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My perception of and reflection on the state of Ethiopia  Achamyeleh Tamiru I. A reality check 1. A substantial number of OLF inclined Oromos today do not consider themselves as an Ethiopian. OLF supremacists, whom we patronize today,...

Suspended Football in Ethiopia     By Damo Gotamo Football in Ethiopia has been in life support for quite sometimes now. The ethnic virus that has spread in the country like a wildfire has found a perfect home in football. Football venues...

The prime minister has made great strides at reforming the authoritarian state in his first year. But how will he confront the hurdles ahead? Ahmed Soliman Research Fellow, Horn of Africa, Africa Programme It has been a whirlwind year for...

Ethiopia: A Country on the Brinks  By Dawit Woldegiorgis Scholar at Boston University, African Studies Center ‘Absolutely Oversold’ As instability and violence spreads across much of Ethiopia, with most recent incidents getting close...

Yes, Mr. Prime Minister your Government is Weak By Gemechu Aba Biya During your press conference on March 28, when asked if your government is weak, you responded that it has never been stronger. The evidence you provided to support your claim...

IDEALS: Trump vs Abiy Zelalem Eshete, Ph.D.   I never thought there would come a time where would I admire an Ethiopian prime minister over a United States president.  It is a strange time. President Trump is stripping away inherited ideals...