Ethiopia navigates a challenging economic terrain marked by debt crises, fluctuating FDI, and inflation. Despite these hurdles, the nation is forging ahead with clean energy projects, WTO accession, and robust horticulture production. This journey from economic turmoil to development and sustainability underlines Ethiopia's resilience and quest for progress in the face of adversity.
Ethiopia is at the forefront of green innovation and climate commitments. The country is spearheading projects like the 300 MW onshore wind project, and actively participating in global climate dialogues such as COP28. Through initiatives like the Green Legacy project and international collaborations, Ethiopia demonstrates its commitment to a greener and sustainable future.
Ethiopia is focusing on public health and humanitarian initiatives, tackling challenges like COVID-19 in conflict-affected regions and addressing famine risks. The nation's participation in global health forums and commitment to improving healthcare, especially in areas impacted by unrest, underscore its dedication to enhancing public health and humanitarian conditions.
Ethiopia is bolstering its diplomatic and international connections, engaging with countries like China, Russia, and Somaliland. Participation in forums such as BRICS meetings and international economic collaborations highlights Ethiopia's commitment to strengthening bilateral relationships and contributing to global discussions, marking its strategic intent to enhance its global presence.
Democracy is in trouble. For nine consecutive years, more countries have suffered a weakening of democratic institutions than have experienced improvement, the longest such decline in a half...
Executive Chef Raed Abu Zeineh (left) of the Hyatt Regency Hotel joined Odondise Gowa Omotto (center) and celebrity chef Marcus Samuelsson, former guest chef to US President Barack Obama at his first state dinner in 2009, at the launch of the Vibe BBQ food truck pop-up in the city at Hyatt Regency Addis Abeba.The food truck plans to serve fresh bites, including Chef Marcus' personal favourite, Mex...
Chickens that dodged the Christmas knife now ride out in well-ventilated cages, en route to their next appointment with destiny. The red pickup feels a little on the nose, hinting at the colour they are likely to contribute soon enough. It is the final commute in the food chain, neatly wrapping up a life that could have stretched five to ten years, if fate, and festive menus, had been kinder...
For the Cooperative Bank of Oromia (Coop Bank), the 2024/25 financial year was defined less by distress than by imbalance. The Bank emerged with one of the strongest liquidity positions in the private...
The Birr (Brewed Buck) is sliding again, but a casual glance at official screens would barely register motion. During the first week of January, from Friday through Saturday last week, it eased lower...
The National Bank of Ethiopia's (NBE) decision, two weeks ago, to scrap the seven percent statutory minimum on deposit rates was celebrated by free-market enthusiasts and lamented by dirigistes. However, it is perhaps too exaggerated to see the po...
As the year begins, the world's three biggest economies are performing very differently. Whereas the United States (US) is roaring ahead, the European Union (EU) appears to be stuck in a low-growth equilibrium, and China is experiencing unbalanced growth. While the challenges these economies face differ markedly, they have one thing in common. Economic policy has little influence on their prospects. In China, growth is being driven largely by a massive trade surplus, which surpassed one tr...
A row of blue-and-white Lada taxis parked on Ras Mekonnen Avenue, near Addis Abeba's Stadium, awaited passengers last week, their faded paint and battered frames a reminder of another era. Once symbols of the city's jammed streets, these Soviet-er...
As the festive season descends upon Addis Abeba, the city flickers to life. Markets overflow, streets shimmer with light, and homes brace for celebration. But b...
In the war-scarred northern regions, a humanitarian emergency is unfolding in slow motion, marked by rising starvation, eroding health conditions, and a sharp decline in international assistance. C...
The latest pictures from weredas in Western Tigray Regional State are a punch to the gut. Elderly men and women lie stick-thin on ragged mats, too weak to crawl, recalling the grainy television images of the 1970s famine that once mobilised the world...
Berhan Bank's most recent financial year marked a decisive turn for mid-sized private banks. The Bank's performance over the 2024/25 financial year was one of strategic expansion, diversified income s...
The Bank of Abyssinia (BoA) has crossed a crucial performance threshold for the 2024/25 financial year. Its balance sheet expanded sharply, deposits climbed despite tight monetary conditions, and lend...
A decade-old law is finally being enforced, and with it, the corporate credit market is entering uncertain terrain. The Accounting & Auditing Board of Ethiopia's (AABE) directive requiring corpora...
Background Early diagnosis and prompt treatment of malaria cases are a crucial component of curative and preventive interventions. There have been reports of healthcare workers overprescribing antimalarial agents against guidelines, but the barriers they face…
Over the past years, Ethiopia's artificial intelligence (AI) ecosystem has quietly emerged from obscurity into the public spotlight, led by pioneers such as iCog Labs and newcomers like Addis AI and Hassab. Hiruy Tsegaye is a product manager at iCog Labs, best known for helping develop Sophia, the humanoid robot capable of speaking Amharic with a sense of humour. He began working on Artificial Intelligence (AI)-related projects 15 years ago, a time when no Ethiopian company was solely focused...
While trying to work at a café the other day, I experienced the real war on Christmas. Hoping for the familiar hum of conversation and music, I was surprised upon entering that no one was t...
The march towards a cash-light future was supposed to be swift. Banks, telecom firms and regulators trumpeted a payment revolution, powered by mobile phones and glossy apps, that would haul the economy into the 21st Century. However, what has emerged is les...
So you might have heard people talking about “volcanic ash” in Ethiopia, maybe on the news or online. And since it is everywhere your child asks you about it. But of course you don't want to scare the child. So here is a simple way of explaining it.
Background Children’s environmental health encompasses a wide range of factors that impact the well-being of children, including physical, chemical, biological, and social elements in their immediate environment. Safeguarding children from harmful substances …
The Ministry of Education has unveiled a long-overdue plan to transform the country's fragmented approach to special needs education. The proposal establishes a new and autonomous department for sp...
Addis Abeba's education chiefs cherish bold schemes, yet their latest scheme may prove the boldest and riskiest. Keen to repair the city's bruised reputation after disappointing national exam results, education officials led by Zelalem Mulatu have un...
With the Council of Ministers passing a regulation that year, enacting legislation Parliament passed two years ago, the regulation of the transport sectors has entered a new phase. Its stated goal is “to increase road safety to a higher level and reduce the risk caused by road traffic, setting internationally accepted standards and strategies." It is a clear move from reactive rule-making to preventive and evidence-based regulation. The latest lawmaking process scraps an earlier regulation...
A proposed regulation mandating the installation of GPS-enabled speed-limiting devices on all vehicles has triggered widespread concern across the commercial transport sector, as drivers and associati...
ADDIS ABABA, Ethiopia (AP) — Volcanic activity in northern Ethiopia’s long-dormant Hayli Gubbi volcano subsided Tuesday after an eruption over the weekend that left a trail of destruction in nearby villages and caused flight cancellations after ash plumes dis…
Chaltu Sani, minister of Urban & Infrastructure Development, has launched a comprehensive competency-based assessment program targeting thousands of employees under her Ministry's purview. The ini...
A new rulebook ratified by Addis Abeba's city cabinet is sending shockwaves through the capital's construction industry, altering procurement, project eligibility, and financial viability. While officials frame the overhaul as an ambitious effort...
The rattle of hammers and the smell of fresh paint have settled across neighbourhoods in Addis Abeba like the onset of a major holiday. Homeowners scramble to repaint fences, swap cracked tiles, string new light bulbs and mount security cameras, all...
ADDIS ABABA: Kuala Lumpur City Hall (DBKL) and Addis Ababa City Hall strengthened ties between the two capitals through the exchange of a collaboration document, providing strategic value to both parties. Read full story
The late-afternoon sun slants across Tewodros Square, on Churchill Road, gilding the dust that rises from the cracked asphalt. On the left side of the square behind the fountain, Michu Corner, a charging station opened eight months ago, is located. I...
Q: Do you write to change society, or to document it before it changes? A: If possible, I would say I would want to write to change society. Q: In your stories, who is usually a free person? Is it the person with money, or the one with nothing to lose? Why? A: There is a positive side to bo...
Fortune: Do you write to change society, or to document it before it changes? Henock: I write simply because I love writing, nothing more, nothing less. To me, 'societal change' is a concept too vast to grasp fully, let alone to write to help achieve. While...
Fortune: Do you write to change society, or to document it before it changes? Esubalew: Obviously, a literary novel as a form or medium can be a tool for societal change and progression. As a novelist, however, I personally do not carry that kind of ambitio...
The Burtele Foot with its elements in the anatomical position. (Photo by Yohannes Haile-Selassie/ASU) In A Nutshell * Scientists matched a mysterious 3.4-million-year-old fossil foot discovered in Ethiopia to Australopithecus deyiremeda, a human ancestor that…
1. Rising tensions between Ethiopia and Eritrea. 2. On Nucleus Genomics. 3. Dog diversity comes early in the history of dog domestication, and is connected also to the trade in canines. 4. Review of Sanna Marin. 5. Why did the Harappans decline? 6. Quebec mov…
Whether the Federal Bar Association is a professional guild that speaks for lawyers or a regulator that polices them has been a topic of debate since its recent general assembly. The confusion comes from how Ethiopia's legal profession has evolved, particularly the uneasy coexistence of a voluntary association founded in the 1960s and a newer, government-backed structure created to oversee licensing and discipline. For decades, the Ethiopian Lawyers Association (ELA) performed many of the...
By The Habesha Staff WriterHuman Rights & Analysis A powerful and heartbreaking BBC World Service investigation released this week has shattered the silence surrounding
Amhara Crisis Deepens: Calls Grow for Justice and International Action – News Central TV A new video circulating widely across Ethiopian social media has
Washington Update – By Mesfin Mekonen The Coalition of Ethiopian-American Civic Organizations is honored to invite all Ethiopians and Friends of Ethiopia to a
Author: Caleb Ta. (Dr.) Affiliation: Independent Researcher in African Political Affairs; Human Rights Advocate Date: November 25, 2025 Introduction The Tigray conflict in Ethiopia has
The hot chilli pepper that anchors most Ethiopian dishes is spread out under the open sun, laid carefully on the back of a pickup truck. Its deep red glow does more than signal ripeness; it announces the approach of Christmas and the preparations that trail behind it. The sharp scent of chilli hangs in the air, carrying the quiet anticipation of households already counting the days. In kitchens ac...
Kathmandu, Nov 26:Ash and smoke from a volcano that erupted in Ethiopia on Sunday morning have traveled across Yemen, Oman, […] The post Will Ethiopia volcano ash cloud threaten Nepal? appeared first on Peoples' Review.
Ethiopia is a nation known for its coffee, and while there are many excellent coffee options across the nation, I settled on a national favorite during my stay in Awassa called Dukamo Coffee. Best Coffee In Awassa, Ethiopia Daye Bensa (often sold under villag…
Ethiopia's diverse ecological zones, stretching from fertile highlands to sunny valleys, are poised to deliver more than subsistence farming. With the right strategy, these regions could serve as a platform for exports to Europe and the Middle East, creating jobs and increasing foreign earnings. The country is on the verge of a horticultural revolution that could change its place in the global agricultural market. But unlocking this potential requires more than hard work in the fields. It cal...
The decline in soil nutrients in Ethiopia, particularly in Western Amhara, is causing low crop productivity. Some researchers have argued that the application of K, S, Zn, and B in blended, individual, and complex forms affects crop yield. Identification of t…
Smallholder wheat farmers of Ethiopia frequently use landraces as seed sources that are low yielders and susceptible to diseases due to shortage of seeds of adapted improved bread wheat varieties. Developing novel improved varieties with wider adaptability an…
This special anniversary edition of Colorado’s Taste of Ethiopia Festival offered a unique opportunity to explore the rich heritage and vibrant traditions of Ethiopia.
The Scene Ethiopian percussionist Mulatu Astatke — widely recognized as the father of Ethio-Jazz — wants the sub-genre he helped kickstart nearly 60 years ago to have a more prominent role on the world stage. And he is determined to make it happen. Speaking t…
Even through its neglected upkeep, Piassa's ambience told a story that cannot be recreated. Most of the landmarks that made Piassa what it is are vanishing into the dust as Addis Abeba is gradually succumbing to modern aluminium and glass structures. Soon there will be nothing to show of the old but memories. Sawraworq Tafari, our photographer, has captured the last weeks on his camera. ...
(Bloomberg) -- The Paris Club of mostly developed country creditors is said to have extended a deadline for Ethiopia to reach a preliminary bailout deal with...
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Summary: In WWII, Mussolini's ambitions for a new Roman Empire led Italy into catastrophic military endeavors, marred by outdated equipment and poor strategy. Italy's initial armored units, relying on ineffective "tankettes" and the ill-equipped Fiat 3000, fa…
A man walks by a destroyed tank near Arbit, Ethiopia (Photo by J. Countess/Getty Images) Not long after Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine, when I found it difficult to talk about much else, I attended an international conference. There I got into conversation with a woman who worked for one of the large charities providing relief to war zones in Africa. Politely but firmly she complained that the consequence of the fixation with Ukraine was that Africa’s many, ongoing, disastrous wars were once again being ignored. She particularly had in mind Ethiopia’s war in its Tigray province.
Open access notables Revisiting the Last Ice Area projections from a high-resolution Global Earth System Model, Fol et al., Communications Earth & Environment: The Last Ice Area—located to the north of Greenland and the northern Canadian Arctic Archipelago—i…
Open access notables Absence of causality between seismic activity and global warming, Verbitsky et al., Earth System Dynamics: There is no more consequential scientific matter today than global warming. The societal and policy implications, however, hinge …
Open access notables 300 years of sclerosponge thermometry shows global warming has exceeded 1.5 °C, McCulloch et al., Nature Climate Change: Using 300 years of ocean mixed-layer temperature records preserved in sclerosponge carbonate skeletons, we demonstr…
Ethiopia’s long-anticipated stadium in Addis Ababa, with which the country aspires to host the AFCON, may get a boost to completion, but several questions remain.
With the world ringing in the new year, the BRICS economic alliance has welcomed 2024 by officially adding 5 expansion nations to its ranks. Specifically, the bloc introduced Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates (UAE), Iran, Egypt, and Ethiopia to kick off …
Asamenew Arba, a weaver operating from a building housing micro enterprises near Shero Meda in northern Addis Abeba, faces severe difficulties in his trade due...
The producers and key creatives behind the Live Aid musical Just for One Day, which officially opened Tuesday night at the Old Vic, have banded together to ensure that 10 percent of every ticket sold goes to the Band Aid Charitable Trust established by Bob Ge…
Only 3% of designers across all disciplines are Black in spite of Black folks being 12% of the population in the United States. Black designers have faced structural exclusion from the industry, resulting in experiences of isolation. Yet, Black designers are …
