Election 2021: The Election as a watershed: A turn to the worse? The risk of pre and post election crisis

 The election being a possible turn to the worse – be it fullfledged civil war or complete state collapse – is an apprehension shared by both who suggest it with implied intentions... Read more »

Arab league as mouthpiece of Egypt

Building of the Great Ethiopian Renaissance Dam/GERD/ electrifies Ethiopia at its own expense. Electrifying Ethiopia means using electric oven, electric cars and the like building green economy reducing deforestation. Though it is... Read more »

Registering to vote doesn’t matter; voting does!

 BY WOSSENSEGED ASSEFA – “If you do not take an interest in the affairs of your government, then you are doomed to live under the rule of fools.” Wise words from the... Read more »

The way forward to Ethiopia-U.S. relations: Collaboration or confrontation?

BY DEMEKE MEKONNEN (FDRE Deputy Prime Minister & Minister of Foreign Affairs) Mutually beneficial relations based on a common understanding and respect are central to further enhancing the Ethio-U.S.A. relations to a... Read more »

Election 2021: A watershed in Ethiopia’s modern political history, or a fait accompli?

BY BLEN M DIRIBA – Part II The US and its western allies have repeatedly called on the Ethiopian government to extend the upcoming election and hold a national dialogue with political... Read more »

Ethiopia’s election victory requires scaling up pre-election achievements

BY DIRRIBA TESHOME – In the last three years, Ethiopia has been working effortlessly to pave the way to peace, stability, democratic system, unity and prosperity. In this course, it has faced... Read more »

Election 2021: A watershed in Ethiopia’s modern political history, or a fait accompli?

BY BLEN M DIRIBA Part I Elections have their own ritualistic aspect that arouse emotions and channel them towards collective national symbols and common fate – whether or not it is held... Read more »

Pro-poor development

BY GETACHEW MINAS In its original formulation, the concept of development is the creation of wealth from which community benefits are realized. It is more than economic growth. It enhances prosperity and... Read more »

The 6th National Election would turn despair into courage and rage into happiness

 BY SOLOMON DIBABA Why is the upcoming election so important for Ethiopia? I think one can come up with a catalogue of reasons but I would focus only on few of those.... Read more »

Democratic elections in Ethiopia: Past, present and future

 BY DESTA HELISO (PhD) Ethiopia’s Election 2021 is due to be held on June 20. This highly anticipated election has been hoped to serve as a cornerstone for democracy and political stability.... Read more »