Abel Tesfaye

Abel is an Ethiopia Insight reporter, who also does freelance consulting and translation work. He has a Master's degree in Psychology. Contact him at abel@ethiopia-insight.com

Ethiopia electoral board decision threatens TPLF’s future

Last month’s decision that prevents Tigray’s leading party from running in elections raises questions about federal authorities’ commitment to peace.

3 years

Amharas turning on Abiy are short of Ethiopian allies

YOUR SUPPORT IS VITAL FOR OUR WORK Ethiopianist politics is being upended by increasing Amhara mistrust of federal intentions. urmoil…

3 years

As Ethiopian alliances shift, Abiy’s anniversary met by Amhara protests and violence

Federal-Amhara clash reflects Oromo-Amhara political friction five years after the Prime Minister took office on the back of their alliance.

3 years

Federal action needed to end Ethiopia’s Somali-Afar conflict

Constitution-based federal mediation must address persistent clashes over disputed land on the Djibouti trade corridor.

3 years

Under Ethiopia’s federal system, Western Tigray belongs in Tigray

The evidence also suggests the area was majority Tigrinya speaking prior to the federal era.

4 years

Oromia carnage spreads to Gambella

Hundreds dead following Oromo Liberation Army and allied rebels’ attack.

4 years

Tigray’s election can accelerate the region’s democratic reforms

The emergence of feisty competitors has meant the Tigray People’s Liberation Front has finally had to up its democratic game.

6 years

Does Ethiopia really need another Tewodros II?

It is our failure to properly deal with the crisis of the Era of Princes, which ran from the mid-1700s…

7 years