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Ethiopia articles on Democracy Chronicles

​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​News about the struggle for democracy in Ethiopia.​ Ethiopia is not a functioning democracy.​ Political violence and extreme poverty remain entrenched challenges. Also check out our section on World Democracy and our articles on Africa.

Attorney General Alleges Vast Ethiopian Corruption Scheme

by DC Editors - November 13, 2018

Vast Ethiopian Corruption Scheme

Ethiopia’s attorney general said on Monday that a five-month long investigation at huge military-run conglomerate METEC has revealed vast corruption.

Filed Under: International Democracy Tagged With: Africa, Ethiopia, Worldwide Corruption

Women Take Top Posts As Ethiopian Politics Evolve

by DC Editors - October 26, 2018

Ethiopian Politics Evolve

Ethiopian lawmakers have appointed the country’s first female president, Sahle-Work Zewde. The position is ceremonial in Ethiopia.

Filed Under: International Democracy Tagged With: Africa, Ethiopia, Feminism, Women Voting Rights

Ethiopian Marathoner Who Made Rio Protest Returns From Exile

by DC Editors - October 22, 2018

Ethiopian Marathoner Who Made Rio Protest Returns From Exile

Ethiopian marathoner who made Rio protest returned from exile on Sunday after sports officials assured him he will not face prosecution.

Filed Under: International Democracy Tagged With: Africa, Ethiopia, Political Dissidents, Political Exiles

Women Now Make Up Half of Ethiopian Cabinet

by DC Editors - October 16, 2018

Ethiopian Cabinet

Ethiopia’s new cabinet 50 percent women, including defense minister, after lawmakers unanimously approved the nominations put forward by Prime minister.

Filed Under: International Democracy Tagged With: Africa, Ethiopia, Women Voting Rights

When Violence Flares, Ethiopia Continues To Turn Off Internet

by DC Editors - October 4, 2018

Ethiopia Continues To Turn Off Internet

The government of Ethiopia turned off the internet as protesters took to the streets while dozens of people died in ethnic clashes last month in the capital.

Filed Under: International Democracy Tagged With: Africa, Dictatorships, Ethiopia, Internet and Democracy

Week of Arrests and Ethnic Violence in Ethiopia Threatens Regime

by DC Editors - September 25, 2018

An Ethiopian security official has confirmed the arrests of hundreds of youths in the capital, Addis Ababa, following violence within the city.

Filed Under: International Democracy Tagged With: Africa, Ethiopia

Why Ethiopia’s Fragile Reforms Need International Support

by DC Editors - September 14, 2018

Ethiopia’s Fragile Reforms

The United States should strengthen its ties to Ethiopia following unprecedented reforms in the East African nation, a top U.S. diplomat said Wednesday.

Filed Under: International Democracy Tagged With: Africa, Ethiopia

Ethiopia’s New PM Vows To Continue Reforms ‘At Any Cost’

by DC Editors - August 26, 2018

Ethiopia's New PM Vows To Continue Reforms 'At Any Cost'

Ethiopia’s PM in his first press conference since taking power vowed Saturday to continue reforms “at any cost”, promosing “free and fair election” in 2020.

Filed Under: International Democracy Tagged With: Africa, Ethiopia

Eritrean Fighter Pilot, Escapee, Calls For Justice For Jailed Compatriots

by DC Editors - August 17, 2018

Eritrean Fighter Pilot, Escapee, Calls For Justice For Jailed Compatriots

Dejen Ande Hishel an elite Eritrean fighter pilot. Trained in Russia and flew twin-engine MiG-29 Soviet jets during Eritrea’s war with Ethiopia in the 1990s.

Filed Under: International Democracy Tagged With: Africa, Dictatorships, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Political Dissidents

Upheaval in Ethiopia’s Somali Region Tests PM’s Reforms

by DC Editors - August 11, 2018

Tension continues to run high in Ethiopia’s Somali region after federal and regional forces clashed last week, and the step down of the regional president.

Filed Under: International Democracy Tagged With: Africa, Ethiopia, Somalia

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