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Ethiopia’s oversight vacuum breeds weak opposition parties

Most parties are set up to make money for their leaders, not make a difference to society

2 years

Ethiopia electoral board decision threatens TPLF’s future

Last month’s decision that prevents Tigray’s leading party from running in elections raises questions about federal authorities’ commitment to peace.

3 years

Ethiopia’s 2021 elections: rules, actors, and mechanisms

The parties, proclamations, and other details of this year's federal, regional and city polls.

5 years

Election 2021: Ethiopia’s transition from a dominant coalition to a dominant party

Prosperity Party has a series of advantages over its opponents that all but assure it of a handsome majority.

5 years

Ethiopian politicians should agree a transition period, and use it wisely

A wide range of political actors should support a five-year transition period that will tackle fundamental divisions and pave the…

7 years

Breaking an electoral suicide pact

Ethiopia's bitterly opposed political factions needs to build trust rather than rush into potentially divisive elections next year.

7 years

Sidama declares state of impatience

If a referendum is not held before July 19, Sidama people may push for unilateral self-declaration of statehood, a position…

7 years

Sidama referendum should proceed without further delay

The Sidama quest for self-administration is legally, morally and politically strong, and it will continue for generations until the goal…

8 years