The peace accord agreed between the Ethiopian government and a faction of the Oromo Liberation Front (OLF) led by Dawud Ibssa some twenty days ago marks the end of the rebel movement that started the armed struggle in eastern Oromia…
Though in many ways this article continues my previous article titled, “On Transitional Government and Ethnic Federalism”, logically speaking, it precedes it in that it provides the social dynamics behind Dr. Abiy’s vision of መደመር, which I translate by the…
Hailemariam to advise on economic, sustainability and political issues, Hailemariam opens up in an astonishing interview Hailemarim accuses TPLF old guards of undermining reform, causing instability Hailemariam Desalegn, who stepped down as Ethiopian Prime Minister on February this year, has…
Abiy Ahmed criticized for silence on high-profile violent mob attack The period of high hopes and optimism in Ethiopia ushered in with the coming of Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed could turn into a disaster if the government doesn’t address security…
Abdi Mohamud Omar’s (Abdi Iley’s) exit as president of the Ethiopia’s Somali regional in the face of pressure from the military and the public paves the way for a new chapter for the Somali region, said Juweria Ali, a PhD…
Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed’s visit to the Ethiopian diaspora in the US has offered the occasion to raise two crucial issues that have been the object of intense discussions among many students of Ethiopian politics and political activists since his…
Abiy will have a one-on-one dialogue with the Chinese President Xi Jinping Expert advices the Premier use the opportunity to pursue alliance & attract more private Chinese investment. Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed will embark on his first trip…
This paper is in response to a request made repeatedly to give my personal accounts on and observation of the political culture and the current uncertainty looming in Ethiopia. Toward this goal, the paper aims, in the current Ethiopia’s context…
Activists welcome historic visit but demand changes to one-party system President Isaias has used conflict with Ethiopia to justify authoritarianism Unclear what normalisation with Ethiopia means for Eritrean citizens’ rights Eritrea’s long-time President Isaias Afewerki is visiting Ethiopia, a country…
Successful democratic change requires scrutiny of reforming authorities. Not shaming those who dare to air critical views about the powers that be. A few weeks ago, while discussing my impressions of Dr. Abiy and his premiership, a friend took offense…