Amhara nationalism

Amhara nationalist claims over Western Tigray are a smokescreen for ethnic cleansing

A comprehensive analysis of historical maps and records by Professor Jan Nyssen, a geographer at the University of Ghent, undermines…

4 years

Oromo nationalism should cross the river of resentment

Now at the helm of national power, Oromo elites need to behave like representatives of a majority group.

4 years

Under Ethiopia’s federal system, Western Tigray belongs in Tigray

The evidence also suggests the area was majority Tigrinya speaking prior to the federal era.

4 years

Abiy Ahmed’s power base is more fragile than ever

Ethiopia’s prime minister is becoming a leader without a solid political home. 

4 years

Imperial ambition is the main hurdle to peace in Ethiopia

The continued downplaying of Oromo concerns will only breed more violence.

4 years

Oromo and Amhara militants battle on western frontier

Civilians are caught in the crossfire of violence between rival political camps.

4 years

To achieve sustainable peace in Ethiopia, ethnic federalism must be replaced

An enduring political solution to the Amhara-Tigray land dispute does not exist in the system that created it

4 years

TPLF’s ambiguous journey in Ethiopia

After initially fighting for freedom and then against it, TPLF is now back at fighting for freedom, or maybe not.

5 years

Podcast: Hone Mandefro—The Amhara perspective

Hone Mandefro offers an Amhara perspective on the war, and possible pathways to resolving the Amhara claims on western and…

5 years