While presented as a progressive urban development initiative, Shaggar City represents a modern reiteration of the historical dynamics of exploitation, centralization, and political control.
"It's no longer plausible to expect Ethiopia's future to be determined by elections or political reforms under Abiy Ahmed's rule," Muhammed H. and Idris, professors at Addis Ababa University (AAU), argue.
Many institutions are complicit in this campaign but Visit Oromia stands out, as it has spared no effort in serving this regime and cleaning up its image.
While presented as a progressive urban development initiative, Shaggar City represents a modern reiteration of the historical dynamics of exploitation, centralization, and political control.
"It's no longer plausible to expect Ethiopia's future to be determined by elections or political reforms under Abiy Ahmed's rule," Muhammed H. and Idris, professors at Addis Ababa University (AAU), argue.
Historically marginalized under regimes from Haile Selassie to the Derg, the Afar people continue to suffer under the Prosperity Party, with limited access to infrastructure, education, and healthcare.
Many institutions are complicit in this campaign but Visit Oromia stands out, as it has spared no effort in serving this regime and cleaning up its image.
"It's no longer plausible to expect Ethiopia's future to be determined by elections or political reforms under Abiy Ahmed's rule," Muhammed H. and Idris, professors at Addis Ababa University (AAU), argue.