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At the beginning of this July, two documents revealed that the United States intends to prevent the United Nations from supporting the African Union peacekeeping mission in Somalia as of the beginning of next year, in a move that officials said would most likely bring the mission’s operations to an end, according to Reuters. The []
In my previous articles for The Weekly Capital, I explored a range of topics related to branding, marketing, media, and banking, including The Misconceptions About Branding, The Basics of Successful Branding, Why Brands Matter, Can Anything Be Branded?, How to Choose the Right Logo for Your Business, Amplifying Brands Through the Right Brand Ambassador, The []
The Gulf ceasefire lasted barely three weeks. After Iranian attacks on three commercial ships in the Strait of Hormuz, the United States struck more than 80 targets, revoked Iran’s oil-sanctions waiver, and declared the memorandum of understanding “over.” Yet the market response was telling: Brent crude rose to around 79 per barrel—a meaningful jump, but []
Ethiopia is currently experiencing a moment of change. Its economy has seen real expansion through many years of state investment in major infrastructure projects including dams, railways, and industrial parks; but it has developed a large amount of debt, has significant inefficiencies, and relies on foreign assistance for a large part of its economy. The []
On July 1st, the Communist Party of China (CPC) marked the 105th anniversary of its founding. For the Chinese people, it is an important occasion to reflect on the nation’s journey of struggle and achievement while looking ahead to the bright prospects. For our African friends who are interested in China’s development, it also offers []
Ethiopia’s record export earnings in 2025/26 should be welcomed, but they also expose a familiar weakness: the country still depends too heavily on gold and coffee for foreign exchange. When two commodities account for nearly four-fifths of export earnings, the economy remains vulnerable to price swings, supply shocks, and policy changes beyond its control. The []
Is the National Dialogue bold enough to excavate the truth of the rural land nightmare, or will it settle for the hollow safety of narrow lines? Since the contentious question of whether land should be transferred to private ownership or remain under state control was placed on the Ethiopian National Dialogue Commission’s agenda, it has []
The 140th session of the China Import and Export Fair, globally known as the Canton Fair, has launched a promotional campaign at the African Union (AU) Headquarters in Addis Ababa. Marking a milestone in its 70-year history, this is the first time the trade exhibition has been promoted at a regional international organization. The event []
We all want to grow the economy, and with economic development comes wealth for the rich but we still do not have fairness for the poor people, and not everyone gets to share in it. The Bible’s prophet-king ideal suggests that to achieve equitable economic growth, leaders should have fairness for all. When Israel did []
The Ethiopian Electric Utility (EEU) has formalized a landmark power supply agreement with the Kenya Power and Lighting Company (KPLC), marking a significant milestone in cross-border energy trade and regional infrastructure integration. Under the newly ratified framework, Kenya’s primary electricity distributor will purchase power from Ethiopia at a tariff 15.5 U.S. cents—per kilowatt-hour (kWh). In []
