Elsa Tessema
32 posts
Linguistics, Anthropology and Home Craft. Avid reader of African history. Addis Ababa University guest lecturer.
Ethiopia: Peace Agreement Threatened By Political Intrigue and Divisions in Tigray
In his recent trip to Addis Ababa, U.S Special Envoy to the Horn of Africa, Mike Hammer said,…
July 22, 2024
Africa decries hypocrisy of rich countries, as global economic paradigm-shift beckons.
Wealthy nations advocate for robust industrial policies domestically, while giving outdated policy recommendations to the Global South Rich…
April 25, 2024
Is Nigeria’s currency crisis a cautionary tale for Ethiopia?
A Plausible argument can be made, that Nigeria’s long ailing economy was pushed over the edge by the…
April 15, 2024
Ethiopia’s Eurobond Surges Amidst Favorable Financial Backing from World Bank
Ethiopia’s $1billion Eurobond coupon soared for the 12th consecutive day following good news from international financial backers, including…
April 8, 2024
World Bank Unveils $1.4 Billion Program To Modernize Ethiopia’s Energy Sector
The World Bank has unveiled a financial package of up to US$1.4 billion for the Power Sector Reform,…
April 4, 2024
IMF concludes visit, as creditors give Ethiopia more time
Creditors agree to give Ethiopia more time to reach an agreement with the IMF as staff members end…
April 3, 2024
Ethiopia: On Course to Recognizing Somaliland’s Statehood
Background On New Year’s Day Ethiopia and Somaliland announced a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU). The specifics of the…
January 10, 2024
African Development Bank’s Decision to Pull International Staff from Ethiopia
Last month, the African Development Bank (AfDB) formally complained to Ethiopian authorities that some of its staff had…
December 20, 2023
Ethiopia said to be seeking $3.5 billion funding from the IMF
Reports indicate, during a call with international bondholders last Thursday, a delegation of Ethiopian officials and their advisors…
December 18, 2023
Ethiopia: Eurobond coupon payment looms large
On Friday, Ethiopia teetered on the edge of a potential default on its debt as negotiations with major…
December 9, 2023
How a phishing attack led to AfDB staff getting assaulted in Ethiopia
Ethiopia was supposed to make a $5 million annual membership payment to the African Development Bank (AfDB) recently,…
November 24, 2023
Diplomatic Duets: Navigating Ethiopia-UAE Relations
Ethiopia’s diplomatic dance with the United Arab Emirates (UAE) has caught the attention of global observers, and as…
November 22, 2023