In-Depth Analysis
October 2, 2023
Ethiopia’s surprising admission into the BRICS elite circle: Exploring the role of geopolitics, economics
Last month, Ethiopia became one of the select few countries worldwide to be invited to…
Politics
September 30, 2023
News: Tigray Interim Admin, TPLF vow to investigate corruption, bring comprehensive reform and ensure…
Getachew Reda, left, and Debretsion Gebremichael, during the presser yesterday. Photo: Screenshot collage/AddisStandard Addis Abeba…
Social Affairs
September 30, 2023
News: Dozens die of malaria in conflict-ridden west Wollega zone, Oromia as hunger takes…
Left: A mother with her severely malnourished child. Right: Local people taking pateints to health…
Politics
September 29, 2023
News: Blinken once again tells PM Abiy need for peaceful resolution to end Oromia,…
Blinken and Abiy during the US-Africa Summit in Washington D.C. Photo: Blinken/X Addis Abeba –…
Politics
September 29, 2023
News: Tigray interim admin requests immediate start of political dialogue with federal gov’t
Amanuel Assefa. Photo: Tigray TV/Archive 2020 Addis Abeba – The Interim Administration of Tigray Regional…
Politics
September 26, 2023
Analysis: ONLF’s caution on “dangers of unmet needs”, lack of open dialogue as peace…
Abdirahiman Mahdi, ONLF Chairman. Photo Credit: ONLF/Archive Addis Abeba – Reflecting on the progresses made…
Politics
September 26, 2023
News analysis: Despite State of Emergency and leadership changes Amhara region grapples with persistent conflict,…
Despite the Amhara region being under a state of emergency, there have been recent outbreaks…
Politics
September 26, 2023
News: TPLF Central Committee calls for UN experts’ mandate extension, full implementation of Pretoria…
TPLF Chairman Debrestion G/Michael. Photo Credit: DW TV Addis Abeba – After a week-long deliberations,…
Politics
September 21, 2023
In-depth: Navigating through the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam negotiations, future outcomes
The end of August 2023 saw Ethiopia, Egypt, and Sudan come to an impasse after…
Economic Analysis
September 20, 2023
Commentary: The cascading economic effects in Ethiopia of the prolonged Russia-Ukraine crisis
By Henok Fasil Telila (PhD) Addis Abeba – The enmity between Russia and Ukraine has…
Social Affairs
September 20, 2023
News: Rights body reports death of three people from infectious disease at detention facility
Homeless people in the streets of Addis Abeba lined to receive help. Picture: foodnotbombs Addis…
Politics
September 20, 2023
News: Ethiopian army says Al-Shabaab attempted attack “completely thwarted”
Addis Abeba – The Ethiopian National Defense Forces (ENDF) said its forces have “completely thwarted”…
Op/Ed
September 19, 2023
Op-ed: The quest for regional nation-statehood in Ethiopia’s defunct SNNP Region: The gap between…
The former SNNP region (Illustration: Addis Standard) By Milkessa Gemechu, @milkessam Addis Abeba – Ethiopia…
Law & Justice
September 18, 2023
#NewsAlert: UN experts warn nearly a year after ceasefire, atrocities, including war crimes and…
Addis Abeba – Nearly one year since the signing of an agreement to cease hostilities…
Social Affairs
September 18, 2023
Feature: Abused and deceived: The distressing reality of domestic workers in Ethiopia
Studies indicate that an overwhelming majority (85%) of child domestic workers in Ethiopia are subjected…
Law & Justice
September 16, 2023
News: Armed men assault on civilians in Western Oromia leaves several dead, injured
Gidda Ayana Hospital, where injured victims are being treated Addis Abeba – A devastating assault…
Law & Justice
September 15, 2023
News: Rights body reveals extrajudicial killings by gov. forces in Amhara region; “widespread,arbitrary arrests”…
Picture: EHRC Addis Abeba – Ethiopian Human Rights Commission’s (EHRC) latest report on rights abuses…
Politics
September 15, 2023
News: Crisis-hit Amhara state capital gets new mayor, administrative leadership
Newly appointed Mayor of Bahir Dar city, Goshu Endalamahu (right) taking oath of office. Picture:…
Talk Business
September 14, 2023
News: National Bank of Ethiopia greenlights offshore accounts for strategic foreign direct investments
The headquarters of the National Bank of Ethiopia (Photo: Capital Finance International) Addis Abeba – The…
Law & Justice
September 13, 2023
News: One of four youths arrested by gov’t forces in Anfillo, Western Oromia found…
The four youth arrested in Anfillo, Kellem Wollega on 22 August (Photo: Social Media) Addis…
Social Affairs
September 11, 2023
News: Patriarch denounces use of destructive weapons, calls for peace and national unity in…
His Holiness Abune Mathias of the Ethiopian Orthodox Tewahedo Church (EOTC) (Photo:EOTC TV) Addis Abeba…
Social Affairs
September 11, 2023
#ASDailyScoop: PM Abiy says “fourth and final” filling of GERD complete; Egypt calls it “illegal”
The GERD, which has been under construction since 2011, will be the largest dam in…
Politics
September 9, 2023
News: Normalcy returns to Godere district, Gambella region after deadly attack claims six lives
Meti town, major urban center in the Godere district, Majang zone, Gambella region (Photo: Godere…
Politics
September 8, 2023
NewsAlert: Biden renews national emergency executive order imposing sanctions on certain persons in Ethiopia
Addis Abeba – U.S. President Joe Biden renewed for the second time the national emergency…