Prosperity Party

‘Exit’ imminent as Abiy neglects the Tigrayan ‘voice’

By undermining self-determination, and allying with Isaias, Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed is pushing Tigray towards independence.

6 years

First, constitutional adherence, then reform will prevent Ethiopia’s fragmentation

Authorities’ response to southern statehood demands will determine whether Ethiopia cultivates true unity in diversity or unravels further.

6 years

Amid defence objections, Ethiopian court grants pre-trial inquiry for Jawar et al

Jawar Mohammed and Bekele Gerba's lawyers want state prosecutors to start detailing the crimes each defendant is accused of.

6 years

OMN: An ‘alien’ star in Ethiopia’s skewed media universe is ‘cancelled’

Oromia Media Network was a rare non-Amharic voice in Ethiopia's media landscape. That is why it's been shutdown.

6 years

Tigray-federal tit-for-tat threatens trouble

Both the House of Federation and Tigray's government are acting unconstitutionally. Unless the mutual antagonism ceases, conflict may ensue.

6 years

Investigators get more time as defence requests specifics

Jawar Mohammed and Bekele Gerba's lawyers want state prosecutors to start detailing the crimes each defendant is accused of.

6 years

Transition on trial

The trials of leading Oromo politicians Jawar Mohammed and Bekele Gerba are underway in what is a test case for…

6 years

Neither premier’s power grab nor polls will unpick our political puzzle

Turmoil may follow the decision to politicize the pandemic, while an election prior to reconciliation would probably be violent anyway.

6 years

Ethiopia’s constitution is a framework for continuing political negotiation

Prosperity Party’s plan to stay in office after the end of its term through a constitutional interpretation process may take…

6 years