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Articles by Molla Mitiku
Global Reporting on US-Israel War with Iran Signals Economic and Humanitarian Strain
By Molla Mitiku Global Weekly Roundup The conflict in Iran has escalated from a regional confrontation into a global crisis, sending shockwaves through energy markets, political systems, and societies worldwide. What began as localized tensions now disrupts economies across the Middle East, Europe, Asia, and Africa. Analysts describe the situation as a systemic shock to the global economy, revealing deep structural dependencies in energy, trade, and finance.
Ethiopie: Timket/Une âme vivante - Carrefour vivant de la foi, de l'histoire et de l'avenir
Chaque mois de janvier, bien avant que le soleil ne se lève, l'Éthiopie s'éveille au rythme des chants anciens et des préparatifs autour des eaux sacrées. Timket, l'Épiphanie éthiopienne, n'est pas seulement une fête religieuse : c'est un moment national de communion, de mémoire et de projection vers l'avenir. À travers cette célébration, foi, histoire, culture, vie sociale et dynamique économique se rejoignent pour former l'un des piliers les plus vivants de l'identité éthiopienne.
Timket: A Living Soul-Where Faith, History, and the Future Flow Together
By Molla Mitiku Every January, as sacred waters are prepared and ancient hymns rise before dawn, Timket (Ethiopian Epiphany) draws Ethiopia into a shared moment of faith and reflection. More than a commemoration of Epiphany, the festival stands at the heart of the nation’s living heritage, linking belief with history, culture, social life, tourism and economic vitality.
Africa: Ethiopia Expands Diplomatic Reach As PM Abiy Engages Global and African Leaders in South Africa
Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed leveraged his engagements in South Africa to advance Ethiopia's strategic interests, deepen key alliances, and elevate the country's influence on continental and global platforms. PM Abiy's latest diplomatic mission on the sidelines of the G20 Summit in Johannesburg signaled a renewed assertiveness in Ethiopia's foreign policy.
Ethiopia Expands Diplomatic Reach as PM Abiy Engages Global and African Leaders in South Africa
By Molla Mitiku Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed leveraged his engagements in South Africa to advance Ethiopia’s strategic interests, deepen key alliances, and elevate the country’s influence on continental and global platforms. PM Abiy’s latest diplomatic mission on the sidelines of the G20 Summit in Johannesburg signaled a renewed assertiveness in Ethiopia’s foreign policy.
Ethiopia, Cemented Partnership, Secured New Commitments and Elevated African Voice at G20 Summit
By Molla Mitiku One of the most consequential moments in the diplomatic history of Ethiopia was attending the G20 Summit in Johannesburg, South Africa, in the 22nd and 23rd November 2025. It was for the first time that Ethiopia entered such a forum with clearly outlined objectives and a stance. Indeed, Ethiopia succeeded in shaping discussions over global governance; it voiced African priorities and obtained concrete partnerships matching its national development agenda.
Looking Inward, Ethiopia Rewrote the Rulebook for African Development
By Molla Mitiku On September 14, 2025, a monumental celebration in the heart of Addis Ababa marked the conclusion of a journey spanning more than a decade, the completion of the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD). At Meskel Square, a vast sea of people, united by pride, sacrifice, and collective determination, celebrated the fulfillment of a national dream. More than a rally, the event was a statement of sovereignty and self-reliance.
Ethiopia: Tempest of Turmoil: Tigray's Economic Crisis Deepens Amid Soaring Prices, Political Chaos
Addis Abeba — Despite the optimism ignited by the signing of the Pretoria Agreement in November 2022, which held promise for peace and recovery, the people of Tigray now face a severe economic crisis fueled by skyrocketing prices for basic goods. The surge in prices of everyday items has exacerbated an already dire situation, pushing residents of the region to the brink.
Ethiopia: Gold Rush Gone Toxic - Illegal Mining in Tigray Endangers Lives, Environment As Authorities Turn a Blind Eye to Cyanide and Mercury Use
Addis Abeba — For centuries, artisanal gold miners in the Asgede district, located in the North Western Zone of the Tigray region, have used traditional tools for gold extraction. However, in recent years, this practice has been changing, as illegal miners in the area increasingly resort to toxic chemicals such as mercury and cyanide, posing a serious threat to the health and safety of the local community.
Ethiopia: Analysis - Death Toll Climbs in Tigray's IDP Centers Amid Aid Shortages, Political Strife
Addis Abeba — The Tigray region is currently mired in political turmoil, driven by a deepening rift within the Tigray People's Liberation Front (TPLF) between the faction led by veteran leader Debretsion Gebremichael (PhD) and Tigray Interim Administration President Getachew Reda. This political impasse has sidelined the repatriation of nearly one million internally displaced persons (IDPs), further exacerbating the suffering of displaced households.
Ethiopia: Analysis - Tigray's Ayder Hospital Struggles to Deliver Essential Services As Budget Cuts Bite - Staff, Patients Confront Tough Choices
Addis Abeba — Berhane Gebremichael, a resident of Mekelle, the capital of the Tigray region, faced a challenging situation this year when his nearly three-year-old daughter, severely injured in an accident, was in critical condition. In ordinary circumstances, Berhane, who serves as a public relations coordinator at Ayder Referral Hospital, would have relied on the hospital's resources to provide the necessary care.
Analysis: Tigray's Ayder Hospital struggles to deliver essential services as budget cuts bite; staff, patients confront tough choices
By Molla Mitiku Africa-Press – Ethiopia. Berhane Gebremichael, a resident of Mekelle, the capital of the Tigray region, faced a challenging situation this year when his nearly three-year-old daughter, severely injured in an accident, was in critical condition. In ordinary circumstances, Berhane, who serves as a public relations coordinator at Ayder Referral Hospital, would have relied on the hospital’s resources to provide the necessary care.
Ethiopia: In-Depth - TPLF Leadership Rift: Factional Infighting Threatens Tigray's Fragile Peace, Post-War Recovery
Addis Abeba — The Tigray People's Liberation Front (TPLF), once a powerful party in Ethiopian politics, is now grappling with severe internal divisions that jeopardize the stability of the region and impede its recovery efforts. These tensions have escalated to a critical level, with profound consequences for a population already burdened by two years of conflict, displacement, and humanitarian crises.
Ethiopia: From Hope to Despair: Tigray Returnees Confront Harsh Realities, Aid Shortages
Addis Abeba — More than 18 months after the signing of the Pretoria Peace Agreement in November 2022, the first group of 456 internally displaced persons (IDPs) successfully returned to their villages in the Tselemti district, located in the North Western Zone of the Tigray region, in early July 2024. This initial return was soon followed by an additional 2,200 IDPs who arrived days later.
Ethiopia: Empty Desks, Empty Bellies: Budget Woes Cripple Education From Primary to Higher Level
Addis Abeba — The educational landscape of Wolaita Sodo, a prominent city within the newly established South Ethiopia Regional State, has undergone a significant transformation. Once vibrant hubs of intellectual discourse, these schools found themselves enveloped in an unsettling silence during the just-concluded Ethiopian fiscal year. The customary pre-lesson exchanges among teachers and the efficient hum of daily operations have yielded palpable tension.
Ethiopia: Feature - a Goodwill Initiative Sparks Hope By Restoring Eye Sights Across Ethiopia
Addis Abeba — Sisay Abebe, 64, is a resident in Logia, Afar region. He had been leading his life with the income he earned from his semi-farming activities. All of a sudden, situations changed when he lost his vision in 2017 caused by cataract. His life started to gloom since then. "It is hard to live for such a long time without vision particularly for a lonely person like me," Sisay told Addis Standard. It was impossible for him to move from one place to another to work.
Ethiopia: Is Ethiopia's Education System Under a Serious Threat?
Addis Abeba — With nearly 30 million students at primary and secondary levels and over 130,000 students entering higher education annually, Ethiopia has been recognized over the past decades for its robust gains in terms of access to education. However, this commendable progress is overshadowed by the dwindling quality of education. A clear indicator of this decline in quality is evident in the recently announced secondary school leaving examination.
Ethiopia: New Tax On Condominium Houses Ignites Controversy, Concerns Arise Over Legal Implications, Potential Social Crisis
Ethiopia: New Tax On Condominium Houses Ignites Controversy, Concerns Arise Over Legal Implications, Potential Social Crisis analysis By Molla Mitiku @mollaayenew Addis Abeba — The recent implementation of a revised tax rate on condominium house roofs and walls by the Addis Ababa City Administration Revenue Office has sparked a heated debate and raised significant concerns among various stakeholders.
Analysis: New tax on condominium houses ignites controversy, concerns arise over legal implications, potential social crisis
Addis Abeba – The recent implementation of a revised tax rate on condominium house roofs and walls by the Addis Ababa City Administration Revenue Office has sparked a heated debate and raised significant concerns among various stakeholders.
News Analysis: Gov’t insists on digital payment despite complaints over chaotic, long queues at gas stations in Addis Abeba
Addis Abeba – The Ethiopian Ministry of Transport and Logistics has insisted on its decision to fully digitalize gas transactions in the capital Addis Abeba, despite long queues causing traffic jams and chaos at several gas stations in the city. Complaints are rising as drivers are forced to wait for hours to refill since the decision to go full digital was enforced on Monday, 24 April.
Obituary: Tewelde Berhan Gebre Egzeabher: A scientist larger than life
Addis Abeba – Beyond his achievements in academia both at Addis Abeba and Asmara Universities as a lecturer, dean and a president respectively, the worldwide renowned biodiversity scientist, Tewelde Berhan Gebre Egzeabher (PhD), was known for his impact in bettering the livelihood and community rights in the African continent and farmers around the world. Family and intimate friends of Tewelde announced his passing away on 20 March. He was 83.
The Interview: “Gov’t should open its doors for discussion, respond to demands of workers, reduce labor taxes ” Kasahun Follo, President of CETU
Addis Abeba – Undeniably Ethiopia’s industrial landscape has changed over the past three decades. The expansion of several industries and manufacturing enterprises offered an employment opportunity to a significant number of people. However, ways of handling workers and respecting their rights have remained bumpy that resulted in grievances. The workers in Tigray Regional State have already fallen under the worst situation due to the impact of the devastating war that lasted for two solid years.
Analysis: Prospective graduates fret over time constraints as ministry of education set to launch exit exam to tackle deteriorating competency
Addis Abeba – The announcement to provide an exit exam to all private and public university, first degree graduating students has been topical since last year. Different engagements were held with university personnels to create awareness and prepare their students for the exit exam which will be administered for the first time in the country in the coming July as the final testing mechanism for graduates to get their degree awards.
Ethiopia: Analysis - As Ethiopians Long for Peace and Stability, Religious Leaders, Scholars in Search of Irreplaceable Roles of Religion in Peace Building
Addis Abeba — Last week, while the Orthodox Christian believers celebrated Epiphany (Timket), one of their major holidays by the Ethiopian Orthodox Tewahedo Church (EOTC), His Holiness Abune Mathias I, Patriarch of EOTC, called on all mass to work hard to "heal broken hearts, solace the dismayed, enhance peace and fortify unity with true love, justice and equality in true repent".
Analysis: As Ethiopians long for peace and stability, religious leaders, scholars in search of irreplaceable roles of religion in peace building
Addis Abeba – Last week, while the Orthodox Christian believers celebrated Epiphany (Timket), one of their major holidays by the Ethiopian Orthodox Tewahedo Church (EOTC), His Holiness Abune Mathias I, Patriarch of EOTC, called on all mass to work hard to “heal broken hearts, solace the dismayed, enhance peace and fortify unity with true love, justice and equality in true repent”.
Ethiopia: Incessant Cement Supply Crisis BoGs Ethiopia Leaving Countless Workers Reel in Despair - Govt Hopes to Fine-Tune Chaos
Ethiopia: Incessant Cement Supply Crisis BoGs Ethiopia Leaving Countless Workers Reel in Despair - Govt Hopes to Fine-Tune Chaos By Molla Mitiku Addis Abeba — The normalcy of cement production and distribution has fallen under impediments since the past three years in general, and past six months in particular, leaving significant number of people whose livelihoods rely on cement businesses in a calamitous state of affairs to the level where they are unable to get daily bread for their...
Analysis: Incessant cement supply crisis bogs Ethiopia leaving countless workers reel in despair; govt hopes to fine-tune chaos
Addis Abeba – The normalcy of cement production and distribution has fallen under impediments since the past three years in general, and past six months in particular, leaving significant number of people whose livelihoods rely on cement businesses in a calamitous state of affairs to the level where they are unable to get daily bread for their children and themselves. As such it’s is also one industry that has seen the ups and downs of frequently changing policy regulations.
Analysis: Doctors urge government intervention to lower impact of skyrocketing stroke cases
Addis Abeba, Yetimmork Derbe, 29, starts her day at 11 o’clock every morning. Being a mother of two children, she is responsible for looking after them, washing their clothes, serving them their daily meals, escorting them to school, and bringing them back home. Besides, she is a nurse in profession and she has to help many other people at her workplace. Like most mothers in Ethiopia, her day-to-day task has been scanned this way.
Audit Board Under Fire for Sluggish IFRS Adoption
Parliament Approves New Cabinet Members October 6 , 2021 Parliament Approves New Cabinet, Incorporates Opposition Leaders Lawmakers have approved today the nominations of 22 ministers, including three opposition leaders. Two MPs have voted against, while 12 abstained...
Worried Students, Apprehensive Parents, Bullish Education Officials
Parliament Approves New Cabinet Members October 6 , 2021 Parliament Approves New Cabinet, Incorporates Opposition Leaders Lawmakers have approved today the nominations of 22 ministers, including three opposition leaders. Two MPs have voted against, while 12 abstained...
Ethiopia: GERD - a Reward to Downstream Countries
editorial By Molla MitikuIt might be unfair for a country endowed with copious water resources suffering of thirst and hunger for years but that was a reality. Sadly, although Ethiopia is endowed with abundant water resources, it has only utilized an insignificant amount, nearly 3 per cent.
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