Reviving the spirit of statesmanship

It is public knowledge that the Ethiopian House of Peoples Representatives has been dull for most of its existence. But the ongoing political reform seems to change this reality. For long, the... Read more »

Parliament’s last chance to alter its history, leave

After two months of recess, the House of Peoples Representatives on Monday began its final tenure. It’s the last chance to alter its history of having a bad reputation before it is... Read more »

Ethio-Sudanese bilateral activities help reduce contraband, arms smuggling

 • National Bank’s lower gold price encouraging gold smuggling BENISHANGUL – GUMUZ – The bilateral activities of Ethiopia and Sudan in border areas have brought about successful outcomes in reducing contraband, arms... Read more »

CBE inaugurates second full-fledged interest- free branch

ADDIS ABABA- The Commercial Bank of Ethiopia (CBE) inaugurated yesterday the country’s second ever full-fledged interest-free banking (IFB) branch dubbed ‘Mecca Branch’ in Addis Ababa in a view to satisfying the growing... Read more »

Revitalizing the economy is critical

After two months on recess, last Monday the Parliamentary Session of the House of People’s Representatives (HPR) and the House of Federation (HoF) has started joint Session formally with a remark made... Read more »

Sudanese Premier to pay state visit

ADDIS ABABA– Sudanese Prime Minister Abdullah Adam Hamdok will arrive in Addis Thursday for a two-day state visit, Charge d’ Affairs of the Embassy of the Republic of Sudan to Ethiopia Ambassador... Read more »

USA confirms support for 2020 national election

ADDIS ABABA – American Ambassador to Ethiopia Michael Raynor said that the United States is ready to work with pertinent stakes and support the upcoming 2020 national elections. The Ambassador also noted... Read more »

MPs vow to realization of gov’t policy directions

ADDIS ABABA– Members of the House of Peoples’ Representatives (HPR) expressed readiness to set up effective follow up mechanism to monitor the implementation of government policy directions and evaluate the performance of... Read more »

Oromo political parties’ agreement to work together exemplary: Analyst

ADDIS ABABA – Oromo political parties’ agreement to work in harmony to the benefit of Oromo people and safeguard national unity is said exemplary to other political parties. In an exclusive interview... Read more »

House extends budget subsidy allocation formula

ADDIS ABABA – The House of Federation yesterday stated that the existing budget subsidy allocation formula, where states receive financial support from the federal government, is set to continue for two more... Read more »