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May 2023

Imagine What Africans Can Do with Better, Inclusive & Empowering Governance

Imagine What Africans Can Do with Better, Inclusive & Empowering Governance

I just watched a video concerning the ten most peaceful and stable countries in Africa: Mauritius, Ghana, Botswana, Sierra Leone (formerly war torn and broken), the Gambia, Senegal, Tanzania, Malawi, Equatorial Guinea and Namibia….all improving the welfare of their peoples. All stable and peaceful. All with good and competent government leadership… Peace and stability are […]

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Africa Day: The African Union and its Member States Commemorate the 60th Anniversary of the OAU-AU

Africa Day: The African Union and its Member States Commemorate the 60th Anniversary of the OAU-AU

PRESS RELEASES May 25, 2023 African Union Commission (AUC) today 25th May 2023, at its Headquarters in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia celebrated the 60th anniversary of the Organization of the African Unity (OAU) and the subsequent formation of the African Union (AU). The Africa Day which is being observed by all Africans in the continent and the Diaspora,

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A RESEARCH REPORT: FDRE Constitution after three decades: Inquiring into  whether and what to amend

A RESEARCH REPORT: FDRE Constitution after three decades: Inquiring into whether and what to amend

Purpose of the study & Methodology Since its adoption in 1994, the Constitution of Ethiopia has been a controversial document and it has been subjected to serious criticism both from within academic circles and from a wide range of political parties. The main criticism has been directed at, what we will call in this study,

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Flawed Policy and Dangerous Outcome–Ho we can help Ethiopia

Flawed Policy and Dangerous Outcome–Ho we can help Ethiopia

In his highly acclaimed book, The Alchemist, renowned Brazilian author Paulo Coelho writes “Courage is the quality most essential to understanding the Language of the world.” I agree with him. Ethiopians can and must muster the courage to defend justice, the rule of law and our common humanity, Defending Amhara is at the same time defending humanity and Ethiopia. I just

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The United States Announces 5 Million in Humanitarian Assistance to Sudan and Neighboring Countries

The United States Announces $245 Million in Humanitarian Assistance to Sudan and Neighboring Countries

PRESS STATEMENT ANTONY J. BLINKEN, SECRETARY OF STATE MAY 23, 2023 Last week the United States announced $245 million in additional support to the people of Sudan and neighboring countries experiencing the impacts of the ongoing humanitarian crisis. These funds include nearly $143 million from the Department of State’s Bureau for Population, Refugee and Migration

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The Horn of Africa States Banking and Finance (Part V)

The Horn of Africa States Banking and Finance (Part V)

By Dr. Suleiman Walhad May 23rd, 2023 The World Bank and the IMF, despite their services and substantial contributions to allaying hunger and starvation and help in other social infrastructures of the region, still confuse the Horn of Africa States region with the East Africa Community. This is a geographical anomaly, which sometimes includes in

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Ethnic Nationalism and the Challenge of Achieving Sustainable Peace in Ethiopia

Ethnic Nationalism and the Challenge of Achieving Sustainable Peace in Ethiopia

By Worku Aberra Despite recent efforts by the Ethiopian government to promote peace by signing an agreement with the Tigray People’s Liberation Front (TPLF) and, with US participation, initiating peace talks with the Oromo Liberation Army (OLA), the prospects for sustainable peace in Ethiopia remain uncertain. One of the significant obstacles to achieving lasting peace is the primacy of

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The Federal Government of Ethiopia declared War Against Amhara People

The Federal Government of Ethiopia declared War Against Amhara People

Washington update – by Mesfin Mekonen May 20, 2023 Press freedom. The human rights situation in Ethiopia continues to deteriorate, especially with regard to the Ethiopian government’s assaults on freedom of the press. Killing, beating, harassment and imprisonment are daily risks for journalists in Ethiopia, especially in the Amhara region. At a recent National Press Club Press

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