Ethiopia’s elections paper over the cracks in democracy
Ethiopia’s parliamentary elections are now scheduled for 21 June, but no matter who wins, fundamental issues that hold Ethiopia back will remain unresolved, writes James Jeffrey.
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Ethiopia’s Abiy must make peace at any cost
The situation in Ethiopia, with elections postponed again and a war waging in the Tigray region, is a tragedy not only for Ethiopia but all of Africa, says New African editor Anver Versi.
Ethiopia’s civil conflict is over – or is it?
Although Ethiopia’s President Abiy Ahmed to all intents and purposes triumphed militarily over his enemies in Tigray, there could still be plenty of trouble ahead.
Ethiopia conflict: Abiy Ahmed, no more Mr Nice Guy
The conflict between Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed’s federal troops and the provincial government of Tigray has become an almost full-fledged civil war.
Ethiopia’s stolen artefacts have irreplaceable value for its people
Artefacts stolen by the British after the battle of Maqdala have spiritual and cultural value for the people of Ethiopia, says Lidya Bekele
London’s V&A: Making partnerships with African museums
The challenge for London’s V&A is to ensure it becomes an anti-racist organisation and to extend its connections with museums across Africa, says Dr Tristram Hunt