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Tradition at Crossroads: Preserving Oromo cultural traditions amidst diverse religious beliefs
Irreechaa Celebrations (Photo: Soko/Visit Oromia) By Abreham Lefe & Ababiyaa Ahmed Ajmel Addis Abeba – Adam Harun, a veteran Oromo…
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Ethiopia’s role in Multilateralism: BRICS membership as a promising renaissance
Leaders of BRICS member states gathered for the 16th BRICS Summit in Kazan, Russia, October 23, 2024 (Photo: Xinhua) By…
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A New Axis Against Ethiopia: Conflicting agendas, fragile alliances, and Ethiopia’s manoeuvrable reaction
Somalia’s president Hassan Sheikh Mohamud, Egypt’s president Abdul Fattah al-Sisi and Eritrea’s President Isaias Afwerki recently met in Asmara (Photo:…
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A Tale of Two Militaries: Lessons from USA for Tigray’s Constitutional Crisis
Tigray’s flag flying half mast in remembrance of martyrs of the two year Tigray war (Photo: Tigray Television) By Bisrat…
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The Trio: Eritrea, Egypt, and Somalia—Threats to Ethiopia
Presidents Isaias Afwerki (right), Abdel Fattah El-Sisi (middle), and Hassan Sheikh Mohamud (left) at the Tripartite Summit in Asmara on…
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Fano’s Rebellion: A prelude to Stalemate or Resolution?
Members of the Fano, a militia group fighting government forces in the Amhara region (Photo: amhcouk.org) By Mohamud A. Ahmed…
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Andoodee Tumaa: A special Gadaa ritual place that deserves preservation
The ever-diminishing ritual area of Andoodee Tumaa (Photo: Author) By Alemayehu Diro Addis Abeba – As we celebrate the Irreechaa…
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Irreecha: What it is and what it isn’t
A picture taken during 2023 Irreecha celebration (Photo: Addis Standard) By Asnake Erko1 , Genet Lemessa2, Hinsene Mekuria3, Tullu Liban4, …
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