Multinational federalism

Ethiopia re-enters the abyss of war

Last time Ethiopia descended into conflict, it took 17 years to emerge. Will Ethiopia's new leaders learn from history?

5 years

Is Ethiopia coming together or falling apart?

Abiy and his Amhara supporters are in the ascendancy—but Ethiopia’s future is by no means assured.

6 years

Hawks and doves: The great divide over the war in Tigray

Pro- or anti-war, we should all agree that independent access to the conflict zone is a must.

6 years

Chaos in the Rift—a microcosm of Ethiopia’s brutal polarization

In Oromia, mayhem followed the 29 June slaying of beloved singer Hachalu Hundessa. And as Oromo protesters rose up in…

6 years

The counter-productive demonization of Jawar Mohammed

Given the activist’s revered status among many Oromo, the attempt to silence and defame him will surely backfire.

6 years

Before tallying votes, we must count people

A census should be seen as a remedy for Ethiopia’s problems, not a cause of them.

6 years

Reforming Ethiopian ethnofederalism

The current system eased some old problems, but created fresh ones. It’s time to reimagine the federation.

6 years

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.

6 years

Mind over matter: Abiy Ahmed’s aim to “Pentecostalize Ethiopian politics”

The premier believes the power of positive thinking can help him save Ethiopia.

6 years