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....

Ethiopia’s Education Crisis: A Call for Urgent Reform

It gives us no pleasure to dwell on a distressing subject we have deliberated on repeatedly before. The results of the national school leaving...

A New Year of Uncertainty and Possibility

As Ethiopians bid farewell to 2017, they approach 2018 with a blend of cautious hope and apprehension. For many, pessimism outweighs optimism as they...

The Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam: Celebrating Ethiopia’s Triumph of Sovereignty and Persistence

Tuesday September 9, 2025 is set to mark a transformative moment in Ethiopia’s history. It is the date Ethiopia’s long-cherished dream becomes reality as...
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Turning Lofty Commitments On Illicit Financial Flows Into Hard Results

Ten years after the African Union (AU) adopted the Mbeki Panel’s landmark blueprint on illicit financial flows (IFFs), a new stock-take asks the blunt...

Journalism Is Not a Crime!

In 2018, the administration of Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed (PhD) ushered in an era of reform, freeing exiled media and releasing imprisoned journalists. Yet...

Facilitating Durable, Equitable Peace

In Ethiopia's lurching journey toward peace, stability, and democratic consolidation, the importance of national dialogue and transitional justice cannot be overstated. As the ruling...
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Heeding EHRC’s Stark Human Rights Warning

The report published by the Ethiopian Human Rights Commission (EHRC)this week covering the period from June 2024 to June 2025 paints a stark and...

Navigating the Complexities of the Birr’s Floating

Exactly one year ago, Ethiopia took a significant step in its economic reform journey by allowing the Ethiopian Birr to float freely against foreign...

Prioritizing Real Economy Transformation

The recently held Ethiopian Finance Forum provided yet another opportunity for Ethiopian authorities to argue that the sweeping macroeconomic policy reform the government has...
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Parliament Must Step Up Beyond Acting as Rubber Stamp

The 2024/2025 fiscal year in Ethiopia has been marked by a series of legislative actions that have stirred controversy across the political landscape and...

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