Eyob Yohannes

Eyob is a writer and data analyst based in Ethiopia. His work explores the intersection of political power, identity, and economic dependency in contemporary African states.

Weaponizing Empathy: The Battle for Hearts in Ethiopia’s Wars

Narratives decide whose pain we see and whose we erase

12 months

Ethiopia’s Debt: When Reform Becomes Punishment

Austerity measures hailed abroad are leaving Ethiopians hungry at home.

1 year

Ethiopia’s Press is Manufacturing Compliance

How silence, distortion, and erasure unravel Ethiopia’s fragile tomorrow

1 year

Bread, Bargains, and Being Left Alone

Normalcy could return if Ethiopia’s power centers paused conflict long enough for markets to steady

1 year

Ethiopia’s Sovereignty Illusion: Who Really Pulls the Strings?

Despite talk of reform and resilience, the country’s fate is shaped far beyond its borders.

1 year