37.4 Millions people eligible to cast ballots, 9,175 candidates competing Addis Getachew and Seleshi Tessema Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed on Sunday convened a meeting of the National Election Security Strategic Command, a day ahead of the 6th general elections. As many as 9,175 candidates have been fielded by 47 political parties, while 125 join […]
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the League must grow up and push for an equitable agreement of Nile waters Aklog Birara (Dr) June 18, 2021 At the conclusion of its summit in Doha, Qatar, June 15, the Arab League came out swinging like colonial masters did not so long ago throughout Africa. An “outgrowth” of intense Arab nationalism during the
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Bruke Lemma, Ph.D. June 17, 2021 “We have now sunk to a depth at which the restatement of the obvious is the first duty of intelligent men.” – George Orwell “The worst evils which mankind has ever had to endure were inflicted by bad governments.” – Ludwig von Mises It has been now more than
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Herman Cohen (Assistant Secretary of State for African Affairs from 1989 – 1993) and officials from Great Britain negotiated for the TPLF (Tigray People Liberation Front), labeled as terrorist group between 1990 and 1992 by the Global Terrorism Database) to take power in Ethiopia in 1991. In addition to carrying a terrorist badge, TPLF leaders
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“The use of illegal sanctions, whose effect falls most heavily on the poorest and most marginal sectors of society, to force political and economic change” is polarizing and undermines peace and stability. Noam Chomsky, Danny Glover and others, March 2018 Aklog Birara (Dr) Part V In March 2018, Noam Chomsky, Danny Glover and 152
By A. Alemayehu June 13, 2021 Let me start by stating that I strongly support the recent calls for national dialogue and reconciliation in Ethiopia. I am also one of the those who believe that Abiy Ahmed’s government has committed genocidal crimes. Recent US and European positions and statements, however, ignore this documented genocide against
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Ethiopia tries to pre-empt G7 criticism over Tigray BY DAVID M. HERSZENHORN June 12, 2021/ Politico FALMOUTH, England — As G7 leaders prepared to rebuke the Ethiopian government over its handling of a military conflict in the Tigray region, the country’s foreign minister on Saturday landed a preemptive blow. The minister, Demeke Mekonnen, accused the group
Prof. Getatchew’s groundbreaking achievements in Ethiopian Studies reshaped the field, and his dedication to his beloved Ethiopia was a source of global renown. He was widely admired for his courage and resilience in the face of significant personal challenges, while his generosity of spirit and joyful embrace of life endeared him to devoted family, friends
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