Tag Archives: Democracy

Ethiopia: How we behave online

May 13, 2013 by IndepthAfrica

By Teklu Abate  Thanks to advances in information and communication technologies, people overcome spatio-temporal limitations. We communicate in real time regardless of where we live. Traditionally, communications and collaborations were made between people and organizations that somehow know each other … read more »

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Ethiopia: I shall persevere By Eskinder Nega (From Kaliti Prison)

May 10, 2013 by IndepthAfrica

By Eskinder Nega  (From Kaliti Prison) “So that I may do the deed That my soul has to itself decreed.” – Keates Individuals can be penalized, made to suffer (oh, how I miss my child) and even killed. But democracy … read more »

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RE: The Ethiopian Muslim Civil Rights Movement: Implications for Democracy in Ethiopia

March 24, 2013 by IndepthAfrica

The Civil right movement by the Muslims is unified, coordinated and disciplined on their demand for the existing religious freedom to be respected and run their own affairs without government interference and respect their long standing harmonious relationship with the … read more »

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Ethiopia: Insufficient Pragmatism Crumbles Political Opposition

March 11, 2013 by IndepthAfrica

By Tagel Getahun,Addis Fortune column No one can argue that a democratic environment existed in Addis Abeba before 2005. Yet, the city was burdened with the misjudgment of its political culture. Every outcome of this misjudgment, either negative or positive, … read more »

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“Babylon is falling and Ethiopia, she, is calling”

March 2, 2013 by IndepthAfrica

by Bizuayehu Tsegaye, ecadforum.com Our world has it’s depiction of evil and evil deeds as the cause of our emotional distresses. It’s product displayed in the verity form of mental and physical pains; worse, taking life. Almost all tells, heritages … read more »

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APC Concept is good for Nigeria

February 17, 2013 by IndepthAfrica

by Benjamin Obiajulu Aduba The existence of many small parties in Nigeria along with a mega party is one of the major reasons why democracy in the country is not thriving as it ought to. This condition does not allow … read more »

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Ethiopia: Calling for financial help In the name of free press and multi-party democracy

February 12, 2013 by IndepthAfrica

When the Constitution was adopted in 1994, the Ethiopian people had hoped that press freedom and multi-party democracy would be a reality in Ethiopia. The people have been hoping for the last 22 years but their hope could not materialize … read more »

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Ethiopia: Where Do We Go (or not go) From Here

February 11, 2013 by IndepthAfrica

On the road to democracy unity? For some time now, I have been heralding Ethiopia’s irreversible march from dictatorship to democracy. In April 2011, I wrote a commentary entitled, “The Bridge on the Road(map) to Democracy”. I suggested, We can … read more »

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Ethiopia: Jihadawi Harekat: Context, Objectives, and Internal Contradictions

February 7, 2013 by IndepthAfrica

By Faysal Qassim “Authoritarian leaders do repeat their tactics, once as tragedy, second as farce,” a modified version of Marx’s assertion in his article The Eighteenth Brumaire. On February 5, the regime in Ethiopia released a documentary film entitled “Jihadawi … read more »

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Beyond Ideology: The Betrayed Task of Ethiopian Intellectuals

January 30, 2013 by IndepthAfrica

by Messay Kebede This article is not a rejoinder to Prof. Alemayehu G Mariam’s recently posted article titled “Ethiopia: The Irresponsibility of the Privileged.” Alemayehu’s article is well-thought-out and accurate in its analysis of the shortcomings of Ethiopian intellectuals. The … read more »

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Ethiopia: Rebuking the justifications of authoritarian rule

January 17, 2013 by IndepthAfrica

By: Mubarak Keder Authoritarian rule, in contrast to its counterpart democracy, takes various forms. The most common ones are being: personal, military, one-party and electoral authoritarianism. Among these, electoral authoritarianism stands out as rather complicated and tricky in that, it … read more »

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Ethiopia: Democracy Desires Development

December 31, 2012 by IndepthAfrica

By Tagel Getahun, Addis Fortune (Addis Ababa) Ethiopia has lots of unfinished dealings originating from the national election, held incorrectly, in 2005, even after nearly eight years. The election was a process that began with undivided national optimism, but ended in … read more »

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Somaliland: Community is Still Hunting for the Right Leader

December 24, 2012 by IndepthAfrica

By: Abdihakim Ahmed Ali DAR E SALAM – It is a common belief that history repeats itself with regular intervals of 30 odd years. But in Somaliland it seems this historical series repeats itself within three to five years, especially … read more »

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Eritrea: Majority Rule / Minority Rights

December 7, 2012 by IndepthAfrica

Abraham G. Ghiorgis Pasted below is an article from the “Democracy Web” that succinctly elucidates the principles of majority rule and the respect of minority rights in a liberal democratic society. Considering what is transpiring at the ENCDC meeting, this … read more »

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Peaceful and Armed Struggles: They Are Not Necessarily and Mutually Exclusive or Inclusive

December 4, 2012 by IndepthAfrica

by T.Goshu This very brief commentary of mine is just to reflect a few points of view on the question of peaceful or armed struggle asTPLF to take down Ethiopian flag in San Jose methods of achieving a political goal … read more »

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Ethiopia calls on Opposition to paticipate in Nation building

November 22, 2012 by IndepthAfrica

editorial The Ethiopian government has just called for the need on the part of opposition political parties to strengthen themselves and to play an active role in the collective effort to realize a democratic and developed Ethiopia. Similar calls have … read more »

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In Defence of Somaliland Democracy

November 19, 2012 by IndepthAfrica

By somaliword.blogspot “It is difficult to understand these people who democratically take part in elections and a referendum, but are then incapable of democratically accepting the will of the people” (Jose Saramago). Since the Somaliland local elections were announced and … read more »

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Obama’s Victory A Beacon of Hope to All – Princewill

November 8, 2012 by IndepthAfrica

Prince Tonye Princewill the Rivers state PDP stalwart and leader of Princewill Political Associates (PPA) has described the re-election of Barak Obama as a beacon of hope to all and a triumph of democracy. “This is truly remarkable and a … read more »

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Ethiopia: Developing a Democratic Culture and Civil Discourse

October 29, 2012 by IndepthAfrica

The need for a democratic political system is one that we often hear and from different corners. The national discourse on the need for democracy is unanimous but the means of getting to that end is one that is heavily … read more »

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Eritrea: EDJE’s Response to Qernelios Esman’s statement against Martyr Hamid Idris Awate

October 2, 2012 by IndepthAfrica

EDJE Communique in response to Qernelios Esman’s statement against Martyr Hamid Idris Awate On 1st September 2012, while patriotic Eritreans all over the world were celebrating the 51st anniversary of the day the Eritrean armed struggle for independence was launched, … read more »

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U.S. Secretary of State address on Guinea National Day

October 2, 2012 by IndepthAfrica

WASHINGTON, October 2, 2012 Press Statement Hillary Rodham Clinton Secretary of State Washington, DC October 1, 2012 On behalf of President Obama and the people of the United States, I am delighted to send best wishes to the people of … read more »

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Ethiopia: Who can handle the truth?

September 30, 2012 by IndepthAfrica

Zelalem Eshete, Ph.D This is an independent voice of what I think are the silent Ethiopians. It is a voice lost in the wilderness of the political commotion. Granted, the voice is well known by all and yet seldom listened … read more »

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A tale of 2 African democracies

August 28, 2012 by IndepthAfrica

by Scott Bleiweis After recently covering Ethiopia (here and here), I thought I’d stay in Africa for this article. I want to look at 2 nations with a wide space between them in terms of geography, culture, political ideology, and … read more »

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How Political Persuasion(s) Can Make Or Mar You!

July 2, 2012 by IndepthAfrica

By Justine John DYIKUK It was Aristotle who said, by birth, man is a political being. Politics and political principles stem from freedom of individuals and their inalienable duties, rights and obligations as citizens of a free and independent state. … read more »

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The Chairperson of the African Union Commission (AUC) congratulates Dr. Mohamed M. Morsi, on His Election as President of Egypt

June 25, 2012 by IndepthAfrica

The Chairperson of the African Union Commission (AUC), Dr Jean Ping, congratulates Dr. Mohamed Morsi on his election as President of Egypt. The Chairperson also congratulates the people of Egypt for the peaceful manner in which they conducted themselves during … read more »

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Egypt’s revolution: Bread, freedom, social justice and why global solidarity matters

June 7, 2012 by IndepthAfrica

Comrades from Cairo To you at whose side we struggle, From the beginning of the Egyptian revolution, the powers that be have launched a vicious counter-revolution to contain our struggle and subsume it by drowning the people’s voices in a … read more »

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Nigeria Marks Democracy Day Without A Ceremony

May 29, 2012 by IndepthAfrica

For the first time in 12 years, May 29 would not be marked with the usual fanfare. The Federal Government has cancelled the 2012 Democracy Day ceremony which would have held in Abuja today to celebrate Nigeria’s return to a … read more »

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Canada Calls for Calm in Mali

May 3, 2012 by IndepthAfrica

Foreign Affairs Minister John Baird today issued the following statement: “Canada is deeply concerned by reports of violence in Mali’s capital of Bamako that has claimed several lives and left more persons injured. “We call on all Malians to respect … read more »

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Freedom: Covenant or contract?

May 2, 2012 by IndepthAfrica

Aubrey Masango As South Africa reaches the 18-year mark as a democracy, many questions are surfacing. Questions like: What is freedom? Are we experiencing it and is there cause for celebration? Perhaps the answers lie in the examination of our … read more »

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President Jacob Zuma’s Address at the Freedom Day Celebrations 2012

April 28, 2012 by IndepthAfrica

27 Apr 2012 The Deputy President of the Republic; Mr Kgalema Motlanthe; The Chief Justice of the Republic, Honourable Mogoeng Mogoeng; Honourable Deputy Speaker of the National Assembly, Ms Noma India Mfeketo; Honourable Deputy Chairperson of the NCOP, Ms Thandi … read more »

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