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Ethiopian National Dialogue: Can it deliver on its promises?
A Sidama elder elects representatives who participated in the agenda-setting process of the national dialogue in Sidama region (Photo: National…
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In Memoriam: Professor Andreas Eshete
Andreas Eshete, a distinguished philosopher and former president of the Addis Abeba University (AAU), passed away on 29 August 2024…
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Pretoria Agreement: The rift and the road ahead
By Batseba Kassahun Addis Abeba – The Pretoria Agreement, a crucial accord designed to end the genocidal war in the…
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Can Egypt-led alliance stand in Ethiopia’s way of securing access to the sea?
Partial view of the port of Berbera, Somaliland (Photo: DP World) By Miessa Elema Robe, PhD Introduction For scholars in…
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Sovereignty’s Illusion: Deciphering Mogadishu’s political theatre and erroneous stratagems
President Hassan Sheik addressed the topic of the Somali Region of Ethiopia, depicting it as an enduring territorial dispute (Photo:…
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Rising sexual violence against women and girls is seeping into what’s left of the Ethiopian social fabric. Without accountability, the worst is yet to come
Addis Abeba – Last week, an event unfolded that shook the entire country to its core; the story of seven-year-old…
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Ashenda: The importance of honoring cultural heritage in its authentic form
Girls celebrating the Ashenda festival in Tigray, 2024 (Photo: Tigrai Television) By Abdisa Kalbesa Addis Abeba – Throughout history, diverse…
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Ethiopia’s unprecedented macroeconomic reform and future uncertainties
The local currency value fell by 100% two weeks into the forex regime reform (Illustration: Addis Standard) By Adunya Zerihun…
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Strategic Sanctions: A Necessary Evil for Peacemaking in Ethiopia
(Picture: Gemini generated) By Alula Nerea Author’s Note: The motive of this proposition is not to harm the national interest…
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Navigating Complex Geopolitics of the Horn: The Ethiopia-Somaliland MoU and Regional Dynamics
Residents in Somaliland celebrating Ethiopia-Somailand MoU in January 2024 (Photo: Social Media) By Hamidi Jama Introduction The Horn of Africa…
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