Abiy Ahmed

Eritrea’s final war?

The Eritrean state was born out of a 30-year liberation war. Its current military adventure in Tigray may lead to…

5 years

“Hands Off Ethiopia”: A new phase in the Tigray disinformation campaign

The Ethiopian government and its supporters are engaged in a vicious propaganda campaign. 

5 years

History is being denied in Abiy and Isaias’ war on Tigray

Tigray is being decimated because its ruling party presents a challenge to two strongmen.

5 years

Revoke the Nobel Peace Prize from Ethiopia’s Abiy

The Nobel committee should revoke the honor from Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed and speak out about the atrocities in Tigray.

5 years

Ethiopia’s tortuous path to democratization

There is still a perilous lack of compromise in a contested polity.

5 years

Abiy promised Ethiopia’s democratization but is delivering its disintegration

Coercive centralization is fueling centrifugal forces.

5 years

Ethiopia’s leader has some worrying traits

The Prime Minister's narcissism could doom the country. Most revolutions removed oppressive systems only for them to be replaced by…

5 years

Bluff and subterfuge: Eritrea’s letter to the UN

In an attempt to shift blame, the Eritrean government openly implicated itself in violation of international laws.

5 years

Ethiopia’s Oromo youth are disaffected—but also divided, co-opted, and demoralized

Co-option and ego-driven ideological splits help explain why renewed Oromo discontent is not leading to a resurgent uprising.

5 years