Recent international media coverage has depicted Tigray as facing renewed internal strife, factional struggle, and potential conflict. Some of these concerns are understandable; Tigray is under enormous political, humanitarian, and institutional pressure. But several portrayals misread critical aspects of the political landscape, particularly regarding the Tigray People’s Liberation Front (TPLF), the interim arrangement, and individuals such as Getachew Reda. The…

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. That anti-colonial significance should not be denied. The defeat of a European colonial…

The recent African Union Assembly brought Ethiopia’s fragile peace process into sharper focus, not because it resolved anything, but because it exposed the underlying political maneuvering shaping its trajectory. What appeared on the surface as diplomatic engagement was, in reality, a complex interplay of competing strategies. While the Tigray People’s Liberation Front sought to elevate the Cessation of Hostilities Agreement…

Mediation Is Necessary, But Not Neutral The ongoing ሽምግልና efforts in Mekelle, initiated by concerned Tigrayans seeking to unlock the prevailing political deadlock, represent a significant attempt to foster dialogue and stability in Tigray. If this effort aims to resolve the governance crisis through pragmatic restructuring, ensuring a balanced political framework that acknowledges existing realities while upholding Tigray’s core interests,…