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Michael Masrie

@michaelmasrie

Journalist | The Africa Report | Jeune Afrique | Best Pan-Aftica Voice 2026 Award Winner 🏆| Author of 16 Books

 Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
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Joined March 2013
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My intervention during the Special Envoys’ panel, Tana Forum youtu.be/ka9djuB3ZbU?si=59p0…
የጠቅላይ ሚኒስትሩ የምሥራቅ አፍሪካ ጉዳዮች አማካሪ ሚኒስትር አቶ ጌታቸው ረዳ ስለቀጣናው ወቅታዊ ሁኔታ ምን አሉ? @ethiopiannewsagency

የጠቅላይ ሚኒስትሩ የምሥራቅ አፍሪካ ጉዳዮች አማካሪ ሚኒስትር አቶ ጌታቸው ረዳ ስለቀጣናው ወቅታዊ ሁኔታ ምን አሉ? @ethiopiannewsagency

#ENA_News #ENA #Ethiopian_News #EthiopiaNews #DailyNews #Todays_New...

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The @IMFNews has deferred its decision on Ethiopia’s sixth programme review to early 2027, delaying a smaller-than-planned payout. ➡️ l.theafricareport.com/IGi With external debt restructuring almost complete, the reform’s credibility now hinges on how Addis Ababa taxes, borrows and budgets at home. Report by @michaelmasrie.
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Ethiopia: @IMFNews review delay shifts the fiscal test home l.theafricareport.com/Of8 By @michaelmasrie
Ethiopia: IMF review delay shifts the fiscal test home

Ethiopia: IMF review delay shifts the fiscal test home

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@tedcruzOct 13
🤣🤣 President Trump is exactly right. Somaliland is not Somalia. Well past time for the United States to formally recognize it.
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RT @reda_getachew: I met and held a very candid discussion this evening with @EUSR_Weber and Ambassador Sofie of @EUinEthiopia on a range o…
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@SheriffbOct 13
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As war with Ethiopia looms, how much weaponry does Eritrea have?

As war with Ethiopia looms, how much weaponry does Eritrea have?

The growing threat of another war with its neighbour is putting Asmara’s military strength under scrutiny, particularly its ability to sustain a prolonged conflict and the extent to which it has...

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An academic and architect of @AbiyAhmedAli’s economic reforms, ➡️ l.theafricareport.com/G1w @FitsumAdela must now secure funding to deliver them – while managing creditors, rising living costs and renewed war in Tigray. Report by @michaelmasrie
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@FitsumAdela: 10 things to know about Ethiopia’s new finance minister l.theafricareport.com/3Qn By @michaelmasrie
Fitsum Assefa: 10 things to know about Ethiopia’s new finance minister

Fitsum Assefa: 10 things to know about Ethiopia’s new finance minister

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Ten @Boeing freighters position the continent’s leading carrier as Africa’s air cargo gateway, with next-generation Boeing 777-8 Freighters arriving after the eagerly anticipated Bishoftu International Airport opens in 2030. ➡️ l.theafricareport.com/7Ou Report by @michaelmasrie
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Ethiopian Airlines spends $5bn on cargo fleet as its Bishoftu hub takes shape l.theafricareport.com/tE8
Ethiopian Airlines spends $5bn on cargo fleet as its Bishoftu hub takes shape

Ethiopian Airlines spends $5bn on cargo fleet as its Bishoftu hub takes shape

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A month of contained fighting masks a bigger struggle over Welkait ➡️ l.theafricareport.com/gF6, the bitterly contested territory in western Tigray – with Sudan and a possible Eritrea-Fano-TPLF alignment against @AbiyAhmedAli strengthening if Addis Ababa loses control. Report by @michaelmasrie.
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GERD: Ethiopia digs in as Egypt draws a red line on Nile dams l.theafricareport.com/HiD
GERD: Ethiopia digs in as Egypt draws a red line on Nile dams

GERD: Ethiopia digs in as Egypt draws a red line on Nile dams

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Ethiopia: Why $625m within nine days cannot close the dollar gap l.theafricareport.com/iuf
Ethiopia: Why $625m within nine days cannot close the dollar gap

Ethiopia: Why $625m within nine days cannot close the dollar gap

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[ICYMI] Ethiopia caught between China and UAE over Somaliland Report by @michaelmasrie l.theafricareport.com/q8R
Ethiopia caught between China and UAE over Somaliland

Ethiopia caught between China and UAE over Somaliland

With debt deals and drones in the balance, Abiy walks a tightrope between Beijing and Abu Dhabi after Israel recognises the breakaway region.

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Ethiopian Airlines hits $9.1bn revenue, but risks threaten growth l.theafricareport.com/gFf

Ethiopian Airlines hits $9.1bn revenue, but risks threaten growth

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Massad Boulos courts Egypt’s anti-Ethiopian alliance in the Horn of Africa l.theafricareport.com/PMG
Massad Boulos courts Egypt’s anti-Ethiopian alliance in the Horn of Africa

Massad Boulos courts Egypt’s anti-Ethiopian alliance in the Horn of Africa

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Ethiopia’s reform economy is gaining speed, but an inflation shock from abroad is testing the central bank’s hard-won credibility - Michael Masrie allendreyfus.com/can-ethiopi…

Ethiopia inflation shock tests reform

Ethiopia inflation shock tests reform gains as growth, reserves and monetary policy face rising global pressure.

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RT @TheAfricaReport: Ethiopia’s $464m IMF lifeline lands as inflation rebound tests central bank’s resolve l.theafricareport.com/fLg

Ethiopia’s $464m IMF lifeline lands as inflation rebound tests central bank’s resolve

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There have been some radical shifts in hierarchy, as deep-seated changes affect the performance of Africa’s top 20 countries, measured on criteria including governance, influence and innovation. Here are the first takeaways from our top five. 🗣️ @NickNorbrook
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Ethiopia: Tigray tensions cast shadow over Abiy Ahmed’s election victory l.theafricareport.com/bRP By @michaelmasrie
Ethiopia: Tigray tensions cast shadow over Abiy Ahmed’s election victory

Ethiopia: Tigray tensions cast shadow over Abiy Ahmed’s election victory

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