Recent international media coverage depicts Tigray as facing renewed internal strife, factional struggles, and potential conflict. However, these portrayals misinterpret critical aspects of the political landscape, particularly regarding the Tigray People’s Liberation Front (TPLF) and individuals such as Getachew Reda. Misrepresentation of TPLF Dynamics Media outlets like the BBC and Reuters inaccurately label the legitimate majority of TPLF members as…

The Battle of Adwa in 1896 is immortalized in history as Ethiopia’s defiant stand against Italian colonialism, a moment of African pride and resilience. Widely celebrated as a symbol of Black resistance, it is often presented as a unifying triumph for Ethiopia and a beacon for Pan-Africanism. Yet, beneath this polished narrative lies a troubling reality for Tigrayans, who bore…

The recent African Union (AU) Assembly brought Ethiopia’s fragile peace process into sharp focus, revealing a complex interplay of shifting political strategies and calculated maneuvers. While the Tigray People’s Liberation Front (TPLF) sought to elevate the Cessation of Hostilities Agreement (COHA) as an international issue, Abiy Ahmed’s administration worked behind the scenes to control the narrative in its favor. Despite…

The ongoing ሽምግልና efforts in Mekelle, initiated by concerned Tigrayans seeking to unlock the prevailing political deadlock, represent a significant attempt at fostering dialogue and stability in Tigray. If this effort aims to resolve the governance crisis in Tigray through pragmatic restructuring—ensuring a balanced political framework that acknowledges existing realities while upholding Tigray’s core interests—then it deserves recognition. However, while…