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Can National Dialogue Overcome Years of War, Diplomatic Missteps?

Jun 8 , 2024      |      By Hintsa Andebrhan      |      2342 Views

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 disproport...

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

Jun 1 , 2024      |      By Hintsa Andebrhan      |      3034 Views

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...

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      |      2340 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      |      1659 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      |      2279 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      |      1555 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      |      2340 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      |      1659 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      |      2279 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      |      1555 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      |      2715 Views

The Key to Transforming African Health

Despite the relentless stream of bad news from around the world, there are still reasons for optimism. One notable example is the renewed push to localise pharmaceutical production in Africa, demonstrating how even catastrophic events like a pandemic can lead to positive, unfores...

Apr 20 , 2024      |      By Jayati Ghosh      |      2285 Views

Tripartite Accord Falters as External Powers Vie for Influence in the Horn of Africa

The Comprehensive Tripartite Cooperation agreement, signed in September 2018 in Asmera between Eritrea, Ethiopia, and Somalia leaders, was noteworthy in many ways. Signed with the aspiration of engendering a durable peace in the region, it promised to fortify ties and promote coo...

Apr 13 , 2024      |      By Hintsa Andebrhan      |      3028 Views

Geopolitical Waves of Russia's Ukrainian Foray from the Black Sea to the Red Sea

In a world increasingly defined by convoluted geopolitical dynamics, the echoes of Russia's invasion of Ukraine reverberate far beyond its immediate borders, stirring a cauldron of strategic recalibrations and diplomatic manoeuvrings. At the heart of Moscow's justification is...

Apr 6 , 2024      |      By Hintsa Andebrhan      |      2534 Views

Racing to the Future, Addis Abeba Leaves Its Souls in the Dust

The transformation of Dubai from Al Wasl, a quaint fishing village, to a symbol of modernity and a hub for tourism and commerce presents a fascinating study of urban evolution and cultural preservation amidst rapid development. While an illustration of its leaders' ambition and f...

Mar 30 , 2024      |      By Hintsa Andebrhan      |      3759 Views

Trump's Chess of Brokering Deals, Stirring the Pot, and Eyeing Nobel Glory

Former President Donald Trump's legacy in the Horn of Africa, particularly his policies towards the Ethiopia-Eritrea conflict and the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD) dispute, personified the blend of contradiction and assertiveness characteristic of his foreign policy posi...

Mar 23 , 2024      |      By Hintsa Andebrhan      |      2697 Views


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

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

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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

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

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

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Mercato's Taxing Transformation Tests Tax Authorities

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Business owners in Mercato, the largest open market, were left stunned by a sudden gr...

Perfect Storm of Climate, Health, Supply Chain Issues Trigger Resurgent Malaria

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Malaria is no stranger to Ethiopia. Every year, the disease poses a public health iss...

Blackouts Plague Residents as Aging Grid Fails to Deliver

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Schools Disrupted, Dams at Risk

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A calm Monday morning on October 7, 2024, took a turn for residents of southern Afar Regional State. An earthquake that rattled the campus c...

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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...

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

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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. . .

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