Western Tigray

Many hurdles to peace in Tigray remain after Pretoria and Nairobi deals

The peace agreements are not a total capitulation by Tigray’s leaders, but it’s clear federal authorities are in the driver’s…

4 years

Amhara nationalist claims over Western Tigray are a smokescreen for ethnic cleansing

A comprehensive analysis of historical maps and records by Professor Jan Nyssen, a geographer at the University of Ghent, undermines…

4 years

Under Ethiopia’s federal system, Western Tigray belongs in Tigray

The evidence also suggests the area was majority Tigrinya speaking prior to the federal era.

4 years

Abiy Ahmed’s power base is more fragile than ever

Ethiopia’s prime minister is becoming a leader without a solid political home. 

4 years

To achieve sustainable peace in Ethiopia, ethnic federalism must be replaced

An enduring political solution to the Amhara-Tigray land dispute does not exist in the system that created it

4 years

Unearthed evidence maps out Western Tigray dispute

Two recently discovered 19th-century maps show Welkait as part of Tigray.

4 years