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Europe’s “Distorted” Bet on Cairo Raises Furore, Questions in Addis Ababa
“Europe once said it wanted a strong, integrated Africa. Today, it is investing in a divided one.” Ethiopia watched in incredulity last week as the...
Ethiopia’s New Railway Plan Envisions Direct Line to the Red Sea
ERC, Yapi Merkezi arbitration continues in London The Ethiopian Railway Corporation (ERC) has unveiled plans for a USD 1.58 billion standard-gauge railway intended to connect...
MPs Press Justice Ministry over Accountability Gaps, Insufficient Anti-Trafficking Measures
The Ministry of Justice has faced a detailed round of scrutiny from members of a parliamentary committee over what they described as weak law...
Capital Spending Lags as Gov’t Execution Lags in First Fiscal Quarter: Report
Ethiopia executed less than a quarter of its budget in the first quarter of the 2024/25 fiscal year amid uneven spending and continued reliance...
Mounting Tensions in Southern Tigray Stir Alarm Among Addis Ababa’s Raya Community
Members of the Raya community residing in Addis Ababa have sounded an urgent appeal over what they describe as “deteriorating security and human rights...
Freedom of Movement Under Siege Ahead of 2026 Vote
A recent report by the Ethiopian Human Rights Commission (EHRC) has drawn sharp attention to the country’s fragile civil liberties and deepening security challenges...
A Softer Pulse: Where Addis Rediscovers Its Quiet Rhythm
Redefining a City’s Soundscape At Golden Tulip, Thursday nights transform into an oasis On Thursday nights in Addis Ababa, as the city’s traffic dissolves into...
Tigray Genocide Inquiry Commission Blasts Transitional Justice Process for Inefficacy, Partiality
Report reveals close to 300,000 women and girls victimized by sexual violence A landmark report from the Commission of Inquiry on Tigray Genocide (CITG) has...
Finance Ministry Seeks to Scrap Blanket Tax Holidays, Introduce Startup and Green Incentives
The Ministry of Finance has unveiled plans for a sweeping overhaul of its investment incentive regime, proposing to slash traditional tax holidays and introduce...
Ministry Unveils Ambitious GERD Development Plans
Experts caution irrigation schemes must be examined carefully The Ministry of Water and Energy has unveiled a conceptual master plan aimed at converting close to...
