In-Depth Analysis
In-Depth Analysis
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Tempest of Turmoil: Tigray’s economic crisis deepens amid soaring prices, political chaos
Mekelle, the capital city of Tigray Regional State (Photo: DW) By Molla Mitiku @MollaAyenew Addis Abeba – Despite the optimism ignited by the signing…
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Gold Rush Gone Toxic: Illegal mining in Tigray endangers lives, environment as authorities turn a blind eye to cyanide and mercury use
As illegal miners in the Asgede district, located in the Northwestern Zone of the Tigray region, increasingly rely on toxic…
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Dual Faces of Addis Abeba’s Corridor Project: Tales of transformation, displacement
(Photo: FBC) By Yishak Endris @Yishak_Endris Addis Abeba – For over nine months, Addis Abeba has been undergoing a sweeping transformation as part…
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Deprived of economic opportunities, thousands of Tigray’s youth migrate abroad only to face exploitation, torture by traffickers
Serdo, located in Ethiopia’s Afar region, serves as a key hub for migrant smuggling and human trafficking operations extending from…
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Progress or Hardship?: How Ethiopia’s economic reforms impact low-income households amid inflation, escalating cost of living
(Illustration: Addis Standard) By Abdi Biyenssa @ABiyenssa Addis Abeba – For Lombebo Mulatu, a federal government worker in Addis Abeba, life has become…
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Returnees in North Western Tigray struggle to rebuild amid humanitarian crisis, confronting security challenges with little access to public services
In early July 2024, the first group of 1,500 internally displaced persons (IDPs) returned to the Tselemti district located in…
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Escalating conflict in Oromia’s Darra district exposes women, children to gender-based violence; displaced households left without livelihoods
The conflict in Derra district has had a devastating impact on women, particularly those leading households, exposing them to violence,…
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Can Ethiopia’s new real estate bill address industry scandals, close regulatory gaps in a growing market?
Haile Real Estate, located in Ayat area, Lemi Kura sub-city, Addis Abeba, provides quality residential buildings with nearby amenities. (Photo:Addis…
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Strained to the Limit: Rising transport costs, inflation leave Addis Abeba’s low-income earners on edge
In response to the recent increase in fuel prices, the minimum fare for short-distance taxi journeys has been raised from…
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Education Under Siege: Grade 12 exam results expose education crisis in conflict-hit Amhara, Oromia regions
Students in Oromia have been significantly affected by the ongoing conflict between government forces and armed groups, which has beset…
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