In-Depth Analysis
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Ethiopia’s domestic debt skyrockets, raising concerns over government borrowing practices
Addis Abeba – Despite the government’s efforts to curtail borrowing, Ethiopia’s public debt is experiencing a rapid increase and shows no signs…
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Khat farmers, exporters in Oromia battle to overcome multilayered crises made worse by gov’t interventions
By Abdi Biyenssa @ABiyenssa Addis Abeba – Farmers and exporters of the lucrative khat crop, an essential stimulant plant, cultivated in vast…
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Government pushes forward with second phase economic reform despite dismal outcomes of the first
Addis Abeba – The government is set to push forward with the second phase of its home-grown economic reform agenda, despite…
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In-depth: Safaricom faces recruitment, employee rights crisis despite promising entry to Ethiopia market
Safaricom Ethiopia promoting its services on the streets of Addis Abeba, December 2022 (Photo: Safaricom Ethiopia/Facebook) By Biruk Alemu @Birukalemu21…
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Analysis: Ethiopia’s domestic debt skyrockets, raising concerns over government borrowing practices
Domestic debt witnessed a significant increase of 14% since June 2022, soaring to an astonishing 1.7 trillion birr by the…
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In-depth: Khat farmers, exporters in Oromia battle to overcome multilayered crises made worse by gov’t interventions
Khat market in Kombolcha district, East Hararghe By Abdi Biyenssa @ABiyenssa Addis Abeba – Farmers and exporters of the lucrative…
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In-depth Analysis: Why resolving war in Oromia through peace talks is long overdue
Addis Abeba on the day of the welcome gathering for OLF’s leadership return from exile in September 2018. (Photo Credit:…
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Analysis: Envisioning post-war Tigray’s political landscape and prospects of political pluralism
Creative design: Matias Samuel/Addis Standard By Million Beyene @MillionBeyene Addis Abeba – Ethiopia’s Tigray region continues to grapple with the…
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In-depth: Flooding, Cholera ravage drought victims in Somali region, damaged roads disconnect vulnerable IDPs
Vehicles stranded in a flood and mud around Dawa zone (Picture: Residents) By Medihane Ekubamichael @Medihane & Biruk Alemu @Birukalemu21…
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In-depth Analysis: Addis Mayor’s latest remark reveals widening divergence between Amhara, Oromo ruling class of Prosperity Party. What is at stake?
Addis Abeba Mayor Adanech Abiebie addressing the city’s council on Tuesday. Photo: Mayor’s office. Addis Abeba – Addressing the regular…
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