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Somaliland’s International Recognition: Unique quest rooted in history, law
A crowd celebrates the 26th anniversary of Somaliland’s reassertion of independence in London (Photo: African Arguments) By Abdi Halim M.…
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Land to the Tiller: Unfinished legacy of Ethiopia’s 1975 proclamation
(Photo: Agence Française de Développement) By Gutu Olana Wayessa Addis Abeba – This week marks the 50th anniversary of the radical land…
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Luxury in Poverty: Psychology behind lavish spending in poor countries like Ethiopia
A picture of Addis Abeba, the capital of Ethiopia (Photo: ENA) By Demessie Girma Addis Abeba – Recently, a friend sent me…
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Traditionalism vs. Innovation: Opposing forces shaping Ethiopia’s constitutional path
(Photo: Anadolu Agency) By Beneal Walker Addis Abeba – Throughout political and modern history, there have always been, at large and to…
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Tigray and the pain that has lost the memory of hope
A mother residing in Kolla Temben who is a victim of sexual violence resorts of tearing off her clothing when…
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Ethiopia’s Economic Gamble: Birr battles inflation, instability, and austerity
Headquarters of the National Bank of Ethiopia (Photo: Addis Fortune) By Beneal Walker Addis Abeba – Historically, Ethiopia’s birr (ETB) has been…
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Andoodee Tumaa: A special Gadaa ritual place that deserves preservation
The ever-diminishing ritual area of Andoodee Tumaa (Photo: Author) By Alemayehu Diro Addis Abeba – As we celebrate the Irreechaa…
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Irreecha: What it is and what it isn’t
A picture taken during 2023 Irreecha celebration (Photo: Addis Standard) By Asnake Erko1 , Genet Lemessa2, Hinsene Mekuria3, Tullu Liban4, …
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Ethiopia’s Currency Market: A fragile convergence and the path to stability
The headquarters of the National Bank of Ethiopia (Photo: Capital Finance International) By Abraham Asfaw (PhD) @abrishAbebe Addis Abeba – It has…
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Current Ethiopia, Somalia face-off: Somaliland, Al-Shabab, and Türkiye
Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed and President Muse Bihi By Mukerrem Miftah (Ph.D.) @MukerremMiftah Addis Abeba – Relations between Ethiopia and…
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