William Davison

Leenco Lata: ‘Ethiopia’s challenges are massive. Alternative to compromise is a total breakdown of order’

Leenco Lata gives his thoughts on the EPRDF reform process and the prospects for a democratic transition

8 years

Podcast: The weaponization of GERD

Ethiopia Insight's William Davison discusses issues surrounding the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam and its recent politicization with Professor Harry Verhoeven

8 years

Ethiopia’s liberal democratic revolution unfolds in committees

After the dramatic pronouncements of Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed, the nuts and bolts of Ethiopia's promised liberal democratic revolution are…

8 years

Shock death intensifies dam debate: was Abiy pessimistic or realistic about GERD?

After comments by the Prime Minister and the death of the project manager, questions need answering about the Grand Ethiopian…

8 years

Fugitive mediator clubbed by activists then charged with sedition as protests cleaved Konso

When protests split the Konso community, Yakob Yatane found himself in trouble with hardline activists and a repressive government

8 years

Deadly violence hits Hawassa as protesters call for Sidama state

There have been three days of unrest in Hawassa in southern Ethiopia

8 years

Sidama expect referendum on statehood within a year after zone backs autonomy demand

Sidama campaigners expect a referendum within a year on becoming a region

9 years