Pursuing a humane approach to development
Staff Reporter September 21, 2024 Editorial As Phase II of the Addis Ababa Corridor Development project gets underway the city’s residents are bracing for more of the displacement and inconveniences that marked the first phase of the ambitious and costly project. Unveiled with great fanfare by Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed (PhD) and Addis Ababa mayor […]
Gov’t ban on vehicle imports stokes uncertainty among diplomatic community
News Gov’t ban on vehicle imports stokes uncertainty among diplomatic community By Sisay Sahlu September 21, 2024 Embargo could constitute breach of Vienna Convention on Diplomatic Relations The federal government’s embargo on the import of non-electric vehicles has left members of the diplomatic community in Addis Ababa as well as representatives of international organizations grappling […]
Poultry investors cry fault over unofficial embargo on exports
Business Poultry investors cry fault over unofficial embargo on exports By Kalkidan Fikru September 21, 2024 New tax rules, rising import costs, security concerns pushing investors out The poultry industry is up in arms over a government policy prioritizing domestic supply over exports to neighboring markets at a time when new tax laws, forex rules, […]
Sudan’s war forces Ethiopian refugees home: UN reports on their risky journey back to Ethiopia
News in brief By Staff Reporter September 21, 2024 The UN reported that Ethiopian migrants who previously resided in Sudan, both registered and unregistered, are being forced to return to their home country due to the ongoing civil war between the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) and the Rapid Support Forces (RSF). Among the refugees compelled […]
Ethiopia strengthens military ties with china, acquires ch-7 stealth drones
News in brie By Staff Reporter September 21, 2024 Ethiopia has solidified its military partnership with China through a new agreement that will significantly boost its defense capabilities. The agreement, signed during the 11th Xiangshan Forum in Beijing, focuses on expanding military cooperation, including the transfer of advanced weapons technology, capacity building, and joint production […]
Ethiopia, China sign currency swap agreement
News in brief By Staff Reporter September 7, 2024 Based on the agreement, the two countries will trade in Birr and Yuan, aiming at strengthening their economic ties and business relationships. This agreement was reached during talks between Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed (PhD) and Chinese President Xi Jinping. Ethiopian Finance Minister Ahmed Shide was […]
Human rights training for security forces underway: Foreign Ministry
News Human rights training for security forces underway: Foreign Ministry By Abraham Tekle September 21, 2024 Foreign Ministry officials say the government is taking steps to improve awareness and knowledge about human rights among members of the country’s security forces. The topic was broached during the commemoration of the 75th anniversary of the Geneva Conventions […]
A long game: humanitarian law at a crossroads 75 years after Geneva
Interview A long game: humanitarian law at a crossroads 75 years after Geneva By Abraham Tekle September 21, 2024 The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) collaborated with the Swiss Embassy in Addis Ababa to commemorate the 75th Anniversary of the four Geneva Conventions (GC75) and launch the International Humanitarian Law (IHL) Caucus at the […]
Tech Meets Tenacity
Society Tech Meets Tenacity By Ashenafi Endale September 21, 2024 An App fuels top scorers, turns preparation into triumph Over the past two years, the dismal performance of students in Ethiopia’s national entrance exams has caused widespread concern. The results of the Ethiopian Higher Education Entrance Exam (EHEE) paint a bleak picture: in the 2023/24 […]
Ethio telecom keen on USD 1bln expansion project
Business Ethio telecom keen on USD 1bln expansion project By Helen Tesfaye September 21, 2024 Executives leaving no stone unturned in search for financing Ethio telecom is on the hunt for financing to back plans for massive infrastructure expansions over the fiscal year, with the state-owned giant’s executive team looking to spend up to USD […]