Amhara Exclusion in Ethiopia: A Deep Dive into the Political Landscape
The Amhara people, one of Ethiopia’s largest ethnic groups, have historically played a significant role in shaping the country’s political, cultural, and social fabric.
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With Jawar’s Political Conversion Oro-Mara 2.0 Can be Boy-King Abiy’s Graveyard
Yonas Biru, PhD Two things rattle the Boy-King’s confidence in maintaining the levers of power. But his opponents are oblivious. For those who care
Justice for Christian Tadele Tsegaye: A Call to the International Community
Christian Tadele Tsegaye, a leading opposition figure and spokesperson for the National Movement of Amhara (NaMA), has become a victim of severe political persecution
Can Ethiopia Change Course and Save Itself from the Devastating Outcomes of Ethnic Politics: Proliferation of Conflict, Underdevelopment, and Slide into Mass Poverty
An October 2024 United Nations Development Program (UNDP) report on Ethiopia paints a country gripped by dire multidimensional poverty crisis, afflicting a substantial portion
Ethiopian Soccer Stadium Transformed into Artillery Site Amid Amhara War
Zecharias Zelalem Special to The Globe and Mail Published December 19, 2024 Soldiers with the Ethiopian National Defence Force travel on a truck near Aykel,
Jawar’s Interview with BBC Undermines His Project to Rebrand His Image
Yonas Biru, PhD For nearly half a century, Oromo and Tigray tribal intellectuals have been and continue to be the curse of Ethiopia. Over
The administration of Abiy Ahmed is utilizing starvation as a tactic of warfare, which amounts to a war crime
( The Habesha ) The administration of Abiy Ahmed is utilizing starvation as a tactic of warfare, which amounts to a violation of international
Ethiopia on the brink of new conflicts: Macron’s visit and secret agreements to support Sudanese rebels
On 21 December, French President Emmanuel Macron will arrive in Ethiopia to meet with Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed. Together they will inaugurate the National
US Ambassador Calls for Ethiopia to Address Human Rights Abuses in Governance
Beth Van Schaack, the U.S. Ambassador-at-Large for Global Criminal Justice, has called upon Ethiopian authorities to take decisive action by removing officials, including military
The Fall of Assad and Russia’s Strategic Dilemma: Shifting from Syria to Libya”
December 18, 2024 Caleb T (Dr.) Russia’s military presence in Syria, once a cornerstone of its strategy in the Middle East, faces significant uncertainty
Urgent Humanitarian Crisis in Amhara: Addressing Essential Needs Amidst Ongoing Violence
( The Habesha ) The situation in Ethiopia’s Amhara region requires immediate international focus. The government led by Abiy Ahmed is perpetrating war crimes,
The African Auschwitz Version of the Amara – Ethiopia!
Yinegal Belachew The Polish city Auschwitz is known for the service it had given to the Nazis during the slaughtering by Hitlerians of the
Ethiopia’s New Banking Legislation: A Double-Edged Sword for Domestic Banks
The recent banking legislation in Ethiopia signifies a major transformation in the nation’s financial sector, aiming to remove long-standing barriers that have restricted foreign
Fano: The Unsung Heroes of Ethiopia’s Fight for Freedom
What is the Fano Movement? The Fano movement represents a collective of Ethiopian fighters, largely composed of young people, farmers, and rural militias. These
Has Human Behavior Changed Since Man Was Created or Evolved?
By Belayneh Abate The world is stunned by the horror and the indescribable crimes committed in the notorious prisons and elsewhere in Syria
Post-Assad Syria: Navigating Hope and Uncertainty
Dahilon Yassin The Syrian uprising against Bashar al-Assad’s regime which escalated into a civil war was violently crushed by the Syrian government in 2011.
The Fall of Assad: How Israel, Turkey, and Iran Are Redrawing Syria’s Geopolitical Map
December 12, 2024 Caleb T (Dr.) Map Showing Regional Alliances in the Syrian Civil War before the removal of President Bashar al-Assad’s regime Other
Ethiopia: Knowledge and Accountability Matters (Part One)
Tsegaye Tegenu, PhD 2024-12-13 These days, I’ve been engaging you with discussions on researches and data related to the challenges facing our country. The
Abiy Ahmed’s Deception and Failure in the Turkey-Mediated Ethiopia-Somalia Agreement
Dr. MeKonnen Birru (birrum@uhd.edu) The announcement of the peace agreement between Ethiopia and Somalia mediated by Turkey marks a significant diplomatic development, but it
Abiy Ahmed’s Drone Strikes in Wollo, Bete Amara: A Tragic Toll of Over 30 Lives
Abiy Ahmed drone attacks in Wollo, Bete Amara, have resulted in the tragic loss of over 30 lives, including that of a five-year-old child,
Ethiopia’s Fano Rebellion: The Amhara Resistance Reshaping the Horn of Africa
By Taha Sakr DNE Africa — Ethiopia, a nation with a long history of political upheaval, is now grappling with the resurgence of the
Deception, Centralization, Manipulation and Betrayal: The Complex Leadership of Abiy Ahmed Ali Paperback
by Dr. MeKonnen Birru (Author) December 10, 2024 Deception, Centralization, Manipulation and Betrayal: The Complex Leadership of Abiy Ahmed Ali Abiy Ahmed, the Prime
The Legacy of Successive Dictators: The Fall of Bashir
Mengistu Musie (Dr) mmusie2@gmail.com Abu Mohammed was the name given to a militant who fought for years against the regime in Syria. After spending
Ethiopia United: A Call to All Ethiopians by Fano
This message serves as a rallying cry for the collective unity of all Ethiopians, emphasizing the importance of solidarity in the face of challenges.
A Comparative Analysis of Abiy Ahmed and Bashar al-Assad: The Fragility of Authoritarian Leadership
Dr. MeKonnen Birru Professor @ the University of Houston (birrum@uhd.edu) Abiy Ahmed, the Prime Minister of Ethiopia, and Bashar al-Assad, the ousted President of
Perspectives to Understand and Approaches in Solving Problems of Ethiopia
Tsegaye Tegenu, PhD 2024-12-09 There are tools, steps, and lenses in understanding (diagnosis) and solving (intervention findings to) the problems facing the country. The
The Lesson from Bashar al-Assad’s Collapse
Michael Rubin The current inquiry pertains to which additional nations may be susceptible to the same factors that contributed to the downfall of Assad.
The Fragile Dance of Power: Abiy Ahmed’s Complex Rule
Dr. MeKonnen Birru Professor @ the University of Houston (birrum@uhd.edu) In the heart of Ethiopia, under the leadership of Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed, a
Donald Trump’s “landslide” victory: the supernova of white supremacism
White supremacism is fast approaching its demise for the simple reason that, astrologically speaking, the stars which were aligned for white domination and the concomitant white supremacism are
A Letter from the Heart of Ethiopia to My Son
December 05, 2024 This letter is a reply to their son in response to the letter titled “ይድረስ በብዙ መከራ ውስጥ ላለሽው እህት ዓለሜ” – ምናባዊ ደብዳቤ, published on The The
The Amhara Political Elite is Killing Fano in Slow Motion
Yonas Biru, PhD Major breakthroughs in hard science like cosmology, physics, chemistry, and anatomy require human intelligence to seize upon new ideas and
Addis Ababa: A Shattered City with Fragile Hopes
Addis Ababa: A Shattered City with Fragile Hopes Addis Ababa, the capital of Ethiopia, stands as a city that has seen dramatic transformation, evolution,
Revisiting the Tigray War
Prof. Messay Kebede According to the prevailing consensus, the Tigray war, which lasted for two years, has not only been one of the bloodiest
Engaging Ethiopian Youth as Development Partner
Tsegaye Tegenu, PhD 2024-12-02 The article below, originally written on August 20, 2018, five years and seven months ago, is being reposted because my
The Horn of Africa States International Trade and The Region
By Dr. Suleiman Walhad December 2nd, 2024 As no person was ever able to meet all his needs alone, there was always an exchange
A Love Letter to Ethiopia, A Promise of Unity: Emahoy Tsegue Mariam and her “Souvenirs”
By Solyana Bekele Dubbing her the “Mother of Ethiopian Classical Music,”—as grand as that epithet sounds—might still be doing Emahoy Tsegue Mariam Gebru and
Abiy Ahmed’s state-controlled media has exhibited a significant lack of commentary concerning the removal of Bashar al-Assad from power.
The choice made by Ethiopian state media organizations, including Fana Broadcasting and the Ethiopian Broadcasting Corporation (EBC), to refrain from covering the ousting of
Assad Flees: Syrian Rebels Seize Damascus in Dramatic Turn
Assad’s presidency has been marked by authoritarian rule, a strong security state, and widespread censorship. His leadership saw some initial reforms in the early
Ethiopian War Hero’s Gold Star Medal Emerges in Auction
Catherine Hickley 2 December 2024 The descendants of Ras Desta Damtew, a prominent Ethiopian general and nobleman, are endeavoring to reclaim an item that
The Human Ancestor Lucy continues to reveal secrets even 50 years after her discovery
AFP November 23, 2024 She was, for a while, the oldest known member of the human family. Fifty years after the discovery of Lucy in
Ethiopia’s Role as the First Christian Nation in History
First Published On – CULTURE & SOCIETY In the early part of the 4th century, two Christian children of Syrian origin, returning from India on
Powerful Sound of Yeshi Demelash in FANO – Official Music Video
“Yeshi Demelash – FANO (Official Music).” If this is a specific song or video, it appears to be related to Yeshi Demelash, who
From Addis to D.C., Rophnan emerges as the voice of a generation
By Solyana Bekele August 29, 2024 Working his way across the major cities in the United States for his 2024 My Generation tour, visiting
The Best of Aschalew Fetene’s Full Album 2024: A Compilation of Ethiopian Old Heritage Music
Aschalew Fetene’s “Top Picks of 2024” represents a collection that honors the timeless Ethiopian musical legacy. This compilation is anticipated to feature a fusion
Aklog Birara (Profile): Distinguished Ethiopian Scholar
Dr. Aklog Birara stands out as a distinguished Ethiopian scholar, author, and political analyst. His profound knowledge in economics and development has significantly enriched
Haile Gerima On the Need For African Filmmakers to Reflect on a Continent That ‘Lost Its Mind’
OkayAfrica’s Crossroads When Haile Gerima‘s seminal work, Sankofa, first came out in 1993, it spoke to themes of forgotten history and displacement. Now, through a 4K
Amazing Biographies Of Abel Tesfaye, aka The Weeknd
Makkonen Tesfaye is famously known as the father of the Canadian singer, The Weeknd. Biographies Of Abel Tesfaye His Family Makkonen Tesfaye was in a relationship with Samra Tesfaye. Both Makkonen
Honoring the Legacy of Captain Mohamed Ahmed
By LJDemissie November 26, 2024 It is with a heavy heart that I extend my deepest condolences to the family of Captain Mohamed Ahmed,
The Great Emperor Menelik II [1844-1913]
Daniel Kendie [P.hD] This article is about one of the most prominent leaders of Ethiopia – Menelik the Great – his life in Gondar
Biography of Emahoy Tsegué-Maryam Guèbrou
Emahoy Tsegué-Maryam Guèbrou, the composer and piano-playing nun who died this week at the age of 99, had an extraordinary life, which included being
The Great Ethiopian Run 2024
Nov 17, 2024 The Great Ethiopian Run, Africa’s largest road race that has inspired millions since its start in 2001. Conceived by legendary athlete
Milkesa Mengesha & Tigist Ketema Dominate 2024 Berlin Marathon
The 50th Berlin Marathon, which took place on Sunday, saw Ethiopian runners Milkesa Mengesha and Tigist Ketema emerge victorious in the men’s and women’s
Open Letter to the International Olympic Committee
By LJDemissie August 22, 2024 Concerns Regarding the Integrity of the Ethiopian Olympic Committee’s Leadership Dear International Olympic Committee I am writing to
Civil War Never Ended in Ethiopia: I Have Never Seen this Kind of Cruelty in My Life’ – NY Times
By Alexis Okeowo NY Times Dec. 5, 2024 A rare look inside a region still reckoning with the toll of war crimes, even as new
Taye Dendea was transferred to the Federal Bureau of Investigation after being apprehended by security personnel at the prison entrance
Taye Dendea, the former State Minister of Peace, was reportedly abducted by masked individuals from the entrance of Kilinto Prison and taken to the
Assassination Attempt on Amhara Politicians in Detention
A disturbing event has transpired in Ethiopia, where two notable Amhara politicians, Yohannes Buyalw and Dr. Kassa Teshager, were subjected to an assassination attempt