Ethiopia’s opposition Ethiopian People’s Revolutionary Party (EPRP) has accused the federal government of steering the northern Tigray region toward a new conflict, warning against what it calls efforts to justify renewed military action under the pretense of “law enforcement and peacekeeping.” In a statement released on July 21, the party […]
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Ethiopia’s National Dialogue Commission Unveils Eight Agenda Pillars Amid Growing Calls for Deeper Reform
Ethiopia’s National Dialogue Commission has announced eight broad thematic areas that will guide the country’s upcoming national dialogue, expected to take place next month. The announcement, which came after consultations with over 200,000 people inside and outside the country and the collection of more than 2,000 individual agenda items, marks […]
Ethiopia’s Prosperity Party Claims Landslide Victory in Disputed General Election
Opposition groups denounce the vote as a “sham election” amid allegations of irregularities and restricted competition Addis Ababa — Ethiopia’s National Electoral Board (NEBE) has officially declared Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed’s ruling Prosperity Party the winner of the country’s 7th general election, securing 438 of 547 parliamentary seats, roughly 90 […]
Ethiopia’s Election: A Foregone Conclusion or a Nation’s Endorsement?
As vote counts trickle in from Ethiopia’s latest national election, Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed is widely anticipated to secure a commanding share of the national vote, with projections pointing to roughly 90 percent. But analysts, opposition figures, and international observers are asking a harder question: does an overwhelming majority signal […]
Ethiopia Heads to Polls Amid Conflict and Democratic Concerns
Ethiopia is preparing for parliamentary elections on June 1, 2026, but widespread conflict, restricted press freedom, and opposition concerns are casting doubt on whether the vote will reflect genuine democratic competition. Ethiopia’s electoral authority announced that voting will not proceed in 46 electoral districts across the Amhara and Tigray regions. […]
Ethiopia’s June Election: A Race With Only One Likely Finisher
Ethiopia is heading into a general election on June 1 that analysts are already calling one of the least competitive in the country’s modern political history. Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed is widely expected to extend his grip on power, even as the country wrestles with active armed conflicts, economic strain, […]
Ethiopia on Edge: Is a New War Looming in the Horn of Africa?
Tensions in the Horn of Africa have reached a critical level, with analysts warning that Ethiopia could be sliding toward another armed conflict, this time potentially with neighboring Eritrea, even as a temporary lull offers a fragile moment of relief. At the heart of the crisis is Ethiopia’s long-standing ambition […]
When Music Says What Politics Cannot: Lidetu Ayalew’s Reflections on the Etorika Phenomenon
The release of Ethiopian music icon Teddy Afro’s comeback album Etorika has done far more than dominate streaming charts, it has sparked a profound national conversation about politics, identity, emotion, and the power of art in a country under deep strain. Among those moved to put their thoughts into words […]
Ethiopia Arrests Teddy Afro’s Spokesperson and Close Associates as Government Crackdown Widens
Ethiopian authorities have arrested two individuals with close ties to renowned music icon Teddy Afro, born Tewodros Kassahun, in what observers are calling an alarming escalation of government pressure on the celebrated artist and those around him. The arrests come just days after the release of his highly anticipated comeback […]
Residents Across Ethiopia’s Amhara Region Take to the Streets Demanding an End to War and Rejecting Upcoming Elections
Widespread peaceful demonstrations broke out across multiple towns in Ethiopia’s Amhara region this week, with residents publicly calling for an end to the ongoing armed conflict and voicing strong opposition to national elections scheduled for June 2026. The protests mark a significant show of public dissent in a region that […]