Editorial
Central bank reform must ensure its independence
The Governor of the National Bank of Ethiopia (NBE) painted the usual rosy picture about the downward trajectory of inflation in Ethiopia while presenting...
Resuming the stalled peace talks with open hearts and minds
The collapse of the second round of talks between the Ethiopian government and the self-described Oromo Liberation Front-Oromo Liberation Army (OLF-OLA) in Tanzania has...
No shame in accepting responsibility
An incorrigible habit that has always bedeviled the ruling class of Ethiopia reared its head once this week. It was unmistakably on display at...
Forging a path to reconciliation
The historic visit of a delegation headed by Getachew Reda, the president of the Tigray Interim Administration, to the Amhara region a fortnight ago—the...
Affording consumers protection from fraud
The resurgence of a phenomenon that has grabbed the headlines recently and elicited a stern warning from the state financial intelligence service has left...
Bringing perpetrators of food aid diversion to justice
Ethiopia, the beloved motherland of all Ethiopians, has been seriously ill for some time now. Ethiopia is a home, a haven for all Ethiopians...
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Nipping intolerance in the bud
The track record of successive Ethiopian governments on achieving the lofty promises they make to the public has always left a lot to be...
To end Oromia misery, restart Talks, bury hatchet for good
The conflict in Oromia has raged for years with no end in sight, bringing only suffering and hardship to the Ethiopian people. The latest...
Deepening the business climate improvement initiative
Ethiopia has always fared poorly on the various metrics by which ease of doing business has been measured. A manifestation of the macroeconomic woe...
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Arresting the backslide in according respect for fundamental rights
The 1994 Ethiopian constitution is generally recognized as enshrining fundamental rights and freedoms that are internationally recognized as well. It contains provisions which virtually...
Fostering an environment conducive to press freedom
The World Press Freedom Day was celebrated globally on May 3 under the theme “Shaping a Future of Rights: Freedom of expression as a...
Accommodating differences through civilized dialogues
Condolences have poured in from various quarters following the assassination of Girma Yeshitila, the head of the Amhara region branch of the ruling Prosperity...
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Seeking financial assistance on favorable terms
Ethiopia’s participation in the 2023 Spring Meetings of the World Bank Group and the International Monetary Fund (IMF) held from 10-16 April in Washington,...