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The war Ethiopia cannot avoid: The opposition’s role in charting an alternative path to political transformation

"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.

Authoritarian Urbanism in Ethiopia: Urban Redesigning as Political Spectacle

On January 25, 2025, Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed made a shocking statement regarding his urban reengineering policy, commonly known as the "Corridor Project," in Jimma, Southwestern Oromia—his presumed political...

From Hope to Despair: The Deepening Marginalization and Suffering of the Afar People under the Prosperity Party

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.

The Roots We Share

To be Oromo is to have unwavering solidarity with all oppressed people.

The war Ethiopia cannot avoid: The opposition’s role in charting an alternative path to political transformation

"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.

Authoritarian Urbanism in Ethiopia: Urban Redesigning as Political Spectacle

On January 25, 2025, Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed made a shocking statement regarding his urban reengineering policy, commonly known...

From Hope to Despair: The Deepening Marginalization and Suffering of the Afar People under the Prosperity Party

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.

Ethiopia at a Crossroads: The Fragile Reign of Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed

The international community's continued support for Abiy, despite the innumerable failures of his government, has only prolonged these challenges.

The resurgence of Oromo culture seen through Kenyan eyes

As we say “It is not yet Uhuru” in Kenya; it is also not yet “Bilisummaa” in Oromia.

Abiy Ahmed and the Legacy of Grandiose Ambitions Amid Suffering

History is filled with rulers who, despite overseeing populations in distress, diverted vast resources into extravagant projects.

The Roots We Share

To be Oromo is to have unwavering solidarity with all oppressed people.

The hypocrisy of regime apologists in Oromia needs a reality check

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.

Security and Prosperity not possible while Oromos & Somalis are at Odds

The public discourse needs to be tempered with an understanding of the deep bond that exists between Oromos and Somalis.

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Silence in the face of slaughter: Ethiopia’s war in Oromia

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