Backing Ethiopia’s sea access quest

It is important to remember that the world is changing. Similarly, the desire to ensure one’s national interest has become a priority in many countries. Having represented a nation on many frontiers,... Read more »

Backing the noble causes of the National Dialogue Commission

Some critics of Ethiopia’s current political landscape say that it is not as wide and all encompassing as they would like to. They are often heard accusing the government of denying them... Read more »

 Ethiopia: A place of hope for refugees

Ethiopia, a country renowned for its rich history and diverse culture, has been garnering international attention for its commendable humanitarian efforts in hosting refugees from various nations. According to the UN Refugee... Read more »

The justified quest for access to the sea

Ethiopia is the only landlocked country in the Horn of Africa that is almost entirely dependent on maritime services via the ports in the troubled Red Sea region. At the same time,... Read more »

GERD: A symbol of national unity, resilience

It might have taken 13 years but in the end, the mission can be said accomplished. The Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam, GERD, is now not a fantasy but a concrete reality visible... Read more »

Ethiopia’s crucial role in ATMIS

In a promising step towards stability, Somalia is witnessing significant progress with help of peacekeeping missions, with the AU Transition Mission in Somalia (ATMIS) taking the lead. As the nation navigates its... Read more »

A diplomatic hub in transformation

With parks and public libraries being constructed across the city, Addis Ababa now offers more to both locals and tourists. The vibrant city has not stopped growing, both in terms of population... Read more »

Building strong institutions based on laws

Ever since modern states have been built their strength and efficiency has always relied on the existence of strong, neutral and efficient institutions. Whenever there were no reliable institutions the treatment of... Read more »

NBI – 25 years of progress, survival

There are several situations that occur around the current state of Nile politics which lead us to conclusions with fair level of confidence. When Nile Basin Initiative (NBI) was established in 1999,... Read more »

Steady commitment to fully implement Pretoria peace deal

The African Union (AU) has announced that the parties involved in the northern Ethiopia conflict have reiterated their commitment to implementing the Pretoria Cessation of Hostilities Agreement (COHA). In a first strategic... Read more »