The leaders of two key African countries resigned their posts within 24 hours of each other in mid-February
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.
Prominent Ethiopian Dissidents Re-Arrested in Crackdown
Ethiopia arrests several prominent dissidents, some of whom were released from prison just weeks earlier
Reports of Fresh Arrests at Ethiopian Anti-Government Protests
Ethiopia’s defense minister announced the arrests of the “main instigators” linked to anti-government protests
Ethiopians strike over stifling state of emergency
Businesses closed in Ethiopia’s capital to protest a state of emergency declared after prime minister’s resignation
Mass Ethiopian Political Prisoner Releases Continue
Ethiopia’s Somali region released about 1,500 people from prison, the latest step to ease long-running tensions
Behind massive Ethiopian protests is a cry for democracy
The ruling coalition declared a six-month state of emergency to contain mass anti-government protests
Behind Ethiopian PM’s exit are signs of democratic pressures
Succession race is likely to shape the future course of a country rocked by violent unrest and political instability
Ethiopian Blogger Nega Freed in Mass Release of Prisoners
The Ethiopian government has released Eskinder Nega and several prominent opposition figures from prison
Releasing Ethiopian Prisoners of Conscience is Key to Reform
News from Ethiopia that Amnesty International prisoner of conscience Eskinder Nega will be among 746 prisoners released
United Nations and African Union detail plan for cooperation
In Ethiopia, the two organizations signed a new agreement to bolster their collaboration on range of global issues