Ethiopia: Rapid Population Growth, Fragile Contexts and Ethnic Politics

November 23, 2024  ANALYSIS & OPINION Tsegaye Tegenu, PhD2024-11-23 Since the early 1970s, Ethiopia’s population has tripled, growing within a subsistence economy and fragile institutions. Today, it stands as the second most populous country in Africa, with over 110 million people. Projections indicate it will reach 130 million by 2032. Large populations mean greater overall […]

Fano’s Military Successes and Political Tragedies

November 21, 2024  ANALYSIS & OPINION Yonas Biru, PhD It has been over 20 months since Fano took the Amhara tribal land by storm. Its swooping early success led some in its leadership and its broader support ecosystem to believe that it could take over Addis Ababa within weeks. Contrary to the euphoric expectations, Fano […]

Amhara Genocide: Accounts of war crimes revealed in the Amhara region

November 19, 2024  News https://youtu.be/HK77ckJlOvc The ongoing civil conflict in Ethiopia has brought to light numerous accounts of war crimes committed in the Amhara region. These revelations highlight the severe human rights violations that have occurred amidst the turmoil, shedding light on the experiences of those affected by the violence. The situation in Amhara serves […]