Improving press freedom: What Ethiopia can do to complete the process

Since Abiy Ahmed came to power, the environment for the media has improved significantly, heralding a start of a more hopeful era for press freedom. Hundreds of websites, blogs and satellite television... Read more »

Commission to establish expert’s panel

ADDIS ABABA – The Ethiopian Reconciliation Commission will establish panel of experts that facilitates the hearings of citizens and access to justice in a fair manner, His Holiness Cardinal Birhaneyesus Demerew, Chairperson... Read more »

Safety the ‘be-all and end-all’ of the airliner: Ethiopian

ADDIS ABABA- Ethiopian Airlines said its meticulous aviation safety measures and world-class training for pilots and cabinet crew have enabled it to become the leading African carrier with best safety records. Speaking... Read more »

CETU stands to safeguard peace, stability

 . Calls for upholding workers’ right to unionization ADDIS ABABA – The Confederation of Ethiopian Trade Unions (CETU) announced that it will firmly work to safeguard peace and stability across the country... Read more »

Responsible, ethical media key to freedom of expression

Ethiopia to host World Press Freedom Day After years of repression, Ethiopia’s media has been enjoying momentous freedom since Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed came to power about a year ago. The nation... Read more »

Who is the late President Negasso Gidada?

ADDIS ABABA- Former President of Ethiopia Dr. Negasso Gidada passed away Saturday April 27, 2019 aged 76. Dr. Negasso was born on September 8, 1943 in Dembi Dolo, Wellega of Oromia regional... Read more »

Ethiopia keen to attract Qatari investment

ADDIS ABABA- Ethiopia is keen on Qatari companies to engage in the lucrative agriculture and agro-processing investments capitalized on geographic proximity and abundant potentials, Ethiopia’s Deputy Chief of Mission to Qatar said.... Read more »

Debt relief: Will it be solution to Ethiopia’s economy?

Praising Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed’s (PhD) meticulous approach in convincing Chinese leadership to fully cancel Ethiopia’s interest free loans matured till end of last year, economic experts are calling for long-term approach... Read more »

Tightening control against drunk-driving during holidays

Kassahun Melese, a Taxi driver in Addis Ababa, recalls what he had faced just last year at the eve of Easter. “I was driving under the influence of alcohol in the midnight... Read more »

Ministry of finance to amend bills on excise tax

ADDIS ABABA – Ministry of Finance in collaboration with Addis Ababa Chamber of Commerce and Sectorial Association announced that, it is going to amend excise tax which takes in to account the... Read more »