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The Rise of Amara FANO: Preventing the Existential Threats and Advocating for Fundamental Changes

Dr. Mengistu Musie [email protected] July 29, 2024 Dr. Mengistu Musie [email protected] July 29, 2024 In recent years, the emergence of numerous political and social movements has demonstrated the persistent quest for equality

July 29, 2024

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Gofa Zone: Population Density, Environmental Degradation and Absence of Rural Industrialization

Tsegaye Tegenu, PhD 2024-07-27 I am deeply saddened to hear about the devastating landslide that recently struck the Gofa Zone. My heart goes out to all those affected by this tragic event.

July 27, 2024

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The Dangers of Broad Generalizations: The Untold Tales of Courageous Ethiopians from the Tigray Province: A Personal Reflection

By Habtamu Kebede As we stood at Shire Endasilassie Airport, preparing to fly back to Addis Ababa after a week of exploring Axum, Shire, and the surrounding areas, the sun beat down

July 21, 2024

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A New Approach for Lasting Peace in Sudan – OpEd

By Arlene Schar and Dr. David Leffler Despite ongoing efforts to resolve tensions and stabilize Sudan, longstanding divisive issues remain largely unresolved, and civil war persists. Achieving a sustainable and lasting peace remains

July 18, 2024

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The Battle for Unity: The Real Struggle of the Amhara Fano vs. Diaspora Infighting

Mengistu Musie (PhD) [email protected] The self-defeatist diaspora is embroiled in conflict, as if they are on a battlefield, using accurate ammunition against what they perceive to be true enemies of the

July 14, 2024

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The Oromo Prosperity Party has found kidnapping to be a lucrative enterprise

Ethiopia Student Captives Still Detained Despite Global Outcry The act of abduction has evolved into a thriving business venture within the Oromo Prosperity Party. This criminal activity has seen a rise in

July 11, 2024

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To Reclaim Our Forefathers’ Ethiopia, We Shall Choose ARETE over KAKIA!

By Belayneh Abate Virtue is among many of our indispensable national treasures that the immature rulers have been destroying for the last 33 years. Without exaggeration, we can claim that Ethiopia was

July 4, 2024

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Ethiopia and TPLF: What You Need to Know About the Pretoria Agreement

The Pretoria Agreement: How TPLF’s Deal with Abiy Ahmed Extends His Power The Cessation of Hostilities Agreement, also known as the Pretoria Agreement, was officially signed on November 2, 2022, between the

July 2, 2024

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The Horn of Africa States: Digital Currencies and the Region

Dr. Suleiman Walhad July 2nd, 2024 Money is as old as when humankind started to exchange the toils of their resourcefulness. It started initially through bartering of commodities, moving on to involve

July 2, 2024

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Healing Society’s Wounds: A Call for Normalcy

Habtamu Kebede [email protected] Summer has arrived, bringing with it a multitude of exciting social activities such as graduations, weddings, and getaways. It is wonderful that we are taking advantage of these opportunities

June 27, 2024

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The Horn of Africa States: Unleashing the Potential of the Region’s Youthful Population

Dr. Suleiman Walhad June 27th, 2024 Almost every adult in the Horn of Africa States region is probably a politician – an ethno-politician. Ethnicity appears to be the main yardstick to measure

June 27, 2024

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The Horn of Africa States: A Better Leadership Is Possible

Dr. Suleiman Walhad June 26th, 2024 Over decades now, we have presented the Horn of Africa States discussing, explaining and narrating through many dimensions the raison d’etre for an economic integration of

June 26, 2024

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Transitional Justice in Ethiopia: What is it and is it a Viable Solution?

By Habtamu Kebede Transitional justice is a term used to describe the various processes and mechanisms that are implemented in order to address human rights violations and promote reconciliation in societies that

June 26, 2024

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The Horn of Africa States: The Region Can Do Better

Dr. Suleiman Walhad June 24th, 2024 The Horn of Africa States region commands the major waterway, which connects the Indian ocean to the Suez Canal including the chokepoint of Bab El Mandab

June 24, 2024

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The Horn of Africa States: Ethiopia’s Undiplomatic Faux Pas

Dr. Suleiman Walhad June 24th, 2024 It was always clear that Ethiopia’s false historical narrative would one day catch up with it. The country that was Abyssinia and adopted Africa’s historical Greek

June 23, 2024

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