The thorny issue of ‘human rights’

When Ethiopians observe the International Human Rights Day, they must have mixed feeling. On the one hand, they might demand ‘what kinds of human rights? Are there these notions on the ground?... Read more »

Stop to out-herodherod

It was to topple a tyrant military regime that ran amok for 17 years in Ethiopia and to get the ugly history of subjugation behind the country’s back, EPRDF combatants paid selfless... Read more »

High negotiation but less climate action

The world has been negotiating on climate change issues since 1995 and two millstones stand out so far: the Kyoto Protocol and the Paris Agreement. Both of them have similar goals and... Read more »

Peaceful coexistence is a prerequisite for sustainable development.

The cardinal principles of peaceful coexistence have been enshrined in the charter of the United Nations as a core value of the foreign relations among the members of the global entity. Even... Read more »

Revival of hope in the mega projects should resume

A wide range of reform measures are sweeping across our country. Political parties and media are nowadays freely exercising their rights, thanks for the reform measures on the political landscape. Justice is... Read more »

Climate change: Existential issue

There is a message from every corner of the globe and from all people especially the young that the issue of climate change is one of the most important issues of our... Read more »

Justice sector to regain public confidence

Ethiopia is undertaking reforms to widen the political space, ensure freedom, liberty, justice equality and democracy. Though the ongoing reform touches all parts of state institutions, it is mainly focusing on political... Read more »

Unlocking Ethiopia’s diversity for environmental change

Agriculture is an important economic sector in Ethiopia but sustainable agriculture is far from reality. The direct and indirect effects of environmental degradation are mainly to blame for low agricultural productivity and... Read more »

Stand by the government’s side, blow the whistle on suspects

Nation has witnessed incredible reforms in political, social and national affairs following the coming to office of the incumbent Premier. The release of political prisoners, national reconciliation, detention of suspects of corruption... Read more »

Automated voting system amid electoral fraud

Over the last three years, Ethiopia had been at a cross road politically as the widespread unrest was erupting in some parts of the country. The unrest in one way or another... Read more »