The Beginning of the End for the TPLF: The Death Knell…
by Dawit W Giorgis
“The death knell of the Republic had rung as soon as the active power became lodged in the hands of those…
Ethiopia: Why PM Abiy Ahmed’s first priority should be free expression
By William Davison
Though it may come with risks, it would be in the government’s own interests to encourage open dialogue and constructive criticism.
The swearing-in this…
A tough road ahead for Ethiopia’s new leader Abiy Ahmed
Ahmed has a unique opportunity to unite a country riven by ethnic tensions – but he is facing deep-rooted challenges.
by Awol K Allo
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US Senator asks new Ethiopia PM to release prisoners
By Teshome Borago
United States Senator Marco Rubio asked the Ethiopian government to release Eskinder Nega, Andualem Aragie and other activists re-arrested recently in Addis…
Ethiopia faces new prime minister in bid to calm protests
AP
Ethiopia on Wednesday was poised to welcome a young, outspoken new prime minister as many in Africa’s second most populous nation hoped for an…
Joint civil society letter to Ethiopian Prime Minister-designate on recent arrests…
Prime Minister-Designate, Dr. Abiy Ahmed Ali
Cc: Abadula Gemeda, Speaker of the House of Peoples’ Representative
29 March 2018
Your Excellencies,
The undersigned international, regional and national human…
Ethiopia opposition leader arrested again (Teshome Borago -Satenaw Columnist)
Just a few weeks after his release, Andualem Aragie, leader of the largest Ethiopian opposition UDJ party is behind bars again. He was arrested…
Around 19 People Including University Lecturers, Journalists & Professionals Arrested in…
According to the Addis Abeba based journalist, Belay Manaye, around 19 people who came to the Amhara regional state’s capital, Bahir Dar to discuss…
‘Fight for democracy in Ethiopia continues’ – U.S. Congress to vote…
Abdur Rahman Alfa Shaban
The United States Congress will finally vote on a human rights resolution against the Ethiopian government in the second week of…
A CALL TO THE INTERNATIONAL COMMUNITY
WILL YOU URGE THE GOVERNMENT OF ETHIOPIA TO SUPPORT THE DEVELOPMENT OF A PRINCIPLE-BASED ACTION PLAN TO BRING POLITICAL STABILITY AND A PEACEFUL TRANSITION…
The end of Tigray People Liberation Front (TPLF) marks the new…
March 10, 2018
Tesfaye Yigzaw
Heroes and heroines of Ethiopia are freed from terrorist prisons. Thanks to young and vibrant Ethiopians. After twenty seven years of…
Is OPDO’s Abiy an Amhara or Oromo Ethiopian? (Teshome M….
By Teshome M. Borago| Satenaw Columnist
As the ruling party plans to elect a new Prime Minister in a few days; more shocking information is…
Strikes Spread in Restive Ethiopia Region Before Tillerson Visit
Bloomberg
By Nizar Manek
Strikes protesting Ethiopia’s state of emergency spread across the restive Oromia region ahead of U.S. Secretary of State Rex Tillerson’s arrival for talks…
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – Re: Ethiopian Regime’s Misinformation Campaign On H….
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
February 28, 2018
Re: Ethiopian Regime’s Misinformation Campaign On H. Res 128
Ethiopian Advocacy Network (EAN) and Ethiopian American Civic Council (EACC) would like…
Ethiopia: New State of Emergency Risks Renewed Abuses
REPORT
from Human Rights Watch
Overbroad, Vague Provisions Undercut Rights
Ethiopia’s newly proclaimed state of emergency risks further closing the space for peaceful political activity, Human Rights Watch…
Ethiopia ponders Oromo lipstick on tyranny (Teshome Borago -Satenaw Columnist)
By Teshome Borago | Satenaw Columnist
In response to pressure from tribal protests, the TPLF dictatorship in Ethiopia is contemplating to replace its ethnic Welayta…
Why is Ethiopia in upheaval? This brief history explains a lot.
By Lovise Aalen February 17 at 6:00 AM
In the latest twist in Ethiopia’s current political dramas, Prime Minister Hailemariam Dessalegn formally submitted his resignation from his position as…
Breaking: Ethiopia rules out transitional government as trail of chaotic events…
Addis Standard
Liyat Fekade
Addis Abeba, February 17/2018 – A senior government official told Addis Standard that there will be no need for a transitional government, an idea widely…
Ethiopia ‘at crossroads’ after Hailemariam resignation
by Jillian Kestler-D’Amours
Some describe it as a "transformational moment"; others the result of an "unprecedented" wave of protests.
But whatever it is labelled, Ethiopian Prime Minister Hailemariam…
