
War in Ukraine Is Worsening East Africa’s Food Crisis
Rising wheat, fuel, and fertilizer costs amid a historic drought could lead to mass hunger and instability throughout the Horn of Africa.

U.S. Envoy for East Africa to Call It Quits
David Satterfield is expected to leave his post after just a few months on the job, leaving a big vacuum at a bad time.

The World Must Condemn Human Rights Abuses in Tigray as It Does in Ukraine
International solidarity with Kyiv in the face of Russian aggression is admirable. Tigrayans brutalized by Ethiopia and Eritrea deserve the same.

There Is a Path to Peace in Tigray
Ethiopia can end its civil war by upholding its constitution.

Don’t Blame Amharas for Ethiopia’s War
Peace efforts must address the group’s legitimate fears rather than casting them as the main obstacle to reconciliation.

How Abiy Ahmed Betrayed Oromia and Endangered Ethiopia
A former government official recounts how the prime minister’s failed reform agenda paved the way for war in Tigray.

Ethiopia’s National Dialogue Needs to Include Everyone
Excluding key Tigrayan and Oromo leaders will undermine the legitimacy of the process and make it harder to achieve peace.

The Lost Boys Weren’t Lost. They Were Stolen.
A new book details how South Sudan’s founders forcibly conscripted tens of thousands of children.

10 Conflicts to Watch in 2022
Battle deaths may be down, but regional wars continue to rage as great-power confrontations loom, from Ukraine to Taiwan, amid declining U.S. influence.

What’s in Store for Africa in 2022
Ethiopia’s war and other conflicts in the Horn of Africa region will shape the coming year.

To End Ethiopia’s War, Biden Needs to Correct Course
A one-sided U.S. approach provided political cover to the TPLF insurgency. Washington now has an opportunity to create the conditions for peace.

How Ethiopia’s Conflict Deepened in 2021
After more than a year of fighting, is peace on the horizon—or does wider war loom?

Climate Threats Are Multiplying in the Horn of Africa
In a long overdue step, the U.N. Security Council may finally address climate security.

Ethiopia’s Breakup Doesn’t Have to Be Violent
A confederation of states must choose whether to follow the bloody path of the former Yugoslavia or the prosperous model of the European Union.

U.S. Envoy Warns Ethiopia Conflict Could Spiral Amid Military Escalation
The State Department repeats calls for U.S. citizens to leave the country as soon as possible.

Can African Leaders End Ethiopia’s War?
As civil war spreads, Kenya and the African Union are trying to broker a cease-fire.

How to Avert Catastrophe in Ethiopia
The United States must bring all of its power to bear to prevent state collapse.

A Blueprint for Peace in Ethiopia
Ending the civil war will require a resolution to a dispute over territories and a national dialogue on federalism.