Ethiopia’s bewildering economics
By Tesfu Telahoun Abebe – Third world economies frequently operate on what seems like a parallel level to established and emerging markets. This situation is frequently cited as being a … Read More
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Moscow on the Beach
By Tesfu Telahoun Abebe – A ruby-red sun is setting ever slowly over sparkling emerald-blue waters tucked into the southern limits of the Red Sea. Its the Gulf of Tadjoura, … Read More
Ethiopia and the Arab overture – conclusion
By Tesfu Telahoun Abebe – I would like to start off the third and final installment of ‘Ethiopia and the Arab Overture’ by momentarily digressing to momentous events occurring across … Read More
Noting the Legacy in Ethiopia
By Tesfu Telahoun Abebe – While I have long been thoroughly fed up with CNN’s near total preoccupation since 2016 with near frantic Trump centric programming, I do enjoy the … Read More
Ethiopia and the Arab Overture, part 2
By Tesfu Telahoun Abebe – I concluded the first part of this series by introducing Ahmad ibn Majib, (?1432-1500?) the Persian Gulf’s legendary ‘Lion of the Seas’.
Dystopia – Why can’t our MPs look one another in the face?
By Tesfu Telahoun Abebe – A visitor to virtually any Tewahedo Orthodox church will note that, in addition to some remarkable architecture, these houses of worship are adorned with religious … Read More
Are we hypocritical, self-hating and tribalistic pseudo-patriots?
By Tesfu Telahoun Abebe – First time visitors to Addis Abeba often remark on the abundance of coffee and pastry houses. If we add the in the tens of thousands … Read More
Ethiopia and the Arab overture
By Tesfu Telahoun Abebe – Relations between Ethiopia and the Arabian Peninsula have blossomed ever since the political changes in Ethiopia which thrust the charismatic yet embattled Abiy Ahmed into … Read More
Offshore Haven Becoming Thorn In Africa’s Path..?
By Tesfu Telahoun Abebe – Greetings to all! Can you guess the name of the following African country? I’ll give you plenty of hints..not that your chances of getting the … Read More
Azerbaijan celebrates 101st independence anniversary
Azerbaijan Democratic Republic (ADR) was proclaimed on May 28, 1918 with the adoption of the Declaration of Independence – the exemplary policy document which committed to the principles of democracy … Read More
Is Ethiopia’s departure from state led economy feasible?
By Andualem Sisay Gessesse – Ethiopia has pursued the developmental state model for over 15 years. For so long, the government seemed content with the model believing it brought the … Read More
Uncertainty in Ethiopia after five officials’ assassination
By Andualem Sisay Gessesse – On Saturday evening state media reported about coup attempt in Amhara Region of Ethiopia indicating that the president of the region Dr. Ambachew Mekonnen was … Read More
Deconstructing the privatization scam – A very British disease
By Kebour Ghenna – In Ethiopia, the next big item for sale is the Ethio Telecom. The Prime Minister is excited about it, his advisors are committed to it, and … Read More
Heydar Aliyev – National leader with great historic mission
By Elman Abdullayev – Heydar Aliyev is the leader who founded modern Azerbaijan, becoming true legend of his time. The history remembers him as unique personality, powerful head of state, … Read More