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 if PM Meles were dead Ethiopians from North to South and from East to West would mobilize and grieve for days. And that is exactly what happened. “

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 from the mountains of US and Europe. As the empty promises of overthrowing the Ethiopian government within six months didn’t materialize Ginbot 7 leaders were facing mounting questions about their operations. Then this month came the announcement that they have formed a Ginbot 7 army. “

Exclusive Interview | Getachew Reda on regional, security issues

” Your hypothesis is just a hypothesis – in fact, an outrageous one…..[It presupposes] that the ONLF was so potent militarily that it could even threaten the transition. Even [ONLF chief] Admiral Osman would not go that far. “

Analysis: Ethiopia: Security as a basis for development and cooperation

One of the central objectives of Ethiopia’s Foreign and National Security Policy is to resist.

The Theory and Practice of Meles Zenawi (Alex De Waal)

   Review Article: The Theory and Practice of Meles Zenawi (Alex De Waal)   –.

US citizens advised to stay out of Eritrea

Last week, (November 29th) the U.S. Department of State reissued its warnings to U.S. citizens.

Ethiopian PM changes Cabinet to give Ethnic balance

(By: William Davison) Ethiopian Prime Minister Hailemariam Desalegn appointed two new deputy premiers to share.

Eskinder Nega’s paper: Let’s learn from Nazi heroism [final part]

[This is the fourth and last part of the series. Read the first here (link),.

Egypt’s Coptic Church elects its new Patriarch

The Egyptian Coptic Church on Sunday (November 4th) elected Bishop Tawadros, as the 118th Patriarch.

US Under-Secretary of State for Political Affairs in Addis Ababa

Ambassador Wendy R. Sherman, US Under-Secretary of State for Political Affairs, paid a day-long visit.