By Abreha Belai, A WEEK ago, the opposition party Unity for Justice and Democracy (UDJ)- widely known by its Ethiopian name ‘Andenet‘ – was brimming with confidence that it will contend for power in the national elections in May 2015. Of course, there was an uphill battle, and that was to make sure the elections […]
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By Ben Rawlence, FEW political rights exist in Ethiopia and even fewer voices criticise the government. The right to remain silent is one liberty not denied to critics of the Ethiopian government. Most other political entitlements have vanished. This explains the puzzle of Ethiopia’s invisible political opposition: it is so battered and brutalised, tattered and […]
Continue ReadingBy TesfaNews, PRESIDENT Ismaïl Omar Guelleh (IOG) has got a beautiful surprise for his opponents in the country. He quietly reconcile with his long time nightmare and rivalry Ismael Guedi Hared. Not only that. To cement their new found friendship, Guelleh allowed his daughter to marry Guedi’s nephew. But who is Ismael Guedi and why Ismael Guelleh […]
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