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Tribute to the iconic artist Hachalu Hundessa

As we remember Hachalu around the anniversary of his death, we ask with him, "Maal Mallisaa?"

5 years

Ethiopia’s Oromo youth are disaffected—but also divided, co-opted, and demoralized

Co-option and ego-driven ideological splits help explain why renewed Oromo discontent is not leading to a resurgent uprising.

5 years

Trial stutters as Bekele, Jawar et al’s hunger strike triggers protests

Bekele Gerba has been taken to hospital and defense attorney calls detainees’ condition “worrying”, as strike continues into its third…

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 Politics’ Repressive Democratic Fraud

I experienced the EPRDF’s dirty tricks in 2010 as a candidate. Given this history, it is a tall order to…

7 years