Ethiopia

Interview with a diaspora activist Mekonen Kassa

" When the rumors were rampant about his illness and wild speculations of his death, I have told people that…

Ethiopia | Ginbot 7 using the oldest trick in the book

" After the funds were collected several Easters have come and gone with Dr Birhanu and his friends still roaring…

Interview with Editor-in-Chief Tsedale Lemma

" There is no one answer that fits into a description of “independent media.” But the least is a media…

Ethiopia Economic Digest: A Post-Meles 2012 Review

* In this digest,  a summary of outstanding developments of economic interest since late August is presented. This compilation of…

Reactions to Meles Zenawi's passing around the globe

Meles Zenawi, the intellectual leader of Ethiopia, criticized more than his fair share alive was celebrated after his death. One…

In Defence Of Meles Zenawi: No Direct Relation Between Democracy and Development

(By Merkeb Negash) “[i]f all comparative studies are viewed together, the hypothesis that there is no clear relationship between economic…

The Politics of Writing an Eritrean Identity: Foreign Policy as the Policy of Making Things Foreign

(By: Merkeb Negash) This is a response to Ato Nahusenay Belay's "Get rid of the Bad Boy" article published last…

Ethio-Eritrea: President Isaias asks for Qatari mediation [Awate]

Eritrean president Isaias Afwerki has asked Qatar to mediate his long-standing feud with “arch-rival” Ethiopia. This message was communicated to…

Ethiopia-Eritrea: The olive branch remains extended, no change of policy

While in Qatar, Prime Minister Hailemariam also had an interview with Al Jezeera. It has received considerable coverage not least…

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