state of emergency

Our ‘protectors’ in blue: Police brutality and misconduct in Ethiopia

To change the policing culture in Ethiopia, the focus needs to be on systemic failings, not just individual accountability.

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

Aftershocks of an assassination

After the killing of Hachalu Hundessa, Addis Ababa was awash with violence and rumors. The authorities responded with a crackdown…

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

The irrelevance of containment as an Ethiopian COVID-19 response

With community transmission now widespread, Ethiopia needs to spend scarce resources on treatment to most effectively combat COVID-19.

6 years

Abiy Ahmed must draw lessons from the failed Ethio-Eritrean federation

Further federal government encroachment on Tigray's autonomy could eventually lead to the loss of another northern province.

6 years

Democracy in action amid authoritarian reaction

As police brutality accompanies the pandemic fight, parliamentarians and the Human Rights Commission clash over enforcement of the state of…

6 years

Pandemic tax-remit scheme does not provide relief for all

Importers, retailers, and regional taxpayers are among those not covered by the government's COVID-19 tax-relief directive.

6 years