Ethnic federalism

The murky politics behind the Metekel massacres

Problems caused by underdevelopment and governance failures are being exacerbated by expansionist ideologies and a creaking federal system.

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The secret war in Tigray

The intervention has been covert to mask the involvement of Eritrean troops, control the narrative, and obscure civilian suffering. International…

6 years

The war on Tigray: A multi-pronged assault driven by genocidal undercurrents

Tigray’s enemies all have different motivations, but they share a common objective. 

6 years

Conflict in Tigray is about TPLF, not ethnic federalism

Contrary to the claims of ethno-nationalist activists, Prosperity Party and the TPLF are aligned on multinational federalism.

6 years

Eritreans caught in dilemma over Tigray conflict

Eritrean activists are divided over the fate of the TPLF.

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Five reasons why Ethiopia ended up at war

Opportunism, ideology, vengeance, money, ego—war.

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Horn citizens: “This conflict dashes our hopes for the region”

An appeal for peace by Horn of Africa citizens. 11 November 2020 e, the undersigned citizens of countries of the…

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Time to make English a working language of Ethiopia’s federal government

Promoting English would depoliticize the fraught language issue, bring Ethiopians together, and provide practical benefits.

6 years

Splitting Southern Nations region into four can promote peace

Placing similar groups into multiple states could be the most promising way forward for the troubled Southern Nations region.

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