Analysis
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Tigray’s Ayder Hospital struggles to deliver essential services as budget cuts bite; staff, patients confront tough choices
Opening its doors in 2008, Ayder Referral Hospital is one of the largest healthcare facilities in the Tigray region (Photo:…
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Tigray’s war-torn businesses struggle under heavy debt burden; seek urgent gov’t action as financial woes persist
The business community in Tigray recently held discussions regarding the financial challenges faced by business establishments, particularly the accumulation of…
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Between Two Fires: Oromia’s Guji zones ravaged by conflict, civilians trapped amid human rights abuses
Bule Hora, the administrative seat of the West Guji Zone. (Photo: ENA) By Abdi Biyenssa @ABiyenssa Addis Abeba – The Oromia…
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What is driving Egypt’s involvement in the Ethiopia-Somalia standoff?
Tensions between Ethiopia and Somalia escalates following Egypt’s defense agreement with Somalia (Photo Illustration: Addis Standard) By Abdi Biyenssa @ABiyenssa…
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Caught in the Crossfire: Ethiopian migrants in Egypt trapped in a cycle of abuse, arbitrary detention as GERD tensions rise
Despite a recent surge in reported incidents of harassment, hate speech, and violence directed at Ethiopian refugees in Egypt, media…
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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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