Ethiopia’s Opposition Boycotts Parliament over “Rigged Election”
By Hana-Maryam Teshome Ethiopia’s fractured democratic landscape has entered another period of political confrontation after a major opposition alliance refused…
June 2026
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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…
“Courage Was Never the Point”: Why the Refugee Protection System Must Meet the Crisis
By Rogers Tulyahabwe Refugee Week 2026, which closed this past Sunday, carried the theme of courage. Its organizers meant it…
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…
Ethiopia: REST Executive Director Teklewoini Threatens Journalist Over Investigative Reporting
By Andrew Cowthorn A senior Ethiopian politician and Executive Director of the Relief Society of Tigray (REST) is being accused…
The Ghost in the Palace: Unmasking Africa’s Politics of Vengeance and the Path to Institutional Healing!
By Lukyamuzi Ali, Since the dawn of independence in the mid-20th century, a dark and recurring shadow has hung over…
Can Elections Deliver Legitimacy Without Peace? Ethiopia’s Democratic Challenge
By Hana-Mariam Teshome Ethiopia held national elections on June 1, 2026, amid ongoing conflicts, political tensions, and growing concerns over…