Ermias Tasfaye

Tens of thousands flee Benishangul after Oromia border dispute flares

Tens of thousands have fled Kamashi Zone in Benishangul-Gumuz after deadly instability following the killing of four zonal officials in…

8 years

Mob killings split Ethiopians as political fault lines test Abiy’s big tent

Fatal attacks in Addis Ababa area represent only the tip of recent violence, as local disputes flare during transition, and…

8 years

Oromo political victory masks volatile region as liberation front presses claim

The Oromo Liberation Front is seeking to capitalize on Ethiopia's political opening, creating a dilemma for the government.

8 years