps, Market Liberalisation

Dec 7 , 2024

For decades the Ethiopian Petroleum Supply Enterprise (EPSE), a state-owned giant ent...

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A Journey Through Nature, Culture, History

Two weeks ago, my family, toddler, and I flew to Arba Minch for a few days. Nestled i...

Overcoming Emotional Impulses in Decision-Making

Have you ever made a split-second decision and later wondered, "What was I thinking?...

Life Matters

When Appearance Dictates Respect, Attention

A casual Friday conversation with my friend revealed a disheartening truth about work...

Inadequate Regulation Leaves Tenants Vulnerable to Arbitrary Rental Hikes

The rental market in Ethiopia, like in many developing economies, is characterised by...

Agenda

Escaping Underemployment, Facing Low Wages at Home, Scam Factories in Myanmar

Dec 29 , 2024 . By ROBERA GETACHEW

Shikur Naser, a 25-year-old civil engineering graduate, left for Bangkok, Thailand, i...

Fuel Supply Halts as Parallel Market, EV Push Leave Regions, Investors in the Lurch

Dec 22 , 2024 . By AKSAH ITALO

Africa Oil Plc has five of its stations denied fuel supply by the Ethiopian Petroleum...

Shackled by Poverty, Employees Battle for Survival

Dec 15 , 2024 . By BEZAWIT HULUAGER

A 23-year-old woman (name withheld to protect identity) has been working at a garment...

National ID Footprint Stumbles Over Limited Acceptance, Printing Quality

Dec 8 , 2024 . By BEZAWIT HULUAGER

Dawit Arega, a tourist guide for 14 years, has encountered difficulties with his Nati...

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Parliament Approves New Cabinet Members

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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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IN-PICTURE: LAUREATE'S RECEPTION  

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

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Faces, Voices of Addis Abeba

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Commentaries

Ethiopia Bets Big on Floated Currency as Kenya Masters the Art of Stability

At the close of 2024, two East African neighbours offer an intriguing lesson in contr...

Services, the New Road to Development

The economic terrain has seldom been so slippery for developing countries around the...

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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DREAMS BETRAYED, TRAFFICKED, ENSLAVED

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A 25-year-old civil engineer graduate left for Thailand in September 2023, lured by t...

Consumer Unions Become Collateral Damage in a Battle Against Sugar, Oil Distribution Inconvenience

Dec 29 , 2024 . By YITBAREK GETACHEW

Consumer unions in Addis Abeba are being sidelined as delivery companies take over th...

Pharma Industry Confronts Customs Over Inflated Valuations

Dec 29 , 2024 . By AKSAH ITALO

Pharmaceutical manufacturers are in dispute with customs officials over alleged infla...

Vehicle Importers Fight Back Authorities Over New Tax System

Dec 29 , 2024 . By AKSAH ITALO

Over 100 vehicle importers have had their bank accounts frozen by tax authorities, wh...