The warning signs couldn’t be clearer that we need to act now to prevent millions dying from starvation
The singer was a political activist, using his music to advocate for the rights of the Oromo
High-stakes choices today, transforming education for tomorrow. Covid-19 must be used as a catalyst to strengthen health and education
In a few weeks, when the rainy season arrives, water will finally begin to flow into the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam. Expect regional tensions to rise along with the water level
That many of the continent’s flags contain a similar colour scheme is deliberate by design
Kicked out of Lebanese homes and denied entry into the Ethiopian consulate, Beirut’s Ethiopian house helpers are being abandoned on the streets
The pandemic could deliver a crippling blow to media houses across the continent
The latest member of the benevolent billionaires club could learn from what his peers have done right — and wrong
Both authoritarian and democratic governments are responding to the coronavirus crisis by instituting frightening new powers
The Covid-19 pandemic is throwing the poor governance of some African countries into sharp relief
In February the devastating locust swarms were the biggest seen in East Africa for 70 years. Now they’re even bigger
But only if draconian border closures are accompanied by effective public health interventions
If we increase the number of high-growth, women-founded startups, they can bridge the inclusivity gaps in their respective economies and societies
Ethnic identity can be harnessed to strengthen national identity — and this can foster a continental-based African identity
Nine countries will go to the polls this year, but most will be held amid violence and suppression
For the people who live near this sacred site in Ethiopa, religion is woven into daily life
The world needs a new deal to protect its natural environment
No one knows how many Ethiopians are in South Africa — but Abiy knows he needs their support
Ethiopia’s political opening has won plaudits but also uncorked ethnic strife. The government should proceed cautiously ahead of elections in 2020
The steady stream of coffins being shipped from Lebanon to Ethiopia, won’t be slowing any time soon
Ethiopian press freedom gained a much-needed push thanks to reforms by Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed. But already the push back has begun
At present, Ethiopia is partitioned into nine semi-autonomous regional states
Huawei’s pitch to African mayors ignores concerns that its Smart Cities technology can be abused
The prime minister may have won the Nobel Peace Prize but he has failed to quell the violence in his own backyard
Planting trees in Africa is proposed by some as a quick fix for climate change. But local experts disagree — and say their voices are being sidelined
An Absa index has put SA at top spot for the third year, although our overall score has fallen
The violence is unfolding ahead of elections next year in one of the country’s most volatile and ethnically diverse areas
In just 18 months the prime minister has transformed his country and the region
The militarised Warsai Yikealo Secondary School is at the heart of Eritrea’s repressive regime, according to Human Rights Watch
Under the accord, a civilian-majority sovereign council will lead Sudan through a transitional period of three years
Abiy is leading by example as Ethiopia plans to plant a mind-boggling four billion trees by October
Members of the Sidama ethnic group must now wait several months longer for a referendum that could lead to the setting up of a new independent region