Unholy alliance with boomerang repercussion

The Horn of Africa, a region rife with historical tensions and geopolitical complexities, appears increasingly vulnerable to destabilization. Central to this turmoil is Egypt, whose focus seems more aligned with its interests... Read more »

CFA rectifies past wrongs, injustices

Since time immemorial the Nile River has been in the eyes of many countries even distant from the region where it originates. In both areas where the so-called White Nile and the... Read more »

Why it is the time for Ethiopia to join the COMESA Free Trade Area (COMESA FTA)

Ethiopia, a vital member of the Common Market for Eastern and Southern Africa (COMESA), has hesitated to join the COMESA Free Trade Area (FTA) since its inception in 1994. This caution stemmed... Read more »

A millstone in the Nile basin

The Nile Basin, one of the world’s most critical water systems, has long been a focal point for geopolitical tension and cooperation among the countries that share its waters. The CFA, which... Read more »

Africa’s call for permanent membership in the UN Security Council

The formation of the United Nations is said to have a strong historical account. In the aftermath of WWI, it came into existence primarily with the name “League of Nations” with the... Read more »

 A cherished relation for over a century

For a considerable amount of time, Ethiopia and the United States have maintained a strategic and involved connection that is influenced by both common and sporadic issues. The two countries’ diplomatic ties... Read more »

Ethiopia’s diplomatic position in the words of the new president

After the end of the term of President Sahle-Work Zewde the first female president since Ethiopia became a republic and the fourth in total, a new president was sworn in when the... Read more »

CFA ends banal colonial rights

The Nile Basin Comprehensive Framework Agreement (CFA) entered a significant stage on July 8, 2024, when the Republic of South Sudan ratified the agreement. This momentous occasion ushers in a new era... Read more »

Somalia’s perilous journey to uncertain future

It is given, is it not? War breaks out or peace reigns, depending on the strategic decision of the leaders. When a leader changes his mind/strategy or is replaced by another, a... Read more »

Making the national dialogue open to all

Passing through all the up and down, Ethiopia has experienced so many challenges in the past few years of its history. Internal instability, economic burdens, political woes made things hard for the... Read more »