Elections 2021

EIEP: Prosperity Party’s win is a loss for Oromia—and Ethiopia

Despite his focus on unity, Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed has failed to reconcile Ethiopian and Oromo political identities, and so…

5 years

EIEP Podcast: The debate over Ethiopia’s bulging capital

While some evicted farmers have been rehoused, Addis’ growth into Oromia remains a source of major controversy.

5 years

EIEP Podcast: Sidama following statehood

Although Sidama region’s creation answered a long-standing autonomy demand, for many, the status quo remains unchanged.

5 years

EIEP: Marginalization and persecution in Ethiopia’s Benishangul-Gumuz

Maladministration is fueling violence between groups that the regional constitution considers indigenous and those who historically held more sway nationally.

5 years

EIEP: A special statehood request in Ethiopia’s southwest

This Ethiopia Insight Election Project article argues new regions in southern Ethiopia are a necessary but insufficient answer to the…

5 years

Reforming Ethiopia’s draconian laws amid a derailing transition

While major amendments in electoral, civil society, anti-terrorism, and media laws are steps in the right direction, Ethiopia still has…

5 years

Dire Dawa’s dilemma: Sharing power in Ethiopia’s eastern melting pot

The diversity of the city on the fringes of Oromia and Somali regions is also a recipe for turbulent politics.

5 years

EIEP Podcast: Amhara nationalism’s rise

Refining another ethno-nationalism, or towards a renewed Ethiopian identity?

5 years

Sidaamunnita Qoqqowo Ikkate Xa’mo: Ayimma Egennamate Aleenni

Sidaamu qoqqowu mootimma kalaqira seeda ayimmatenna wolaphote xa’mo qoltinohano ikkirono, lowo manni laooshshi garinni kayinni, albiwiinni soorramino amuraati dino.

5 years