‘Salat Man’ is Symbol of Resistance for Muslims in Ethiopia

Similar to China’s ‘Tank Man,’ Ethiopia’s ‘Salat Man’ could prove to be a memorable symbolic icon By Mohammed Ademo, The appeal of non-violence as a means of social transformation is almost universal. Few deny its awesome power when unleashed with discipline. However, in the face of an impeding danger, especially one known to be as […]

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The Rise of Islamophobia in Ethiopia

Recent demands have been the most vocal and the most sustained in the history of Ethiopian Muslims. But if they have gone the least bit beyond the scope of religion, then, ironically, they have been overtly secularist. By OpenDemocracy.net, Many observers have documented the rise in Islamophobic sentiments in many western lands, especially since 9/11. While […]

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Ethiopia: The Demise of EPRDF in the Offing following Split within the TPLF

By Tazabi-1, The existence of EPRDF has been hinging on TPLF’s cohesiveness and strength since its inception, however after the death of dictator Meles Zenawi, the rubber stump parties that were molded in TPLF’s desire are starting to question the very reason for their existence and somehow show signs of independent decision making- the recent […]

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