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Court rules in favor of Al Amoudi in Bole Tower dispute

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In the ongoing legal saga between billionaire Sheikh Mohamed Ali Al Amoudi and his ex-partner and close friend Abinet...

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Banking sector faces liquidity risks due to high depositor concentration, Central Bank Report Warns

The financial sector is said to be threatened by a significant depositor concentration in the banking sector.A new report launched by the National Bank...

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Ethiopia opens commercial sectors to foreign investors in bid to boost economy

The Ethiopian government has enacted a pivotal policy shift, opening previously protected commercial sectors to foreign investment. This strategic move, articulated in a directive...

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Ethiopian economy grapples with parallel market rates: The Blue Book report reveals

Car prices be 54% cheaper if dealers acquired 100% of the forex Ethiopia's economic landscape has been facing a multitude of challenges in recent years,...

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New excise stamp directive implemented to enhance tax compliance

A directive that requires excise tax collectors to stamp their merchandise is drafted by the Ministry of Finance (MoF). Additionally, the directive enforces that...

Local News

Famine looms as conflict leaves millions in Sudan facing starvation

One year after fighting erupted between rival factions in Sudan, the country is on the brink of catastrophic famine, with nearly 5 million people at risk of starvation. The conflict...

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Sesame Seeds of Conflict: How Agriculture Fuels Tensions in Ethiopia and Sudan

In a startling revelation, a comprehensive research paper has unveiled the intricate ways in which the seemingly innocuous sesame seed has become a pivot around which swirls a vortex...

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Alarming literacy crisis: Over half of young Ethiopian students unable to read

A recent study by Ethiopia's National Educational Assessment and Examination Agency (NEAEA) has revealed a concerning literacy gap among young students in Ethiopia. According...

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Ethiopia among top five nations with most people offline; Global Digital Divide

Despite the rapid global spread of the internet, Ethiopia remains one of the top five countries worldwide with the largest number of people still...

Editorial

ETHIOPIA & THE HORN I

It seems the current definition of the Horn doesn’t include the two Sudans. A while back the whole Sudan was considered part of the Horn, but that conception seems to have...

Vacancy and Bid

Editorial

Rise of Pseudoscience

In the midst of late modernity, a troubling trend has emerged, one that threatens to undermine the very foundations of rational thought and scientific...

Editorial

Combating corruption?

Once upon a time, we prided ourselves on our perceived moral superiority, casting judgment on the corruption plaguing other African nations. However, the harsh...

Vacancy & Bid

Invitation to Bid

OMICRON ENGINEERING PLC, hereinafter called the “Employer” invites all Contractors of Category GC-5 or BC-5 and above registered with the Ministry of Infrastructure with...

Vacancy & Bid

Call for consultancy services

The Horn Economic and Social Policy Institute (HESPI) is an independent and autonomous socio-economic policy research and institutional capacity building organization working in the...

Vacancy & Bid

Call for consultancy services

The Horn Economic and Social Policy Institute (HESPI) is an independent and autonomous socio-economic policy research and institutional capacity building organization working in the...

Vacancy & Bid

Innovation Fund 3rd Call for Projects April 8-June 30, 2024

Stichting Wageningen Research (SWR) Ethiopia is an international NGO registered in Ethiopia since March 2021 with the FDRE Agency for Civil Society Organizations. The...

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Interview

Navigating logistics challenges and opportunities

In an insightful interview with Capital, Kidist Kemeshi, the CEO of DHL Global Forwarding for Ethiopia, digs into the multifaceted landscape of logistics and...

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Crusading against exploitation: Combatting drug trafficking

In the crusade against the pernicious network of drug trafficking, few voices resonate as profoundly as that of Father John Wotherspoon. Renowned for their...

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Charting the course of Ethiopian Airlines

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Art & Culture

Arts and Culture

What’s Out Art Sale Event celebrates 19 years with a vibrant showcase at Hilton Addis

The "What's Out Art Sale Event," now in its 19th year, is set to dazzle art enthusiasts at the Hilton Addis this weekend. This esteemed gathering will feature more...

Arts and Culture

Renowned Ethiopian singer Muluken Melesse passes away at 70

Muluken Melesse, a celebrated figure in Ethiopian music, has died at the age of 70. His death was confirmed by his family on April 9, 2024. Muluken, known for...

Arts and Culture

Dazzling Congolese Dance Performance Closes Francophonie Day Celebrations in Addis Ababa

Addis Ababa came alive with the vibrant beats and moves of the Mboka Mboka Dance Performance, held at the Alliance Ethio-Française on Saturday, March...

Arts and Culture

Italian-Ethiopian Theatrical Project “Family Album” to Enliven Addis Ababa

The Embassy of Italy and the Italian Cultural Institute brings to the vibrant community of theater enthusiasts to indulge in an extraordinary theatrical experience....

Sports

50000 Dollar incentive for Olympic Gold medal winner

In a landmark decision, World Athletics announced it will become the first international federation to award prize money at an Olympic Games, financially rewarding athletes for achieving the pinnacle...

Sports

Likina, Jemal & Hagos won 10km titles

Likina Amebaw, Jemal Yimer, Hagos Gebrhiwet and Caroline Nyaga were among the winners as athletes descended on Paris for the Festival of Running ASICS Speed Race 5km and 10km...

Sports

Tigist and Kipkosgei the winners in Milan

Kenya’s Titus Kimutai Kipkosgei and Ethiopia’s Tigist Gebeyahu Memuye were the winners at the Wizz Air Milano Marathon – a World Athletics Label road...

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Marathon debutant Mestawut Fikir led Ethiopian double in Paris

Mestawut Fikir excelled on her debut at the distance by winning the Schneider Electric Paris Marathon in 2:20:45, while compatriot Mulugeta Uma made it...

Enterprenuers

Entrepreneurs

Name: Tirsit Shiferaw

Education: Master's Degree Company Name: Kelem Ethiopia Tourism Promotion Title: Co-Founder and General Manager Founded in: 2022 What it does: Promotion of tourism destinations Headquarters: Addis Ababa Startup Capital: 300,000 birr Current Capital: Growing Number of Employees: ...

Entrepreneurs

Name: Sihine Negede

Education: Tertiary level Company Name: Lem Chaka Agro Industry Title: Co-founder and CEO Founded in: 2021 What it does: Transforming food waste into organic fertilizer Headquarters: Addis Ababa Startup Capital: 500,000 birr Current Capital: Growing Number of...

Entrepreneurs

Name: Azeb Assefa

Education: MA in Marketing Management Company Name: Axis Marketing Services plc Title: Managing Director Founded in: 2012 What it does: Provides consultancy in Marketing and Business Development Services Headquarters:...

Entrepreneurs

Name: Gelila Shewaye

Education: Clinical Nursing (Diploma) Company Name: Lila Products Title: Owner and Manager Founded in: 2014 What it does: Manufacturing leather goods and handmade jewelry Headquarters: Addis Ababa Startup Capital: 100,000...

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Opinion

Time to stop the manmade disaster in Sudan

By Josep Borrell Fontelles “The world’s worst, most complex and cruel crisis”, is unfolding in Sudan without making it into onto our prime-time news, according...

Opinion

WE PROTECTING OUR PEOPLE — PUTIN’S INTERVIEW TO CARLSON

On February 9, Russian President Vladimir Putin gave an exended interview to the famous American journalist Tucker Carlson. This interview became a real breaking...

Society

Exponential risk of financial crime

When digital businesses are welcomed, they have created an even greater number of uncertainties. This demands that CEOs and business leaders prioritize innovation as...

Society

BORN TO SERVE

By: Abraham Nega Obey your leader Ethiopians shouldn’t use derogatory Language against Top Leaders. Ethiopians ought to be kind with their sentiments when it comes to...

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North Africa Regional Ministerial Conference : Minister of Foreign Affairs (MFA) Nasser Bourita Delivers a Speech

The Minister of Foreign Affairs, African Cooperation and Moroccan Expatriates, Mr. Nasser Bourita delivered, on Thursday, 18 April, 2024 by videoconference, a speech during the North Africa regional ministerial...

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President Ruto: General Ogolla Served his Country Diligently

President William Ruto has condoled with the family of the late Chief of the Defence Forces General Francis Ogolla at their home in Nairobi. General Ogolla passed on yesterday while...

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