Mistir Sew

The epistemological violence of liberal Ethiopian feminism: A response to Sehin Teferra

The erasing of Ethiopian feminists with a different ideological perspective is a hypocritical exclusionary maneuver.

6 years

For Ethiopia’s political tribes, it’s 2005 redux

Once more, irreconcilable blocs are vying for power.

6 years

Ethiopia requires a legal solution to a political problem

Ethiopia's constitution can be lawfully interpreted to address the current political challenge.

6 years

For sake of justice, U.S. must reset its navigation of Nile file

Understanding the context will enable observers to recognize the unfairness of the status quo, writes a former Ethiopian diplomat.

6 years

We need to come together — but not inside Prosperity Party’s straitjacket

A regional official writing exclusively for Ethiopia Insight believes Prosperity Party faces electoral defeat as it undermines genuine self-rule.

7 years

What now for Ethiopia’s multinational federation?

Ethiopia's political realities suggest compromise by both Ethiopianists and ethno-nationalists is the only sane path forwards

7 years

Move fast and break things

Abiy Ahmed's honeymoon is over. The tactics of populism, appeasement, and disruption have worked as much as they could in…

7 years

Rebranded show trials are exactly what remodeled Ethiopia does not need

Presented with the classic choice between peace and justice, Abiy Ahmed's government appears to have opted for neither.

8 years

Oromia police killed near Benishangul-Gumuz as violence continues

Benishangul-Gumuz and Oromia endured more violence with an ambush and retaliatory killing spree and then the killing of 11 Oromia…

8 years