Federalism

For Ethiopia’s political tribes, it’s 2005 redux

Once more, irreconcilable blocs are vying for power.

6 years

Ethiopia requires a legal solution to a political problem

Ethiopia's constitution can be lawfully interpreted to address the current political challenge.

6 years

More arrests in Sidama as authorities refuse to hand power to new region

The persistent violations of human rights in Sidama highlight the federal and regional governments' failure to uphold the rule of…

6 years

Ethiopian regions cannot hold elections without federal approval

Tigray ruling party's plan to proceed with polls before the rest of the country holds national elections may face legal…

6 years

COVID-19 and federal supremacy in the constitutional system

As it has no constitutional basis, regional governments can challenge the notion of federal supremacy introduced in the COVID-19 state…

6 years

Is Tigray’s COVID-19 state of emergency constitutional, practical?

Ethiopia needs a unified response to the pandemic, not overlapping emergency decrees.

6 years

COVID-19 state of emergency and the federal balance of power

The federal executive’s approach to the state of emergency to tackle COVID-19 appears to shift power to the center and…

6 years

What now for Ethiopia’s multinational federation?

Ethiopia's political realities suggest compromise by both Ethiopianists and ethno-nationalists is the only sane path forwards

6 years

Democratic reform must mean fair deal for long-suffering Somalis

The Somali people’s under-representation in parliament need to be corrected, writes Mohamed Olad, a media advisor to Somali Region President…

7 years