Ethiopian War

Addressing the Root Cause: Why Ethiopia Must Abandon Ethnic Federalism for National Unity

Bedilu Mulualem This is a follow-up of my rejoinder: Critique of Messay Kebede’s “Elites’ Power Grab Contra People’s Empowerment” Based on lived experience and root cause analysis, Ethiopia’s ethnic federalism, instituted under the 1995 constitution, has exacerbated divisions, triggered conflicts, and undermined the practice of democracy and the protection of individual rights. By promoting a

January 4, 2025 • By Addis Insight

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Ethiopian Premier Abiy Ahmed Meets Sudan’s Army Chief in Port Sudan

Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed met with Sudan’s army chief General Abdel Fattah al-Burhan on Tuesday, marking the first time a foreign leader has visited Burhan in Port Sudan since the conflict between the army and the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) erupted nearly 15 months ago. Abiy’s Role in Sudan’s Peace Efforts Abiy Ahmed,

July 9, 2024 • By Addis Insight

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Ethiopian Air Force Strengthens Arsenal: Su-30 Acquisition in the Face of Somalia Tensions

In a rare public announcement following a recent military confrontation with neighboring Somalia over a port dispute, the Ethiopian army disclosed its acquisition of a state-of-the-art Su-30 fighter jet and a strategic combat drone. The official handover ceremony took place today, with the Chief of Staff of the Armed Forces, Field Marshal Berhanu Jula, and

January 16, 2024 • By Addis Insight

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PM Abiy arrived in Borena as the drought worsened

Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed has arrived in Borena to assess the drought situation in the Borena Zone of Oromia State. Along with PM Abiy, other senior government officials, including Oromia Regional State President Shimeles Abdissa, arrived in Borena. The Borena zone’s Disaster Risk Management Office reported that closely 85,000 cattle deaths are recorded, affecting the

February 4, 2022 • By Addis Insight

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Breaking: Eskinder Nega and controversial prisoners to be released

The opposition Balderas for Genuine Democracy founder Eskinder Nega, and his colleagues’ were released this afternoon. Following Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed’sAhmed’s statement in the spirit of Ethiopian Christmas, Gena noted the need for “national reconciliation.” He noted, “Because it will enable us to maintain our unity, it’s a given that Ethiopia will benefit from reconciliation,”

January 7, 2022 • By Addis Insight

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If TPLF hands over its arms, and some of its criminal entities within, there are many possibilities-Redwan Hussein

According to its state minister, Ethiopia will ensure inclusivity of all agendas at stake, including controversial constitutional elements to be discussed in a planned national dialogue to put forth a lasting solution to the internal conflict. On the sidelines of the Turkey-Africa Partnership summit, Redwan Hussien told Anadolu Agency that Ethiopia is moving forward to

December 20, 2021 • By Addis Insight

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In a letter to the United Nations, Debretsion Gebremichael (Dr.) stated that he had ordered his troops to return to the Tigray region.

In a letter to the United Nations, Debretsion Gebremichael (Dr.) stated that he had ordered his troops to return to the Tigray region. TPLF forces had been infiltrating Amhara and Afar regions beyond the Tigray region since June last year. In November, the government recaptured large swathes of territory, coordinating the army, regional special forces,

December 20, 2021 • By Addis Insight

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Ethiopian government states it will not cooperate with UN Human Rights Council

Press Release Ethiopia is extremely disappointed to have witnessed once again the use of the Human Rights Council by some to advance their politically motivated agenda. Regardless of repeated requests by the government of Ethiopia for the Council not to hold a special session but rather engage in a constructive manner and work in a

December 17, 2021 • By Addis Insight

Ethiopian War

Journalist Tamrat Negera family said they couldn’t locate his whereabouts

Journalist Tamrat Negera family stated that they are unable to find his whereabouts or being held. His family said as a result they could not provide him with food, clothinng or medicine. It is the 4th day that Terara Network Editor-in-Chief Tamrat Negera has been taken from his home, but his whereabouts are still unknown.

December 13, 2021 • By Addis Insight

Ethiopian War

PM Abiy Ahmed Returns To Office

After PM Abiy Ahmed dramatically took the step to join the battle on the front line, unprecedented victory took place on the national defense force, leading the Ethiopian troops at the front, they were able to liberate territories captured by the rebel TPLF. Today PM Abiy Ahmed announced after completing the first chapter, he had

December 8, 2021 • By Addis Insight