Tuesday, May 12, 2026

Editorial

Press Freedom Under Siege: Ethiopia’s Democratic Test

On May 3, the world celebrated World Press Freedom Day, a moment to reaffirm the indispensable role of journalism in sustaining democracy and protecting...

From Hardship to Hazard: Tackling Ethiopia’s Migration Pressures

The tragic reports that 65 Ethiopian migrants are at imminent risk of execution in Saudi Arabia, following the recent execution of three others alongside...

Prospects of Power Vacuum Risks Renewed Conflict in Tigray

On April 19, 2026, the Central Committee of the Tigray People’s Liberation Front (TPLF) announced a decision that could reshape Ethiopia’s fragile political landscape....

No Credible Elections Without Media Freedom

As Ethiopia heads toward the 7th general elections due to be held on June 1, the credibility of the process will not be judged...

Stepping Back from the Brink of War

Ethiopia stands once again at a dangerous crossroads. In the northern region of Tigray, the warning signs of a renewed and potentially devastating war...

Strategic Vision Over Outrage: Ethiopia’s Diplomatic Course on the GERD

On January 16, 2026, U.S. President Donald Trump sent a letter to Egyptian President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi proposing American involvement in resolving the long-standing...
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Beyond the Numbers: Ethiopia’s Cost-of-Living Crisis Persists

The recent announcement by the Ethiopian Statistical Service that Ethiopia’s year-on-year inflation rate dipped to 9.7 percent in December 2025 was heralded as a...

Sovereignty Under Siege: Lessons for Africa from Maduro’s Abduction

As the world continues reel from the audacious abduction of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro and his wife by U.S. forces on January 3, the...

Strategic Ambiguity: Ethiopia’s Calculated Path on Somaliland Recognition

The recent recognition of Somaliland as a sovereign state by Israel has shifted the diplomatic landscape of the Horn of Africa. What was long...
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Transparency Critical To Ensuring Elections Legitimacy

With about only five months to go before Ethiopia heads to 7th general elections, which are scheduled to be conducted on June 1, 2026,...

Addressing the Systemic Roots of Gambella’s Conflict

The latest violence racking the Gambella region of Ethiopia in which scores were killed and injured has once again laid bare the political fractures...

The Fading Promise: Ethiopia’s Reversed Course on Human Rights

As the world commemorated the annual Human Rights Day on December 10 under the theme ”Human Rights, Our Everyday Essentials”, Ethiopia faces a profound...
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The Imperative to Chart a Judicious Diplomatic Path

The recent visit to Ethiopia of General Dagvin R. M. Anderson, Commander of the U.S. Africa Command, and the phone call Prime Minister Abiy...

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