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After three successive electoral cycles (2006, 2011 and 2018) of decreasing legitimacy, one of the most sensitive issues on the new government’s agenda is electoral reform.
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB261357
ISSN: 2633-304X
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This was the second attempt at resolving the intractable conflict in Oromia that has killed thousands and displaced millions. Moreover, hopes of a resolution this time had been…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB283824
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Following an extension of the state of emergency in February, new army offensives, including around the regional capital, Bahir Dar, have intensified the conflict. Reports of…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB286204
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Notably, this includes the new ‘Sheger City’, which consolidates several towns and villages surrounding Addis Ababa. The move is controversial due to fears the Oromia government…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB279805
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Violence in Oromia has intensified recently, involving OLA and government forces, but increasingly also 'self-help' groups of Amhara minorities, with alleged support from ‘Fano’…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB274685
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Last month, the budget increased education spending from 296 billion rand (22.8 billion dollars) to 321 billion rand (24.7 billion dollars), remaining constant at 6.8% of GDP and…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB218411
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Prospects for East Africa and the Great Lakes in 2018.
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB226034
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The attack triggered Muslim protests in various parts of the country and revenge attacks against Orthodox Christians in the Muslim-dominated Worabe city, in southern Ethiopia.
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB270099
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Buhari’s multiple and prolonged absences -- including one that lasted 49 days -- have weakened his hold on his All Progressives Congress (APC). The 74-year-old has made several…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB220576
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The resulting ‘Addis Ababa Declaration’ has provoked stern scrutiny of Tagadom’s legitimacy, as well as broader reflection on the importance of a peace process that is genuinely…