The Fracture of Empire: How Untamed Patriotism and Miscalculated Aggression Could Unravel the American Century
Sisay Hishe RCIC-IRB Toronto, Canada merigetah@yahoo.ca There is a pattern in history that repeats itself with an almost mechanical regularity, and yet each generation of powerful men believes itself immune to the consequences that consumed its predecessors. The United States of America and Israel now stand at the edge of a precipice that has swallowed
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Ethiopia Sets FX Auction Rate at 157 Birr/USD as Demand Hits USD 241 Million
The National Bank of Ethiopia (NBE) has announced the results of its latest foreign exchange auction, allocating USD 70 million to participating banks as part of its ongoing efforts to stabilize the forex market and improve access to hard currency. According to the official statement released on Tuesday, the total bid amount submitted by commercial
Ethiopian Airlines to Resume Passenger Flights to Atlanta
Addis Ababa — Ethiopian Airlines has announced that it will resume passenger flights to Atlanta, one of the United States’ largest aviation hubs, beginning May 13, 2018, marking a strategic expansion of its North American network. According to the airline, the route will operate three times per week as a direct service between Addis Ababa
Awash Bank Registers 54 Million Shares as Ethiopia’s Capital Market Gains Momentum
Addis Ababa, Ethiopia — has formally registered more than 54 million ordinary shares with the (ECMA), marking a critical step toward its anticipated listing on the country’s nascent stock exchange. In a public notice issued on March 16, the regulator confirmed that 54,066,089 existing shares held by current shareholders have been approved for registration. The
Ethiopia Announces Temporary Amnesty for Ethiopian-Origin U.S. Citizens Facing Overstay Penalties
Addis Ababa, March 16, 2026 — Ethiopia’s Immigration and Citizenship Service (ICS) has issued an urgent directive offering partial and full penalty waivers for Ethiopian-origin U.S. citizens who have overstayed their legal residence in the country, signaling a rare administrative amnesty aimed at regularizing immigration status and easing compliance. The measure, announced in an official
Ethiopian Cargo Joins Freightos Digital Booking Platform to Expand Global Freight Access
Addis Ababa — March 12, 2026 Ethiopian Cargo & Logistics Services, Africa’s largest air cargo operator, will join the global digital freight booking platform Freightos by the end of March, marking a significant step in the airline’s digital transformation strategy and expanding online cargo booking capabilities across its global network. The integration will allow freight
Ethiopia Moves to Unlock Potash Wealth as Ethiopian Investment Holdings Signs Mining Deal
Addis Ababa — Ethiopia has taken a new step toward developing its mineral resources after Ethiopian Investment Holdings (EIH) signed a potash mining agreement with the Ministry of Mines (Ethiopia), a move officials say could help transform the country into a significant player in the global fertilizer supply chain. The agreement was signed by Brook
Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed Arrives in UAE for Working Visit
Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed (Dr.) has arrived in the United Arab Emirates for a working visit, according to an announcement from the Prime Minister’s Office on Thursday. During the visit, Abiy is expected to hold talks with senior UAE officials on bilateral relations and other issues of mutual interest. The trip comes shortly after the
Ethiopia Introduces New Immigration Fees, Launches $10,000 Golden Visa
Ethiopia has approved a sweeping revision of immigration and citizenship service fees, introducing a new 10-year Golden Visa priced at $10,000 and sharply increasing charges for several premium passport and residency services. The new regulation, endorsed by the Council of Ministers, will take effect once it is published in the Negarit Gazette. Officials say the
Fuel Prices Raised Across Ethiopia as Government Responds to Higher Global Oil Costs
Ethiopia has increased fuel prices nationwide, with retail rates for key petroleum products rising by as much as 10 birr per liter effective March 10, 2026, according to a directive issued by the Ministry of Trade and Regional Integration. Under the new pricing structure, white diesel rose by 10 birr to 139.84 birr per liter,