Ethiopia

With larger powers in retreat, small countries and civil society groups have stepped up—and they have won some significant victories.

Federations of ethnonational states can become explosive during moments of political liberalization. Abiy Ahmed must tread carefully to avoid a Balkan nightmare.

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The Ethiopian prime minister’s opponents fear that he’s an African Erdogan. His rhetoric and policies suggest he’s more of a liberal democrat.

The United Nations and foreign powers claim they are dedicated to building up the Somali National Army. Instead, they have become complicit in its dysfunction.

While Washington turns a blind eye, autocrats across the continent are muzzling their citizens online.

Abiy Ahmed and Isaias Afwerki are racing toward peace because they both face the same threat: hard-liners in the Tigrayan People’s Liberation Front.

The war against foreign-funded NGOs — from India to Israel — is harming democratic governance, not enhancing it.

The announcement of a new prime minister has led to widespread celebrations, but reforming the country without alienating the army will not be easy.

Will a power struggle within the ruling party lead to reform — or more repression?

Talks are stalled over how to deal with the impact of a $5 billion dam that could threaten Egypt’s lifeblood.

Tepid reforms and halfhearted concessions won't save the country's authoritarian government from its existential crisis.

Ethiopia has been experiencing social unrest for nearly a year. And after a weekend stampede, the protests have grown in size.

Feyisa Lilesa explains why ongoing ethnic violence in Ethiopia stirred him to make his own high-profile protest.

In interviews with FP, top Ethiopian officials said that Feyisa Lilesa should not fear for his safety, but that an independent human rights rapporteur will not be allowed into the country.

U.S. congressmen are introducing legislation to protect Ethiopian civilians like the Olympic marathoner who raised his hands in an X as he crossed the finish-line in Rio.

Security services are killing demonstrators by the hundreds. But instead of restoring order, the government is tearing itself apart.

An Ethiopian marathoner is urged to come home after protesting his government at the Olympics.

Two brothers risked everything for a better future thousands of miles from home. Their crushing story of failure reveals a continent’s broken immigration system.

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