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Tigray Authorities Accused of Forced Recruitment and Crushing Dissent

By TESFA-ALEM TEKLE Regional authorities in Ethiopia’s Tigray region should withdraw a proclamation that purports to grant them sweeping powers to compel military service and punish dissent, Human Rights Watch said today. Tigray’s main political party, the Tigray People’s Liberation Front (TPLF), issued the proclamation in early June 2026 after driving out regional leaders appointed…

East Africa Faces New Political Tests as Regional Tensions and Economic Pressures Mount

By Rania H. East Africa is entering a period of significant political uncertainty as governments across the region grapple with economic challenges, security concerns, and growing public demands for accountability. From the Horn of Africa to the Great Lakes region, political leaders are facing increasing pressure to address rising living costs, unemployment, and governance concerns…