ANALYSIS & OPINION

By Dr. Suleiman Walhad March 19th, 2024 Introduction It is often said that failure is a common occurrence in life  as is success, but when coupled with a positive attitude, such failure can be transformed into a success. However, when failure is coupled with a negative attitude, it only compounds the failure and hence complicates

Far-reaching implications of an evolving quagmire The originator of the saying “geography is destiny” remains unknown, yet the idea itself holds true as history has shown that certain geographical areas, regardless of their size, hold great strategic, economic, and geopolitical importance. As a result, these regions are often sought after by current and emerging powers, and have been the site

A Country in Search of a United Broad Based Property Owning Ruling Class (1855-20..) By Ephrem Asebe    Summary For more than three decades, Ethiopia, one of the great enduring civilization states in the world has been under assault by ethnic entrepreneurs intent on primitive accumulation and  creating an independent state. Just as cancer survives by

By Dr. Suleiman Walhad March 18th, 2024 Modern traffic poses significant risks to both individuals and property if not properly regulated. To mitigate these dangers, numerous traffic signals have been installed to provide guidance to drivers and pedestrians. Among these signs is one that emphasizes the importance of staying in one’s designated lane. This simple

 The Quality of Institutions in Ethiopia (2018-) In a landscape marked by shifting political alliances and economic uncertainty, Ethiopia stands as a testament to resilience and adaptability. This chapter delves into the intricate relationship between state fragility and its impact on business and economic performance, offering a lens through which to view the Ethiopian experience.

By Mesfin Tegenu In the upcoming weeks, high-ranking officials from the International Monetary Fund (IMF) are scheduled to travel to Ethiopia for crucial meetings. Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed’s government has requested billions of dollars in aid to support the country amidst its internal conflicts. It is crucial to recognize that more than just financial assistance

Here are the thoughts I recently shared on The Habesha: The Path of Human History is circular. Einstein’s definition of insanity – repeating the same thing over and over again and expecting a different result. Win-Win is the only strategy that human beings have used to make progress in a predictable way. Our ancestors, and

Yonas Biru Of recent, I have become a target of an Amhara Shene cabal (Dr. Bruke Lemma) who accuses me of “acting as a mouthpiece for the monstrous autocrat [Abiy Ahmed], advancing the Oromummaa agenda, and infiltrating and undermining the Amhara leadership.” The idiocy of the Ethiopian politics is often attributable to people who accidentally find interest in politics,

UPDATED – MARCH 9, 2024 By Kidane Alemayehu. Abstract During most of the first millennium A.D., the Horn of Africa constituted a region that was a superpower in the affairs of northeastern Africa as well as southern Arabia. Its influence and, at times, its authority extended from Egypt to the Indian Ocean and across the

Tesfa ZeMichael, B.Phil. The article is dedicated to the arrested members of the “Adwa bare foot club.” On March 2, 2024,  Abiy’s government prohibited, as it does every year, all Adwa celebrations organized by Ethiopians at Menelik Square and elsewhere. Why is Abiy scared of Ethiopians’ celebrating Adwa? The fact that we have to ask