News Analysis: Gov’t insists on digital payment despite complaints over chaotic, long queues at gas stations in Addis Abeba
The Ethiopian Ministry of Transport and Logistics has insisted on its decision to fully digitalize gas transactions in the capital Addis Abeba, despite long queues causing traffic jams and chaos at several gas stations in the city. Complaints are rising…
Gold mining in Ethiopia ‘breeds rights violations’
By TESFA-ALEM TEKLE Ethiopia’s nascent gold mining sector may be breeding rights violations after a lobby found workers were unprotected from potential health hazards. Midroc Investment Group, the Ethiopian company operating the mine, and the Swiss refinery Argor-Heraeus that sourced…
Explained: What Are Sudan Conflict’s Geopolitical Implications, How It Affects US Strategic Goals?
The sight of diplomats fleeing Sudan amid chaotic scenes reflects the gravity of the situation, but also the extent of international interest in the strife-torn nation. Days into fighting that has left at least 400 people dead, governments from across…
Ethiopian Airlines marks 50 years of service to UK
Ethiopian Airlines, the leading and fastest growing Airline in Africa, is celebrating the 50th year of the launch of its service to the UK in April 1973. Ethiopian Airlines’ inaugural flight arrived in London-Heathrow on a Boeing 720-B commencing with…
TPLF war made Ethiopia region’s biggest military spender in 2022
by JULIUS BARIGABA Ethiopia’s military budget rose biggest last year as the country battled the Tigray People’s Liberation Front (TPLF), indicating an added cost of the two-year war with the rebels it has since signed a peace deal with. And…
Ethiopia’s Blunder Of The Century: War And Human Atrocities Must Stop
Ethiopia’s Blunder Of The Century: War And Human Atrocities Must Stop – OpEd Dr. Aklog BiraraApril 20, 2023 “I am worried that the system may fail, and if the country fails, it will be a shame for all blacks” so…
Amnesty International and Committee to Protect Journalists (CPJ) came after Ethiopian authorities!
Ethiopia urged to release detained journalists The calls this week by Amnesty International and Committee to Protect Journalists (CPJ) came after Ethiopian authorities arrested at least seven journalists in a latest crackdown during the past two weeks following an anti-government…
Ethiopia recruits 500,000 women for domestic work in Saudi Arabia
Ethiopia recruits 500,000 women for domestic work in Saudi Arabia Human rights activists have criticised Ethiopia’s continuing recruitment of women for domestic work in Saudi Arabia. Zecharias Zelalem In early March, Hirut* was playing with her toddler at her home…
Ethiopian Government should respect the right to peaceful protest!
Ethiopia: Government should respect the right to peaceful protest and immediately release detained media staff. Ethiopian authorities must immediately release seven media staff detained against a backdrop of rising violence in the Amhara region, investigate allegations of physical assault against…