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Ethiopia: Protests Grow Over Addis Ababa's Expansion

The rapid growth of Addis Ababa has led to conflict between the government and Oromo activists who seek to maintain the integrity of the semi-autonomous Oromia Regional State, writes ThinkAfrica Press.

Ethiopia: Addis Abeba's Proposed Master Plan Sparks Nationwide University Students' Protest

Addis Standard, 2 May 2014

rotests against the new Addis Ababa and Oromia Integrated Development Master Plan proposed by the Addis Ababa City Administration sparked a nationwide deadly protest by university… Read more »
Ethiopia: Protests Grow Over Addis Ababa's Expansion

ThinkAfricaPress, 29 April 2014

Addis Ababa is growing fast and set to expand further, pitting the government against Oromo activists, seeking to protect their rights. Read more »
Ethiopia: Digging Up Old Wounds - New City Master-Plan Ignites Old Controversy

Reporter, 26 April 2014

Elevated at 2000 meters above sea level overlooking most of the country, Addis Ababa remains at center of Ethiopia's political and economic life for the past 126 years.… Read more »
Ethiopia: Extraordinary Ethiopia - Ancient, Booming but Undemocratic

African Arguments, 19 November 2013

When you say to people in Britain: "I've just been in Ethiopia", they give you a look which says: "Poor you. Was it too terrible to talk about?" Read more »
Ethiopia: Fine Line - a Power Reshuffle Within the High Brass of the Oromo Peoples' Democratic Organisation

Addis Fortune, 2 March 2014

A power reshuffle within the high brass of the Oromo Peoples' Democratic Organisation (OPDO), has resulted in a lofty position in the federal government being occupied by a female… Read more »
Ethiopia: Muktar Kedir Elected As President of Ormoia Regional State

Addis Standard, 28 March 2014

The 10th Plenary Session of the Council of the Oromia Regional State elected Muktar Kedir as President of the Oromia Regional State. The two day session of the council was held at… Read more »