The 100 days of sunshine on Ethiopian skies and beyond
By Tesfu Telahoun – It’s the rainy season in Ethiopia now but what with the wholly unexpected emergence…
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No, TPLF is not Tigray: A Case of Ethiopian Airlines
Part one: Leave and never come back! Three years ago, July 03, 2015 around 10:50 AM, a few…
The man in the Iron Mask
By Endale Assefa – Unless you wanted to stay oblivion to the veracity on the ground, the national…
How Ethiopia can repatriate stolen billions of dollars
After taking office three months ago, the new Prime Minister of Ethiopia Dr. Abiy Ahmed has repeatedly stated…
How sea-based drug trade undermines democracy
The east African coast plays an increasingly significant role in the global heroin trade. Heroin is shipped from…
20 Reasons to Travel to Egypt this Summer
Following the launch of Marriott International’s latest seasonal experiences campaign last month, Egypt presents yet again many reasons…
Why sponsoring money laundering drama in Ethiopia is nonsense
By Col. Jamal Ahmed – Last night on the state broadcaster, Ethiopian Television, I saw an commercial kind…
Why Ethiopia allows tax haven companies to produce gas & petroleum
BY ANDUALEM SISAY GESSESSE – At the time Ethiopian political crisis was at its pick, one major news…
How Ethiopia gets Korean development model wrong
By Andualem Sisay Gessesse, Busan, South Korea – During the 53rd annual meetings of the African Development Bank…
Remembering the forgotten Ethiopian billionaire [OPINION]
By Col. Jamal Ahmed – I remember it was about ten years ago. Ethiopians from across the world…
Publishing Our Internal Enforcement Guidelines and Expanding Our Appeals Process
By Monika Bickert – One of the questions we’re asked most often is how we decide what’s allowed…
How sophisticated are 21st century weapons
By Col. Jamal Ahmed – Since Ethiopia launched the construction of Ethiopia’s Grand Renaissance Dam (GERD) about seven…
From Davos to Boao, globalization needs boost at defining moment
By Xinhua writers Liu Chang, Shang Jun: Over a year ago, Chinese President Xi Jinping vigorously defended free…
Sharpening African manufacturers’ competitive edge with technology
How can you grow your business, while managing risks and costs and boosting profitability? By Matthew Kibbiy- African…
How ACBF will nudge Africa to effectively implement Agenda 2063
Designating the African Capacity Building Foundation (ACBF) as the African Union’s (AU) Specialized Agency for Capacity Development would…
A harsher world for journalists
Bereket Gebru – The twenty-first century has been marked by the proliferation of information and communication technologies that…
Why Ethiopia, Djibouti enjoy special bonds
By Andualem Sisay Gessesse – Following the growing economic and social ties, the governments of Ethiopia and Djibouti…
Reaffirming U.S. Leadership and Commitment to Partnership in the Fight Against HIV AIDS
Open letter by U.S. Ambassador to Ethiopia, Ambassador Michael Raynor Each year, we mark World AIDS Day on…
Loans for Aussie Businesses Trading Abroad: Promoting Economic Growth
Australia currently enjoys a relatively robust relationship with Ethiopia. Current exports to Ethiopia amount to $446 million, and…
BRICS spirit to light up future cooperation
By Cao Pengcheng Chinese President Xi Jinping summarized the connotation of the BRICS spirit in his keynote speech…
How homegrown innovation solves Africa’s most pressing challenges
By Brett Parker – By now, I am convinced that you have heard of M-Pesa, the popular and…
Why Africa worries about food in the era of Nano technology
BY ANDUALEM SISAY GESSESSE – Ahmedabad, India The world has passed various development stages to reach where we…
Africa and India – sharing the development journey
BY AKINWUMI ADESINA (PhD) Africa, like India, is a continent of rich and compelling diversity. Both continents share…
Using agriculture and agribusiness to bring about industrialisation in Africa
BY AKINWUMI ADESINA – No region of the world has ever moved to industrialised economy status without a…
The hidden treasures of Ethiopia: Platinum
By Andualem Sisay Gessesse – Located in Eastern Africa with centuries-old historical and archeological attractions, Ethiopia is one…
Investment opportunities in Lesotho
Located in the south eastern region of Southern Africa and entirely surrounded by South Africa, the Kingdom of…
Empowering women and girls: Africa’s biggest missed opportunity
By Amb. Amina Mohamed – Agenda 2063 calls for an Africa where development is people-driven, unleashing the potential…
Turn your car Into money with title loans
Are you out of saving funds? Facing a hard time paying debts? Life of course is uncertain. You…
Why I don’t give up on journalism in Ethiopia
BY ANDUALEM SISAY GESSESSE – They say, ‘the most successful people in life are those who do what…
Dancing the bio-fuel samba
By Tesfu Telahoun To describe Ethiopia as a large country is to understate the sheer size of this…