Erase Border, Erase Old Grievances with Fresh Ethiopia-Eritrea Start By Zelalem Tamir When I first visited Eritrea almost six years ago, shortly after the surprising peace agreement between the two countries, the optimism and goodwill between Ethiopians and Eritreans was palpable. The streets of Asmara were filled with celebrations as peoples from both countries mingled […]
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By Zelalem Tamir Holidays are major sources of amusement and celebration in Ethiopia. For children, the anticipation of new clothing to wear during holidays is always a source of great excitement in the weeks and days leading up to festivals like Easter, Christmas, and Eid. The colorful and stylish new outfits provide a confidence boost
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Last week saw heated debate among financial experts, financial industry players and other stakeholders as the National Bank of Ethiopia (NBE) unveiled its new three-year Strategic Plan covering the period between 2023-2026. The Plan outlines an ambitious reform agenda aimed at overhauling Ethiopia’s monetary and financial systems through several wide-ranging initiatives. After two years of
The impending implementation of the European Union Deforestation Regulation (EUDR) is already having unintended consequences for coffee importers and small-scale farmers in Ethiopia and other countries in Africa. The EUDR aims to combat climate change by banning the sale of goods linked to deforestation. However, compliance with the regulation is proving costly and challenging for
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Ethiopia’s Council of Ministers’ approval of the Personal Data Protection Proclamation signifies a significant step in safeguarding privacy rights in the country’s digital landscape. This legal review aims to provide an overview and analysis of the key provisions and implications of the proclamation, highlighting its importance in protecting personal data and promoting responsible data management.
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By Zelalem Tamir The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has been a controversial institution in Africa for decades. Many African countries have turned to the IMF for loans in times of economic crisis, but the outcomes have often been disastrous. From structural adjustment programs to austerity measures, the IMF’s policies have been criticized for perpetuating poverty
By Jawar Mohammed The visit to Mekelle by a delegation of federal government officials, the quick resumption of flights, banking and telecom services showed peace could be achieved quickly when politicians turn away from the destructive path of war. The excitement on both sides was palpable. The emotional family reunion after the first commercial flight
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In an unexpected move reserved for war-torn countries and failed states, the IMF has not released a GDP growth forecast for Ethiopia in its latest World Economic Outlook published two months ago. Afghanistan, Libya and Syria did not also make it to the list of economies whose growth forecasted. Though no justification has been given,
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Tigray is like no other region in Ethiopia. Despite making up an estimated six percent of the Ethiopia’s population, it is a place where the country is incepted, a fact that is hard to deny. It is in this region the plights of the two biggest religions of Ethiopians- Islamic faith and Christianity- started. A
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