Ethiopia Soldier Strike - Disloyalty or Democracy?

Hundreds of disgruntled elite soldiers in full regalia and armed marched to the prime minister's office demanding a meeting over payment, working conditions and reforms. This could be seen as a sign of democracy but the same time it sends a rather disturbing message about the loyalty of the Ethiopian army, writes Azeb-Tadesse Hahn  for Deutche Welle.

  • Ethiopia:   Questions Raised Over Army Loyalty

    DW, 11 October 2018

    Ethiopians have been reminded of life before Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed. Out of nowhere, mobile internet services were shut down across the capital and not a word about it on the… Read more »

Ethiopia Military

  • Ethiopia:   OLF's Return is a Showcase for Conducive Political Landscape

    Ethiopian Herald, 12 October 2018

    On Saturday, 15 September 2018 Addis Ababa was inundated with a flood of people coming from all corners of the country. They were here to welcome the leaders of the famous Oromo… Read more »

  • Ethiopia:   Prudent Leadership Succession

    Ethiopian Herald, 12 October 2018

    Carefully identifying the capable young leaders that would succeed the current ones contributes a great deal in ensuring the proper continuity of leadership within a party. This… Read more »

  • Ethiopia:   Leadership Pipeline in ODP

    Ethiopian Herald, 12 October 2018

    After 28 years, the Oromo Peoples Democratic Organization (OPDO) rebranded itself to the Oromo Democratic Party (ODP) and introduced the anthem and a new logo which features Oda… Read more »

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