Oromo: Understanding the Politics of Malnutrition in Oromia and Ethiopia

By Kulani Jalata “Behind hunger stands poverty, and behind poverty stands powerlessness to bring about change.” [1] –Patricia L. Kutzner Introduction: Although farmers of Asia, Africa, and Latin America produced over half of the grain harvested worldwide during 1989-90, Patricia L

Ethiopia: Keeping Them Honest – Where Does Medrek Stand on the Issues?

By Oromsis Adula Gadaa.com has a brilliant piece on Medrek’s stance on a wide range of issues in the upcoming election.

Oromo: Green Revolution or Neo-Colonial Land Grab?

By Peter Heinlein, Addis Ababa The Green Revolution that ended food shortages in parts of the world decades ago may be coming to East Africa, bringing the promise of bountiful harvests in a region more often associated with drought and famine.

Election Showdown in Ethiopia: TPLF vs. Medrek

By J. Sirak, Opride Contributor Ethiopia – As Election Day nears; TPLF finds itself having to defend key parliament seats, perhaps its home turf, the Tigray region seems to have become the major battlefield.

Ethiopia Attacks Press : 2009 Report

Ahead of national elections scheduled for May 2010, the ruling Ethiopian Peoples’ Revolutionary Democratic Front (EPRDF) further curtailed the limited freedom of the country’s small number of independent newspapers. The government enacted harsh legislation that criminalized coverage of vaguely defined “terrorist” activities, and used administrative restrictions, criminal prosecutions, and imprisonments to induce self-censorship.

Ethiopia : Government and the Opposition Trade Allegations

By Barry Malone ADDIS ABABA, Feb 17 (Reuters) – Ethiopia’s main opposition coalition said on Wednesday that some of its candidates were being prevented at gunpoint from registering for national elections in May.

Opposition Denies Ethiopia’s Claim of Alliance with Eritrea

By Jason McLure Feb. 17 (Bloomberg) — Ethiopia ’s main opposition grouping disputed a government claim that political opponents of Prime Minister Meles Zenawi ’s ruling party are colluding with the country’s arch-enemy, Eritrea. State radio reported yesterday that the opposition is “covertly and overtly” collaborating with neighboring Eritrea ahead of elections on May 23.

Dr. Merera Gudina discusses 2010 Ethiopian Election

Dr. Merera Gudina, a leading opposition figure and chairman of Medrek and Oromo People’s Congress, discusses the upcoming Ethiopian Election scheduled for May 22, 2010. He explains the lack of democratic level playing field and the growing fear about the unfairness in elections in Ethiopia.

Debate Over Mederk’s Intention to Make Afan Oromo Official Language in Ethiopia

By Qeerransoo Biyyaa, Embracing 11 official languages is one of the major breakthroughs that South Africa has achieved after the fall of apartheid and its transition to democracy in 1994.

Ethiopia underperforms in many of the 10 Economic Freedoms

World Rank: 136

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