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Election

Structural Fractures on the Eve of Ethiopia’s 7th General Election

The Ethiopian National Electoral Commission’s (NEB) recent announcement confirming the completion of overseas ballot printing has brought a stark reality to light: out of the 48 political parties that initially registered and selected their electoral symbols, six have been disqualified....

EconoScope

Deciphering Ethiopia’s $51.8 Billion Debt Crisis — Magnitude vs. Management

​The Ministry of Finance’s recent disclosure that Ethiopia’s total public debt has climbed to $51.8 billion has reignited critical conversations about the country's macroeconomic health. Of this sum, external debt accounts for the lion's share at over $33 billion, while domestic debt stands at $18.3 billion....

Travel & Hospitality

From Track to Tourism, Track Legend Haile Gebrselassie Honored as Addis Ababa Gears Up for Massive COP 32 Summit

In a grand gathering that bridged athletic royalty with the future of global diplomacy, the Addis Ababa Hotel Owners Association (AHA) took a moment during its annual general assembly to honor one of Ethiopia’s greatest icons: Major Haile Gebrselassie....

Health

One Flight Away: How a Looming Ebola Storm in the Congo Threatens to Breach East Africa’s Borders

A stark warning recently issued by the Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) has sent a wave of alarm across the continent. Before the agonizing memories of the West African Ebola outbreak from a decade ago have even faded, a new surge of the virus in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) and Uganda is threatening ten African nations, including Ethiopia....

Inside Story

The "Tsimdo" Threat and Ethiopia's Strategic Warning to the International Communi

The geopolitical and military landscape of the Horn of Africa has long been a complex arena defined by rapidly shifting alliances and unpredictable security dynamics. Recently, a significant shift in military diplomacy caught the attention of the international diplomatic community in Addis Ababa. ...

Political Parties

Gogot Party Accuses Ruling Party of "Strategic" Electoral Violations, Threatens Election Boycott

The opposition Gogot Party (Gogot for Gurage Unity and Justice Party) has strongly accused ruling party officials of committing widespread and "strategic" electoral law violations across the two Gurage zones. ...

Markets

Kenya Decides to Double Its Electricity Imports from Ethiopia

Kenyan energy sector news sources have widely reported that the country has decided to double its electricity imports from Ethiopia, raising the volume from the current 200 megawatts (MW) to 400 MW....

Football

Tears, Triumphs, and Red Skies: Inside the Night Arsenal Reclaimed Its Soul

Last night was no ordinary evening for North Londoners and Arsenal fans across the globe. After 22 long years of heartbreak, hope, and near-misses, the Gunners finally cemented their status as the champions of the English Premier League. Following a tense 1-0 victory over Burnley on Monday night, Arsenal had to wait for Tuesday's fixtures, hoping Manchester City would drop points to mathematically seal the title. ...

Athletics

Passing the Torch: Haile Gebrselassie on Africa’s Historic Olympic Milestone

When Haile Gebrselassie flashes his famous, radiant smile, it usually means he has either just broken a world record or is looking toward a brighter future. Today, the Ethiopian running icon’s trademark grin was wider than ever as he spoke passionately about a historic milestone that is set to rewrite the story of global sports: the Dakar 2026 Summer Youth Olympics....

Commentary

The "Solidarity" Mirage: Why Andargachew Tsige’s Horn of Africa Blueprint is a Dangerous Illusion

At the recent Horn of Africa Peace Conference, aptly titled “Tsimdi” (Solidarity) and hosted in Sudan, prominent political figure Andargachew Tsige delivered a virtual keynote address that was quickly swallowed by his supporters as a masterclass in regional statesmanship. ...

World News

‘Nothing Left to Lose’: Inside Trump’s High-Stakes Ultimatums and the Dangerous Deadlock with Iran

The View from Washington: A President Running Out of Patience...

Opinion

Farcical Secrecy, Banning the Press While Debating a "Freedom of Information" Law

In a democratic system, parliament is the ultimate sanctuary of the people, a place where the public voice is heard, government operations are scrutinized, and transparency reigns supreme. ...

World News

Macron’s African Odyssey and the Anxiety of Decline

Emmanuel Macron has stepped foot on African soil more times than any of his Elysee predecessors. To his supporters, these frequent journeys are proof of a modernized, energetic foreign policy. To his detractors, they resemble the frantic movements of a nation desperate to retain its grip on a continent fast slipping from its orbit. ...

Inside Story

The Constitutional Cap: Genuine Democratic Reform or Calculated Political Strategy?

Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed’s recent declaration that Ethiopia’s National Dialogue will serve as a vehicle to impose executive term limits has ignited a substantive debate over the future of the country's governance model. By addressing a long-standing structural gap in the 1995 Constitution, which currently permits an indefinite tenure for the head of government, the administration has placed a foundational piece of constitutional law on the table. ...