August 21
Ethiopia: Ethiopia's Transitional Justice - Tensions Around International Experts' Role Need Swift Resolution
Ensuring national ownership of the transitional justice process need not preclude drawing on valuable international expertise. Read more »
July 22
Africa: Time for Ethiopia's Political Elite to Demonstrate Vision
The country needs a nationwide ceasefire and for political settlement through dialogue to be prioritised over factionalism and ethnic rivalry. Read more »
July 11
Ethiopia: Ethiopia's National Dialogue Needs a Reset
Considering that major political movements and actors reject the ongoing dialogue, a temporary pause and recalibration should be considered. Read more »
July 03
Ethiopia: Without Peace in Ethiopia, Transitional Justice Will Be Difficult
A comprehensive cessation of hostilities is necessary for the country to reap the benefits of effective transitional justice. Read more »
May 08
Africa: Ethiopia's Proposed Special Prosecutor - History Repeating Itself?
The forthcoming Special Prosecutor's Office must do better than the mechanism set up to deal with Dergue-era crimes. Read more »
March 06
Ethiopia: Ethiopia's Draft Transitional Justice Policy - 10 Key Observations
Revisions are needed to ensure a comprehensive transitional justice process that complies with human rights. Read more »
February 05
Africa: Does Ethiopia's Transitional Justice Amount to Quasi-Compliance?
As the implementation phase of the process approaches, unwavering political support is needed now more than ever. Read more »
January 23
Ethiopia: Intelligence-Led Investigations Can Curb Ethiopia's Kidnappings
To unmask the actors and networks involved, the problem must be approached through an organised crime lens. Read more »
January 16
Africa: Kenya and Ethiopia Could Show the Way On Migration Governance
These two Horn of Africa countries are heavily affected by migration, and well placed to lead on policy responses. Read more »
December 07, 2023
Ethiopia: Africa Must Stand Together to End Ethiopia's Conflict
Immediate action is needed to prevent the Amhara conflict from extending regionally. Read more »
November 09, 2023
South Africa: A Year After the Pretoria Agreement, Hard Work Remains for Ethiopia
Peacebuilding is a work in progress, and while there have been achievements, key stumbling blocks remain. Read more »
October 26, 2023
Africa: Beyond a Cessation of Hostilities, Ethiopia Needs Comprehensive Peace
Almost a year after signing the Cessation of Hostilities Agreement, Ethiopia is marred in conflict. Read more »
October 16, 2023
Africa: From Ubuntu to Gacaca - Traditional Justice Could Benefit Ethiopia's Transition
With careful analysis and adaptation, traditional approaches to resolving disputes can complement peacebuilding. Read more »
September 20, 2023
Ethiopia: Ethiopia's National Dialogue Needs Greater Credibility and Inclusivity
The dialogue's first phase is proceeding without opposition, but the format is unlikely to achieve 'national consensus'. Read more »
September 14, 2023
Ethiopia: Targeted Killings and Repatriation Fail to Deter Ethiopian Migrants
Despite the dangers, Saudi Arabia remains a top destination for irregular migrants searching for a better life. Read more »
September 01, 2023
Ethiopia: Ethiopia's Transition Depends On Both Dialogue and Transitional Justice
The challenge is balancing and integrating peace and justice for a gradual transition out of conflict. Read more »
August 30, 2023
Africa: Brics+ and the Tricky Business of Balancing Global Geopolitics
Will an expanded BRICS precipitate a new international order, or collapse under the weight of its internal contradictions? Read more »
May 11, 2023
Ethiopia: Ethiopia's Informal Currency Exchanges - Validate or Veto?
The choices are stark, but the damaging impact must be mitigated to help improve foreign currency reserves. Read more »
April 28, 2023
Ethiopia: GERD Is a Fait Accompli, So It's Time to Get Real
The now irreversible dam project needs to be managed as both an Ethiopian and a shared resource. Read more »
January 18, 2023
Ethiopia: Ethiopia Loses National Treasures to the Northern War
International cooperation is needed to recover artefacts stolen from the country's conflict-ridden regions. Read more »
November 29, 2022
Ethiopia: Peace Coalition Needed to Underpin Ethiopia's New Accord
Given the conflict's ethnic dimensions, the war coalitions established on both sides must be persuaded to back peace. Read more »
November 08, 2022
Ethiopia: Peace Agreement Pledges Transitional Justice for Ethiopia
The landmark inclusion of the AU's Transitional Justice Policy could prove vital to achieving lasting peace. Read more »