Editorial
Central bank reform must ensure its independence
The Governor of the National Bank of Ethiopia (NBE) painted the usual rosy picture about the downward trajectory of inflation in Ethiopia while presenting...
Resuming the stalled peace talks with open hearts and minds
The collapse of the second round of talks between the Ethiopian government and the self-described Oromo Liberation Front-Oromo Liberation Army (OLF-OLA) in Tanzania has...
No shame in accepting responsibility
An incorrigible habit that has always bedeviled the ruling class of Ethiopia reared its head once this week. It was unmistakably on display at...
Dialogue must be first and only choice
The commencement of a new round of talks between the Ethiopian government and the self-described Oromo Liberation Front-Oromo Liberation Army (OLF-OLA) in Tanzania this...
Denialism can’t foster accountability
A report issued by the state-appointed Ethiopian Human Rights Commission (EHRC) at the beginning of the week in which it accused Ethiopian government security...
According priority to institution-building
The vast majority of federal, regional, and municipal government institutions in Ethiopia have always been and continue to be found wanting when it comes...
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Engaging in foreign-policy juggling act
This week’s announcement by the governments of Ethiopia and China during the Third Belt and Road Forum for International Cooperation in Beijing that they...
Ushering in a new era of quality education
The theme of this editorial is something we visited not that long ago. The results of the national school leaving examination results announced this...
Extricating Ethiopia from rank of fragile states
The multitude of grave problems Ethiopia is presently mired in has once again brought into stark relief the fact that Ethiopia continues to be...
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Ensuring Ethiopia regains peaceful access to the sea
The rulers and people of Ethiopia Access to the sea have always been preoccupied with access to the sea for as long as their...
Overcoming the political crisis engulfing Ethiopia
Ethiopia, a country of rich history and diverse population, has been has perennially been mired in one political crisis after another for the better...
Forging a clear, broad-based organizing principle
Ethiopia, as a diverse and complex nation, requires a strong organizing principle to guide its development and ensure its long-term stability and success. An...
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Ushering in 2016 with hopes for peace, dignified life!
As the advent of 2016, the new Ethiopian year, fast approaches, it’s prompting among Ethiopians the customary exchange of well wishes, festivities, and the...





