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Tag Archives: Tigrayan People’s Liberation Front
Which Way Ethiopia: Revolution, Civil War, or National Reconciliation?
By Messay Kebede Since the death of Prime Minister Meles, the political situation of Ethiopia has entered a phase of uncertainty with no clear momentum toward stabilization. Despite predictions of the imminent collapse of the EPRDF, either under the pressure … read more
Ethiopia: Abune Petros in our heart
On 29 July 1936 Abune Petros was executed by the Italian fascist that were trying to colonize our country for his refusal to submit. On May 2, 2013 the monument that was built to commemorate our Holy Father was removed … read more
Ethiopia: As Easter goes on, a historical wedding inside Qaliti prison
by Sadik When the dictators incarcerate valued and exceptional leaders without justice, it is not only to bar them from their followers, but to break their soul in irreversible manner. Today our brave Ethiopians broke the passion of the oppressor … read more
Posted in Article, Djibouti, East Africa, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Op-ed
Tagged Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, Ethiopian, Government, Indepth Africa Magazine, Journalist, Prison, Tigrayan People's Liberation Front
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The Ethiopian regime’s cash cows and its conspiring ethnic elites must be stopped
Ethiopians’ struggle to be free from the corrupt ethnic tyranny must move into multiple fronts to force the regime surrender without delay. The cash cows that finance the regime’s crude rule and corruption must also be the target of the … read more
Posted in Article, Djibouti, East Africa, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Op-ed
Tagged crime, Diaspora, ESAT, Ethiopia, Ethiopian, IndepthAfrica, People of Ethiopia, Tigrayan People's Liberation Front, Woyane
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Renowned agronomist speaks at Ethiopia fundraiser
In September 1994, renowned Ethiopian scientist Melaku Worede was invited to give a talk to a packed house at the Addis Café on Wellington Street, owned and managed by his compatriot, Solomon Dawit. Worede was awarded the 1989 Right Livelihood … read more
Ethiopia: Myopic EPRDF warlords in their airtight cage
By Robele Ababya, Self-defense is a natural right Self-defense at this critical time in the history of Ethiopia threatened by divisive ethnic policy being perpetrated by TPLF’s warlords is a natural right. The Amharas subjected to ethnic cleansing and indeed … read more
Posted in Article, Columnist, Djibouti, East Africa, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Op-ed, Robele Ababya
Tagged Addis Ababa, Amhara people, Benishangul-Gumuz Region, Ethiopia, Ethiopian People Revolutionary Democratic Front, Flag of Ethiopia, IndepthAfrica, Meles Zenawi, Tigrayan People's Liberation Front
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Ethiopia: Anti Amhara crime perpetrators should face justice
One may ask why rulers commit genocide, crimes against humanity, and ethnic cleansing on the very people they rule. Although nothing would justify, heinous rulers always provide bizarre and incomprehensible justifications. The tyrants in Ethiopia, for example, say Amharas were … read more
Ethiopia: TPLF/EPRDF Nefarious Deeds That Will Blow Your Mind – Ethnic Cleansing
By Ewnetu Sime We are witnessing unprecedented hatred to Amhara ethnic group under Tigrai People’s Liberation Front (TPLF)/ Ethiopian People’s Revolutionary Democratic Party (EPRDF) ethno-centric dictatorial rule. As soon as TPLF/EPRDF came to power in 1992, the regime and supporters … read more
Ogaden: Test for Africa’s post colonial era
In his recent book, Ethiopia: The Last Two Frontiers, Prof. John Markakis presents an overarching historical profile and a major hurdle that need to be addressed in Ethiopia to reach the desired goal of this turbulent nation guarded ever since … read more
Ethiopia: Welcome to the whipped nation- FDRE
By Yilma Bekele Animal trainers use a whip with a stiff handle to show who the boss is. A whip is used to gain control and achieve compliance using pain. During slavery in the US whipping was a powerful weapon … read more
Ethiopia Accused of Ethnic Cleansing Over Mass Amhara Evictions
Written by Endalk from Global Voices Thousands of ethnic Amharas in western Ethiopia are being expelled en masse from the country’s Benishangul Gumuz region, where many have settled, in what some are condemning as a campaign of “ethnic cleansing“. Ethiopia has been divided into nine ethnically based … read more
Ethiopia: Demeke Mekonen stole the show at the lavish state funeral accorded to Bereket’s mom
Ethiopia: Demeke Mekonen stole the show at the lavish state funeral accorded to Bereket’s mom. *Is he eying the PM’s post? (By Getahune Bekele, South Africa) One of the main collaborators and loyal disciples of the genocidal minority Tigre Junta, … read more
Posted in Article, Columnist, Getahune Bekele, Op-ed
Tagged Addis Ababa, Adigrat, Azeb Mesfin, Ethiopia, Ethiopian, Gabriel, Tigrayan People's Liberation Front, TPLF
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Ethiopia: Oromo Democratic Front (ODF) Declares to Work with Multi-national Ethiopia
Is this the Same “New Ethiopia” We in the SMNE Envision? On March 30, 2013, I had the privilege of watching history in progress while attending the first meeting of the newly formed Oromo Democratic Front (ODF) as an observer. … read more
Ethiopia: 22 Years On: The Caravan Still Rolls On
By Destaw Andargie (Dr.) It will soon be twenty-two years since TPLF seized power in Ethiopia. Over these long and torturous years, TPLF faced no serious external challenge whatsoever. It has been in absolute command. Its rule has never come … read more
Posted in Article, Djibouti, East Africa, Eritrea, Ethiopia
Tagged Amhara, Derg, Ethiopia, Ethiopian, Meles Zenawi, Tigrayan People's Liberation Front, TPLF, United States
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The Scramble for Ethiopia
By Messay Kebede What else could better express the existence in today’s Ethiopia of more than eighty political parties, out of which ethnic parties represent the overwhelming majority, than the term “scramble?” That for now the TPLF holds together the … read more
Posted in Article, Djibouti, East Africa, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Op-ed
Tagged Addis Ababa, Asmara, Derg, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Ethiopian, Indepth Africa Magazine, Meles Zenawi, Tigrayan People's Liberation Front
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Ethiopia: EPRDF’s ethnic policy imperils the goal of AU
By Robele Ababya, Unity of Ethiopia is paramount The EPRDF regime is killing, arbitrarily arresting and encouraging ethnic cleansing; therefore an all-inclusive struggle in self-defense is morally and legally justified. The Amharas and Oromos are the main victims of such … read more
Posted in Article, Columnist, Djibouti, East Africa, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Op-ed, Robele Ababya
Tagged Azeb Mesfin, China, Ethiopia, Ethiopian, Ethiopian People Revolutionary Democratic Front, Indepth Africa Magazine, Meles Zenawi, Robele Ababya, Tigrayan People's Liberation Front, United States
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Oromo struggle pioneers embrace Ethiopian struggle for justice & democracy
Ethiomedia SEATTLE – Pioneers of the Oromo nationalist struggle have mapped out a new path that embraces the struggle of all oppressed Ethiopians for social justice and democracy. In a statement released to the media on Friday, the Oromo Democratic … read more
Ethiopian Foreign Minister fled the scene on foot after scuffle with opposition in a South African hotel
By Getahune Bekele, South Africa IndepthAfrica – Ethiopian Foreign Minister, Warlord Tedros Adhanom’s 30 meters sprint to a waiting car after being separated from his body guards during scuffle with refugees must have been the most embarrassing moment of his … read more
Ethiopia: EPRDF Delegates Unhappy With Meles Eulogy
Addis Fortune (Addis Ababa) Delegates of the ninth convention of the ruling EPRDF party have shown their dissatisfaction over a eulogy written for their late leader, Meles Zenawi, while some were critical of the quality of its writing and completeness … read more
New Era of Political Leaders Emerges in Ethiopia
By KIRUBEL TADESSE,(AP) BAHRDAR, Ethiopia – Ailing ruling party veteran officials in Ethiopia are leaving their posts to a group of younger leaders in the East African nation which enjoys close ties with Washington but is increasingly looking to China … read more
Meles was a poor man who had no bank account – Azeb Mesfin
By Addis Fortune Editor’s Note – Azeb Mesfin, the widow of Meles Zenawi, said her husband’s net salary was 4,000 Birr a month, too little money that he had no need for a bank account. Azeb was mad that such … read more
Posted in Djibouti, East Africa, Eritrea, Ethiopia
Tagged Azeb, Azeb Mesfin, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Ethiopian, Hailemariam Desalegn, IndepthAfrica, Meles Zenawi, Tigrayan People's Liberation Front, TPLF
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Ethiopia’s ruling coalition completes transition after Meles
(Reuters) – Ethiopia’s ruling coalition re-elected Prime Minister Hailemariam Desalegn as chairman on Tuesday, completing a smooth transition after the death last year of his predecessor Meles Zenawi who kept a tight grip on power for 21 years. Hailemariam, 47, … read more
Ethiopia: Tigray economics and Ethiopian politics
By Teklu Abate During the last two decades, Tigray has occupied the minds of Ethiopians. That EPRDF’s (the Ethiopian Peoples’ Revolutionary Democratic Party) creator, the Tigray People’s Liberation Front (TPLF), is native to Tigray explains all the discourses. Ordinary conversations, … read more
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Tagged Azeb Mesfin, During the last two decades, Ethiopia, Ethiopian, Ethiopian People Revolutionary Democratic Front, International Food Policy Research Institute, is native to Tigray explains all the discourses. Ordinary, the Tigray People’s Liberation Front (TPLF), Tigray, Tigrayan People's Liberation Front, TPLF
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Ethiopia: A Critical Appraisal of the Diaspora Organized Groups Opposed to the Regime in Ethiopia
By Walle Engedayehu An Overview The collective staying-power of the opposition within the Ethiopian Diaspora community against the regime in Addis Ababa still remains in a state of paralysis after more than two decades of cry-out for a unity of … read more
Ethiopia: The Revolutionary Democrats Have Now Concluded a Series of Meetings
Addis Fortune The Revolutionary Democrats have now concluded a series of meetings in four towns. Leaders and delegates of parties in the ruling coalition, which are described as national parties, congregated in Meqelle, Bahir Dar, Adama (Nazareth) and Hawassa (Awassa) … read more
RE: The Ethiopian Muslim Civil Rights Movement: Implications for Democracy in Ethiopia
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
Posted in Article, Djibouti, East Africa, Eritrea, Ethiopia
Tagged Democracy, Eastern Orthodox Church, Ethiopia, ethiopia addis ababa, ethiopia latest news, Ethiopian, ethiopian news, Ethiopians, IndepthAfrica, latest ethiopian news, Muslim, ndepthindepthafrica, news ethiopia, Tigray Region, Tigrayan People's Liberation Front, TPLF
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Ethiopia: Personal reflections on the traits of a new generation of Ethiopians
By Tesfa Mekuria Alemu Tafesse recently published a highly profound article – The Ethiopian Muslim Civil Rights Movement: Implications for Democracy in Ethiopia. In it, he argued that the 14-month old Muslim civil rights movement has had remarkable implications for … read more
Posted in Article, Djibouti, East Africa, Eritrea, Ethiopia
Tagged Arab Spring, Ethiopia, ethiopia addis ababa, ethiopia latest news, Ethiopian, ethiopian news, Ethiopians, Indepth Africa Magazine, IndepthAfrica, Islam, latest ethiopian news, Muslim, ndepthindepthafrica, news ethiopia, Salafi, Tigrayan People's Liberation Front
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The outdated Tigre People Liberation Front, TPLF, fired five top warlords
The outdated Tigre People Liberation Front, TPLF, fired five top warlords. Panicking and in state of collapse, one of Africa’s criminal political organizations, the TPLF has fired four top genocidal warlords who are wanted by the people of Ethiopia for … read more
Posted in Article, Columnist, Djibouti, East Africa, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Getahune Bekele
Tagged Ethiopia, ethiopia addis ababa, ethiopia latest news, Ethiopian, ethiopian news, Ethiopians, genocide, Horn Times, Indepth Africa Magazine, IndepthAfrica, indepthindepthafrica, latest ethiopian news, Meles Zenawi, news ethiopia, Tigrayan People's Liberation Front, TPLF
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Ethiopia: No Surprises, Couple of Changes At the TPLF
Addis Fortune Concluding its ninth convention, the senior partner in the ruling coalition, TPLF has elevated for the first time since its formation, a woman to its political bureau, making two of the nine politbureau members women, Fortune learnt. Tirfu … read more
Posted in Djibouti, East Africa, Eritrea, Ethiopia
Tagged Arkebe Oqubay, Azeb Mesfin, Ethiopia, ethiopia addis ababa, ethiopia latest news, Ethiopian, ethiopian news, Ethiopians, IndepthAfrica, indepthindepthafrica, latest ethiopian news, Meles Zenawi, news ethiopia, Seyoum Mesfin, Sudan, Tigrayan People's Liberation Front, TPLF
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The Ethiopian Muslim Civil Rights Activists: Personal Reflections on the traits of a new Generation of Ethiopians
Tesfa Mekuria Alemu Tafesse recently published a highly profound article by the title “The Ethiopian Muslim Civil Rights Movement: Implications for Democracy in Ethiopia”. In it, he argued that the 14-month old Muslim civil rights movement has had remarkable implications … read more
Posted in Article, Djibouti, East Africa, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Tesfa Mekuria
Tagged Arab Spring, Ethiopia, ethiopia addis ababa, ethiopia latest news, Ethiopian, ethiopian news, Ethiopians, Indepth Africa Magazine, IndepthAfrica, indepthindepthafrica, Islam, latest ethiopian news, Muslim, news ethiopia, Salafi, Tigrayan People's Liberation Front
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