The much-hyped democratic transition is not only dead, but buried deep. It would need a miracle to...
Author - René Lefort
Mind over matter: Abiy Ahmed’s aim to “Pentecostalize Ethiopian...
The premier believes the power of positive thinking can help him save Ethiopia.
From his pulpit, amid a crisis, Abiy regally dismisses all...
After unilaterally deciding that Prosperity Party will govern until elections, the ruling system...
Yes, the pandemic does present a political opportunity—for Abiy
There are few reasons to think Ethiopia’s political classes can now redirect the transition in a...
Preaching unity but flying solo, Abiy’s ambition may stall...
The fatal error of Ethiopia’s acclaimed premier Abiy Ahmed has been to place his standing ahead of...
A flicker in the gloom
If Abiy transforms EPRDF into a single party, at least it will offer a possible—albeit still...
Local bosses may fill the party-sized hole in Ethiopia’s next...
Ethiopia has traditions of local self-government—could they induce voters to look at independent...
Federalist façade for centralist front
Despite TPLF probing, an incoherent EPRDF staggers on. More jostling looks likely, as the Prime...
Political shake-up and localism can edge Ethiopia forwards
To end paralysis, the political landscape needs to be restructured along ideological lines, and...