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Why Is the T-TPLF Afraid of Its Own Shadow? [Professor Alemayehu G. Mariam]
Why are the T-TPLF gods of FEAR, TERROR AND DREAD afraid of their own shadows in 2015?
On May 24, 2015, a “parliamentary election” is scheduled in Ethiopia. “Election” as in rigged.
Five years ago on May 23, 2010, the ruling Thugtatorship...
As Ethiopia votes, what’s ‘free and fair’ got to do with it? [By Terrence Lyons ]
Washingtonpost
Ethiopia, Washington’s security partner and Africa’s second most populous country, is scheduled to hold national elections on May 24. The ruling Ethiopian People’s Revolutionary Democratic Front (EPRDF) and its allied...
US State Department issues travel alert to Ethiopia
The State Department recommends U.S. citizens maintain a high level of security awareness during the electoral period and avoid political rallies, polling centers, demonstrations, and crowds of any kind as instances of unrest can occur. Review...
Ethiopia: Opposition claims harassment ahead of elections [AP]
By ELIAS MESERET
ADDIS ABABA, Ethiopia (AP) — Ethiopian opposition groups are accusing the government of harassing their members and carrying out illegal detentions ahead of the May 24 elections.
Yonathan Tesfaye, spokesman for the Blue Party,...
Senate should not confirm Gayle Smith [Congress Blog -THE HILL]
By Alemayehu G. Mariam
President Obama visited Ghana in 2009 and told Parliament, “History is on the side of brave Africans.” He warned Africa’s strongmen, “History is not with those who use coups or change Constitutions to stay in...
Ethiopian-Israelis demand ministerial committees to help community [Stuart Winer]
THE TIMES OF ISRAEL
BY STUART WINER
Protest leaders say charges against those arrested at demonstration should be dropped, ask for improvements in housing, education
Ethiopian-Israeli Inbar Bugale explains the demands that activists want...