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Gondar Castle Demolition: Understanding Abiy Ahmed’s Controversial Move Against Ethiopian History
(The Habesha) – In the realm of historical preservation, the line between restoration and innovation can often be blurred. This is especially true with the recent reconstruction of Gonder Castle orchestrated by
Six Years of Atrocities: Genocide and Struggle Under Abiy Ahmed’s Rule
(The Habesha) – For six years, Ethiopia has endured a harrowing period marked by genocide and struggle under the leadership of Abiy Ahmed. The nation is in crisis, characterized by rampant violence,
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
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
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,
Amoraw Kamora | Aschalew Fetene – Music Video 2025
The collaboration between Amoraw Kamora and Aschalew Fetene is anticipated to resonate with audiences, offering a fresh perspective on contemporary music. With its engaging visuals and compelling narrative, this music video aims
Abiy Ahmed is the worst cruel leader in Ethiopian history
(The Habesha) – The trajectory of Ethiopia under the leadership of its current Prime Minister, Abiy Ahmed, has raised numerous questions and ignited countless debates about his role in shaping the nation’s
“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
Message to the People of Ethiopia, Ambassador Ervin J. Massinga, U.S. Ambassador to Ethiopia
To the People of Ethiopia, As we welcome the new year, I want to take this opportunity to reflect on our joint achievements from the past year and look forward to the
Why Nations Fail: The Impact of Leadership on National Stability – A Message to Ethiopia’s Leaders
Dr. MeKonnen Birru ([email protected]) 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
Jawar Mohammed: From Strife to Unity? Part III Political Opportunity or Opportunism?
By Worku Aberra (For the convenience of readers, the article is presented in installments) Jawar Mohammed asserts that he has chosen to break his silence and re-enter the political arena out of
The Power of Dialogue and Strong Institutions: A Path to a Strong Ethiopia
Dr. MeKonnen Birru ([email protected]) In any country, the true strength lies not in the power of a single leader, but in the resilience of its institutions, the unity of its people, and
Jawar Mohammed: From Strife to Unity? Part II Jawar: A Potential Bridge Builder?
By Worku Aberra (For the convenience of readers, the article is presented in installments) Jawar has indicated his willingness to function as a bridge builder among the various groups in the struggle
Jawar’s Political Transformation: Toward Ethiopian Spring or Oromo Winter?
Yonas Biru, PhD This short piece is triggered by Jawar’s interview with Tedros Tsegaye of Reyot Media. It is not common for Ethiopian politicians to appear on what they consider to
Abiy Ahmed’s Diplomatic Missteps: From Somaliland’s Port Lease to Shifting Allegiances with Somalia
Dr. MeKonnen Birru ([email protected]) In the intricate and volatile geopolitical landscape of the Horn of Africa, Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed of Ethiopia finds himself grappling with a series of diplomatic missteps that