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The Hollow Gesture: Prime Minister Abiy’s Rwanda Visit Amidst Atrocities

The Hollow Gesture: Prime Minister Abiy’s Rwanda Visit Amidst Atrocities

Human Rights /

The timing and symbolism of Prime Minister Abiy’s visit to Rwanda amidst ongoing atrocities within Ethiopia undoubtedly raise questions about the sincerity and significance of his gesture. While commemorating the Rwanda genocide serves as a reminder of the horrors of ethnic violence and the importance of reconciliation, it’s essential to consider the context of Ethiopia’s […]

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ETHIOPIAN MODERNIZATION: OPPORTUNITIES AND DERAILMENTS ( Book by Prof. Messay Kebede)

The Ethiopian Student Movement: A Rejoinder to Bahru Zewde’s The Quest for Socialist Utopia

ANALYSIS & OPINION, History /

Messay Kebede University of Dayton, mkebede1@udayton.edu Kebede, Messay, “The Ethiopian Student Movement: A Rejoinder to Bahru Zewde’s The Quest for Socialist Utopia” (2015). Philosophy Faculty Publications. 44. This Article is brought to you for free and open access by the Department of Philosophy at eCommons. It has been accepted for inclusion in Philosophy Faculty Publications

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Ethiopia must make a difficult choice regarding devaluation in order to secure an IMF bailout.

Ethiopia must make a difficult choice regarding devaluation in order to secure an IMF bailout.

News / /

By Rachel Savage and Dawit Endeshaw|Reuters Ethiopia is facing a critical decision regarding a potential significant devaluation of its currency in order to secure a rescue loan from the International Monetary Fund (IMF). Unfortunately, the recent visit by the IMF to the country concluded without reaching an agreement with the authorities, making the need for a decision even

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The hypocrisy of individuals who advocate for non-violence in their profession is apparent.

The hypocrisy of individuals who advocate for non-violence in their profession is apparent.

ANALYSIS & OPINION /

By Jeff Pearce Recently, the Ethiopian population experienced a sense of neglect from a foreign individual, whom we had trusted. For safety reasons, I will not disclose their identity as they are currently in Ethiopia. I have no intention of publicly attacking them on social media, unless they make it personal or cross a certain

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Part I: Testimonials about the Ethiopian Student Movement

Part I: Testimonials about the Ethiopian Student Movement

ANALYSIS & OPINION, History /

Tesfatsion Medhanie Ph.D. and Paulos Milkias Ph.D. Introduction Assuming that the majority of our readers are Ethiopia’s Gen X and Millennials, the two of us, Tesfatsion Medhanie and Paulos Milkias, who passed through the turbulent periods of the Ethiopian Revolution, want to offer testimonials that our colleagues who martyred themselves could not. Here is our

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Eid Mubarak! May this special day bring you joy, peace, and blessings.

Eid Mubarak! May this special day bring you joy, peace, and blessings.

News /

Eid Mubarak to Ethiopian Muslims, and may peace and blessings extend to all people. It’s wonderful to see such inclusivity and well-wishes for everyone. It’s heartwarming to witness the spirit of inclusivity and the extension of peace and blessings to all people during this festive occasion. May this celebration bring joy, unity, and harmony to

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Ethiopian Opposition Leader Bate Urgessa Killed and Abandoned Roadside

Ethiopian Opposition Leader Bate Urgessa Killed and Abandoned Roadside

News /

By Kalkidan Yibeltal,BBC News, Bate Urgessa, a prominent Ethiopian opposition leader, was killed and discovered on the roadside in Meki, his hometown in the Oromia region. The 41-year-old had been a vocal critic of the government and had faced imprisonment multiple times. According to his family, individuals resembling government security forces abducted him from his

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Unveiling Abiy Ahmed’s Cruelty: Auctioning off Worku Aytenew’s Property

Unveiling Abiy Ahmed’s Cruelty: Auctioning off Worku Aytenew’s Property

News /

Stand in solidarity with Amhara businesses as they resist the oppressive policies enforced by Abiy Ahmed. Zemen Bank is set to conduct an auction for a residential property that belongs to WA Edible Oil Refinery, a major player in Ethiopia’s refinery industry. The refinery is under the ownership of well-known investor Worku Aytenew. The announcement

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Emirati Meddling and Abiy’s Reckless Ambition: A Recipe for Chaos in the Horn

Emirati Meddling and Abiy’s Reckless Ambition: A Recipe for Chaos in the Horn

ANALYSIS & OPINION / /

By Alex de Waal and Mulugeta Gebrehiwot Berhe April 8, 2024 The Ethiopian civil war, also known as the Tigray war, stands out as one of the most devastating conflicts of the twenty-first century. With a death toll surpassing 500,000 soldiers and potentially 360,000 civilians, it ranks among the deadliest conflicts since the Cold War. The

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Mapping Out Fano’s Future: Challenges and Opportunities Ahead

Mapping Out Fano’s Future: Challenges and Opportunities Ahead

ANALYSIS & OPINION /

Yonas Biru (PhD) April 8, 2024 “There will be times when people will find the use of force not only necessary but morally justified… A non-violent movement could not have halted Hitler’s armies. Negotiations cannot convince al Qaeda’s leaders to lay down their arms.  To say that force may sometimes be necessary is not a

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Two Nations, One Goal: Building Unity in Ethiopian and Kenyan Communities

Two Nations, One Goal: Building Unity in Ethiopian and Kenyan Communities

ANALYSIS & OPINION /

My plight with our Ethiopian/Kenyan communities to come together and build unity and progress. First in 2006 and later in 2014, due to acceleration of regional conflicts. By Said G Osman. Dear All, At different times in the history of mankind, different methods have been used to overcome adversity, both natural and man-made. We learn

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