Girmachew Alemu

Girmachew is an Associate Professor at the School of Law of Addis Ababa University. He obtained his Ph.D. in Law from the University of Oslo, MPA in Public Administration from Harvard University, and LL.B. from Addis Ababa University.

Ethiopia’s 2021 elections: rules, actors, and mechanisms

The parties, proclamations, and other details of this year's federal, regional and city polls.

5 years

To resolve constitutional dilemma, interpretation is insufficient

Ethiopia's faces a tricky trade-off between protecting public health and ensuring democratic governance. Political dialogue is needed.

6 years

Narrow hate speech law will not broaden minds

Draft proclamation could impinge on freedom of expression, while a more comprehensive approach is needed to tackling divisive propaganda.  

7 years