Ethiopia's political fractures persist four years after the Pretoria agreement, with Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed's vision facing challenges from internal contradictions and international influences.
Ethiopia's historical complexity
Ethiopia, a country with a history stretching back over a thousand years, is marked by deep divisions and a diverse population of multiple ethnic groups, languages, and traditions. These factors have long influenced its political and social dynamics.Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed's leadership
Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed has led Ethiopia since 2018 and envisions a unified national project. His leadership has been ambitious, but his policies and foreign relations have sparked debate and uncertainty.Ethiopia's political and territorial challenges
Abiy's approach to power, relations with Eritrea, and ambitions to gain access to the Red Sea have raised many questions. These issues reflect Ethiopia's internal contradictions and the complex drivers of its ongoing conflicts.International influence on Ethiopia
The role of international partners, including the United Arab Emirates, has become a topic of discussion. These external influences may shape Ethiopia's political and economic future in significant ways.Exploring Ethiopia beyond the headlines
In the Journal of Africa, Fatimata Wane interviews Éloi Ficquet, a historian and anthropologist from EHESS. Ficquet specializes in Ethiopia and the Horn of Africa, offering insights into the country beyond the crises that dominate the news.
