The Reporter (Ethiopia) - English

The Reporter, also referred to as The Ethiopian Reporter, is a private newspaper based in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. It publishes content in both English and Amharic languages. The newspaper is owned by the Media Communications Centre and was founded by Amare Aragawi, who also serves as its editor-in-chief.

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IMF Backs Ethiopia Amid Mounting Economic Pressures

6 days ago | thereporterethiopia.com | Nardos Yoseph

Staff-level deal secures next funding tranche, but forex bottlenecks and debt overhang loom large
Bloated External Debt, Entrenched Corruption Eroding African Growth: ECA Chief

6 days ago | thereporterethiopia.com | Addis Getachew

Mounting external debt and widespread corruption are undermining Africa's prospects at a time when technologies like Artificial Intelligence (AI) are transforming the global economy, says the Executive Secretary of the Economic Commission for Africa, Claver Gatete.
EEA Report Showcases Grim Macroeconomic Diagnosis

1 week ago | thereporterethiopia.com | Addis Getachew

A long-awaited report from the Ethiopian Economics Association (EEA) paints a stark picture of the country's macroeconomic health, exposing deepening fiscal strains, declining productivity, and worsening living standards over the past two decades. The findings, covering 2001-2023, highlight systemic challenges that threaten Ethiopia's economic stability despite periods of rapid growth earlier in the century.
Rights Watchdog Reveals Arrests, Intimidation Of Health Workers As Strikes Continue

1 week ago | thereporterethiopia.com | Addis Getachew

Hospitals and clinics across the country continue to see service interruptions as the federal government remains unresponsive to the spate of demands put forward by striking health professionals. On April 11, 2025, health professionals submitted a list of demands, most of which are related to salary rises, benefits, and improved working conditions, to the government and threatened to go on a general strike if their terms were not met within the month.
Amnesty International Spotlights Growing Violence, Rights Abuses In Africa

1 month ago | thereporterethiopia.com | Addis Getachew

Amnesty International says harrowing civil rights abuses perpetrated by both government and rebel forces in Africa are on the rise. In an April report, the watchdog said unlawful attacks and killings by government forces and armed groups were reported across the region, including in Burkina Faso, Cameroon, the Central African Republic (CAR), the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), Ethiopia, Mali, Mozambique, Niger, Nigeria, Somalia, South Sudan and Sudan.
The Horn Of Africa's Reset: Eritrea-Ethiopia Rift Threatens Wider Instability

1 month ago | thereporterethiopia.com | Samir Bhattacharya

The fear of another regional war seems to be looming over the Horn of Africa, backed by a surreal sense of déjà vu in how things unfold. Back in November 2020, a war broke out between the Ethiopian National Defence Force (ENDF) and a coalition of rebel groups led by the Tigray People's Liberation Front (TPLF). This war continued for nearly two years, taking the lives of 600,000 people and leaving another 900,000 Ethiopians displaced.
Parliament Ratifies Controversial Media Proclamation Despite Censorship, Interference Concerns

1 month ago | thereporterethiopia.com | Sisay Sahlu

Parliament has enacted a law that compels media institutions to ensure the legality of the content of any and all programs during and before commencing live transmission. The amended media bill has been the subject of controversy since the Council of Ministers forwarded it to Parliament for ratification. Over the past few months, it was the subject of discussions between MPs, officials from the Ethiopian Media Authority (EMA), rights groups, and members of the media.
Insurers Renew Demands For Independent Regulator Behind NBE's Banking Focus

1 month ago | thereporterethiopia.com | Addis Getachew

Insurance executives say a tendency to focus on banking at the National Bank of Ethiopia (NBE) necessitates a new independent regulator if the industry is going to live up to its immense potential. The call comes as the government lays the groundwork for a separate body to govern insurers-a process industry insiders claim has been proceeding largely without their input. A new regulatory agency is expected to be established, to oversee the insurance industry.
Wage Adjustment Demands Grow Louder With Teachers, Health Workers Leading Charge

1 month ago | thereporterethiopia.com | Addis Getachew

The government is under growing pressure to adjust wages for civil servants, with education and health professionals at the forefront of demands for higher pay in the face of ballooning living expenses. During a nine-month performance review of the Ministry of Education on Monday, a statement from an opposition MP drew rare consensus from lawmakers, who recognized the urgent need to improve the earnings and livelihoods of Ethiopian teachers.
Markets In Slump Ahead Of Easter Celebrations

1 month ago | thereporterethiopia.com | Addis Getachew

The markets and bazaars of Addis Ababa began to see a swarm of customers this week as followers of the Christian faith prepare for Easter ( Fasika) celebrations, many of them ending a 55-day fast. The Reporter toured the city's major marketplaces to get a sense of the prices on offer for the commodities and items in high demand at this time of year, gauge consumer sentiment, and assess the general atmosphere during what should be a time of roaring trade for traders and vendors.