On the outcomes of the 11th BRICS Summit

The 11th BRICS Summit, held in Brasilia on 13-14 November, 2019, under the theme “BRICS: economic growth for an innovative future”, summed up the Brazilian Chairmanship of the Association. Its outcome proves... Read more »

Reforming the justice system is timely to kindling public confidence

An independent, efficient and effective justice system is a fundamental pillar to protect the rights of citizens, sustain the rule of law, practice democracy and create a democratic society. It is also... Read more »

On tree planting, we should take a leaf out of Ethiopia’s book.While businesses and charities lead the way, the lack of strategy at the top is shameful

Tree planting is suddenly the zeitgeist. Tabloid newspapers, utility companies and oil corporations are pledging to plant trees by the million, in some cases before Christmas. Even the Brexit party is on... Read more »

Unleashing forces of Diaspora

Around three million or more Ethiopians and foreign nationals of Ethiopian origin are believed to be residing in foreign countries. Directly or indirectly, through the remittances which they are sending to their... Read more »

Sidama Referendum, indicator for Government Commitment for Democracy in Ethiopia

The highly expected referendum for statehood of the Sidama zone began on Wednesday, November 20 and was successfully and peacefully conducted the same day, contrary to the pessimism that was harbored by... Read more »

Bumping up quality cotton yields to bolster export-oriented manufacturing

One among the bounties Ethiopia counts itself lucky is its vast arable land that could as well be devoted for the production of raw-materials such as cotton badly needed by the textile... Read more »

We mustn’t let universities become center of chaos

It is now months that the issue of students safety in Ethiopian higher learning institutions particularly in the regions has been a source of concern if not outright alarm for parents first,... Read more »

Growing cooperation in neighbourhood conflicts

Ethiopia, Poland have been decent and sensible when it comes to moving past animosity and working with their neighbouring nations When Ethiopia’s President (Ed. Prime Minister) Abiy Ahmed Ali was awarded the... Read more »

Fast track to integration

A Sudanese delegation of public diplomacy arrived yesterday for a three-day visit to Ethiopia. The purpose of their visit is to cement their ties with the peoples of Ethiopia; to pay gratitude... Read more »

The domino effect of the current political developments in Ethiopia

No wonder a lot is going on in this country since last year. A number of political parties have already completed their merger and have reported that they are getting ready for... Read more »