Opinion | Oct 19, 2026

Why Tsegaye Ararsa Is Wrong About Ethiopia’s Right to the Sea

I was impressed by how skillfully Tsegaye Ararsa's legalistic framing avoids the hard realities that more than 140 million Ethiopians face when I listened to him on Tghat. Tsegaye views our country's quest for direct sea access as little more than a political ploy, a stage show put on by the current government to divert attention from internal conflict....

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Opinion | Oct 09, 2026

Ethiopia–Eritrea Tensions Threaten to Turn Tigray Conflict Into Regional War

The renewed fighting in northern Ethiopia is evolving beyond a domestic conflict, raising the prospect of a direct confrontation between Ethiopia and Eritrea and threatening to destabilise the wider Horn of Africa. ...

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Opinion | Jul 20, 2026

Washington–Cairo–Asmara Alignment: Strategic Realignment or Dangerous Calculation?

A recent diplomatic exchange on social media has ignited fresh debate over shifting geopolitical alignments along the Red Sea corridor. The discourse erupted following a post on X (formerly Twitter) by Massad Boulos, the U.S. Senior Advisor for Arab and African Affairs, who announced a productive meeting with Eritrean Foreign Minister Osman Saleh in Cairo. Boulos highlighted discussions aimed at expanding bilateral relations, trade, regional security, and economic cooperation, while acknowledging the complex dynamics of the region. ...

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Opinion | Jul 03, 2026

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. ...

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Opinion | Jul 03, 2026

Assab: The "Red Pond" Ethiopia Can No Longer Ignore

Being landlocked does not inherently condemn a nation to poverty, nor does possessing a coastline guarantee prosperity. Eritrea, for instance, boasts more than three islands and two major ports, yet where does Eritrea stand today? Nevertheless, the maritime question raised by the government is fundamental; it is beyond doubt that we require such access. Assab is inhabited by the Afar people; indeed, it was founded by them. In the Afar language, “Assab-uy” translates to “Red Pond.” Crucially, Ethiopia’s maritime history predates even the pre-Aksumite civilisations....

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Opinion | Jul 04, 2026

Suffering as the Architect of the Self

By Staff Writer...

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