Many of the artefacts Ethiopia is famous for are found in Tigray. Their continued destruction could lead to irreversible culture shock and social collapse.
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Arts, Culture and Sport Yatreda: An artistic collective using NFTs to celebrate Ethiopian legacies
Yatreda is a family of artists that brings the history of Ethiopian kingdoms to life through stunning imagery. With storytelling at the base of their work, they use NFTs to preserve their history and culture for future generations.
Politics and Society Russia’s war with Ukraine: Five reasons why many African countries choose to be ‘neutral’
African countries’ decision to avoid condemning Russia for its invasion of Ukraine was not based only on issues directly connected to the conflict.
Politics and Society Left to die: the fate of thousands of people living with HIV in Tigray
Unless special attention is given to conflict and HIV the war will undermine the achievement of the 2030 goals to end AIDS, discrimination, and new infections.
Politics and Society Religion was once Ethiopia’s saviour. What it can do to pull the nation from the brink
Ethiopia’s main religions need to take an emotional distance from politics and find a neutral space so they can get moral clarity.
Politics and Society Planned relocation: a hard but vital part of climate adaptation
Moving communities at risk is better than dealing with emergencies, but relocations have a fraught political history in Africa.
Politics and Society An open call by African intellectuals for urgent action on Ethiopia
Deeply concerned by the conflict and deteriorating human security situation in Ethiopia, a number of African intellectuals have called for dialogue and mediation.
Politics and Society Drums of war were beating for almost two years. Why Ethiopia’s conflict was avoidable
Had the national government and Tigray state government attempted to engage in intergovernmental dialogue, things might have turned out differently.
Politics and Society As AU chair, South Africa’s leadership fell short in key areas
Cyril Ramaphosa handled COVID-19 well, but more could have been done on governance, security and violent extremism.