Ethiopia: How popular uprising became the only option [Africanarguments]
In theory, the Oromo and Amhara are well-represented by parties in government. But they have never been perceived to have either legitimacy or autonomy. When...
Breaking Down US Relations with Ethiopia [geopoliticalmonitor]
Summary Ethiopia has long been a key US ally in East Africa, and the two states share deep political, economic, and military links. Lately though,...
T-TPLF’s Killing Fields in Ethiopia: Massacre by Stampede at the Irreecha Festival! [Professor Alemayehu G. Mariam]
Author’s Note: On October 2, 2016, troops loyal to the Tigrean Peoples’ Liberation Front (T-TPLF) opened fire indiscriminately on crowds attending one of the...
Did Seyoum Mesfin and Abay Tsehaye Mastermind behind the Stampede? [By LJDemissie]
I am deeply saddened by the death and/or injuries of hundreds of Ireecha festival spectators at Lake Bishoftu, Oromiya on October 2, 2016. So,...
Ethiopia Opposition Leader: Deadly Violence Likely to Get Worse (NBC)
by DANIEL A. MEDINA and CORKY SIEMASZK Dozen Killed in Weekend Protests Across Ethiopia 1:20 An Ethiopian opposition party leader warned Monday "the situation will...
