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in Politics, The HabeshaUncovering the Truth: Abiy Ahmed’s Corridor Development in Addis Ababa
The Habesha By Girma Berhanu Mr. Abiy Ahmed’s project for “corridor development” in Addis Ababa is deceptive, as it conceals poverty instead of tackling it. To begin with, the terminology used is incorrect; the appropriate term should be “development corridor.” This error in naming lays […] More
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Urging the International Court of Justice (IJJ) to Act on Ethiopia Now
The Habesha Aklog Birara (Dr) I have been trying to draw international attention to ongoing war crimes, crimes against humanity, crimes of genocide, crimes of rape and economic crimes in Ethiopia for months. These state government and non-government led crimes persist because there is no […] More
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The Political Drama of Ethiopian Government: The So-Called Dialogue Commission
The Habesha Mengistu Musie (PhD) A Critical Examination The Prime Minister’s new play, a strategic piece aimed at consolidating his power, has recently garnered attention for manipulating state-controlled institutions and media. Central to this unfolding drama is the so-called Dialogue Commission, which has convened citizens […] More
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Unspoken Realities: Ethnicity in Conflict Resolution in Ethiopia and Rwanda
The Habesha By Madeline Moreno Abstract In the aftermath of the 1994 Rwandan Genocide, Rwandan President Paul Kagame banned people from sharing their ethnic identity. While many Western leaders have praised Kagame for ushering in a new era of peace and prosperity after the genocide, […] More
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The New Tigray Follies: Mr. Magical Mystery Map Returns!
The Habesha By Jeff Pearce Almost four years ago, I wrote a column on Medium titled, “How Historians Have Failed Ethiopia.” Funnily enough, Martin Plaut chose to… what is the euphemistic term for just swiping someone’s work and using it as click-bait for your own […] More
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Ethiopia’s Abiy Ahmed: A Dangerous Shift Towards Forced Conscription and Child Soldiers
The Habesha By Henok Abebe My cousin, Mulu Ayalew, resided in Gojjam, Ethiopia, where he worked as a farmer and raised two children. One fateful morning during the early 1990s, he ventured to his farm only to be apprehended by government cadres who coerced him […] More
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Ruto Versus Abiy’s Political Position in the Eyes of The US
The Habesha By Abe Lema In the context of East African politics, the influence of President William Ruto of Kenya versus Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed of Ethiopia in the eyes of the United States can be analyzed through several lenses, including diplomatic relations, economic partnerships, […] More
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The Horn of Africa States: Why Investors are Wary of the Region
The Habesha By Dr. Suleiman Walhad Despite the significant size of both area and population, the plentiful natural resources, and the geostrategic location, why do international investors both near and far avoid the Horn of Africa States region or are wary of it? Is it […] More
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Between the Hammer and the Anvil: Jawar’s Interview
The Habesha By Messay Kebede While I found many interesting and thought-provoking points in Jawar’s interview, I could not dismiss the uneasiness I felt all along my reading. At first, I did not see the reason for the uneasiness, but as my reading advanced, it […] More
