Ethiopian Tribune – Page 14 – Ethiopian Tribune

Obituary: Rahel Mekuria 1942 – 2025

Ethiopian Tribune editor2 February 20252 February 2025

On first day of February 2025, the passing of one of the pioneers of our country Rahel Mekuria was declared by one her daughters, Yodit Hizekiel, as follows:- “She was...

News Opinion

Ethiopia’s hasty ban on gasoline vehicles has had a strange effect on EV market

Ethiopian Tribune editor7 November 20247 November 2024

Ethiopia's decision to forgo all gasoline imports, despite a lack of infrastructure to support the incoming electric vehicles, has frustrated consumers. Gabriel Ionica Widespread EV adoption attempts are commonplace in...

African News Breaking News News Sustainability

Fitch Upgrades Ethiopia’s Credit Rating Amid Economic Reforms and Eased Financial Pressures

Ethiopian Tribune editor30 October 2024

Fitch Ratings has raised Ethiopia’s Long-Term Local-Currency (LTLC) Issuer Default Rating to ‘CCC+’ from ‘CCC-‘, citing easing financial pressures and enhanced macroeconomic stability. This marks a positive shift, as the...

African News Breaking News News Sustainability

Experts warn regulations are hindering Ethiopia’s economic growth

Ethiopian Tribune editor30 October 2024

Experts have raised concerns that existing laws and regulations in Ethiopia are obstructing the country’s pursuit of economic growth. Among the regulations cited are those governing electric motorcycle riders and...

Opinion Sustainability

? 12 Reasons Why Reading Books Should Be Part of Your Life ?

Ethiopian Tribune editor30 October 2024

Book cover of The Shadow King, by Maaza Mengiste. W.W. Norton & Company, 448 pp. Knowledge Highway: Books offer a vast reservoir of knowledge on virtually any topic imaginable. Dive deep...

News Opinion Sustainability

Herrana Addisu’s Film “River” Sheds Light On Beauty Standards In Ethiopian Culture

Ethiopian Tribune editor21 September 2024

The filmmaker tells ESSENCE about how she used the SheaMoisture Blueprint Grant to tell a story about conflict and beauty. By India Espy-Jones Courtesy of Kendall Bessent What does visibility look...

Opinion

The drama of ethnic identity (By Asfa-Wossen Asserate)

Ethiopian Tribune editor17 August 2024

After they became independent, tribalism took hold. Why African states are not making progress – and what needs to be done. By Prince Asfa-Wossen Asserate In 1963, the Organisation of...

African News Breaking News News

Ethiopia slips to 144th in latest Global Peace Index ranking

Ethiopian Tribune editor18 June 2024

Ethiopia has fallen to 144th place out of 163 countries in the 2024 Global Peace Index, released by the Institute for Economics & Peace. This marks a significant deterioration in...

African News New Videos News

50 aid workers lost lives on humanitarian duty in Ethiopia in 2024: WFP

Ethiopian Tribune editor18 June 2024

Some 50 aid workers have lost their lives while in line of humanitarian duty in Ethiopia in 2024, the United Nations World Food Program (WFP) has disclosed. The WFP said,...

African News News

Ethiopian allows foreign banks to establish local subsidiaries and permitting foreigners to acquire shares in domestic lenders.

Ethiopian Tribune editor18 June 2024

Ethiopia approves bill allowing foreign banks to enter market Ethiopia's cabinet has approved a bill allowing foreign banks to establish local subsidiaries and permitting foreigners to acquire shares in domestic...