Abraham Tekle

Despite its natural wealth, Gambella is one of Ethiopia's most underdeveloped regions. Conflicts stemming from historical grievances, competition for resources and political neglect, with age-old ethnic divisions fuel deadly flare-ups. Resolving these challenges demands clarity, transparency and accountable leadership to stitch the region's divisions.

The Ethiopian Media Council says several media establishments have been robbed or ransacked in the past six months, including Arat Kilo Media, 251media, Yeneta Tube and Ethiopia Insider. It calls the thefts "targeted attacks" on digital media.

Joy and uncertainty hang in the air as students prepare to walk across the graduation stage. Dressed in their finest clothes, soon-to-be graduates laugh and...

The "Pretoria Agreement" ended fighting in Ethiopia's Tigray conflict but challenges remain. Implementation gaps threaten progress, displacing millions without access to basic services as IDP resettlement stalls due to border disputes.

In an interview with The Reporter, legal scholar Yonas Tesfa argues that Ethiopia's Constitution, which was drafted by the TPLF-dominated EPRDF without broad participation, has become the root cause of the country's instability. Constitutional reform could help, but implementation of constitutionalism is key, along with structural changes to Ethiopia's federal system and rules regarding secession by ethnic groups, according to him.

Somalia has made gains in security and state-building over the past year, but the threat from al-Shabab persists. Operation Black Lion, launched by the...

The rise and fall of Ethiopian Citizens for Social Justice Party (also known as EZEMA) reveals deep divisions within Ethiopia's political landscape— but also...

Tigray authorities condemned the first public visit by US diplomats to Amhara-controlled parts of Tigray as unconstitutional. The head of Tigray's Interim Administration, Getachew Reda,...

Each shed tells a story of loss, fear and hope. Here sits Haraya Gebreyes, a mother of seven forced to flee her hometown of...

In camps across war-ravaged Tigray, the suffering of Ethiopia's displaced is written plainly on gaunt faces etched with despair. The emaciated bodies and hollow...