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In-depth Analysis: Is Ethiopia ready for school reopening amid covid-19 surge?
In the aftermath of the COVID-19 first report in Ethiopia back in March 2020, the Ethiopian government shut down schools and universities as part of its measures to partially lockdown the country to contain the virus. Many schools in the capital Addis Abeba and elsewhere were subsequently converted into centers …
In-depth Analysis: The fracturing of the Oromo elite and return of Ethiopia’s law and order State
By Rashid Abdi @RAbdiCG Ethiopia’s delicate transition is under severe strain. A ferocious burst of communal violence in July, touched off by the murder of a popular Oromo singer, which claimed some 160 lives, underscored the grave conflict risks the populous Horn of Africa nation faces. Addis Abeba, August 13/2020 …
In-depth Analysis: Spate of targeted attacks, excessive use of force by security in Oromia leave death trails, destruction
Etenesh Abera @EteneshAb and Bileh Jelan @BilehJelan Addis Abeba, July 15/2020 – Oromia regional state erupted into multiple protests a few hours after prominent Oromo artist Haccaaluu Hundessas was assassinated in the capital Addis Abeba on Monday June 30/2020 at approximately 9:30 PM local time. As protests against the assassination …
