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Why Do So Many Ethiopians hate Abiy Ahmed? From Nobel Dreams to a Human Rights Nightmare

September 30, 2025

Once hailed as a reformer, Abiy Ahmed now faces mounting anger over war, repression, internet blackouts, and human rights abuses across Ethiopia. By The Habesha News Desk September 30, 2025 By The

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Abiy Ahmed: From Nobel Laureate to Ethiopia’s Most Hated Ruler

September 26, 2025

By The Habesha News Desk — September 2025 When Abiy Ahmed became Prime Minister in 2018, Ethiopia was brimming with hope. He spoke of reform, reconciliation, and a new beginning. The world

Analysis & Opinion·Economy

IMF and World Bank Whisper About Economic Fire in Ethiopia but Ignore the Arsonist

September 20, 2025

Yonas Biru, PhD The World Bank and IMF issued a joint statement on September 19, 2025, reaffirming that “Ethiopia faces political, economic, and humanitarian challenges.” The joint statement stressed: “Ethiopia’s debt is

Analysis & Opinion

Ethiopia at the Brink: From Elite Paralysis to Possibility – Part Two

April 17, 2025

From Fragmentation to Redemption: Scenarios, Strategies, and a Roadmap for Political Action Sirak Zena April 17, 2025 Table of Contents – Part Two From Fragmentation to Redemption VIII. Consequences of Elite Failure

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Ethiopia, Abiy, and Dr. Desalegn: A Journey into the Heart of Injustice

March 22, 2025

In the chaotic landscape of Ethiopian politics, remaining silent frequently equates to compliance. When it involves confronting a corrupt system, it is the courageous who are destined to tread the path of

Ethiopia’s Political Crossroads: The TPLF Split and Its Regional Implications

By: Sophonias A. Kassa Ethiopia is experiencing one of the most turbulent

Ethiopia’s Pursuit of Access to the Sea: A Personal Reflection

By: Sophonias A. Kassa Introduction In recent months, the relationship between Ethiopia

Introducing the Harvard Eritrean and Ethiopian Students Association!

We are proud to introduce the Harvard Eritrean and Ethiopian Students Association

Ethiopia, Adwa and Africa

Tsegaye Tegenu, PhD Africans view the Battle of Adwa as a powerful

Eritrea is set to shut down its diplomatic mission in Ethiopia

According to diplomatic sources, the government of Eritrea has initiated the process

Ethiopia: Why is Amhara fighting? What can we do to help?

Aklog Birara, PhD “We must avoid the pitfalls of tribalism. If we

6.0 Magnitude Earthquake Strikes Near Fentale Volcano in Ethiopia

By Teo Blašković A significant and shallow earthquake, measured at a magnitude

Abyssinia and Ethiopia: Unraveling the Historical Name Connection

In the fascinating mosaic of world cultures, the rich tapestry of Ethiopian

Unraveling the Reasons Why Addis Ababa Reigns as Ethiopia’s Premier Capital

In the heart of the Horn of Africa sits a pulsating metropolis,

Ethiopia: The Ethiopian National Defense Force Carries Out Execution of Surgeon in Bahir Dar, Human Rights Organizations Express Alarm.

The Ethiopian National Defense Force (ENDF) has reportedly executed a surgeon in

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IMF Leader to Travel to Ethiopia Amidst Economic Turmoil

January 30, 2025

by The Habesha

The Managing Director of the International Monetary Fund (IMF), Kristalina Georgieva, is scheduled to visit Ethiopia on February 8 and 9 as the nation

Analysis & Opinion

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

January 26, 2025

by The Habesha

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

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Preserving Ethiopia’s Cultural Legacy: A Call to Action for the Tayitu Cultural Center

January 21, 2025

by The Habesha

(The Habesha) – As the dust swirls above what’s left of the Tayitu Centre for Culture & Education, the esteemed Alemtsehay Wedajo nurtures a

Economy·News

Ethiopia’s Economic Woes: 7 Insights Into the $100 Billion GDP Slump

January 20, 2025

by The Habesha

Ethiopia’s GDP has reportedly decreased to approximately 100 billion dollars due to external factors. The nominal GDP of Ethiopia, which reflects the total value

Human Rights

Ethiopia ranks among the most repressive countries for journalists in Africa – CPJ

January 17, 2025

by The Habesha

As reported by the Committee to Protect Journalists, there are currently six journalists detained, with five of them confronting charges associated with terrorism. This

Analysis & Opinion

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

January 15, 2025

by The Habesha

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

Analysis & Opinion

How to Solve the Problems Facing Ethiopia

January 5, 2025

by The Habesha

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

Analysis & Opinion

Shining a Critical Light on Ethiopia: Amongst the World’s Worst Governments

January 1, 2025

by The Habesha

In the panorama of global governance, a handful of nations consistently find themselves under criticism for their poor leadership and mismanagement, often leading to

Analysis & Opinion·Human Rights

Ethiopia: Crisis Spirals from Bad to Worse

December 30, 2024

by The Habesha

DNE AFRICA Seen as political rivals and a threat to the ethnic based federalism that divided the country along tribal lines in Ethiopia, the

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A Love Letter to Ethiopia, A Promise of Unity: Emahoy Tsegue Mariam and her “Souvenirs”

December 9, 2024

by The Habesha

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

Analysis & Opinion

A Letter from the Heart of Ethiopia to My Son

December 5, 2024

by The Habesha

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

Analysis & Opinion

Is Ethiopia still what we know it to Be?

November 28, 2024

by The Habesha

Truneh Girma “..Stab the body and it heals but injure the heart and the wound lasts a lifetime.” ― Mineko Iwasaki Creating a strong

Human Rights·News

Ethiopia’s Crackdown on Civic Space: Suspension of Three Human Rights Groups

November 26, 2024

by The Habesha

Amnesty International In response to the Ethiopian government’s decision to suspend three notable human rights organizations—namely the Association for Human Rights in Ethiopia (AHRE),

Tsegaye Tegenu (PhD) Creation of economic prosperity roadmap for Ethiopia

Analysis & Opinion

Ethiopia: Framework to Escape from Being Trapped in Deep Hole

November 25, 2024

by The Habesha

Tsegaye Tegenu, PhD 2024-11-25 Let’s recap the key points from our earlier article about how rapid population growth, fragile contexts, and ethnic politics create

Analysis & Opinion

Ethiopia: Rapid Population Growth, Fragile Contexts and Ethnic Politics

November 23, 2024

by The Habesha

Tsegaye Tegenu, PhD 2024-11-23 Since the early 1970s, Ethiopia’s population has tripled, growing within a subsistence economy and fragile institutions. Today, it stands as

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