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The World Is Made Up of The Hunters and The Huntees! Belayneh Abate Our conscience has been repeatedly stabbed  by the endless massacre, incarceration, torture and…

It is the first for Ethiopia and was released publicly at Michigan State University this past weekend. The Citizens Charter Group, a rights-based civic…

Ethiopia is changing rapidly under Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed, with women now wielding enormous power in a country where they have mostly been confined…

Tadesse Walle (PhD), London 6 October 2018 Here is the argument: TPLF, ethno- centric political entity from its inception, has gravely attempted to dismantle Ethiopia against…

PRESS RELEASE The new opposition party ETRP established in 2017 by former Kinijit officials says the Ethiopian federal system must change.] ETRP Press Release  While the ETRP applauds recent symbolic…

by zewdu Tile The central question in today’s Ethiopian political leadership is that of maintaining a balance between Ethiopian-nationalism and ethnicity. In the post-revolution era, the…

We, the undersigned, respectfully request that the board of ESFNA reconsider its decision to decline the request by Prime Minister Abiy to engage Ethiopians…

By Tsega Wiyohannes It is really disappointing to say the least that Ethiopian Sports Federation in North America (ESFNA) has rescinded the request made by…

Muluken Tesfaw, For Addis Standard  Addis Abeba, May 30/2018 – Ethiopia’s ruling party EPRDF has controlled state power in the country since 1991. One of the…

REUTERS Ethiopia’s ruling coalition started talks with opposition groups on Wednesday on amending provisions of an anti-terrorism law that critics say has criminalized dissent, state-affiliated media…

By Assegid Habtewold One’s leadership is tested when confronted with tough decisions. ESFNA’s leadership is at a crossroads. The decision in front of them makes…

Al-Jazeera On the 27th anniversary of Eritrea’s independence, Isaias Afwerki should remember what he once said about democracy. Isaias Afwerki is the first President of Eritrea,…

  Eskinder Nega Makes Surprise Appearance at 2018 PEN America Literary Gala in NYC   “FREE FROM CHAINS! THANK YOU!”: A STATEMENT FROM ESKINDER NEGA February 15, 2018 Eskinder…

By: Shiferaw Abebe A month after Prime Minister (PM) Abiy Ahmed took office, Ethiopia’s future remains unclear. On the day of his inauguration, the PM…

Call to action Ethiopian-American Civic Council in Colorado (EACC) & Ethiopian Advocacy Network (EAN) are launching a major campaign urging our elected representatives to support S.Res.168 “Supporting…

World Press Freedom Day 3 May  

Ethiopian Journalist Eskinder Nega Undeterred by Threats to Press Freedom https://youtu.be/gkKfGU7HPsc

BY ALEMAYEHU MARIAM, OPINION CONTRIBUTOR THE VIEWS EXPRESSED BY CONTRIBUTORS ARE THEIR OWN AND NOT THE VIEW OF THE HILL An old Ethiopian aphorism propounds, “If…

The constitution now permits prime ministers to serve an unlimited number of terms. Reuters ADDIS ABABA – Ethiopia is considering introducing a two-term limit for its…

At the summit and beyond, expectations on Ahmed’s shoulders are high. by Nanjala Nyabola "This new guy – he’s a good guy. Very good brain. Now…

Liyat Fekade Addis Abeba, April 27/2018 – Starting from the past weekend at least five towns located in the Ethiopian Somali regional state were hit by…

The Tigrean People Liberation Front (TPLF) has been ruling Ethiopia with an iron fist for 27 long years. The regime has been able to…

US Congressman Mike Coffman spoke with Teshome Borago of Zehabesha newspaper & Satenaw media Group regarding recent efforts by American lawmakers to defend human rights…

In an exclusive interview with the Satenaw and ZeHabesha Media Group, US Congressman By Mike Coffman suggested President Trump Adminstration should consider applying the Magnitsky Act on the…