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....

Confronting the Scourge of Corruption Head-on

The indictment of 11 senior government officials for an alleged corruption scheme involving over USD 40 million in fertilizer procurement has once again exposed...

The Fuel Tax Dilemma: Economic Necessity Versus Social Burden in Ethiopia

The Ethiopian government’s recent decision to slap a 30 percent tax (15 percent VAT + 15 percent excise tax) on fuel prices—part of its...

Hosting COP32: Ethiopia’s Moment to Restore Trust in Global Climate Action

Ethiopia’s selection as host of the 2027 United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP32) at the just concluded COP30 held in Brazil is far more...
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Averting the Collapse of the Pretoria Accord

Barely three years after it ended one of the deadliest wars in modern African history, the 2022 Pretoria peace accord— formally known as the...

Creating Enabling Conditions for Upcoming Elections

As Ethiopia gears up to hold the 7th general elections, Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed’s (PhD) offer of reassurance to lawmakers that the elections, tentatively...

Growth Without Peace Is a Mirage

Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed’s (PhD) recent declaration that Ethiopia will become Africa’s largest economy within the next decade captured headlines and stirred both optimism...
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Safeguarding the Right to Movement

In its latest monitoring between April and September 2025, the Ethiopian Human Rights Commission (EHRC) sounded an alarm: widespread road closures, abductions, curfews, and...

Defusing the Mounting Ethio-Eritrea Tensions

The escalating tensions between Ethiopia and Eritrea, marked by Ethiopia's recent formal accusation that Eritrea is preparing for war, threaten to plunge the Horn...

The Pitfalls of Exploiting Mega Projects for Political Mileage

In recent months, the Ethiopian government has unveiled a series of ambitious mega projects, often accompanied by elaborate ceremonies and sweeping promises. Just this...
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Time to Rebuild Ethiopian Athletics from the Roots

Ethiopia entered the recently concluded 2025 World Athletics Championships in Tokyo carrying the weight of history. For decades, the country has stood as a...

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