Opinion

The Facade of Justice: Transition-less Transitional Justice in Ethiopia

By Henok Abebe Transitional justice represents a structured approach devised by nations to address historical gross human rights violations and facilitate a transition toward a state of peaceful and legitimate governance. Described by the United Nations (UN) as “the full range of processes and mechanisms associated with a society’s attempts to come to terms with

April 30, 2024 • By Addis Insight

Opinion

The Fate of Wolkait, Gondar-Amhara and Ethiopia

By – Girma Berhanu Far-reaching implications of an evolving quagmire Though who first coined the phrase “geography is destiny” is uncertain, the expression nevertheless denotes a valid concept, in that history has repeatedly demonstrated that some geographical regions, irrespective of their size, bear more strategic, economic, and geopolitical significance. Consequently, destiny seems to have condemned

March 21, 2024 • By Addis Insight

Opinion

Unveiling the Unspoken: The Untold Story of the Pretoria Peace Deal’s Inevitable Demise

By Sisay Amoraw In the grand theater of Ethiopian politics, there are several moments when the script reads like a comedy of errors rather than a tale of triumph. On November 2, 2022, a “peace deal” was signed between the delusional dictator Abiy Ahmed’s regime and the Tigray People’s Liberation Front (TPLF), a feisty rebel

March 16, 2024 • By Addis Insight

Opinion

The call for “second generation diaspora”!! Is it really a “Return to origins” or a contribution to the Amhara Genocide?

By Wondossen Assefa (MD) I am a prisoner of conscience, imprisoned in a narrow cell with few of my comrades, we have two luxuries; the first is a very small compound for exercise, it is enclosed with concrete walls, a wire mesh covering the top, the only thing we can see in the sky. As

January 24, 2024 • By Addis Insight

Opinion

The sexism in the rhythm of our songs 

(እያነቡ እስክስታ) By Kalkidan Asmamaw  እውነት ለመናገር “ቆየን ካየን” የሚለው ዘፈን በጣም beaቱ ጸድቶኛል፡፡ Everytime I hear the song whether it’s in a cafe on my work desk. ተነስተሽ ዝለይ ዝለይ ነው ሚለኝ፡፡ ወዝ ወዝ ማለት እወዳለሁ፡፡ እንኳን እሄን አግኝቼ፡፡ እንዲሁ ሰው ስብሰባ ላይ ራሱ ተሰብሳቢ ሲያጨበጭብ መሃል ላይ ገብተሽ አስነኪው ነው ሚለኝ፡፡ But I

January 17, 2024 • By Addis Insight

Opinion

Locked on Both Fronts: Ethiopia’s Landlocked Dilemma and Brainlocked Governance

Ethiopia, a nation with deep historical roots and cultural diversity, faces a multitude of challenges. While the lack of access to a seaport is often highlighted, the crux of the issue lies deeper – in the governance and decision-making processes of its leadership. Ethiopia’s predicament is not so much about its geographical limitations as it

January 6, 2024 • By Addis Insight

Opinion

Ethiopia 2023: A Year of Conflict, Economic Challenges, and Diplomatic Strains

In 2023, Ethiopia, a key player in the Horn of Africa, faced a year of tumultuous events, from internal conflicts and economic hurdles to significant shifts in international alignments. The year was marked by a series of challenges that tested the resilience of the nation and its people. The Protracted Conflict in the Amhara Region

December 30, 2023 • By Addis Insight

Africa News

Ignoring the Elephant in the Room to Focus on the Elephant in the Jungle: The Paradox of Ethiopia’s ‘DineForEthiopia

Challenging the Inaugural of ‘DineForEthiopia’ Chebera Elephant Paw Lodge: The Overlooked Issues Under PM Abiy Ahmed’s Leadership In a display of grandeur, Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed inaugurated the ‘DineForEthiopia’ Chebera Elephant Paw Lodge, a move that has been met with mixed reactions. This initiative, highlighting Ethiopia’s commitment to bolstering tourism, stands in stark contrast to

December 23, 2023 • By Addis Insight

Opinion

The definition of womanhood: ቆንጆ መሆን

By- Kalkidan Asmamaw In the “Official Handbook for Womanhood: How to Be Appreciated 101,” there’s a golden rule: You better look the part! It doesn’t matter what your job is – be it an astronaut, a CEO, a የቤት እመቤት (housewife), or a supermodel – the first checkpoint is your appearance. You could be untangling

December 14, 2023 • By Addis Insight

Opinion

The Silent Suffering: The War on Amhara People Overshadowed by Conflicts in Ukraine and Gaza

Henok Abebe (Human Rights Advocate) Introduction In the midst of the global focus on conflicts in Ukraine and Gaza, a lesser-known but equally harrowing crisis has been unfolding in the Amhara region of Ethiopia. Abiy Ahmed’s military intervention has not only ignited a war on the Amhara people but has also raised serious concerns about

December 9, 2023 • By Addis Insight