Ethiopia
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Ethiopia: Why PM Abiy Ahmed’s first priority should be free expression
Though it may come with risks, it would be in the government’s own interests to encourage open dialogue and constructive criticism. The swearing-in this ... -
“We are here”: The soundtrack to the Oromo revolution gripping Ethiopia
Far from being a footnote in the Oromo struggle, musicians like Haacaaluu Hundeessa have been its centre of gravity. With the appointment of Abiy ... -
Wax & Gold: The tightrope challenges facing Ethiopia’s Abiy Ahmed
In confronting various tricky dilemmas, Ethiopia’s next prime minister may want to turn to an old literary practice. After an extended wait, Ethiopia’s ruling ... -
Ethiopia’s next Prime Minister
As it picks Ethiopia’s next leader, the ruling coalition can pave the way for genuine reform or instil more discontent. The last week has ... -
Ethiopia: The relentless protests that forced the Prime Minister to resign
The stepping down of Hailemariam Desalegn will not satisfy Ethiopia’s protesters. But it is a start. Hailemariam Desalegn has announced his resignation as Ethiopia’s ... -
Photo of the Week: Lalibela, carved by angels
A worshipper pauses at the steps to one Lalibela’s breath-taking rock-hewn churches. These remarkable buildings were carved out of rock some 900 hundred years ... -
Ethiopia was colonised
We kept the imperialists at bay, but it wasn’t enough. Like many African countries that were colonised by the British, Ethiopia’s educational system strongly ... -
Ethiopia uprising: Whither solidarity?
Amidst the unrest, history has the capacity to both unite and divide. On the breezy morning of 2 March, a colourful crowd of mostly ... -
Ethiopia’s rubbish policies
Last month’s landslide at a dumpsite killed 125 people. Can the next tragedy be averted? An old, broken down garbage truck stands inside the ... -
The Ethiopia protesters’ struggle moves to the athletics track
While a state of emergency is still in place at home, global sporting events are providing an irresistible opportunity for protesters to be seen ...
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