ODP

Lemma’s disunity drug

As Lemma Megersa has shown, for ethno-nationalists, there will never be the right time for multi-ethnic politics or prioritising national…

7 years

A flicker in the gloom

If Abiy transforms EPRDF into a single party, at least it will offer a possible—albeit still risky—way out of the…

7 years

Federalist façade for centralist front

Despite TPLF probing, an incoherent EPRDF staggers on. More jostling looks likely, as the Prime Minister tries to cobble together…

7 years

Two steps forward, one step back for Oromia?

After months more turmoil in Oromia, there's a fresh chance for the Oromo Liberation Front to enter peaceful politics, but…

7 years

Abiy must weave together multiple plot lines

Beneath the latest neat international narrative of a democratizing Ethiopia lies a ruthless struggle among competing domestic plotlines.

7 years

Rival capital camps must face Finfinnee facts

Before addressing the highly charged issues surrounding the status of Addis Ababa, there needs to be agreement on some fundamental…

7 years

Lemma: “Pushing away investment will not help”

Oromia President Lemma Megersa responds to regional lawmakers on February 26 regarding challenges ranging from stalled projects to destabilization.

7 years

Benishangul conflict spurred by investment, land titling, rumors

The recent conflict mainly between Gumuz and Oromo in Benishangul-Gumuz region occurred after years of tensions over land issues.

7 years

Prone Amaro people hope OLF deal ends Guji attacks

The Amaro people hope mediation efforts with the Oromo Liberation Front will bring stability to their borders with the Guji…

7 years