ANALYSIS & OPINION

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Why Have Jawar’s and Lidetu’s Non-Violent Movements Failed to Get Traction?

Yonas Biru, PhD Lidetu has been in Ethiopian politics for over three decades. Jawar’s political ንክኪ is a tad shorter. In total, he has a quarter of a century worth political stripes

January 28, 2025

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Breaking the Chains of Tribalism

Dula Abdu Mohamud A. Ahmed (Prof.) as an individual or an organization promoting Sustainable programs through the OWS Development Fund, located in the Somali region of Ethiopia suggests that ethnic federalism

January 26, 2025

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The Development Strategies of Singapore vs. Ethiopia: A Comparative Analysis of Education and Beautification

Dr. MeKonnen Birru (birrum@uhd.edu) Over the past few decades, Singapore and Ethiopia have pursued distinct paths to development. While Singapore’s transformation into a global economic powerhouse is often attributed to its focus

January 26, 2025

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Why Both Ethiopia-Centered and Tribe-Based Change Agendas Continue to Fail

Yonas Biru, PhD (unedited draft for discussion) A caveat is in order at the outset. The article focuses on Oromo, Amhara and Tigray extremist forces and their conflict-brewing sidekicks in the diaspora.

January 26, 2025

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Eskinder Nega: A Portrait of Two Faces – Freedom Fighter and Divider

Dr. MeKonnen Birru (birrum@uhd.edu) Eskinder Nega, a name synonymous with the struggle for democracy and freedom in Ethiopia, is a man of undeniable courage, but also one of stark contradictions. Known for

January 25, 2025

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Colonel Abiy Ahmed Failing Ethiopia: A Deep Dive into Leadership Deficiencies

(The Habesha) – In the gripping grip of the ongoing civil war, hardcore conflicts, and rampant hunger, Ethiopia’s leadership under Abiy Ahmed appears to be on shaky grounds. Abiy Ahmed’s governance, marked

January 24, 2025

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The Impact of Prosperity Gospel Governance on Ethiopian Nationalism

At the heart of East Africa, stands Ethiopia, a nation with a long and resilient history, currently struggling with an escalating crisis. The tension between the Oromo nationalists and the prosperity gospel

January 23, 2025

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We should welcome and embrace Jawar in the struggle, but with caution.

Allelign Sisay Dear Jawar. You must answer the following questions to build confidence and trust with non-Oromo Ethiopians, particularly with the Amharas. No one knows your true motives except God and Jawar,

January 22, 2025

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The Lawless Land of East Africa: An Examination of Anarchy in Ethiopia..

By Habtamu Kebede I obtained the details in this article from a reputable and trustworthy source. However, I have modified certain information to protect the identities of the victims from potential harm

January 19, 2025

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Messay Kebede Professor Emeritus College of Arts and Sciences and Addis Ababa University: Philosophy

Assessing the Charge of Genocide Against the Amhara People

Messay Kebede The circumstance behind this paper is the discussion I recently had with three eminent members of the Ethiopian intelligentsia, Aklog Birara, Geletaw Zeleke, and Yonas Biru. The purpose was to

January 17, 2025

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Moges Teshome’s Review of Jawar’s book: A Bird’s Eye View Yet Insightful

Yonas Biru, PhD Moges Teshome’s review of Jawar’s book (አልፀፀትም) provides a brief yet insightful summary of what he considered to be key salient points of the book. I have not read

January 16, 2025

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Ethiopia’s Resistance Legacy: Aschalew Fetene’s Tribute to Ras Woubneh Tessema (Amoraw Kamora)

January 15, 2025 Caleb T (Dr.) Image from “Amoraw Kamora” by Aschalew Fetene – Music Video (2025). Introduction Aschalew Fetene, a celebrated Ethiopian musician, has recently released a new music video titled

January 15, 2025

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“Fifty Years from Now, Ethiopians Will Praise Jawar for Uniting Ethiopia”

Yonas Biru, PhD Between October 23 and November 30, 2019, I posted several blogs on Koki Abesolome’s Facebook page, following the standoff between the Ethiopian government and Jawar’s followers. One of the

January 15, 2025

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The Beauty of the Shoes Doesn’t Hide the Bad Smell of the Feet!

Yinegal Belachew Tell me guys, in which nation of this planet does a government kill its own people by drones and tanks and mortars almost on daily basis? Which PM or President,

January 15, 2025

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Why Nations Fail: The Impact of Leadership on National Stability – A Message to Ethiopia’s Leaders

Dr. MeKonnen Birru (birrum@uhd.edu) Nations do not fail because of their people. Throughout history, people have shown immense resilience, innovation, and the capacity to create thriving societies. Rather, nations fail when their

January 14, 2025

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