Opinion

The Oromummaa Politics is Weaponized with Lies and Soaked in Blood

Yonas Biru, PhD This article is inspired by a recent op-ed on Addis Standard online titled “Critiquing the anti-Oromo nascent narrative of disgruntled Amhara elite in the diaspora: A rejoinder to the wrong manifesto.” The Manifesto in reference is my proposal titled “Averting Civil War in Ethiopia: An Emergency Manifesto.”  Speaking of my manifesto, the

May 4, 2023 • By Addis Insight

Opinion

Why Abiy’s move to deploy the army into Ethiopia’s Amhara region is illegal, ill-conceived, and reckless. 

By- Kassahun Melesse Reports of mass protests and violent clashes between the Ethiopian federal army and local militia have emerged from the Amhara region, the second-largest regional state in the East African country. The widespread opposition was triggered by Prime Minister Abiy’s decision to dissolve the regional force and deploy the federal army to enforce

April 20, 2023 • By Addis Insight

Business

International Sanction on Ethiopia is Good for the Poor

Yonas Biru, PhD As someone who has written several articles promoting international sanctions against the Abiy government, I feel obliged to clarify misunderstandings and misconceptions that people have about the topic. Let me start with some disclaimers and background information to give readers context. First, the sanction I am championing does not include humanitarian aid.

April 17, 2023 • By Addis Insight

Opinion

Abiy Ahmed of Ethiopia: Waging Another Round of War

By- Henok Abebe–Human Rights Activist   Abiy Ahmed Ali of Ethiopia waged another round of war against his own people, and this time it is against the Amhara people. As a leader, it is his constitutional responsibility to protect his people from war, conflict, and lawlessness. However, Abiy’s actions suggest that he is not prioritizing

April 11, 2023 • By Addis Insight

Opinion

Celebrating International Women’s Day: Honoring Filsan Abdi’s Advocacy for Women’s Rights

March 8th is celebrated globally as International Women’s Day, a day to celebrate the social, economic, cultural, and political achievements of women. It is also a day to recognize the challenges women face and to call for action towards gender equality. This year, we recognize Filsan Abdi, a courageous woman who stood up for the

March 8, 2023 • By Addis Insight

Opinion

The Battle for Menelik Square: Ethiopia’s Struggle for Freedom of Assembly

By- Abebe Bekelle The Battle for Menelik Square: Ethiopia’s Struggle for Freedom of Assembly Ethiopia’s Menelik Square has long been a symbol of the country’s history and culture. It is named after Emperor Menelik II, who ruled Ethiopia from 1889 to 1913 and is credited with modernizing the country and repelling Italian invaders. The square

March 2, 2023 • By Addis Insight

Opinion

Italian narratives about the Amhara helped lay the seeds of genocide in Ethiopia

Italian narratives about the Amhara helped lay the seeds of genocide in Ethiopia When the Italian Fascists invaded Ethiopia in the 1930s, they attempted to undermine Ethiopian nationhood by portraying Ethiopia as a colonial state. This rhetoric damages Ethiopian unity and has had violent consequences right up to the present day, writes Birhanu Bitew. Ethiopia

February 27, 2023 • By Addis Insight

Opinion

The Indelible Legacy of Emperor Menelik: Why His Credit in the Battle of Adwa Can’t Be Erased

Emperor Menelik II of Ethiopia is one of the most significant figures in African history. He was a visionary leader who brought Ethiopia into the modern era and led his people to victory against Italian colonialism in the Battle of Adwa on March 1, 1896. Despite his notable contributions, some critics have sought to diminish

February 27, 2023 • By Addis Insight

Opinion

Reflections on a visit to Ethiopia after twenty-four years

By–Hermona Kuluberhan There’s a story my aunt tells of the first time she visited Eritrea. She was traveling along Mengedi Keren, the dangerous and winding road connecting Asmara to the Anseba region’s capital, wondering if this was how she’d meet her maker. The road is known to be treacherous – it’s a twisting, narrow strip

February 24, 2023 • By Addis Insight

Opinion

Towards the Formation of an Acceptable Interim Administration in Tigray: Comments and Suggestions

By Tsadkan Gebretensae (Lieutenant General) As most of us already know, the Regional Government of Tigray has already designated a  committee to study, propose and facilitate ways towards the formation of an Interim Regional  Administration (IRA) as per the Pretoria Agreement signed in November last year and subsequent informal discussions conducted with the FDRE officials.  I had

February 23, 2023 • By Addis Insight