Ethiopia

Now the border is open, Eritrea must open. A Cold War lesson for President Isaias

In 1989, a flow of refugees led to the Berlin Wall falling. Eritrea's government must reform as its citizens flee…

8 years

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

Domestic despair shadows Abiy’s diplomatic waltz

As Abiy Ahmed embraces the region to Isaias' gain, Ethiopia's internal strife continues. A domestic focus is needed to reinforce…

8 years

Can Berhanu Nega’s liberalism democratize Ethiopia’s elite discourse?

Patrotic Ginbot 7 leader Berhanu brings economic rigor and liberal values, and many would like to see him playing the…

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

Abiy Ahmed in his words. Full translation of first press conference.

(Editor's note: This transcript from Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed's Aug. 25 press conference in Addis Ababa has been organized thematically…

8 years

Abiy’s first Q&A raises more questions than answers

Abiy Ahmed's first press conference left some tough questions on restoring law and order, the path to free elections, and…

8 years