Month: September 2020
- Analysis
Feature Analysis: Amidst uncertain future, new study reveals Ethiopians want to keep current constitution with few amendments
By Ahmed Yusuf Addis Abeba, September 03/2020 – A new survey released on August 25 by Afrobarometer, a pan-African research network, revealed that Ethiopians (61%) embrace a federal system as opposed to a unitary form of government. When it comes of the type of federalism, “49% prefer the current federalism delimitation; (Rural resident prefer this method); and 48% prefer geographic…
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News: Center for Agriculture and Bioscience International welcomes Ethiopia as its 50th member country
Addis Abeba, August 02/2020 – Center for Agriculture and Bioscience International (CABI), an international not-for-profit organization that improves people’s lives by providing information and applying scientific expertise to solve problems in agriculture and the environment, has welcomed Ethiopia as its 50th member country where it will enjoy a range of benefits including input into CABI’s global development agenda, links to…
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News: Weeks after army’s violent crackdown in Wolaita, Prosperity Party removes zonal chief administrator, others
Ousted Wolaita Zone chief administrator Dagato Kumbe. Photo: Wolaita Zone/FB By Medihane Ekubamichael Addis Abeba, August 02/2020 – Two weeks after popular protests in Wolayta Zone, in Southern Nations, nationalities and People’s Regional State (SNNPRS) were met with heavy crackdown by the federal and regional security forces, the region’s branch of the incumbent Prosperity Party (PP) has ousted Dagato Kumbe…
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News: Prosecutors charge opposition OFC’s vice chair with crime against constitutional order, endangering public safety
By Mahlet Fasil @MahletFasil Addis Abeba, September 01/2020 – Federal prosecutors have today formally charged Dejene Tafa, vice chairman of the opposition party Oromo Federalist Congress (OFC) and one other co-defendant with crimes against the constitutional order, endangering public safety and inciting violence, among others. Since the major crackdown by the government launched against several opposition party leaders and members…
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Book Review: In “ዳኛው ማነው” Tadi brings to life the ideas, ideals and convictions of a generation that shaped present day Ethiopia
“The book is a worthy read not only because of its historical significance and keeping our collective memory alive, but also in its portrayal of human perseverance.” Reviewed by Mekdes M. (@Mekmz) (Tadelech Hailemikael’s memoir “ዳኛው ማነው? የብርሃነመስቀል እና የታደለች ሕይወት በኢሕአፓ የትግል ታሪክ” (loose translation – “Who is the Judge?: The Life of Berhanemeskel and Tadelech in the History…
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