Analysis
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From Water to Power: Ethiopia activates key turbines at GERD amid regional diplomatic maneuvering, experts examine what lies ahead
On 24 August, 2024, the Ethiopian government announced the successful activation of the third and fourth turbines of the Grand…
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Is Ethiopia’s transitional justice quasi-compliance?
(Illustration: Addis Standard) By Abdi Biyenssa @ABiyenssa Addis Abeba – Concerns regarding the capability of Ethiopia’s transitional justice to achieve…
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Is Western Oromia returning to normalcy?
During a public assembly held in May at Wollega Stadium, Nekemte, Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed underscored the critical significance of…
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New VAT amendment sparks heated debate over taxing essential services
A public consultation regarding the proposed amendment to the Value Added Tax (VAT) proclamation, convened by parliament on 18 June,…
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From Excellence to Emergency: A generation of students held hostage by conflict in Western Oromia
Students in Western Oromia, such as those enrolled at Agemsa Preparatory School in the Sulula Fincha district of the Horo…
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Golden Ambitions: War legacy impedes Tigray’s gold mining revival
An artisanal miner prospecting for gold in the Adawro River, Tigray region (Photo: The Reporter) By Mihret G/kristos @MercyG_kirstos Addis Abeba…
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‘Assault on decency’: Why Bate Urgessa’s murder shocked many to the core
Bate Urgessa served the Oromo Liberation Front (OLF) in different capacities since he joined the party in 2018 (Photo: Social…
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Roasted Reality: Ethiopia’s coffee faces crux with upcoming EU regulation, endangering livelihoods of millions of farmers
The forest coffee originating from western Oromia enjoys a revered reputation among both local and international aficionados of the green…
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TPLF at Crossroads: Ethiopia’s once-dominant ruling party facing uncertain future
TPLF was established in 1975 amidst social and political upheavals of the Ethiopian Revolution (Illustration: Addis Standard) By Million Beyene…
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Addis Abeba’s urban makeover: Progress or peril for its residents?
As municipal authorities initiate a series of road corridor development projects, Addis Abeba currently finds itself amid a significant transformation…
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