The Medemer Paradox: Reform, Spectacle, and the Rise of Ethiopia’s Proxy-Economist

By LDemissie September 18, 2025 “Leveraging authority or wealth to scramble assets through informal channels—while exploiting institutional weaknesses—is a deliberate strategy to capture the state and fulfill personal ambitions.” — Prime Minister Abiy …

Ethiopia finally freed 27 South Sudanese from jail

By Lodu William Odiya The South Sudan Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International corporation has yesterday confirmed the release of 27 South Sudanese who were jailed in Ethiopia. The Ministry’s Spokesperson, Amb. Apuk Ayuel Mayen, told journalists …

GERD Completion Enhances Ethiopia's Regional Influence: Chief Administrator Mustafa

Addis Ababa, September 19, 2025 (ENA) -- The successful completion of the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD) can significantly boost Ethiopia's regional influence, says Chief Administrator Mustafa. Somali Regional State Chief Administrator Mustafa …

Rising Starlets target early advantage in Ethiopia clash

Ethiopia tightens coffee export rules with higher capital thresholds, stricter quality standards 

ETHIOPIA – The Ethiopian Coffee and Tea Authority (ECTA) has implemented a new directive increasing capital requirements and introducing stricter quality standards for coffee exporters.   The move is designed to enhance accountability, curb illegal …

Medemer Ideology Exposed Promise vs Reality in Ethiopia

Is Medemer a clear roadmap or a vague slogan? Many ask whether this “blended ideology” truly guides policy, or just mixes ideas from different traditions without a stable core. Its promise of synergy and unity sounds inspiring, but does it match Ethiopia’s …

Ethiopia Needs to Overturn Landlocked Status Quo Peacefully: Prof. Brook

Addis Ababa, September 18, 2025 (ENA) – Given rapidly growing population, Ethiopia needs to intensify efforts to change its status quo of landlocked state by regaining access to the sea peacefully to boost economic progress, Political Science and …

Int'l Quality Mgmt System Accreditations Testament to Ethiopia’s Renewal: Labor & Skills Minister

Addis Ababa, September 18, 2025 (ENA) – International quality management system accreditations that are given to Ethiopian institutions are testament to the nation’s resilience, Labor and Skills Minister Muferihat Kamil said. An international accreditation …

Ethiopia Launches Post-Harvest Management, Mechanization Center Project

Addis Ababa, September 18, 2025 (ENA) – A Post-Harvest Management and Mechanization Center project aimed at introducing effective, affordable, and locally adaptable solutions across the value chain was launched today. The Post-Harvest Management and …

South Sudan secures release of 27 youths jailed in Ethiopia

South Sudan’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs on Thursday announced the release of 27 young South Sudanese cattle herders who had been jailed in Ethiopia. The announcement comes a week after ministry spokesperson Apuk Ayuel Mayen said the government was …