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Jawar’s Political Transformation: Toward Ethiopian Spring or Oromo Winter?
Yonas Biru, PhD This short piece is triggered by Jawar’s interview with Tedros Tsegaye of Reyot Media. It is not common for Ethiopian politicians to appear on what they consider to
Abiy Ahmed’s Diplomatic Missteps: From Somaliland’s Port Lease to Shifting Allegiances with Somalia
Dr. MeKonnen Birru ([email protected]) In the intricate and volatile geopolitical landscape of the Horn of Africa, Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed of Ethiopia finds himself grappling with a series of diplomatic missteps that
Ethiopia: Washington Update – January 10, 2025
Washington Update -by Mesfin Mekonen January 10, 2025 1, Ethiopians continue to demonstrate in Ethiopia, Washington, DC, London and around the world to condemn the Abiy government’s human rights abuses, especially drone
Jawar Mohammed: From Strife to Unity? Part I: The Need for Unity
By Worku Aberra (For the convenience of readers, the article is presented in installments) In recent weeks, Jawar Mohammed has given a series of interviews to promote his new book, I Have
The Nobel Peace Prize Awarded to Abiy Ahmed Should Be REVOKED
(The Habesha) – Peace is the cornerstone of global stability, and every act that promotes it deserves due recognition. However, when the steward of such accolade falls short, it raises the question
Neither Naive to Believe Jawar nor Unnecessarily Critical of Him
Yonas Biru, PhD I am Neither naive to believe Jawar’s political transformation at face value, nor unnecessarily critical of him. We have witnessed the Oromummaa theology wither away like fleeting shadows. Oromummaa
How Ethiopia’s Low Energy Prices Facilitate BIT Mining’s Recycling of Bitcoin Machinery
By Tom Carreras|Edited by Nikhilesh De What to know: BIT Mining acquired 51 megawatts and 18,000 bitcoin mining rigs in Ethiopia in early December. The electricity costs in Ethiopia are so low
From Nobel Peace Prize to Power-Hungry Butcher Abiy Ahmed’s Dangerous Path to Military Domination
{The Habesha} – The agreement facilitated by Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan underscores Turkey’s expanding influence within the Horn of Africa, especially in the context of mediating regional disputes. By orchestrating discussions
Jawar Must Repent and Redeem to Succeed in His Political Transformation
Yonas Biru, PhD Let me start with two caveats. First, I want to see Jawar succeed in his political transformation because I want to see a peaceful and prosperous Ethiopia. As a
Ethiopia’s Orthodox Christians are celebrating Christmas with prayers for peace
Ethiopians observe Christmas with great fervor, demonstrating a profound commitment to their Orthodox Christian faith. Despite ongoing efforts to undermine Orthodox Christianity in the country, which include violent acts against its adherents
From Nobel Peace Prize to Political Turmoil Abiy Ahmed’s Impact on Ethiopia and America’s Strategic Missteps
[The Habesha] – At the core of the Horn of Africa, a recent peacekeeping initiative by the United States in Ethiopia has come to an unfortunate conclusion, resulting in a series of
The Unstoppable Collapse of Oromummaa & the Immovable Dogma in Oromo Elites
Yonas Biru, PhD Jawar Mohammed’s newly released book “አልፀፀትም” is crafted to herald his political transformation from a militant Oromo activist to a national political figure. The purpose of his transformation, he
Emerging Threat: Human Metapneumovirus (HMPV) Outbreak in China Mimics Symptoms of Flu and COVID-19
(The Habesha) China is currently facing a resurgence of health issues that echo the challenges experienced during the Covid-19 pandemic. This resurgence is largely attributed to the rise of Human Metapneumovirus (HMPV)
How to Solve the Problems Facing Ethiopia
Tsegaye Tegenu, PhD 2025-01-05 To begin with, what are the problems facing the country right now? Are you able to clearly identify and articulate them? Here are some tips to help you:
Addressing the Root Cause: Why Ethiopia Must Abandon Ethnic Federalism for National Unity
Bedilu Mulualem This is a follow-up of my rejoinder Messay Kebede’s “Elites’ Power Grab Contra People’s Empowerment” Based on lived experience and root cause analysis, Ethiopia’s ethnic federalism, instituted under the 1995