Team Lemma

Chaos in the Rift—a microcosm of Ethiopia’s brutal polarization

In Oromia, mayhem followed the 29 June slaying of beloved singer Hachalu Hundessa. And as Oromo protesters rose up in…

6 years

The counter-productive demonization of Jawar Mohammed

Given the activist’s revered status among many Oromo, the attempt to silence and defame him will surely backfire.

6 years

Mind over matter: Abiy Ahmed’s aim to “Pentecostalize Ethiopian politics”

The premier believes the power of positive thinking can help him save Ethiopia.

6 years

Qeerroo: from ‘revolt against subjugation’ to ‘popular uprising against tyranny’

Attempts to discredit the Qeerroo will not deter the movement from pursuing its goals.

6 years

An imperial narrative gets recycled

More understanding and less blaming are key to a solution for the self-determination crisis of the Oromo and other Ethiopian…

6 years

Qeerroo: A regimented organization or a spontaneous movement?

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

6 years

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

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

The people did not struggle for a reformed EPRDF

The Ethiopian people’s struggle is for the establishment of a truly democratic system of government. As such, the struggle is…

7 years