Ethiopia: A New Prime Minister with a Weaponized Identity
Despite the new Prime Minister’s good intentions, the jury is still out. Ethiopians as well as the people of neighboring states must assess the new premier’s promises with cautious optimism. (Photo:...
View ArticleThe Sincerity of Ethiopia’s Acceptance of the Boundary Ruling
BY SIMON WELDEMICHAEL After sixteen years of holding an arrogant and irresolute position over the decision of the Eritrea Ethiopia Boundary Commission (EEBC), word of Ethiopia’s recent “acceptance” of...
View ArticleCohen: How Ethiopia and Eritrea Can Forge a New Relationship
Ambassador Herman Cohen: Four key issues that will need to be resolved for Eritrea and Ethiopia to normalize relations. BY AMBASSADOR HERMAN J. COHEN In 1991, as the US Assistant Secretary of State for...
View ArticleCracks Emerge in Ethiopian Ruling Coalition
The deteriorating political situation in Ethiopia today: EPRDF split between OPDO/ANDM (Oromo/Amhara) vs. TPLF/SEPDM (Tigray/Southern ethnic groups). There is no question whatsoever the TPLF will fall...
View ArticleWhat Are the Prospects for Peace Between Ethiopia and Eritrea?
BY THE STREAM A surprise announcement by Ethiopia’s prime minister to mend relations with neighbouring Eritrea is highlighting the rapid pace of his government’s agenda just eleven weeks since he was...
View ArticleUSA’s “Soft” Coup in Ethiopia
“He that troubleth his own house [and his neighbor] shall inherit the wind.” In the end, the minority-led TPLF regime inherits the wind of a firestorm and gone!BY THOMAS C MOUNTAIN The USA has launched...
View ArticleEritrea Bolsters Hope for Peace with Positive Response to Ethiopia’s Overture
Towards building a lasting peace between Eritrea and Ethiopia. BY REUTERS Eritrean President Isaias Afwerki raised hope for a breakthrough in one of Africa’s most intractable conflicts on Wednesday...
View ArticleEritrea and Ethiopia: Hopes for Peace and Progress
The people of Eritrea and Ethiopia not only want peace, they need and deserve it. BY FIKREJESUS AMAHAZION (Ph.D.) On Wednesday, June 20th, Eritrea held its annual national commemoration service in...
View ArticleU.S. Commends Ethiopia and Eritrea Leaders for Taking Courageous Steps Toward...
“Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed and President Isaias Afwerki have demonstrated courageous leadership by taking these steps toward peace” – White House “The United States is encouraged by the progress that...
View ArticleChronology of Events Leading up to 1998-2000 Eritrea-Ethiopia War
Chronology of Events Leading up to 1998-2000 Eritrean-Ethiopian War to the Signing of the Algiers Peace Agreement BY BEREKET KIDANE Although May 6, 1998, is generally considered the beginning of the...
View ArticleEritrea – Ethiopia: A Peace Best Delayed
Bronwyn Bruton from the Atlantic Council argues why peace between Ethiopia and Eritrea might be best served by being delayed. BY BRONWYN BRUTON | THE NEW YORK TIMES Early this month, the Ethiopian...
View ArticleDeadly Explosion Disrupt #March4Abiy Rally
A rally organized to support PM Abiy Ahmed’s reform agenda in Ethiopia turns deadly. (Photo: Courtesy of @OPride) BY TESFANEWS An explosion disrupted a huge pro PM Abiy Ahmed rally on Saturday shortly...
View ArticleTime for Tigray People to Say “Not in Our Name”
The pendulum in Ethiopia is swinging between those who embrace change and democratic reforms, and those who stand to be the losers. The people of Tigray should know which side to stand. BY SERAWR.COM...
View ArticleEthiopia: Eritrean Delegation Expected Tomorrow
Eritrean Information Minister Yemane G/Meskel confirmed that Senior Eritrean delegation composed of Foreign Minister Osman Saleh (L) and Presidential Adviser Yemane Ghebreab (R) will be arriving in...
View ArticleEritrean Delegation Arrived in Ethiopia
High-level Eritrean delegation arrives in Ethiopia for talks on ending the decades-old conflict between the two countries. Ethiopia rolls out the red carpet for Eritrea’s top diplomat as the two...
View ArticleEritrea and Ethiopia Leaders to Meet Face-to-Face
“Great Statesmen in Eritrea and Ethiopia have summoned the courage and vision to blaze the trail and build the pillars for enduring regional peace anchored on law and justice” – Eritrean Gov’t...
View ArticleEritrea Must Insist on Demarcation of its Border
The best way to ensure there are no future border clashes is by demarcating the already delimited boundary. BY BEREKET KIDANE An American proverb says, “Good fences make good neighbors.” The same...
View ArticleEconomics Professor Debunked Ethiopia’s “Double-digit Economic Growth” Tale
There are three kinds of lies: lies, damned lies, and statistics. In the last 20 years, the now deposed TPLF regime made corruption in Ethiopia respectable; cooking date honorable and theft virtuous....
View ArticleEritrea Successfully Ends Operation Fenkil 2.0
Eritrea has successfully completed the second operation of Fenkil against the TPLF, a minority junta that was an obstacle of peace and stability in the Horn of Africa region. The Game is Over and the...
View ArticleEritrea and Peace with Ethiopia: Four Questions
“As it is the case with Eritrea, the people of Ethiopia also relish peace and harmony with [Eritrea]. There is nothing novel in this fact. The positive signals issued in these past days can be seen as...
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