“An Early Morning Call“ It was Friday April 19, 2024 in Ethiopia. I was in a deep sleep when an early morning phone call from my sister woke me up. I knew that a call at such an unusual time was not normal, and my guess was correct. She informed me that our cousin, a…

Is the Ethiopian National Dialogue Commission a right solution at wrong time? Since Abiy Ahmed assumed power, Ethiopia has witnessed a decline in both its political stability and economic prosperity. The devastating two-year conflict with Tigray has resulted in significant casualties and economic setbacks. Moreover, internal conflicts in regions like Oromia and Amhara have further…

Introduction The Amhara people are facing multiple existential threats from the federal government and neighboring regions. Particularly in some parts of the Oromia region, they have been subjected to massacres, especially after Abiy Ahmed came to power. Additionally, there are territorial disputes with the Tigray region. Ethiopian politics is primarily based on ethnic identity, and…