By LJDemissie May 27, 2023 The Arab League has issued a stern warning to Ethiopia not to drink a drop of water from the Abay River, which flows from the Ethiopian highlands to the Nile basin. The Arab League claims that Ethiopia has no right to use the water of the river, which belongs exclusively …
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– Two deaths were reported – Thirty-seven police personnel were injured Mass protests broke out in Addis Ababa following Friday prayers as a result of anger over mosque demolitions in the neighboring Shegger city. The demonstrations took place around mosques in the capital yesterday, May 23, 2023, including the Grand Anwar Mosque. Demonstrators called for …
I just watched a video concerning the ten most peaceful and stable countries in Africa: Mauritius, Ghana, Botswana, Sierra Leone (formerly war torn and broken), the Gambia, Senegal, Tanzania, Malawi, Equatorial Guinea and Namibia….all improving the welfare of their peoples. All stable and peaceful. All with good and competent government leadership… Peace and stability are …
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By Dr. Suleiman Walhad May 26th, 2023 Integrating a region, fraught with challenges as those of Horn of Africa States, is a complicated process, requiring not only dedication, hard work and trust but also patience and a clear understanding of the project itself. It is in this latter aspect of understanding the project, that we …
PRESS RELEASES May 25, 2023 African Union Commission (AUC) today 25th May 2023, at its Headquarters in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia celebrated the 60th anniversary of the Organization of the African Unity (OAU) and the subsequent formation of the African Union (AU). The Africa Day which is being observed by all Africans in the continent and the Diaspora, …
Purpose of the study & Methodology Since its adoption in 1994, the Constitution of Ethiopia has been a controversial document and it has been subjected to serious criticism both from within academic circles and from a wide range of political parties. The main criticism has been directed at, what we will call in this study, …
In his highly acclaimed book, The Alchemist, renowned Brazilian author Paulo Coelho writes “Courage is the quality most essential to understanding the Language of the world.” I agree with him. Ethiopians can and must muster the courage to defend justice, the rule of law and our common humanity, Defending Amhara is at the same time defending humanity and Ethiopia. I just …
Flawed Policy and Dangerous Outcome–Ho we can help Ethiopia Read More »
Variety By Chris Morris Soulful diva Tina Turner, who succeeded a lengthy run of ’60s and ’70s R&B hits in tempestuous partnership with husband Ike Turner with major pop stardom in the ’80s, has died. She was 83. “Tina Turner, the ‘Queen of Rock’n Roll’ has died peacefully today at the age of 83 after a …
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PRESS STATEMENT ANTONY J. BLINKEN, SECRETARY OF STATE MAY 23, 2023 Last week the United States announced $245 million in additional support to the people of Sudan and neighboring countries experiencing the impacts of the ongoing humanitarian crisis. These funds include nearly $143 million from the Department of State’s Bureau for Population, Refugee and Migration …
By Dr. Suleiman Walhad May 23rd, 2023 The World Bank and the IMF, despite their services and substantial contributions to allaying hunger and starvation and help in other social infrastructures of the region, still confuse the Horn of Africa States region with the East Africa Community. This is a geographical anomaly, which sometimes includes in …
The Horn of Africa States Banking and Finance (Part V) Read More »
By Worku Aberra Despite recent efforts by the Ethiopian government to promote peace by signing an agreement with the Tigray People’s Liberation Front (TPLF) and, with US participation, initiating peace talks with the Oromo Liberation Army (OLA), the prospects for sustainable peace in Ethiopia remain uncertain. One of the significant obstacles to achieving lasting peace is the primacy of …
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May 21, 2023 I met him on a sunny day in Addis Ababa. He was giving a speech at the Meskel Square. He had short black hair and bright brown eyes. He spoke with wisdom and authority. He impressed me. “Hi, I’m Ethiopia,” I said, approaching him after the speech. “Hi, I’m Abiy,” he said. …
