The outspoken singer always considered himself to be at risk, and in Ethiopia people loved him because he didn’t let that risk keep him quiet.
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Politics and Society How Africa can reduce COVID-19’s impact on displaced persons
Swift positions taken by the AU could be stymied by ongoing conflicts, funding shortfalls and border closures.
Politics and Society Controls to manage fake news in Africa are affecting freedom of expression
Governments across the world are responding to the COVID-19 pandemic. Alongside the mountain of related challenges, fake news has become a source of frustration. Some are now referring to this fake news phenomenon as a ‘disinfodemic’.
Politics and Society COVID-19 could stall Africa’s integration agenda
Now more than ever, leaders should remember the benefits of freedom of movement and regional integration.
Arts and Culture Social norms stop Ethiopian girls from making safe choices about pregnancy
Over 60% of girls in Ethiopia are married by the age of 18. Many don’t have support in negotiating with their husbands and families to take control of their own fertility.
Politics and Society Why Ethiopia is in deep trouble, and how it got here
Abiy’s administration should stop talking about reform and liberalisation and focus instead on stopping the country from sliding into disarray
Politics and Society Ethiopia’s new party is welcome news, but faces big hurdles
Ethiopia’s new political outfit could bring minority groups into the centre of power.
Lifestyle Why all children must learn code
Coding is beneficial to children, irrespective of their career path later on in life.
Politics and Society Why Ethiopians are losing faith in Abiy’s promises for peace
The prime minister may have won the Nobel Peace Prize but he has failed to quell the violence in his own backyard.