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Democratic Self-rule Federalism: The Legitimacy of Self-Determination in...
Based on the recent unrest that has been precipitated by the Oromo people in Ethiopia, a number of observers such as Davison, 2015; Muindi, 2016; and Borago, 2016, have argued that the Addis Ababa...
View ArticleEthiopia and the two Abays. By Yilma Bekele
In todays’ Ethiopia the word Abay has become a source of worry for a few and brings despair and anger to the many. We have two Abays that are in the news and they are both causing us internal and...
View ArticleEthnic Politics and Federalism By Birhu bogale
Ethiopia located in the horn of Africa is the country that has a long history. That is to say it is the country that has equal history with the creation of the world. However it is very difficult to...
View ArticleILLICIT DRUGS IN ETHIOPIA: A REMARK MOTIVATED BY THE NDAFW OBSERVANCE IN US...
January 25-31, 2016 is a National Drug and Alcohol Facts Week (NDAFW) in the US. This is a health observance week designed to give an opportunity for teenagers to learn the facts about drugs, alcohol...
View ArticleThe Perils of Ethnic Federalism Part I: The Dangers of Ethnic Politics By...
The recent student uprising in Oromia has brought into sharp focus the unsustainability of ethnic federalism in Ethiopia. The student unrest was sparked by the government’s decision to expand the city...
View ArticleExplaining Ethiopian Soaring Real Estate and Property Prices By Seid Hassan-...
Introduction Admittedly, in all countries of the world, Ethiopia included, the reasons behind rising property prices could be many. In the Ethiopian case, these factors include, among others, demand...
View ArticleThen and Now: A Rejoinder to my Critics By Messay Kebede
In the last article I posted, titled “Unity Overrides Everything,” I urged the Amhara to join the ongoing Oromo protests even if their reluctance is understandable in the face of the protests being...
View ArticleLearning from the Oromo Protests By Maimire Mennasemay (Ph.D.)
The elephant in the room Since the recent Oromo protests in Ethiopia, a number of commentators have written on the need for unity, compromise, and reconciliation if a democratic Ethiopia is to emerge...
View ArticleCommemorating Yekatit 12 Book Review of “The Hidden Memoir “in observation of...
Yekatit 12 commemorated by Ethiopians and friends around the world every year in many ways. To remind folks of all ages about our past Ethiopian history, a book review could be one of the venue to...
View ArticleThe Perils of Ethnic Federalism Part II: Defenders of the Killils By Worku...
In the previous installment, I discussed the inherent dangers of ethnic politics. In this section, I will outline the arguments that the defenders of the killils make, and hint at reforming ethnic...
View ArticleArchaeologists Discover Eight Million Year Mammal Fossils in Ethiopia
This first discovered fossils in sub-Sahara, known as chororapithecus afarensis, would give an insight into the scientific debate on the evolution of human beings. The Authority for Research and...
View ArticleCreating the Pattern for Democracy: A bottom up approach By Tadesse Nigatu
If we make the Ethiopian Student movement as a starting point, the cry for democracy in Ethiopia is fifty years old and counting. Since then, in pursuit of democracy, the Ethiopian students and the...
View ArticleOromo Protesters Burned Down Properties. Should we Condemn or Condone It?...
Introduction In addition to the senseless killings of protesters by the ruling party against the Oromos, the latest video clips and news reports also indicate that the same protests in Oromia region...
View ArticleRespond to Professor Messay Kebede Article By Kaleab Tessema
I barely remember a long time ago, Professor Messay had given a speech at Columbia University and I was there to listen his speech, and his speech was not inspiring to me at all. I can not even...
View ArticleThe Perils of Ethnic Federalism Part III: The Contrast with Canadian...
Supporters of killil have attempted to convince the Ethiopian people that ethnic federalism is not only the right system of government for multi-ethnic Ethiopia but that it is also common throughout...
View ArticleEthiopia: Let drive the final nail into TPLF coffin. By: Ewnetu Sime
Ethiopia has population of almost 100 million. There are several ethnic groups, speaking more than 82 different languages and dialects. The past 25 years TPLF has attempted to legitimize its...
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Ethiopia at the Eleventh Hour of Peaceful Change By Messay Kebede
Logically, one would hope that the Oromo uprising and the undeniable general discontent and frustration in the country call for a serious movement toward a reformist dissent within the TPLF and perhaps...
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