Category: Politics

Addis Ababa belongs to all of us: Abiy Ahmed

Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed yesterday responded to the multi-ethnic disputes on the ownership of Addis Ababa, saying that “Addis Ababa belongs to all of us.” “As to the people who are engaged in the debate, who does Addis Ababa rightly…

Gedu replaced by Ambachew Mekonen The reason behind resignation remains unclear Gedu warned against the dangers of polarized political climate The president of the Amhara National Regional State, Gedu Andargachew tendered his resignation Friday which was accepted by the Amhara…
The EPRDF should make or break: Merera Gudina

Merera Gudina discusses Ethiopia’s ongoing political transition Merera Gudina was among the speakers giving remarks at an event organized by the Institut Français des Relations Internationales (IFRI) in Paris on February 21. The event, organized by the independent research and…
Home demolitions spark anger, confusion

Thousands of people have been internally displaced as part of the region’s crackdown on homes that authorities say are illegal The town of Legetafo, located in the Oromia regional state adjacent to the north-eastern suburbs of Addis Ababa, has seen…

 Bulcha advises not to overburden the current government with too much expectation Opposition leader Bulcha Demeksa, 89, has declared his intention to run for a parliament seat, as the country builds up to an election scheduled for next year. He…