The recent evolution of the corona virus pandemic in Ethiopia makes at least two things very clear. The first is the fact that the virus is fast spreading in many communities and... Read more »
This week, Eritrean president Issayas Afewerki paid a short visit to Ethiopia where he conferred with top government officials including president Sahlework Zewde and Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed. The bilateral talks came... Read more »
According to the latest data on the battle against the corona virus on the economic front, the projected growth scenarios in the Horn of Africa in particular are not totally disheartening. While... Read more »
Construction still going strong despite formidable challenges Although the COVID-19 emergency has stolen the show, the 9th anniversary of the launching of the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD) was observed last week... Read more »
Ethiopia is apparently taking the initiative to salvage not only its economy but also those in Africa from the ravages of the ongoing coronavirus pandemic. A couple of weeks back, the Ethiopian... Read more »
As disaster is looming large, saving lives takes priority over economic matters The economic fallouts of the global pandemic on Africa in general and the Horn of Africa in particular are not... Read more »
The tripartite talks between Egypt, Ethiopia and Sudan have once again reached a diplomatic dead end as Ethiopia asked the parties to the talks to conduct a wide-ranging consultative meeting with all... Read more »
Has South Sudan’s time of salvation really come? Last week’s inauguration of Reack Machar as South Sudan’s vice-president was not an occasion for true celebration. It was rather a grim reminder that... Read more »
Last week’s news from Washington over the GERD negotiations between Egypt, Ethiopia and Sudan were disconcerting indeed although the final outcomes of the talks is not yet clear or officially confirmed. The... Read more »
The mood at the GERD project site last Friday was one of accomplishment if not jubilation. High level federal officials visited the site and inspected construction progress, to encourage if not thank... Read more »