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Ethiopia Insight

4 Mar, 20:21

In Ethiopia, legitimacy is often equated with strength—any sign of vulnerability is immediately exploited, with political adversaries using character assassination to erode a leader’s credibility. Once a leader is labeled as weak, they’re doomed. READ➡️ https://www.ethiopia-insight.com/2025/03/03/we-need-to-develop-a-new-political-culture/ on why we need to develop a new political culture.

Breaking Ethiopia’s Vicious Cycle

We need to develop a new political culture Watching Donald Trump’s inauguration, I was struck by the sight of him sharing the stage with rivals like Barack Obama and Joe Biden, united for at least that moment in a democratic tradition that transcends bitter divisions. The respect for the system they...

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Ethiopia Insight

26 Feb, 18:54

For decades, Eritreans have endured dictatorial rule, known for its repression, human rights violations, and denial of freedoms. READ➡️https://www.ethiopia-insight.com/2025/02/26/collective-action-for-a-democratic-eritrea/ on why the Blue Revolution shows the way forward.

Collective Action for a Democratic Eritrea

SUPPORT ETHIOPIA INSIGHT The Blue Revolution shows the way forward For decades, Eritreans have endured President Isaias Afwerki’s dictatorial rule, known for its repression, human rights violations, and denial of freedoms. Beyond such abuses, the regime has contributed to instability in the Horn of ...

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Ethiopia Insight

17 Dec 2024, 16:57

What might the second coming of President Donald Trump mean for Tigray, Ethiopia, and Africa? READ - https://www.ethiopia-insight.com/2024/12/17/will-the-new-trump-administration-act-on-tigray/ on why a new US diplomatic effort is needed to secure the peace in the still troubled region.

Will the new Trump administration act on Tigray?

SUPPORT ETHIOPIA INSIGHT A new US diplomatic effort is needed to secure the peace in the still troubled region For an indication of what the second coming of President Donald Trump might mean for Tigray, Ethiopia, and Africa, we can look back to how the US government he led reacted to the outbreak o...

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Ethiopia Insight

10 Nov 2024, 16:19

Ending the administrative turmoil in southern Ethiopia' - have a listen to this insightful discussion here https://youtu.be/xU6kpCCsr2g?si=8el6sqVKp6MIMk1e The webinar is conducted in Amharic.

Ending the administrative turmoil in southern Ethiopia

Ending the administrative turmoil in southern Ethiopia. (The webinar is conducted in the Amharic language) This webinar is part of Ethiopia Insight's 'Analytical Reporting to Improve the Federation' (ARIF) project launched in 2022, which has included deep-dive pieces on such critical issues as fis...

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Ethiopia Insight

5 Nov 2024, 18:11

While the government touts success in managing macroeconomic reforms and curbing inflation, it’s too soon for a victory lap—economic reality tells a more murky story. READ➡️ https://www.ethiopia-insight.com/2024/11/05/now-the-birr-floats-will-ethiopia-sink-or-swim/

Now the birr floats, will Ethiopia sink or swim?

SUPPORT ETHIOPIA INSIGHT TODAY! While the government touts success in managing macroeconomic reforms and curbing inflation, it’s too soon for a victory lap—economic reality tells a more murky story. n 28 July, Ethiopia made a historic decision to adopt a market-determined exchange rate, lift most cu...

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Ethiopia Insight

29 Oct 2024, 19:24

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In Ethiopia's Oromia region, what are the historical, political, and socio-economic factors contributing to the ongoing conflict? And what are the impacts on Oromia's population, including humanitarian consequences? READ MORE➡️ https://www.ethiopia-insight.com/2024/10/17/peace-and-justice-remain-elusive-in-oromia/

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19 Oct 2024, 15:36

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Many Oromos have long felt marginalized and excluded from mainstream politics, leading to similar demands from opposition parties. The OLA, in its manifesto, says it aims to establish a government through elections and to ensure the full recognition of the Oromo language, culture, and history. The group also emphasizes the need to end the exploitation of Oromia’s natural and human resources, which it says has continued unabated since Ethiopia’s imperial days. So, what's the way forward in Oromia?

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18 Oct 2024, 18:31

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The ongoing conflict in Ethiopia's Oromia region, stems from longstanding demands for greater political representation and recognition of Oromo rights.
The Oromo Liberation Army (OLA), an armed group seeking greater autonomy for Oromia, has been engaged in a violent struggle with the Ethiopian government since 2018. Despite peace talks, negotiations have faltered over power-sharing arrangements, and the conflict continues to cause widespread suffering and displacement, among other devastating humanitarian consequences of the conflict, including hindered access to basic services and aid delivery.

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Ethiopia Insight

17 Oct 2024, 17:28

Almost one year after peace talks between the federal government and the Oromo Liberation Army (OLA) made progress but ultimately failed, there is still no end in sight to the devastating conflict in Oromia. READ➡️https://www.ethiopia-insight.com/2024/10/17/peace-and-justice-remain-elusive-in-oromia/ on why with longstanding Oromo political demands unmet, negotiations remain stalled.

Peace—and justice—remain elusive in Oromia

This article is part of the Analytical Reporting to Improve the Federation (ARIF) project With longstanding Oromo political demands unmet, negotiations remain stalled. lmost one year after peace talks between the federal government and the Oromo Liberation Army (OLA) made progress but ultimately fai...

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Ethiopia Insight

27 Sep 2024, 18:49

What are some practical and consensual approaches to constitutional reform in Ethiopia?
We brought together a group of academics to discuss this topic, in a webinar conducted in Amharic.
Watch this insightful discussion➡️https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LZWixVknzho about the issues Ethiopia faces around its founding document, and the way forward.

Practical and Consensual Approaches to Constitutional Reform

'Practical and consensual approaches to constitutional reform.' ETHIOPIA INSIGHT, a website dedicated to publishing in-depth, analytical articles, brought together a group of academics, researchers and politicians to debate this topic. This webinar is conducted in AMHARIC. READ - https://www.ethiop...

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Ethiopia Insight

25 Sep 2024, 18:32

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Ethiopia faces a complex and divisive political landscape, with ongoing armed conflict and a lack of consensus on how to reform the country’s constitution. Some argue that Ethiopia's problems stem from a lack of democracy and a violation of human rights, leading to widespread unrest. Others contend that the ethnically-based federal system enshrined in the constitution itself is the source of the country's turmoil, creating a divide between ethnic groups and fostering secessionist sentiments. While the government has proposed constitutional amendments, the process is fraught with challenges, as political actors remain deeply divided and there is a lack of trust between the government and armed opposition groups. READ MORE of this insightful analysis ➡️ https://www.ethiopia-insight.com/2024/09/13/ethiopias-endless-constitutional-chasm-and-authoritarian-abyss/

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Ethiopia Insight

19 Sep 2024, 20:51

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In Ethiopia, on the one hand, there’s a wide and rancorous division over several critical aspects of the founding document, relating to ethnolinguistic state formation, secession rights, and balancing ethnic group rights with national interests, among others.
On the other, many politicians and experts, see the prevailing unconstitutional governing practices as the primary source of Ethiopia’s political woes, hence in need of addressing prior to initiating constitutional amendments. READ MORE ➡️
https://www.ethiopia-insight.com/2024/09/13/ethiopias-endless-constitutional-chasm-and-authoritarian-abyss/

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Ethiopia Insight

17 Sep 2024, 18:28

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Finding consensus on constitutional reform and the form of the Ethiopian state is extremely difficult—and made even more tricky by the prevailing political chaos. READ➡️ https://www.ethiopia-insight.com/2024/09/13/ethiopias-endless-constitutional-chasm-and-authoritarian-abyss/ on why a lack of democracy and a divisive founding document stand in the way of peace.

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Ethiopia Insight

16 Sep 2024, 18:33

Petty differences should be set aside in the long-term interests of Tigray and its people. READ➡️ www.ethiopia-insight.com/tigrays-squabbling-leaders-should-honor-meles-legacy/ on why Tigray’s squabbling leaders should honor Meles’ legacy.

Tigray’s squabbling leaders should honor Meles’ legacy

BACK OUR INDEPENDENT JOURNALISM! Petty differences should be set aside in the long-term interests of Tigray and its people On the twelfth anniversary of Prime Minister Meles Zenawi’s passing, it is more important than ever to learn the lessons of his leadership given that Tigray’s political elite ar...

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Ethiopia Insight

13 Sep 2024, 19:19

Both a lack of democracy and a divisive founding document stand resolutely in the way of peace. READ➡️ www.ethiopia-insight.com/ethiopias-endless-constitutional-chasm-and-authoritarian-abyss/ on why amid unrelenting turmoil, the Prosperity Party government is increasingly raising the idea of constitutional reform to mend divides and bring a lasting peace.

Ethiopia’s endless constitutional chasm and authoritarian abyss

Both a lack of democracy and a divisive founding document stand resolutely in the way of peace.

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Ethiopia Insight

4 Sep 2024, 17:11

Most parties are set up to make money for their leaders, not make a difference to society. READ - www.ethiopia-insight.com/ethiopias-oversight-vacuum-breeds-weak-opposition-parties/ on why Ethiopia’s oversight vacuum breeds weak opposition parties.

Ethiopia’s oversight vacuum breeds weak opposition parties

Most parties are set up to make money for their leaders, not make a difference to society

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Ethiopia Insight

9 Aug 2024, 11:29

By making closed deals, the government of Ethiopia and the IMF ignored the views of citizens who will be affected by their decisions. READ➡️ https://www.ethiopia-insight.com/2024/08/08/the-addis-washington-consensus-and-its-democratic-deficit/ on the Addis-Washington Consensus and its democratic deficit.

The Addis-Washington Consensus and its democratic deficit

By making closed deals, the government of Ethiopia and the IMF ignored the views of citizens who will be affected by their decisions.

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Ethiopia Insight

8 Aug 2024, 19:40

Watch this insightful discussion focused on "Minority rights protections in Ethiopia - the case of Amharas"
➡️ https://youtu.be/ASSuif1ieHA?si=VzE-9zdF1gzLZ8AU

This webinar is part of Ethiopia Insight's 'Analytical Reporting to Improve the Federation' (ARIF) project launched in 2022, which has included deep-dive pieces on such critical issues as fiscal federalism, constitutional reform, autonomy demands, and minority rights protection.

Minority rights protections in Ethiopia - the case of Amharas

Minority rights protections in Ethiopia - the case of Amharas. (The webinar is conducted in the Amharic language) This webinar is part of Ethiopia Insight's 'Analytical Reporting to Improve the Federation' (ARIF) project launched in 2022, which has included deep-dive pieces on such critical issues ...

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Ethiopia Insight

30 Jul 2024, 19:03

The Oromo people have their own unique understanding of our world. Like all known ancient cultures, the Oromo people have their own myths relating to creation. READ➡️ https://www.ethiopia-insight.com/2024/07/30/the-cosmic-myth-of-the-oromo/

The cosmic myth of the Oromo

The Oromo people have their own unique understanding of our world.

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Ethiopia Insight

20 Jul 2024, 12:37

'THE WAY OUT OF OROMIA'S POLITICAL CRISIS WITH A FOCUS ON THE FEDERAL SYSTEM.'
(A webinar conducted in Afaan Oromo language)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2ulxatt39iA

This webinar is part of Ethiopia Insight's 'Analytical Reporting to Improve the Federation' (ARIF) project launched in 2022, which has included deep-dive pieces on such critical issues as fiscal federalism, constitutional reform, autonomy demands, and minority rights protection. This discussion between stakeholders, such as academics, researchers, and politicians, focused on 'The way out of Oromia’s political crisis with a focus on the federal system.'

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