On the Arab revolt | Are they ready for liberal democracy?

As a result of the Jasmine Revolution that ousted Tunisian president Zine Al Abidine Ben Ali.

Freedom House | Ethiopia is not a liberal democracy – Duh!

Freedom House published its annual survey of ‘freedom’ and ‘electoral democracy’ this month. The report,.

EHRC: Arena-Tigray party candidate murder probe [March 2010 Report]

In the run-up to the May 23/2010 election, Arena-Tigray party alleged a politically motivated murder.

Ethiopia | Opposition unconcerned about Gerrymandering?

Much has been said, and for a decade, about the disproportionality of electoral constituencies in.

Ethiopia’s web filtering | Beyond the cycle of condemnation and denial

Last March, on the bi-monthly press conference, when the BBC journalist asked Premier Meles Zenawi,.

On Price control | A 6-point reply to doomsayers |Ethiopia

On Jan. 6/2011, on the eve of Ethiopian Christmas, PM Meles Zenawi, Director of Ethiopian.

Ethiopia’s web filtering | Advanced technology, hypocritical criticisms, bleeding constitution

Thus far, Ethiopia’s internet filtering had been characterized by technical limitations and hesitance. That is.

What’s next for Dahir Aweys, Hizbul Islam? | Inside Al-Shabaab camp

There have been curious developments inside Al-Shabaab and Hizbul Islam camp in the past four.

Spare China the bashing

On Aid-thoughts blog,  Ranil Dissanayake presents a compelling argument in favor of, what he calls,.

Ethiopia to be the 3rd fastest-growing in 2011-15, forecasts The Economist

Ethiopia is expected to stay on the course of economic stride in the coming 5.