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NBE Ends CBE’s Exclusive Grip on China-Bound Export Permits Structural Fractures on the Eve of Ethiopia’s 7th General Election Deciphering Ethiopia’s $51.8 Billion Debt Crisis — Magnitude vs. Management From Track to Tourism, Track Legend Haile Gebrselassie Honored as Addis Ababa Gears Up for Massive COP 32 Summit One Flight Away: How a Looming Ebola Storm in the Congo Threatens to Breach East Africa’s Borders The "Tsimdo" Threat and Ethiopia's Strategic Warning to the International Communi Gogot Party Accuses Ruling Party of "Strategic" Electoral Violations, Threatens Election Boycott Kenya Decides to Double Its Electricity Imports from Ethiopia Tears, Triumphs, and Red Skies: Inside the Night Arsenal Reclaimed Its Soul Passing the Torch: Haile Gebrselassie on Africa’s Historic Olympic Milestone NBE Ends CBE’s Exclusive Grip on China-Bound Export Permits Structural Fractures on the Eve of Ethiopia’s 7th General Election Deciphering Ethiopia’s $51.8 Billion Debt Crisis — Magnitude vs. Management From Track to Tourism, Track Legend Haile Gebrselassie Honored as Addis Ababa Gears Up for Massive COP 32 Summit One Flight Away: How a Looming Ebola Storm in the Congo Threatens to Breach East Africa’s Borders The "Tsimdo" Threat and Ethiopia's Strategic Warning to the International Communi Gogot Party Accuses Ruling Party of "Strategic" Electoral Violations, Threatens Election Boycott Kenya Decides to Double Its Electricity Imports from Ethiopia Tears, Triumphs, and Red Skies: Inside the Night Arsenal Reclaimed Its Soul Passing the Torch: Haile Gebrselassie on Africa’s Historic Olympic Milestone

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Technology | May 24, 2026

The EV Mirage: Ethiopia’s Bold Leap or Premature Pivot?

Ethiopia’s emergence as a global frontrunner in electric vehicle (EV) adoption is being hailed as a "green miracle," but a closer look at the economic scaffolding reveals a high-stakes gamble. While the government’s 2024 ban on internal combustion engine (ICE) imports has successfully forced a shift, experts warn that the model may be more of a "fiscal survival tactic" than a sustainable blueprint for other debt-burdened nations....

Artificial Intelligence | May 27, 2026

The AI Frontier: Anthropic Broadens Digital Horizons as Claude Debuts in Ethiopia

In a milestone for Ethiopia’s budding tech ecosystem, Anthropic, the San Francisco-based artificial intelligence safety and research heavyweight, has officially made its flagship AI assistant, Claude, accessible to the Ethiopian market. The move is seen as a pivotal step in bridging the digital divide and integrating Ethiopia into the global generative AI race....

Artificial Intelligence | May 26, 2026

Digital Promise, Institutional Gaps Shape AI for Peace Agenda

The push to integrate artificial intelligence into peace and security frameworks is gaining traction, with Ethiopia urging the African Union to embrace AI driven governance and conflict prevention tools. The ambition reflects a forward looking vision, one that recognizes the growing influence of digital technologies in shaping political and security outcomes. Yet as enthusiasm builds, so too must scrutiny. The gap between technological promise and institutional readiness remains wide, and bridging it will determine whether this initiative delivers substance or symbolism....

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