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Op-ed: Peaceful transition to democracy in Ethiopia: why is it so enigmatic?
By Wallelign Shemsedin Addis Abeba, August 26/2020 -Time and again our politics has been continuously squandering opportunities that could have otherwise facilitated the country’s path towards a democratic rule. The 1974 revolution would have been a marvelous moment to initiate the long journey to democracy had it not been spoiled …
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Commentary: The Constitution should be interpreted, if at all, to re-constitute, co-govern & co-conduct a post-COVID-19 national election: IOLA
Dr. Henok Gabisa @henokgabisa Dr. Kebene Wodajo @kebenewodajo & Israel Gobana @Israelgobena Addis Abeba, May 18/2020 – Decades of quests for effective self-determination, democracy and equality in Ethiopia run into a new dynamic in the last two years. Pre-existing political forces from home and exile returned to the landscape after …
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In-depth Analysis: Towards Tigray Statehood?
Kjetil Tronvoll @KjetilTronvoll Addis Abeba, May 14/2020 – The postponement of the elections and Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed’s proposal on how to solve the upcoming constitutional crisis in Ethiopia, has accentuated Tigrayan nationalism and the process of ensuring de facto Tigray statehood. The current political dynamics in the country, if …