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“Ethiopia isn’t yet the energy powerhouse of Africa”
Mikael Alemu was born and raised in Moscow, Russia. His father is Ethiopian, while his mother is Russian. The 52-year-old has over 30 years...
Anticipating prosperous future despite obstacles
Nearly 30 years have passed since Hubert Eze began working for Heineken.
In the midst of the COVID-19 outbreak in 2020, he arrived in...
Bringing khat into politics
Khat is not only a lifeline for farmers in the Horn of Africa, particularly in Ethiopia and Kenya, where the majority of growers harvest...
EAC’s struggle towards regional integration success
Trade between nations in East Africa is expanding. One example is the trade bloc formed by the East African Community member countries (EAC). Kenya,...
Central bank bans consignment payment for beef exports
-Exporters must get full payment before shipping
- Experts are worried the move would hurt the country's competitiveness
The National Bank of Ethiopia (NBE) orders exporters...
Sudan backs Ethiopia’s dam
Sudan has now returned to its prior position, expressing its full support for the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam. It's a dramatic shift from when...
Chinese growing Influence: still debatable
The diplomatic community, economists, and many others were all distracted last Tuesday by a major event held at the Inter Luxury Hotel, one of...
Inflation emptying pockets, no end in sight
The festivities look to be bright and colorful in Merkato, which is Ethiopia's largest outdoor market. The storefronts and their interiors were decked out...
Forgotten, south Ethiopian migrants’ endless suffering
Abera Mishawo, who recently moved back to Ethiopia a year ago, will never forget the agony that he went through in South Africa a...
Unregulated, TikTok fueling violence in Ethiopia
It was an ordinary night. In a live TikTok chat on the evening of December 7, 2022, a group moderator called for ethnic cleansing...
