Tigray faces a profoundly agonizing dilemma, one that cuts to the very core of its identity, history, and pragmatic realities of survival in a hostile geopolitical landscape. Two sharply opposing perspectives regarding Western and Southern Tigray dominate current debates. Though diametrically opposed in their proposed solutions, each arises from a shared, desperate desire to ensure Tigray’s future. This analysis seeks…

To the TPLF leadership and those still carrying the torch of the Tigrayan struggle— I write this note not in bitterness but in pain. A pain rooted in the knowledge that many of us have carried for decades: the seeds of today’s betrayal were planted long ago, when the movement began favoring academic resumes and docility over ideological clarity, conviction,…

Introduction Western Tigray’s historical boundaries, as rigorously documented in this archive of academic and cartographic evidence, reaffirm what Tigrayans have always known: this land is ours, rooted in centuries of identity, governance, and cultural continuity. Today, Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed’s administration—driven by Oromo-centered ambitions and empowered by the Prosperity Party’s core support base—seeks to forcibly disown and occupy Western Tigray.…

Abiy Ahmed remains restless in his quest to completely dismantle the Tigray People’s Liberation Front (TPLF), as he once said in the parliament, envisioning its existence reduced to mere dust, scattered irretrievably by the winds of conflict (በዓየር ላይ እንደተበተነ ዱቄት lol). In his March 20, 2025, parliamentary address, Abiy boldly claimed victory over his genocidal war, asserting that he…

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…