Parliament

Accountability for atrocities—why Ethiopia should join the ICC

Regardless of the International Criminal Court’s failure, there are numerous reasons why Ethiopia should become a state party to the…

5 years

For prosperity, Ethiopia needs institutional not individual strength

Ethiopia should focus on building autonomous institutions, rather than expect elites to stop grappling for control of them.

6 years

Muting sectarianism or muzzling speech?

Ethiopian lawmakers need to use their newfound freedom to bring the draft hate speech law into line with international standards.

6 years

Narrow hate speech law will not broaden minds

Draft proclamation could impinge on freedom of expression, while a more comprehensive approach is needed to tackling divisive propaganda.  

7 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

Local bosses may fill the party-sized hole in Ethiopia’s next election

Ethiopia has traditions of local self-government—could they induce voters to look at independent candidates for Parliament?

7 years