Ethnic federalism

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…

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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.

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Ethnic federalism: a theory threatening to kill Ethiopia

Ethiopia must move away from its Soviet-inspired ethnic federation to achieve peace, prosperity, and democracy.

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በኢትዮጵያ የምርጫ ሂደት ውስጥ የአማራ ብሔርተኝነት

ሌላ የዘር ብሔርተኝነትን መፍጠር ወይስ ወደ አዲስ ኢትዮጵያዊ ማንነት ማምራት?

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The spiraling situation in Ethiopia’s Benishangul-Gumuz region

The dust of the violence in Metekel has not yet settled and threatens to spread into neighboring zones, raising fears…

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Sidama’s statehood quest, beyond recognition

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

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Amhara nationalism at the polls in Ethiopia

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

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Special zones and special histories: conflict and collaboration in Northern Shewa

A look into the history of North Shewa sheds light on the current crisis in the area. 

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Ethiopia’s ethnofederalism: fact and fiction

While aspects of Ethiopia's ethnofederalism may be detrimental, removing it altogether could end up causing more problems. 

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