Home
Coronavirus
Politics
Business
In Depth
Opinion
Podcasts

Countries
- Nigeria
- South Africa
- Kenya
- Ethiopia
- Ghana
- Zimbabwe
- Côte d’Ivoire
- More Africa News

DON'T MISS : Talking Africa Podcast – Mozambique's insurgency: After Palma, what comes next?

Ethiopia

power list

Ethiopia elections: 10 things to watch out for

On 21 June, Ethiopians will vote in legislative and regional elections. Twice postponed due to Covid-19 and security issues, the upcoming ballot ... promises to be crucial for Africa’s second most populous country. What are the various flashpoints around Ethiopia? Who are the main parties? Here are 10 things you should know ahead of the polls.

new opposition

Ethiopia’s Somali region: New faces, same problems

Opposition party candidates and independents in the Somali region of Ethiopia are using social media to share their policies and gain popularity, ... but there are still problems about the registration process.

US vs. China

Ethiopia: Tensions aflame after first telecoms licence went to US-backed consortium over China

Ethiopia has selected a consortium backed by US investors. The move has given rise to numerous contradictory statements. ...

Vision 2025

Ethiopian Airlines ends 2020 fiscal year with profit due to its ‘agility’

Ethiopian Airlines, which celebrates its 75th anniversary this year, is one of only three airlines in the world to have made a profit in 2020 ... (fiscal year ending in June).

Ethiopia top stories

open sesame?

Egypt/Ethiopia/Sudan: Could the US be the key to unlocking the GERD deadlock?

Conflict escalation

Ethiopia/Tigray: ‘UN and AU silence reveals a widespread embarrassment’

abiy ahmed

growing hatred

Ethiopia: After Abiy’s election win, the war in Tigray resumes

open sesame?

Egypt/Ethiopia/Sudan: Could the US be the key to unlocking the GERD deadlock?

Conflict escalation

Ethiopia/Tigray: ‘UN and AU silence reveals a widespread embarrassment’

abiy ahmed

growing hatred

Ethiopia: After Abiy’s election win, the war in Tigray resumes

Join the global community who rely on us for insight.

regional tension

Ethiopia: How will Amhara nationalism play out in upcoming polls?

With the Ethiopian elections fast approaching, the people of the Amhara region are hoping that they are not pushed to the side. ...

missed connections

Eritrea – Ethiopia: A string of near chances to fully normalise relations

Ethiopia and Eritrea's tumultuous relationship has a string of missed opportunities to fully normalise relations, since the time of Italy's ... colonisation.

help needed

Ahead of Ethiopia’s elections, don’t forget about Gambella

Ahead of national elections slated for 21 June, Gambella, which sits close to the South Sudanese border, has much development potential, but ... is often cast aside by Addis Ababa and the international community. Instead, it is left to deal with its on-going tensions between the Anywaa and Nuer.

Africa Insight

Wake up to the essential with the Editor's picks.

Also receive offers from The Africa Report

Also receive offers from The Africa Report's partners

SUCCESS

ERROR

public to (partially) private

Ethiopia: Opening up Ethiotel to competition will be a big challenge

Ethio Telecom is increasingly the object of criticism within Addis Ababa’s highest spheres of influence. This has encouraged the Ethiopian ... government to initiate plans to partially privatise it as soon as possible.

Ethiopia Tigray Demonstration

hired help

Ethiopia: Is the TPLF or Addis Ababa winning the PR war in the US?

Ethiopia's government has been facing mounting pressure amidst internal conflict in Tigray and regional tensions around its Grand Renaissance ... Dam (GERD). In an effort to smooth over relations with the US - a once powerful ally - Addis Ababa has hired law firm Holland & Knight to assist with lobbying actions in Washington. What strategy is Abiy Ahmed's government taking?

Virgin Market

Ethiopia: After Vodacom license win, Mondia Pay in joint-venture talks

Mondia‘s digital payments unit Mondia Pay is in joint-venture talks with the aim of entering Ethiopia, CEO Simon Rahmann tells The Africa Report. ...

<1 234 5 >... 102

Africa Insight

Wake up to the essential with the Editor's picks.

Also receive offers from The Africa Report

Also receive offers from The Africa Report's partners

SUCCESS

ERROR

Digital subscription

Digital subscription

Give yourself a headstart:
Get full access to The Africa Report on all your devices.

Africa Insight

Wake up to the essential with the Editor's picks.

Also receive offers from The Africa Report

Also receive offers from The Africa Report's partners

SUCCESS

ERROR

Who we are

About us
How we’re changing
Contact
Privacy
Cookie policy
Terms of use

Media

Advertise with us

Services

Subscribe
Podcasts
Need help?

Follow us

Sign up to get more of The Africa Report

SUCCESS

ERROR