Ethnicity At The Gate: The Advantage Of Sounding Oromo In Contemporary Ethiopia – Analysis

This essay argues that in contemporary Ethiopia, linguistic and onomastic markers—particularly the ability to speak Afaan Oromo or to bear an Oromo-sounding name—have been transformed into informal instruments of power. These markers increasingly structure …

 The National Bank of Ethiopia’s Directive and Its Implications for Pricing and Unofficial Markets

To effectively combat the illicit currency market, a nation must address the fundamental disparity between the officially sanctioned exchange rate and the prevailing market value of its currency. The strategic approach typically involves a three-phase …

Inside Ethiopia's single-use plastic ban

Woven bags are seen at a shop in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, Feb 7, 2026. [Xinhua] In Alembank, a neighbourhood in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, small shop owner Meseret Molalgn greeted customers buying sugar, bread and other daily necessities. Get Full Access for …

Supplements Are Not Medicines: Why Ethiopia Must Rethink Its Regulatory Approach

A few months ago, I met a woman entrepreneur whose experience captures a deeper and more persistent policy failure in Ethiopia. She had done everything by the book to import nutritional supplements: registration, documentation, compliance with stated …

Ethiopia escalates in Sudan as Horn tensions edge toward open war

Ethiopia faces renewed strain with Tigray and Eritrea

A sense of anxiety is hard to miss in Tigray. Though the 2022 Pretoria peace agreement brought an end to fighting between the Ethiopian National Defense Force (ENDF) and the Tigray People's Liberation Front (TPLF), many in Tigray say life today is like …

Ethiopia and Eritrea are on edge again: what’s behind the growing risk of war

The histories of Eritrea and Ethiopia have long been closely intertwined. Once part of Ethiopia, Eritrea launched an armed struggle for independence in 1961 that resulted in its secession in 1993 following a referendum. But since Eritrea’s independence, …

Ethio telecom Unveils teleStream, Pioneering New Era for Ethiopia’s Digital Media Industry

Addis Ababa, February 20, 2026 (ENA) –Ethio telecom has officially launched teleStream, a cutting-edge internet-based streaming platform poised to revolutionize Ethiopia’s media and entertainment sector. Announced this evening at Science Museum, the launch …

Experts Say Ethiopia’s Diplomacy Anchored in National Interest, Regional Cooperation

Addis Ababa, 20 February 2026 —Political analysts say Ethiopia’s recent diplomatic engagements reflect a clear and consistent policy direction centered on safeguarding national interests while advancing cooperation across the Horn of Africa and the wider …

Eswatini Applauds Ethiopia’s Impressive Mega Development Projects

Addis Ababa, 20 February 2026 —The Kingdom of Eswatini has commended Ethiopia for its strong track record in delivering large scale development projects, highlighting the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD) as a landmark achievement that reflects …