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Michael Masrie

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Ethiopia, Ādīs Ābeba Āstedader
As seen in: Allen Dreyfus, The Africa Report, Jeune Afrique, African Business, Human Rights Research Center (HRRC)
Covers:  Business, Politics, Diplomacy, International Relations
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Journalist | The Africa Report | Jeune Afrique | Author of 16+ Books

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I am an award-winning Ethiopian journalist, analyst, and author with over a decade of experience at the intersection of journalism, diplomacy, and international affairs. As a seasoned correspondent and contributor, I specialize in political economy, geopolitics, and global governance, offering sharp analysis and grounded insights into African and international dynamics. My reporting and commentary—featured across outlets such as The Africa Report, Allen Dreyfus, ETV, DW, VOA, NBC, and Sky News—…

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Washington’s Ethiopia reset? US rebuilds strategic ties amid Red Sea turbulence

Washington’s Ethiopia reset? US rebuilds strategic ties amid Red Sea turbulence

New bilateral consultations between Washington and Addis Ababa place Ethiopia at the centre of Horn of Africa…

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Ethiopia: Tigray's parallel governance crisis tests limits of the Pretoria agreement

Ethiopia: Tigray's parallel governance crisis tests limits of the Pretoria agreement

A contested council vote has pushed Tigray's political dispute from internal anger to public posturing, and a…

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Awash Bank listing tests Ethiopia's new exchange

Awash Bank listing tests Ethiopia's new exchange

Awash Bank's listing on the Ethiopian Securities Exchange serves as a live stress test for the nation's nasce…

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Red Sea dynamics: How the Iran conflict is rewiring Horn of Africa diplomacy

Red Sea dynamics: How the Iran conflict is rewiring Horn of Africa diplomacy

A series of meetings in Addis Ababa, high-level exchanges between Washington and Ethiopia, and growing specul…

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Ethiopia: Why Israeli President Herzog's Addis trip matters

Ethiopia: Why Israeli President Herzog's Addis trip matters

As Turkiye, Saudi Arabia and the UAE push deeper into the Horn, Isaac Herzog's quiet visit to Addis highlight…

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Erdogan in Addis: A strategic visit in a fractured Horn

Erdogan in Addis: A strategic visit in a fractured Horn

As Turkiye and Ethiopia mark a century of diplomatic ties, President Recep Tayyip Erdogan's arrival in Addis …

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Why Ethiopia’s 10.2% growth still leaves millions waiting for reform

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By Michael Masrie Verified
| Allen Dreyfus
Government projects 10.2% GDP growth after sweeping reforms. Abiy says millions are yet to feel economic gains. ADDIS ABABA, ETHIOPIA — Ethiopia says eight years of economic reforms are driving record growth and stronger public finances, but Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed says many citizens have yet to experience the benefits. Sign up for free or sign in to continue reading.
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Dette éthiopienne : les leçons de cinq ans de négociations avec les créanciers

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By Michael Masrie Verified
| Jeune Afrique Verified
L’Éthiopie a-t-elle réussi à éviter le pire ? Le 28 juin, Addis-Abeba a annoncé avoir trouvé un accord avec ses créanciers privés pour restructurer son emprunt obligataire international de 1 milliard de dollars, sur lequel elle avait fait défaut. L’accord, finalisé à l’issue de négociations restreintes menées entre le 5 et le 28 juin avec un comité ad hoc représentant les détenteurs
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Ethiopia’s debt restructuring test: Can Addis Ababa’s reserves hold?

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By Michael Masrie Verified
| The Africa Report Verified
Eyob Tekalign, Ethiopia’s central bank governor © National Bank of Ethiopia Published on June 30, 2026 at 14:55 pm (GMT +1) Ethiopia faces its first concrete repayment test under its restructured Eurobond on 15 July 2026, when the central bank must transfer $180m to bondholders as the first instalment of a deal that reduces the country’s debt from $1bn to $880m.
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What was your first job as a journalist?

My first job as a journalist was covering the African Union Summit in 2016. It was an incredible opportunity to report on high-level diplomacy and regional politics from the start of my career.

Have you ever used a typewriter?

Never. I grew up writing digitally. I write everything myself and have developed speed and structure through daily reporting and long form work.

How is social media changing news?

Social platforms usually break the news, and established media verifies and explains it. That dynamic has changed the entire workflow of modern journalism.
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