Authority backs Telebirr as ideal vessel for Ethio telecom IPO
Business Authority backs Telebirr as ideal vessel for Ethio telecom IPO By Elias Tegegn October 19, 2024 Heads of the Authority in charge of regulating capital markets have defended their decision to permit the state-owned Ethio telecom to conduct its landmark initial public offering (IPO) through its Telebirr application ahead of the imminent launch of […]
Nile River Basin Agreement Officially Enters Into Force, Marking Key Water Cooperation
News in brief By Contributor October 19, 2024 Two weeks after the Republic of South Sudan deposited its instrument of ratification, the Agreement on the Nile River Basin Framework (CFA) entered into force on October 13, 2024, marking a significant milestone. The CFA is the first multilaterally negotiated, signed, and ratified legal instrument. Its entry […]
Ethiopia ranks lowest for internet freedom among 17 African nations
News in brief By Staff Reporter October 19, 2024 Ethiopia has received the lowest internet freedom score among 17 African nations assessed in Freedom House’s “Freedom on the Net 2024” report, scoring 27 out of 100 and earning a “Not Free” rating. The report highlights significant challenges faced by internet users in Ethiopia, including government-imposed […]
“Why is Tigray kept out of the loop?”
Interview “Why is Tigray kept out of the loop?” By Nardos Yoseph October 19, 2024 Next month will mark two years since the Pretoria agreement ended the northern war. The terms of the peace deal, however, remain largely unmet and the Tigray Regional State still finds itself in a mire of political and socio-economic problems […]
Re-conceptualizing AU peace operations: will it work for Sudan, Somalia?
In Depth Re-conceptualizing AU peace operations: will it work for Sudan, Somalia? By Ashenafi Endale October 19, 2024 The conflicts and unrest sprouting up all across the continent are weighing heavy on the African Union (AU) and its already overstretched capacity for policing. The organization’s two-decade-old peacekeeping faculties are particularly under pressure, unable to keep […]
A Dream in Addis: The Artistic World of Wondwossen Beyen
Art A Dream in Addis: The Artistic World of Wondwossen Beyen By Abraham Tekle October 19, 2024 At 46, Wondwossen Beyen is a multifaceted artist, photographer, and teacher who has long harbored a dream: to build a studio that would embody both his creative spirit and his childhood aspirations. This vision wasn’t merely a fleeting […]
Aiming for global impact: Ruth tewodros prepares for Miss Earth 2024 – The Reporter
Society Aiming for Global Impact: Ruth Tewodros Prepares for Miss Earth 2024 By Abraham Tekle October 19, 2024 It’s been over two decades since Ethiopia first stepped onto the Miss Earth stage, and this year, Ruth Tewodros is set to carry the flag for her country at the 2024 competition in Manila, Philippines, on November […]
Latest NBE directive introduces terms for banking liquidity crisis bailouts
Business Latest NBE directive introduces terms for banking liquidity crisis bailouts By Kidus Dawit October 19, 2024 A new directive from the central bank sets the terms for a mechanism that would allow it to supply commercial banks with cash in the event of a liquidity crunch. The ‘Emergency Liquidity Assistance’ directive enables the National […]
IMF approves Sh43.8 billion for Ethiopia’s first loan program review – Daily Nation 01:37
Saturday, October 19, 2024 By Reuters The executive board of the International Monetary Fund approved the first review of Ethiopia’s $3.4 billion lending programme, the fund said on Friday, paving the way for a $340.7 million (Sh43,779,950,000) disbursement. The East African nation secured the four-year financing program from the IMF in July after carrying out a […]
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