By Amsal Woreta August 21, 2024 The image depicts a decaying fish head on a map of Ethiopia, surrounded by symbols of distress, conveying the atmosphere of a nation in turmoil. The proverb “the fish rots from the head” suggests that the failure or corruption of a system often begins at the top, with leadership. Since 2020, Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed’s leadership in Ethiopia has provided a vivid illustration of this concept. The challenges and crises that have emerged under his administration highlight how decisions and actions at the highest levels of government can lead to widespread impoverishments, theft, corruption, … Continue reading “The Fish Rots from the Head” Abiy Ahmed’s Leadership Crisis is Systemic