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Restoring the media space

Staff Reporter June 14, 2025 Editorial In recent years, Ethiopia has experienced a troubling contraction of its media landscape—a phenomenon that poses serious threats to democracy, transparency, and societal cohesion. The shrinking media space reflects a broader trend of increased restrictions on press freedom and civil liberties, undermining the vital role that independent journalism plays […]

US Congressman Introduces Somaliland Recognition Bill to Congress

News US Congressman Introduces Somaliland Recognition Bill to Congress By Staff Reporter June 14, 2025 US Congressman Scott Perry has introduced what he describes as the “Somaliland Independence Act” to congress, potentially bringing Washington one step closer to becoming the first to recognize Somaliland as a sovereign state. Perry, a Republican, made the announcement in […]

Cabinet Assumes Power to Authorize Direct Procurement

News Cabinet Assumes Power to Authorize Direct Procurement By Nardos Yoseph June 14, 2025 Critics warn move may invite corruption, citing weak oversight and audit gaps A new directive ratified by the Ministry of Finance has formally transferred the authority to approve special direct procurements permit from the Public Procurement and Property Authority (PPPA) to […]

Swedish NGO Affirms Continued Operations Amid Humanitarian Funding Drought

News Swedish NGO Affirms Continued Operations Amid Humanitarian Funding Drought By Samuel Abate June 14, 2025 Reach for Change, a Sweden-based NGO, says global humanitarian funding cuts have resulted in increased competition for financing in Ethiopia. “We are seeing increased competition for funding sources that have not been cut. For example, we know that USAID […]

A Life of Perseverance and Learning: From a rural village in Ethiopia to Miami in US

Interview A Life of Perseverance and Learning: From a rural village in Ethiopia… By Addis Getachew June 14, 2025 Aster Bato Mohamed was born in Aira, a small village in Wollega in the 40s. She received an education through German missionaries who had established a school in the area.  There, as a small child, she […]

Gov’t Bonds Set to Debut on Securities Exchange Next Month

Business Gov’t Bonds Set to Debut on Securities Exchange Next Month By Nardos Yoseph June 14, 2025 ESX chief calls on diaspora to invest The government is preparing to roll out the sale of bonds through the newly formed Ethiopian Securities Exchange (ESX) in a move aimed at deepening domestic debt financing and attracting foreign […]

Council of Ministers Approves Long-awaited Startup Act

News in brief By Staff Reporter June 7, 2025 Ehiopia’s Council of Ministers has unanimously approved the long‑delayed Startup Proclamation, signalling a major policy shift towards supporting the country’s nascent technology sector. The draft law, which provides a dedicated framework for early‑stage, technology‑driven companies, now awaits debate and passage by the House of People’s Representatives. […]

Masinga calls for political resolution in Ethiopia

News Masinga calls for political resolution in Ethiopia By Sisay Sahlu and  Abraham Tekle June 14, 2025 Taking a much more conciliatory tone than a now retracted statement, the US  ambassador to Ethiopia Ervin Masinga has called for a political resolution to Ethiopia’s ongoing conflicts. Masinga who retracted a previous statement urging government to stop what […]