Fassil Hailu

Fassil Hailu is a pen name for an Ethiopia Insight columnist. He is an independent analyst and writes on development and political economy, with a focus on the Horn of Africa.

The Addis-Washington Consensus and its democratic deficit

By making closed deals, the government of Ethiopia and the IMF ignored the views of citizens who will be affected…

2 years

Five reasons why Ethiopia is at war with itself, again

Fano insurgents battling federal authorities are motivated by a multitude of factors.

3 years

The divisions within the UN Security Council will harm Ethiopia

But the African and Caribbean members of the Council offer sensible recommendations to end the conflict.

5 years

The African Union must intervene to stop the war in Ethiopia

The AU must unshackle itself from history to broker a ceasefire and mediate a peace talk.

5 years

Reasons the international community is unable to end the war in Tigray

Global strategic interests and domestic politics in Ethiopia are impeding the end of hostilities in Tigray.

5 years

The Ethiopian war plan that went astray

What was touted as a quick operation is sinking into a quagmire of violence.

5 years

Election 2021: Ethiopia’s transition from a dominant coalition to a dominant party

Prosperity Party has a series of advantages over its opponents that all but assure it of a handsome majority.

6 years

Hawks and doves: The great divide over the war in Tigray

Pro- or anti-war, we should all agree that independent access to the conflict zone is a must.

6 years

Five reasons why Ethiopia ended up at war

Opportunism, ideology, vengeance, money, ego—war.

6 years